A Rugged, Mobile Computer Blog

Looking for a Bargain?

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Panasonic Toughbook U1 Ultra - The Toughbook U1 Ultra from Panasonic is an incredible UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer) at an incredible price. The U1 is quite versatile for such a small computer. It comes standard with a 6000 nit sunlight viewable display that automatically adjusts screen brightness to fit its environment, anti-reflective screen treatment, touchscreen LCD, SD card slot, USB port, and Bluetooth.

Starting at $2559...

DT Research WebDT 390 Tablet - The DT Research DT390’s LED-backlit, 8.9-inch display is available with a sunlight viewable option for working outdoors. The display has a resistive touchscreen that accepts both pen and finger touch input. USB and optional integrated 3MP camera, magnetic stripe reader, barcode scanner, SmartCard reader, and RFID reader make the WebDT 390 tablet suitable for a wide variety of applications.

Starting at $1399...

GD8000 Mobile Computing Solution - The GD8000 fully rugged laptop is designed for the toughest user and tested to meet, and even exceed military standards, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. From its the water tight case and shock mounted display, to the ability to withstand 48" drops, it is ready for years of rugged use. This value bundle includes the GD8000 fully rugged laptop, a vehicle power supply, spare Li-Ion battery, and a 3 Year No-Fault Max Service Warranty.

Starting at $3995...

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Save Big on this GD8000 Fully Rugged Laptop Bundle

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000

Group Mobile's GD8000 Mobile Computing Solution is ideal for field service and other mobile professionals that need a laptop and the essential accessories for working in the field and other challenging work environments. It offers both savings and convenience by bundling everything you need to stay powered-up and connected at a reduced price.

The GD8000 Mobile Computing Solution includes:

General Dynamics Itronix GD8000 rugged laptop Vehicle power adapter
Spare Lithium-ion battery
3 Year No-Fault Max Service Warranty

The GD8000 is designed for the toughest user and tested to meet, and even exceed military standards. It is powered by the Intel® low-voltage Core™ 2 Duo processing architecture and features a 160GB shock-mounted hard drive with a heater, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and a 13.3-inch DynaVue® display with touchscreen for excellent viewability in all lighting conditions. This configuration has impressive communications capabilities including Bluetooth and GPS.

The GD8000 Mobile Computing Solution is specially priced and available for immediate shipment. Other configurations are also available. Each model is on sale until March 31, 2012 or while supplies last. Learn more!

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Panasonic Toughbook H2

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

For a limited time you can save an additional $50 off our already-low price on any of the fully rugged Panasonic Toughbooks Group Mobile carries! We will also throw in a free screen protector! Simply mention this newsletter or enter promo code RUGGEDBLOG12 when you place an order on our website. Discount will be taken when order is processed. Offer ends March 15, 2012. Order here!

Panasonic Toughbook 19 vs. Snowmobile

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Panasonic Toughbook 31 vs. ATV

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +0000

Special Offer from Group Mobile

Save $50 + Free Screen Protector

For a limited time you can save an additional $50 off our already-low price on any of the fully rugged Panasonic Toughbooks Group Mobile carries! We will also throw in a free screen protector! Simply mention this newsletter or enter promo code RUGGEDBLOG12 when you place an order on our website. Discount will be taken when order is processed. Offer ends March 15, 2012.

Panasonic Toughbook 31
Reliable, ultra-rugged laptop delivers desktop-class performance

With first rate ruggedness, drop shock protection, and certification exceeding MIL-STD-810G, the Toughbook 31 is a leader in the fully rugged laptop category. Its Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 processors combined with available discrete graphics deliver amazing performance and greatly enhanced video and 3D graphics. A sunlight-viewable touchscreen display allows for work in any lighting condition. An integrated webcam option sets it apart from the competition. Read More...

