IRVINE, Calif. - Getac Technology Corporation in Irvine, Calif., has expanded its rugged tablet portfolio with the ZX80W, an 8-inch fully rugged tablet built on Qualcomm's ARM-based QCS6490 platform and running Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC.

The ZX80W targets defense, utilities, transportation, logistics, and other field operations that require a lightweight, rugged computing platform with extended battery life and on-device AI processing.

The tablet combines Qualcomm's QCS6490 processor with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256 GB of universal flash storage (UFS). According to Getac, the ARM-based architecture enables a fanless design that reduces power consumption while supporting extended operation in environments where charging opportunities may be limited.

The device incorporates Qualcomm's 6th Generation AI Engine, including a Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU), to support on-device AI inference and edge processing. Getac said potential applications include UAV ground control, predictive asset management, and electronic logging devices (ELDs), allowing AI workloads to be processed locally when network connectivity is limited or unavailable.

Designed for demanding field environments, the ZX80W is certified to MIL-STD-810H and IP67 environmental standards and is rated to withstand drops of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). The tablet operates in temperatures ranging from -20 F to 145 F (-29 C to 63 C) and features a sunlight-readable display. Despite its rugged construction, the device weighs approximately 1.3 pounds (590 grams).

For more information, please visit www.getac.com.