GETAC Inc. in Lake Forest, Calif., is upgrading its rugged V100 combination notebook/tablet PC with a 1200-NITS sunlight-readable display that does not sacrifice battery life. The V100, which converts from a notebook computer to a tablet PC, works in full sunlight for applications in the military, search and rescue, law enforcement, and utility work. The V100 complies with MIL-STD 810F and IP54 standards for ruggedness, including the ability to withstand heavy rain, airborne dust, and debris. The rugged PC has a shielded removable hard drive, anti-vibration compounds, and an anti-shock housing to protect it if bumped or dropped. The computer weighs 4.8 pounds, has a quiet fanless design, a 10.4-inch screen, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2 GHz processor, as much as 2 gigabytes of DRAM, 250-gigabyte shock-mounted removable hard drive, integrated Bluetooth, reversible waterproof camera, and wireless networking capabilities. For more information, visit GETAC online at www.getac.com.
