Chandler, AZ — May 25, 2011 — Group Mobile, well known for carrying the top brands in rugged laptops, rugged tablet PCs, rugged PDAs, and rugged handheld computers has added the next generation of rugged tablet computers from Xplore Technologies to its product line up — the iX104C5 DMSL (Dual-Mode Sunlight-Readable), iX104C5 DM (Dual Mode), iX104C5 DML (Dual Mode Lite), iX104C5 DMSL-M for Military, and the iX104C5 DMCR for Clean Room environments.
Xplore’s iX104C5 family of rugged tablet PCs are powered by the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and were developed with customer input from a variety of industries where end-users work in the most demanding environments such as utilities, warehousing, logistics, public safety, field service, transportation, manufacturing, route delivery, military, and homeland security.
Based on third-party certifications, Xplore’s new iX104C5 tablet PC line surpasses the standards and specifications that are the benchmark for rugged tablet computers in today\’s marketplace. The iX104C5 line can withstand operating seven-foot drops to plywood over concrete and operating four-foot drops directly to concrete. All models feature industry-leading sunlight-readable displays and are the first tablets PCs with easy, tool-less access to internal storage for in-field upgrades and repairs. The iX104C5s are also certified for use in hazardous locations.
Key features of the iX104C5 DMSR™ Tablet include AllVue™ Xtreme LCD technology for optimal viewing in all lighting conditions; auto-sensing dual-mode technology to accept both pen and finger touch inputs; tool-less access to SSD, SIM, MicroSD, and battery; rapid field replaceable input connectors, memory, and wireless cards; MIL-STD-810G and IP 67 compliance; and hazardous location certification. To learn more, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5393/dept_i[…].
The iX104C5 DM™ Tablet has the same rugged performance and features as iX104C5 DMSR, however the LCD is optimized for indoor and ambient light conditions. To learn more, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5394/dept_i[…].
The iX104C5 DML™ Tablet delivers cost-effective performance for less resource-intensive applications. It has the same rugged characteristics and display as the iX104C5 DM, but it uses an Intel Celeron® Dual-Core U3405 processor. To learn more, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5395/dept_i[…].
The iX104C5 M™ Military Tablet is independently-tested specifically for mission-critical Military / Security applications. It is durable enough to withstand temperatures extremes, high altitudes, hot deserts, blowing rain, scorching sun, salt fog, rough roads, and high impacts. It is adaptable to most military vehicles from HMMWVs to MRAPs. A custom military docking solution is also available. To learn more, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5396/dept_i[…].
The iX104C5 DMCR™ Clean Room Tablet is designed for use in technology, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as well as in other clean room environments. It offers safe and effective performance and functionality with a custom-engineered chassis optimized for clean room operations designed to prevent pooling of contaminants and cleaning agents. Its dual-mode input capabilities support more precise inputs from either finger touch or active pen, all in a single unit with auto-switching capabilities. To learn more, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5398/dept_i[…].
Trusted Platform Module technology is embedded into every Xplore iX104C5 to ensure information such as keys, passwords, digital certificates and other secure information stored on the tablet remains safe against software attacks and theft. Additional security features on the iX140C5 family of rugged tablets include a fingerprint reader and a Kensington lock to physically protect the computer. The iX104C5 has a three-year standard warranty.
“Xplore’s products are among the most innovative, rugged, and sophisticated tablet PCs available on the market,” said Richard Lawson, President of Group Mobile. “The new iX104C5 rugged tablets are certainly no exception. They deliver a combination of robustness and power that we, and our customers, demand from rugged mobile computing solutions.”
The iX104C5 tablets are available for purchase from Group Mobile. Visit www.groupmobile.com/brand.asp/mf_id=19/Xplore+T[…] for pricing and configuration options.
About Group Mobile
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Group Mobile serves customers all over North America. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military, to local police/fire/ambulance, to small and mid-size businesses, to the frequent traveler that needs something more durable than a commercial, off-the-shelf computer. Group Mobile carries all the leading rugged computing brands. In addition, Group Mobile offers vehicle docking and mounting equipment from Gamber Johnson, Ram Mounts, Jotto Desk, and Havis/Ledco. To learn more about rugged computers and how they differ from commercial, indoor computers, check out the Rugged Computer Guide or visit us online at www.groupmobile.com.