Rugged Hardware: GETAC To Demonstrate New Lighter, Brighter Fully Rugged PCs At FOSE 2008

GETAC Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of Rugged computers that meet the demands of field-based applications, will demonstrate its new-in-2008 "bright-as-you-need-it" GETAC B300 notebook PC, ultra-lightweight GETAC E100 tablet PC and just-announced PS535E handheld PDA with built-in GPS during FOSE 2008, April 1-3, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (Booth #931).

"The new GETAC E100 tablet and B300 notebook are the lightest and brightest new Fully Rugged PCs on the market today," said Jim Rimay, vice president of Sales & Marketing at GETAC USA. "They've been specially designed for people on the move whose work or work environments demand a high-performance computing solution that can survive and thrive under the most extreme conditions. We believe these new PCs will fill some significant gaps in the utility, field sales and service, and military and law enforcement markets, where a lighter, brighter Rugged PC solution will be highly valued."

The GETAC B300 notebook PC takes sunlight-readable display technology to its logical next step by introducing the industry's first 1200 Nit screen and optional Night Vision capabilities with standard automatic brightness control that conserves battery power and maximizes screen readability under any lighting conditions.

The full-featured B300 is GETAC's dynamic warrior, built to survive any Rugged job or environment. The B300 introduces patent-pending technology designed by GETAC to meet MIL-STD-3009 standards for Night Vision. This eliminates the need for special Night Vision optical filters and provides an additional measure of safety for nighttime military or law enforcement applications by instantly darkening the unit's 13.3-inch transmissive sunlight-readable screen.

The easy-to-carry GETAC E100 is the new lightweight champion among Fully Rugged tablet PCs at only 3 pounds and is designed with field and customer service applications in mind. Despite its trim look and feel, the E100 is every bit as tough as the heavyweights: It meets MIL-STD-810F and IP54 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature and other factors that would severely damage or disable a commercial-grade PC.

The versatile E100 offers field workers an 8.4-inch TFT SVGA transmissive display with integrated touch screen panel and customizable numeric keypad. Optional features include an Ultra-Bright 800 Nit sunlight-readable display and an array of expandable "mission boxes" designed for customized market applications that utilize RFID, barcode and magnetic strip readers or digital cameras.

Both Fully Rugged B300 and E100 units feature a waterproof magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant and meet MIL-STD-810F and IP54 compliance standards (the B300 is available with optional salt fog and/or MIL-STD-461E compliance). The E100 includes 802.11b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity as standard features; EV-DO and GPRS/EDGE networks, CMDA/GPRS and integrated GPS are available as options. The B300 includes 802.11b/g wireless LAN connectivity. Bluetooth 2.0, EV-DO and GPRS/EDGE networks, CMDA/GPRS and integrated GPS are available as options.

GETAC also will demonstrate the new PS535E, a combination PDA and GPS device that preserves and protects your data in the field. It features embedded GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, 8 hours of battery life and a 3.5-inch transflective sunlight readable display for outdoor performance all day long. It also is as Rugged as they come, withstanding testing to MIL-STD-810F and IP54 standards.

GETAC also will display the following popular models:

GETAC V100. This recently introduced Fully Rugged convertible PC features an LCD screen that instantly transforms from a notebook into a tablet PC and is fully compliant with MIL-STD 810F and IP54 standards. The highly portable 4.9-pound V100 features ultra-quiet fanless design and includes a wide range of standard features, including a 10.4- inch screen, power-saving 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 Platform Technology, 1 GB expandable to 2 GB of DRAM, 120 GB shock-mounted removable hard drive, Integrated Bluetooth, reversible waterproof camera, and a full menu of wireless networking capabilities – all housed in a water resistant rugged magnesium alloy case. The V100 offers a variety of advanced options, including a 12-inch LCD screen with daylight readability and choice of digitizer or touch screen interface as well as optional Integrated GPS, 3G and 802.11a/b/g functionality that keeps users connected whether they are in the office, in a vehicle or outdoors.

GETAC A790. The Ultra-Rugged A790 is the "Swiss Army Knife" of Rugged notebook PCs, able to survive and thrive in the harshest environments while providing extreme versatility, expandability and security features. The A790 is MIL-STD-810F and IP54 compliant and satisfies critical EMI requirements. Reliable and efficient operation is provided by a 12.1" or 14.1" TFT LCD with sunlight-readable option, shock-mounted hard drive, waterproof and dustproof keyboard with optional waterproof LED back-lit rubber keyboard, and a wide array of expansion opportunities through multiple bays. The A790 also includes a TPMM 1.2 chip, a fingerprint biometric device and a smart card reader to ensure data security. Inside, it features an Intel Core Duo L2400 1.66 GHz processor, 2MB L2 cache, and 512MB DDR2 (expandable to 2GB), an 80GB SATA HDD with optional upgrade to 120/160GB and -20 degrees factory option.

GETAC M230. The GETAC M230 Fully Rugged notebook computer combines high performance and a full menu of state-of-the-art built-ins and options in a rugged, ultra-portable slim design that meets MIL-STD 810F and IP54 standards for durability under extreme conditions. The M230 includes several features not available anywhere else – a larger 14-inch XGA or 15-inch SXGA TFT LCD high resolution display, an optional ATI M54 chip for additional graphics processing power, more storage (up to 120GB) and the ability to accommodate a wide range of plug-ins. Inside, it offers an Intel Core Duo L2400 1.66 GHz processor, 2MB L2 cache, and 512MG DDR2 (expandable to 4GB). Outside, options include a sunlight readable display, touch screen, waterproof membrane keyboard, TPM 1.2 and Kensington lock security features, smart card reader and other upgrades. The M230 accommodates a variety of wireless options and an optional GPS receiver.

GETAC P470. This lightweight Semi-Rugged model is designed specifically for professional users seeking a high-performance, affordable mobile platform that offers maximum security and connectivity as well as protection against the daily rigors of mobile computing. The P470 features a 14.1-inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with optional sunlight readable or touch-screen display and backlight keyboard, a shock-mounted 80 GB removable hard drive (expandable to 160 GB) and sealed ports and connectors within a magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant. Inside it features an Intel Centrino Core Duo T2400 1.83 Ghz processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 512 MB expandable DRAM for fast, reliable performance. Those who want additional processing power can upgrade to the optional Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz processor. Standard security features include the TPM 1.2 Trust Platform Module, Kensington lock, fingerprint scanner access control and Smart Card reader for worry-free secure transactions. Also available are a full range of wireless options, including WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth. Users additionally can avoid devoting shared system memory to power onboard video by upgrading to a dedicated ATI-M64 video controller with 256 MB VRAM.

All GETAC models are available through GETAC authorized resellers. Please visit www.getac.com for more information.

About GETAC
GETAC Inc., a subsidiary of MiTAC Technology Corporation, was founded in 1988 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace and has been a pioneer and innovator in the Rugged mobile computing industry ever since. GETAC provides premier Fully Rugged, Rugged and Semi-Rugged notebook, tablet PC and handheld solutions for the military, law enforcement, public safety, utility, telecommunication, manufacturing, field service and mobile workforce industries. Its Rugged computers are strictly controlled and monitored from the design, manufacture, quality assurance to service flows, making GETAC an industry known Rugged computer provider. For more information, visit the GETAC Inc. website at www.getac.com.

SOURCE: GETAC Inc.