Handheld Introduces Tablet Built For Fieldwork Use

Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has announced the launch of its new rugged mobile device for field professionals.

The Algiz 10X rugged tablet PC withstands tough weather elements and harsh handling; its large, 10.1-inch touchscreen provides the best screen visibility on the market.

Chief Executive Officer of Handheld, Mr. Jerker Hellstrom, explained that the device also displays detailed maps and other visuals even in bright sunlight, making it strategic for fieldwork.

According to him, “The new Algiz 10X is perfectly suited for field professionals who need a rugged tablet computer that is lightweight and built to withstand the harsh conditions that come with all kinds of industry fieldwork.

“The device meets stringent military standards for protecting against dust, water, vibrations, drops, extreme temperatures and varying altitudes. It is lightweight at just 1.3 kg, and is only 32 mm (1.2") thick.”

He said the device has 10X's brilliant display features the latest generation of MaxView technology and comes with a u-blog GPS receiver, plus Bluetooth 4.0.

“It has a built-in 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and several connectivity opportunities, including waterproof USB 2.0, operates on a powerful Intel Atom N2800 dual-core processor with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, and offers top-of-the-line computing capability. The Algiz 10X runs Windows 7 Ultimate, and is ready for Windows 8.

“With the Algiz 10X, we are expanding the popular product family that includes our Algiz 7, which is the preferred choice today for field professionals worldwide. The Algiz 10X comes with increased processing power and storage plus a larger display — something that the market has been asking for.

“Like Handheld’s entire line-up of rugged PDAs, smartphones and mobile computers, the Algiz 10X is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geometrics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security,” Hellstrom said.