Heading the line-up are the just-introduced GETAC B300 laptop and E100 tablet, which offer the latest technology and features in a lightweight-yet-Fully Rugged package.

"As an ESRI Corporate Hardware Partner, GETAC offers an arsenal of Fully Rugged laptop and tablet PCs expressly designed and custom manufactured for people whose jobs demand high-performance hardware systems that can stand up to the most extreme weather and demanding field environments," said Bob Austin, GETAC regional sales manager. "Our GIS hardware solutions are ideal for users who want speed and high-quality graphics along with the protection of a Fully Rugged PC."

Among the GETAC models being showcased:

GETAC B300. GETAC takes daylight-readable technology to the next step with its new-in-2008 B300, which offers the industry's first 1200 Nit screen with optional Night Vision capabilities for use in any lighting conditions, day or night, without sacrificing battery life. It achieves this feat by utilizing new patent-pending micro-controller technology, which employs an advanced software and hardware combination to auto-adjust for brightness and allow instant override with a dedicated brightness hot key.

The 7.7-pound B300 features a 13.3-inch TFT XGA transmissive Ultra-Bright, sunlight-readable display with optional integrated touchscreen and 1200 Nit LCD panel. It is powered by an Intel Core2 Duo Merom L7500, 4MB L2 cache processor that operates at 1.6GHz and offers up to 12 hours of battery life on one battery. The B300 includes 512MB DDRII DRAM upgradeable to 4GB, 80/120GB shock-resistant HDD, and sealed ports and connector cover. The Fully Rugged unit is contained in a waterproof magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant.

It is designed and tested to MIL-STD-810F and IP54 standards and is available with optional salt fog and/or MIL-STD-461E compliance. 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. Security features - including fingerprint scanner, optional smart card reader, cable lock slot and TPM v1.2 - also are available.

GETAC E100. Weighing in at 3 pounds - making it the lightest Rugged tablet PC on the market - the versatile, easy-to-maneuver E100 is designed with field and customer service applications in mind. The E100 is every bit as tough as the heavyweights, meeting MIL-STD-810F and IP54 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature and other factors.

The E100 offers an 8.4-inch TFT SVGA transmissive display with integrated touch screen panel or an optional Ultra-Bright sunlight-readable display and 800 Nit backlit LCD screen that delivers astonishing readability that is comparable to larger-screen models. GETAC also offers an array of expandable "mission boxes" designed for customized market applications that utilize RFID, barcode and magnetic strip readers or digital cameras.

The E100 is powered by an Intel Stealey 512KB L2 cache processor that operates at 800MHz and offers up to five hours of battery life. The E100 includes 512MB DDRII DRAM upgradeable to 1GB and a 60/80/100GB shock-resistant HDD, all contained in a waterproof Fully Rugged magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant. 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. A smart card reader, Kensington lock and TPM v1.2 are standard.

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 that will appeal to GIS users - 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 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 Duo Platform Technology, 512 MB 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 package includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional and XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system. To satisfy customers' unique GIS applications, 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 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.

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