Panasonic Toughbook 19
Comes standard with a shock-mounted hard drive and "finger-touch" display

The unique and fully rugged Panasonic Toughbook 19 is a convertible-style computer that can be used as either a rugged notebook or as a tablet. It features a 10.4" sunlight-viewable touchscreen display and an Intel® Core™ i5 vPro™ processor. Integrated options include a 2MP camera, backlit keyboard, GPS receiver, Gobi™2000 mobile broadband and a dual touch LCD (touchscreen and digitizer). In addition, a 6-foot drop & IP65 certified design with a full magnesium alloy case, helps to ensure that the Toughbook 19 will stand up to the most rigorous environments. Read More...

Panasonic Toughbook H2
Ultimate productivity tool for mobile workers

The Panasonic Toughbook H2 rugged tablet is an ideal productivity tool for mobile workers. It weighs only 3.5 pounds and is designed to protect against environmental conditions and accidental situations, such as bumps, drops, or exposure to wind, heat, and rain. The Toughbook H2 is powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 vPro™ processor, 4GB SDRAM, and a 320GB 7200rpm shock-mounted, flex-connect hard drive for amazing speed and performance. It offers a complete range of embedded wireless options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE or Gobi™2000 3G mobile broadband to help users stay connected while in the field. Read More...

Check out the new Toughpad A1 Rugged Android Tablet PC

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Coming Spring 2012...

Features:

10.1" multi- touch daylight-readable, touchscreen + digitizer display
Dust and water resistant design (MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified)
Lightweight, ergonomic design for mobile workers
Complete range of integrated wireless features GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G LTE
Wi-Fi hotspot router supports up to 5 devices
Integrated front and rear webcams

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Trimble Yuma Tablet Updated with an 80GB SSD

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

We're excited to announce that the Trimble Yuma Rugged Tablet is now available with the option to swap the original 32GB Solid State Hard Drive for a 80GB SSD at no additional cost. Conducting inspections, collecting data and information, capturing geo-tagged photographs, communicating with headquarters, and real-time transferring of data will be even easier than before — and you'll still have the peace of mind that your important information is protected from dust, sand, mud, humidity, and temperature extremes by the Yuma tablet's rugged magnesium alloy shell.

Don't forget, the Yuma also comes standard with these great features...

Outdoor rugged tablet design complies with MIL-STD-810F and IP67 standards for drops, vibration, humidity, altitude, and temperature extremes.
Sunlight viewable 7" touchscreen display for easy viewing in all lighting conditions
Integrated wireless capabilities including GPS, WiFi 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth for easy connection to other devices, networks, and the Internet
Dual hot-swappable Lithium-ion batteries to reduce downtime
12-month limited warranty

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com/ or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Group Mobile Wants to Hear from YOU!

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:01:00 +0000

Group Mobile, and our customers, need your help. We believe that User Reviews are extremely valuable to those looking to acquire technology products. For this reason we are collecting user product reviews and will be posting them on our website for all to see. If you use a rugged portable computer, of any make or model, please take a few minutes to complete our quick four-question survey.

Take our quick survey to let us know how you rate your rugged computer.
Your user product review will help others make more informed buying decisions. Having numerous, candid user product reviews on our website will help you in the future when you are next in the market for a rugged computer. Thank you in advance for your participation and valuable contribution!

To read how other rugged computers users rate the machines they are using, visit the Rugged Computer Product User Reviews page.

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:51:00 +0000

New Rugged Computer Products

Here are a few of the new products from 2011

Panasonic Toughbook 53 - Semi- rugged laptop that offers desktop performance

Getac X500 - Fully rugged notebook joins extreme durability, ultra fast speed, and expandability

Panasonic Toughbook H2 - The ultimate productivity tablet computer for mobile workers

Motion CL900 - A blend of performance, integrated features, and mobility in a compact semi-rugged tablet

GD Itronix GD2000- This Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC) is a powerful, pocket-sized rugged computer

Trimble Ranger 3 - Rugged handheld that is intelligent, durable, and includes features that field professionals depend on (pictured)

Group Mobile Best of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:20:00 +0000

The Group Mobile Best of 2011 list is officially out! Click here to read our selections for...

