Ever wonder who actually buys those bulky, rugged, military-grade computers? Why, the military, of course! Getac, a maker of rugged computers, and NCS Technologies, which makes “mission-specific” computers and some Getac products under license, announced that the U.S. Air Force has selected the Getac B300 fully rugged notebook computer as part of its Quantum Enterprise Buy (QEB) program, in the Fully Rugged Laptop category.
The QEB selection process evaluates each vendor’s products for quality, performance, price, and compatibility with the USAF’s strict security requirements. Getac said, “The B300 rugged notebook computer was selected for the program for meeting those stringent requirements while delivering performance, reliability, and consistent ability to withstand the harshest work and environmental conditions.”
So, what’s in a B300? You’ll find a 2.5-GHz Intel Core i5 processor, the industry’s brightest 1400 NITs QuadraClear display, 100mw high-power Wi-Fi, a 120GB SSD drive with 128-bit encryption, and a dual-battery configuration for up to 30 hours. The B300, which will be built by NCS, will be available through the QEB program in June 2012.
What does this all mean to you? Probably nothing, but if you are shopping for a rugged portable computer that can handle the elements and meets requirements to satisfy the Air Force, we point you toward the B300.
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[Marketwire Press Release: United States Air Force Selects Getac B300 for QEB Fully Rugged Laptop Category]