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iPad protection
The Buckingham iPad TPU flip case brings
military-grade D3O protection to the iPad.
Used in US military combat uniforms and
protective sports gear, D3O is soft and
flexible until impact, at which point the
material’s normally free-flowing molecules
lock together to absorb and dissipate the
impact energy. The case has a standing
option for working at a table, four slits for
cards and two openings for documents.
Come rain or shine
Panasonic is renowned for its Toughbook
range, which it continues to expand with
rugged and semi-rugged versions of new
form factors, including 2-in-1 detachable
laptops. It offers a range of detachables
for a variety of applications, from the fully
rugged Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 for
outdoor use to its latest
model, the Panasonic
Toughbook CF-XZ6
(illustrated), which is aimed
at white collar workers who
need computing power on
the move.
Rubberised enclosure
The XSLATE R12 rugged tablet PC from
Xplore Technologies is now available in
two Intel 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU
configurations, Celeron and Core i7 vPro.
The XSLATE R12 tablet has a magnetically-
attached Companion Keyboard which can
stow and recharge while docked or while
on the go, as well as touch and pen data
input tools. Featuring a magnesium-alloy
internal frame and rubberised enclosure, it
has MIL-STD 810G and IP54 ratings. The
800 Nit View Anywhere screen is protected
by Corning
Gorilla Glass for
readability and
durability.
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Sturdy and secure
The recently enhanced DT311 rugged
tablet from DT Research has a
number of new security features that
help protect against data loss. These
include an encrypted SD card slot,
enabling users to remove sensitive
data in an encrypted format; a
mechanical privacy shutter on the rear
camera; and software privacy control
for both front and rear cameras that
enables the IT department to shut
off the camera in sensitive areas.
DT Research has also increased
brightness to 800 nits and introduced
a fanless design for increased
durability. In addition to an IP65 rating,
the DT311 conforms to MIL-STD 810G
and MIL-STD 461F durability and
security standards.
Robust and affordable
The CT5 Rugged Smartphone from Juniper
Systems’ Cedar product line claims an
‘impressive level of ruggedness at a low
price point’. The device is fully rugged
with IP68 rating; can withstand drops of
up to 3ft onto concrete; can operate at
temperatures from -15 °C to 55 °C; and
has a 4.7in high-visibility HD IPS display.
The CT5 runs on Android and is powered by
a 4500 mAh battery.
In the field
Designed for mobile field professionals,
the Getac ZX70 fully rugged 7-inch Android
tablet has a 580 nit ultra-bright screen
for enhanced readability in the toughest
work environments. Other features include
a Full HD webcam for video conferencing,
training and field diagnostics and an
8MP rear camera with autofocus and
flash for capturing data and documenting
conditions in the field. The ZX70 is MIL-STD
810G certified for drops of up to six feet
and IP67-certified for liquid submersion
to one metre for 30 minutes and exposure
to extreme temperatures, from -21°C to
60°C (for operation) and -40°C to 71°C
(for storage).
Tough Tech
Over the next four years, the global rugged
devices market is forecast to grow at a
CAGR of 4.91%, driven by surging
demand for thinner, lighter models,
according to a new report by Technavio
(Global Rugged Device Market 2016-2020)
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Here, we present a selection of new rugged
and semi-rugged devices suitable for a
broad range of applications.