BEST All-Around Fully Rugged Laptop

Most Versatile Fully Rugged Laptop

BEST Outdoor Display in a Fully Rugged Laptop

BEST Wireless Fully Rugged Laptop

BEST Integrated GPS in a Fully Rugged Laptop

BEST Bargain in a Semi Rugged Laptop

And More!

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:29:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

And don't forget to watch for our Best of 2011 Rugged Computing Guide.

(Until then, click here to read our Best of 2010 list.)

Getac V200 Fully Rugged Convertible Closeout Specials

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Getac V200 Fully Rugged Convertible with 4GB RAM, 2MP Bottom Camera, & High Power WiFi - While Supplies Last!
Take advantage of reduced pricing on the fully rugged Getac V200 convertible notebook. This model includes an Intel i7 processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 1200 NITs touchscreen display, 802.11 wireless, Bluetooth, bottom 2MP camera, and 5-year warranty! Order here.
MSRP $4,299. Group Mobile's price $3,299!

Getac V200 Fully Rugged Convertible with GPS, Gobi, & Pass-Through - Ready for Immediate Shipment!
Take advantage of reduced pricing on the fully rugged Getac V200 convertible notebook. This model includes an Intel i7 processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 1200 NITs touchscreen display, backlit keyboard, 802.11 wireless, Bluetooth, Gobi, GPS, pass-through antenna, 2MP camera, and 5-year warranty! Order here.
MSRP $4,849. Group Mobile's price $4249 — Save $600!

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com/ or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Happy Holidays from Group Mobile!

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

With the Holiday season in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to thank you, our customers, for your business, your trust, and your loyalty.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

And don't forget to watch for our Best of 2011 Rugged Computing Guide

at the start of 2012.

(Until then, click here to read our Best of 2010 list.)

Getac B300 Fully Rugged Laptop - Closeouts!

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:09:00 +0000

The Getac B300 fully rugged notebook computer is truly a road warrior. This laptop's standard configuration includes many impressive features such as a sunlight viewable display, Intel® Core™ i5 2.5GHz processor and 2GB RAM for amazing speed and performance, Bluetooth® and 802.11n for connectivity, a backlit keyboard for working in dark environments, and a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! With an extensive list of security, power and connectivity options, as well as 22-hour battery life (with dual battery option), the Getac B300 rugged notebook is designed for a productive, worry-free mobile computing experience.

Check out these configurations on closeout...

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com/ or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Best Tablets for Under the Tree!

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:57:00 +0000

The Motion CL900 tablet PC is a rugged, lightweight, and powerfully equipped tablet that has been designed and built for mobile users. The CL900 offers a blend of performance, integrated features, and mobility. Every Motion CL900 tablet comes out of the box ready to work. Weighing just 2.1 pounds, the CL900 helps users work faster, smarter, and more effectively, providing the capabilities, applications, and ergonomic ease-of-use mobile users need to be productive while on the go. Read more...

DT Research Tablets offer vibrant touch displays and high performance yet energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ processors within slim, light, and durable housings. DT Research tablets feature options for RFID, smart card, and magnetic stripe readers, barcode scanners, and integrated cameras. These versatile tablets also offer Wi-Fi 802.11 wireless connectivity to enhance work efficiency. The sizes of the touch displays vary among models to accommodate a wide variety of uses — on the sales floor, in the warehouse, in the field, and in the classroom. For outdoor use, optional sunlight-readable displays are available on all models. Read more...

The GD Itronix Duo-Touch II fully rugged tablet has an Intel Core Duo and 1GB RAM. It also features an 8.4" sunlight-viewable, dual mode touchscreen, which combines the functionality of a touchscreen computer (finger touch input) with a digitizer computer (stylus pen input) into one display. The GD Itronix Duo-Touch II is lightweight and ergonomic, enabling one-handed operation. The Duo-Touch II is also fully rugged (MIL-STD-810F, IP54) which means it has standard rugged computer features such as a magnesium alloy casing, a shock mounted hard drive, and fully-sealed ports. Read more...

