Computers used in the field by warfighters have to be as rugged as those who use them… and that’s one reason GETAC Inc. will be showcasing their line of aptly-named Rugged notebook and tablet PCs during MILCOM 2007. The exhibition and conference, located at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida, will host the event and GETAC will be located in Booth #1508. The newly introduced GETAC V100 convertible tablet will be on display and for user testing as will the company’s GETAC P470 notebook.
The V100 is a MIL-STD 810F and IP54 compliant notebook featuring an LCD screen that instantly transforms into a tablet PC. The highly portable, 4.9-pound V100 features an 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 are housed in a water resistant rugged magnesium alloy case and ready for mounting in any military or other vehicle. The V100 offers advanced options that include a 12-inch LCD screen featuring a daylight readable screen and choice of digitizer or touch screen interface. Other options include an integrated GPS, 3G as well as 802.11a/b/g functionality.
The GETAC P470 is a lightweight, high-performance mobile platform wth a 14.1-inch wide screen XGA LCD display with optional sunlight readable or touch-screen display. Included is a shock-mounted 120GB removable hard drive and sealed ports and connectors within a magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant. An Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16Ghz processor with 4MB L2 cache is resident as well as 1GB DDR2 (expandable to 4GB) for fast, reliable performance. 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—Lake Forest, California


