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All Terrain Protection

Whether you actually head off the beaten path or just like to know you’re covered – make that your iPhone is covered – the DualTek XT for Extreme Terrain will ensure that the handset will arrive at the destination in one piece. This case is Military Standard Approved for its ability to protect the iPhone in harsh conditions including: exposure to dust, sand, raindrops, or splashes of water. The protective case maintains a sleek design for easy access to power buttons and ports.

It features multiple layers of shock absorbing protection, beginning with a tight-seal and weather resistant cover with an IP65 rating provide 360-degrees of dust and splash proof protection. The outer case is fully equipped with corner impact protection along with an attachable wristlet, making the DualTek XT the perfect companion for any outdoor adventure. It also offers non-slip rubber finish and side grips reduce the risk of your phone sliding out of your hands, even when they may be sweaty or wet. Continue reading All Terrain Protection

Rugged Notebook Ready for Extreme Environments

While it is designed for military, public safety and for other uses extreme environments the GammaTech DURABOOK R8300 is a notebook that could be ready for your next adventure. It is certified to stringent MIL-STD-810G and IP65 specifications, meaning it can withstand the abusive nature of extremely harsh environments, so it can handle shocks, drops, vibrations and extreme temperatures as well as water and dust.

It is also a serious machine. The DURABOOK R8300 notebook is powered by a Intel 3rd Generation i-Core LV /ULV CPU i-Core i7-3555LE or i-Core i5-3437U mobile processor, which provides optimum power consumption, weight, and performance. The unit also includes a mobile Intel QM77 Express Chipset that, among other features, provides integrated USB 3.0, Intel AMT 8.0 with enhanced manageability and security, Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID support for enhanced performance, power management, and data protection, Intel Smart Response Technology, and Intel Anti-Theft Technology that can disable a lost or stolen PC and reactivate it without compromise to the system or data. It includes the Windows 7 operating system.

The TFT touch-screen LCD display features direct-sunlight readability, while the Lithium-Ion battery provides eight hours worth of juice. The Durabook R8300 also features a mini card slot for Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0 class 1 combo card; a built-in antenna; one M2 card slot for the WWAN module (Type 3042-S3-B); a built in SIM card slot; a built in WWAN antenna; a GPS module with built-in GPS antenna; and an optional Intel Dual Band Wireless 6235 802.11AGN. System security is provided by both administrator and boot password protection; Absolute Computrace, which allows remote management for continual tracking and securing all endpoints within a single cloud-based console; TPM 1.2; and Kensington lock.

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RangerX Leads the Way for Tablets

While U.S. Army Rangers may lead the way, and won’t leave a man behind, the RangerX is a tablet you won’t want to leave at home. This is the first table from Xplore Technologies, which has actually been making tablets for 15 years, to feature the Android OS.

The tablet features an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as an MIL-STD-810G rating that proves it can stand up to the elements and so much more. It can withstand 95 percent humidity and operation at cold and heat extremes that would leave other devices on the sidelines.

Inside it offers an ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.5 GHz on an Intel QM57 Express chipset, along with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and integrated GPS, as well as an FM transfer plus NFC and RFID technology. It offers connections as well, including two USB 2.0 ports, a micros-HDMI out. Video after the jump

Durable Device

There are cases that can help protect your tablet while on the go, but with the Durabook TA10 you won’t need it. This device is designed and engineered for those who work in the field, but if you want a tablet ready for adventure this is it.

The high-end industrial tablet meets Military Standard 810G for drop and shock resistance as well as salt and fog protection, and IP65 for dust and water resistance. It features an ultra-high brightness 10.4-inch LCD display with LED backlight that can be seen even when in bright sunny conditions. The resistive multi-touch panel features tempered glass, with a sunlight-readable panel, digitizer with active stylus. Inside the units offers an Intel Ivy Bridge processor, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, and two six-cell battery packs. The unit also offers TPM 1.2 data security technology, a Kensington Lock connector, and Intel anti-theft technology (AT) or Computrace asset management and data protection.

For those who want to take the tablet to the ends of the Earth this is the one.

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Android Tablet That is as Hard as a Stone Tablet

Tablets are great devices for surfing the web, reading an e-book, playing a game – provided you’re careful with the darn things and aren’t actually planning to take them out in the real world. These things are as fragile as a newborn, but Getac doesn’t believe this needs to be the case.

The company has released a rugged Android tablet, the Getac Z701, which can be used in places besides an airport or couch! It features a glove-friendly touchscreen display made of Gorilla Glass, a capacitive touch sensor and LED backlighting. More importantly it was created to MIL-STD 810G/IP65 specs so it can survive a drop from up to six feet, and is certified for resistance against dust and liquid. It can even endure temperatures from -4°F to 122°F. Continue reading Android Tablet That is as Hard as a Stone Tablet

GammaTech RT10C Gives New Meaning to “Fully Rugged”

Designed for industrial applications, the GammaTech RT10C fully rugged computer could be one for those who need a solid machine for globetrotting adventures. This lightweight computer is built to Military 810G standards and IP65 rated for dust and water protection. With its sealed design it is a tablet PC that is drop-proof, spill-proof, shock-proof and truly watertight.

It features a touch-screen 10.2-inch wide display with LED backlight – meaning it can be used even if shade isn’t always an option. It is powered by an Intel Core i7-620UE mobile processor and offers integrated HD graphics, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. For security it features TPM 1.2 fingerprint recognition.

The RT10C offers as many connections as it might take to get to the middle of nowhere, including two USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, PCMCIA slot, two mini card slots, CompactFlash slot and VGA port. An optional vehicle or office docking station includes four USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, Serial port, and VGA port. Battery life is rated at five hours of usage with its nine-cell Smart lithium-ion battery. Pricing to be announced, but can you really put a price on a machine that might just live up to be indestructible?

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