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Spotlight on the Xplore iX104C5 Rugged Tablet Computer

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:04:00 +0000

The Xplore iX104C5 DM (Dual Mode) rugged tablet is a great solution for warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, field service, and other front-line applications where workers require rugged, reliable mobile computing systems to complete job tasks, execute program objectives, and deliver superior service to their customers.

Featuring the newest Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 2GB of RAM, and an 80GB solid state drive, the iX104C5 DM offers superior performance. The iX105C5 DML also offers integrated WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and optional GPS and Gobi™ 2000. Read More...

View the iX104C5 Models:
Xplore iX104C5 DM
Xplore iX104C5 DMSR
Xplore iX104C5 DML

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com/ or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Current Hard Drive Shortage

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:41:00 +0000

Recent flooding in Thailand has created an estimated six to nine month backlog on hard drive components essential to the configuration of some laptop and tablet computers sold by Group Mobile. For this reason, we recommend ordering early for any fulfillment needed in the first quarter of 2012. We also suggest considering current in-stock configurations as alternatives to any custom builds you may be planning to purchase in the future.

If you have any inquiries regarding upcoming 2012 procurement or would like to check inventory on a particular model or configuration, please contact us at 1-866-RUGGED8 or product-sales@groupmobile.com.

Blazing Fast 4G LTE Wireless Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:58:00 +0000

Panasonic now offers optional 4G LTE technology for Verizon and AT&T on select Toughbook rugged computers. 4G LTE provides for lightning fast wireless connectivity, allowing users to quickly and securely send and receive bandwidth-intensive data. LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the gold standard for wireless technology worldwide. 4G LTE provides speeds that are up to ten times faster than 3G and significantly reduced lag times to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize productivity. Check out the Toughbooks with this exciting new technology below...

Toughbook 31 Fully Rugged Laptop

The Panasonic Toughbook 31 is a leader in the fully rugged laptop category offering unrivaled ruggedness, drop shock protection (sustains drops from up to six feet), and certification exceeding MIL-STD-810G. Read More...

Toughbook H2 Fully Rugged Tablet
The new rugged Panasonic Toughbook® H2 rugged tablet is an ideal productivity tool for mobile workers. The Toughbook H2 weighs only 3.5 pounds and is designed to protect against environmental conditions and accidental situations, such as bumps, drops, or exposure to wind, heat, and rain. Read More...

Toughbook 53 Semi-Rugged Notebook
The Toughbook 53 semi-rugged notebook from Panasonic features a 14" HD LED display, the latest Intel® Core™ processors and an oversized multi-touch touchpad. This semi-rugged laptop performs like a desktop. Read More...

Motion Computing CL900 SlateMate

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:34:00 +0000

The CL900 SlateMate with magstripe reader and barcode scanner transforms the CL900 into a mobile point-of-sale and data acquisition tool. Securely integrated into the internal frame of the CL900, SlateMate offers extendability, durability and productivity in a small, lightweight device. For retailers, SlateMate's integrated MSR ensures easy deployments in point-of-sale environments while the commercial-grade BCS reads virtually any barcode for rapid inventory status and availability information. As SlateMate is designed as a seamless extension of the CL900, it offers the benefits of integrated tools without the need for third-party devices. Click here to read more about the SlateMate.

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

New DT Research Economical Tablets

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:37:00 +0000

WebDT 312 Tablet
The WebDT 312 features a 10.4-inch touchscreen display and weighs just over two pounds. It is powered by an energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ processor, 1GB RAM, and 2GB flash storage for speed and performance. It has integrated Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth® to help users stay connected while on the job. Read More...

WebDT 390 Tablet

The WebDT 390 has an 8.9-inch touchscreen display and weighs only 2.43 pounds. It is designed to MIL-STD-810G and IP64 specifications to protect against environmental conditions and accidents, such as bumps, drops, or exposure to dust and water. The DT390 is powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor, 1GB RAM, and 2GB flash storage for speed and performance. Read More...

WebDT 362 Tablet

The WebDT 362 features an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and weighs under two pounds. It is powered by an energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ processor, 1GB RAM, and 2GB flash storage for speed and performance. It has integrated Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth® to help users stay connected while on the job. Read More...

WebDT 372 Tablet

The WebDT 372 has a 7-inch touchscreen display and weighs just 2.43 pounds. This rugged tablet and is designed to MIL-STD-810G and to IP64 specifications to protect against environmental conditions and accidental situations, such as bumps, drops, or exposure to dust and water. It is powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor, 2GB RAM, and 2GB flash storage for speed and performance. Read More...

Group Mobile Customer Service Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:08:00 +0000

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Save Over $1,000 on the GD Itronix Duo-Touch II Tablet

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:26:00 +0000

Original SRP $3,595. Group Mobile's price $2,399!

Group Mobile is excited to offer big savings on General Dynamics Itronix Duo-Touch II rugged tablet! While supplies last, you can save over $1,000 on select configurations of rugged Duo-Touch II.

This rugged tablet has an Intel Core Duo 1.2GHz processor and 1GB RAM. It also features an 8.4" DynaVue display with dual mode touchscreen, which combines the functionality of a touchscreen computer (finger touch input) with a digitizer computer (stylus pen input) into one display. The sunlight viewable DynaVue® display provides better outdoor viewability than 1,000 NIT alternatives without sacrificing battery life or processing performance.

Weighing just 4.1lbs, the GD Itronix Duo-Touch II is lightweight and ergonomic, enabling one-handed operation. The Duo-Touch II is also fully rugged (MIL-STD-810F, IP54) which means it has standard rugged computer features such as a magnesium alloy casing, a shock mounted hard drive, and most importantly fully-sealed ports to protect it from outside elements such as dust, rain, and moisture. Read More...

General Dynamics Itronix GD8200 Rugged Laptop

noreply@blogger.com (Shari) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

The GD Itronix GD8200 is a fully rugged notebook that is small and lightweight. It is designed for the toughest users and tested to military extremes, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. It is an ideal rugged notebook for military personnel, first responders, and field service technicians in industries such as utilities, telecommunications, and cable. The GD8200 provides the dependability, power, connectivity, and security necessary to provide the highest performance and endurance in extreme environments. Read more here!

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com/ or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

New Semi-Rugged Tablet from GD Itronix

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Group Mobile has added the new GD3015 semi-rugged tablet to its product offerings. The latest tablet PC from GD Itronix delivers the full functionality of a notebook with the critical components and options mobile professionals need working in public safety, utilities, transportation, warehousing, and industry field services.

The durable GD3015 tablet computer is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance and meets or exceeds MIL-STD-810F for shock vibration, rain, sand, and dust. The GD3015 can stand up to the dirt and weather of field environments, while taking bumps in the road, or falls from a tailgate. The large 10.4" touch screen is easy-to-use, and at just 2.6lbs., this lightweight tablet with sunlight-viewable display supports outdoor personnel productivity. The GD3015 semi-rugged tablet is powered by an Intel® Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It features a 160GB shock-mounted hard disk drive with an option to upgrade to a solid state drive.

The GD3015 semi-rugged tablet supports a rich variety of data collection and communications technologies to keep mobile users connected and increase productivity. WLAN, 802.11b/g/n, and Bluetooth® v2.0 are standard features on the GD3015. Optional 3G wireless and GPS capabilities can also be added to the GD3015 for greater wireless connectivity and location information.

The modular design of the GD3015 allows users to add barcode scanners and RFID capabilities to automate data collection in warehouses, on loading docks, or cargo containers. A magnetic stripe reader can also be added to scan ID or payment cards. An optional 2MP camera allows users to easily include photos or video with accident reports or insurance claims.

The GD3105 semi-rugged tablet computer can be ordered from Group Mobile now. For more information on the rugged GD Itronix GD3015, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5529/dept_id=/mf_id=7.