Zebra, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the EC5x series, a new category of individually assigned mobile computers designed to keep workers connected and informed while improving individual productivity, collaboration and the customer experience across multiple industries. Featuring the look and feel of a consumer smartphone with the Android™ 10 operating system (OS), an optional integrated scanner and a robust software suite specifically designed for front-line workers, the durable EC5x series is Zebra's thinnest, lightest mobile computer. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2021
First impressions: the new Getac S410 semi-rugged laptop
Semi-rugged laptops remain very popular. They are way tougher than consumer laptops and cost quite a bit less than fully rugged versions. As a result, there's fierce competition in this market. With their latest generation S410, Getac went all out. 11th gen Core processors, standard PCIe NVMe solid state storage, tougher, much more battery capacity, many new options. Impressive! [See description, analysis and specs of the latest Getac S410] -- Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Getac S410 provides extensive gains in CPU, graphics & WiFi performance
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged computing hardware and integrated solutions today announced the release of its next-generation semi-rugged S410, an industry milestone that combines a host of unique-in-class advanced technologies with Getac's legendary durability and the Getac Select® program's turnkey hardware, software, accessories and professional support solutions for specific end-user tasks. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Intel reports 2020 financials
Intel reported full-year fiscal 2020 revenue of $77.9 billion, up 8% from 2019's $72,0 billion. Total operating income for 2020 was $23.68 billion, up from $22.04 billion in 2019. Almost 2/3 of operating income came from the Client Computing group, i.e. the company's PC processor and related component sales. "We significantly exceeded our expectations for the quarter, capping off our fifth consecutive record year,” said Bob Swan, Intel CEO. “Demand for the computing performance Intel delivers remains very strong and our focus on growth opportunities is paying off. [See Intel 2020 Financial Results] -- Posted Thursday, January 21, 2021
Datalogic launches the new Skorpio™ X5, the most advanced key-based mobile computer
Datalogic is pleased to announce the Skorpio™ X5, a new ultra-fast, high-performing key-based mobile computer featuring the largest multi-touch display in the Portable Data Terminal (PDT) market. Maintaining rapid, accurate and seamless data capture to provide real-time visibility is essential in applications like warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, store operations, shipping & receiving. The new Skorpio™ X5 enables Retail, Transportation, Logistics, Manufacturing and Healthcare companies to reach new levels of reliability and flexibility. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Review: Winmate rugged USB Type-C display
Industrial displays come in many shapes and forms. And sometimes there is a need for one that's not only tough and rugged enough to stand up to use and abuse, but that is also easy to clean and disinfect, looks clean and elegant like a modern consumer tablet and — drum roll — needs just one single cable for power and video. And that is what Winmate's rugged USB Type-C display does. [See review of the Winmate W10L100-GCH2-C rugged USB Type-C display] -- Posted Monday, January 18, 2021
Elo introduces M50 Android-powered mobile computer
Elo, a leading global provider of Android-powered interactive devices, today announced the Elo M50 mobile computer. The new M50 joins Elo's robust portfolio of Android-based devices used by world-class retailers, restaurant brands and manufacturers around the globe for applications from POS and self-order to endless aisle and automation. [See Elo media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Interview with Mr. Allan Lin, CEO of Winmate Communication US Inc
Periodically, we ask industry leaders in the rugged computing and communications market questions about their products, their views, and their opinions on trends, emerging technologies and a variety of other issues. Winmate is a pioneer in rugged computing technology and RuggedPCReview had the chance to interview Mr. Allan Lin who is CEO of Winmate Communication US Inc. [Read Interview with Winmate's Mr. Allan Lin] -- Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Full review: DT Research LT330 convertible laptop
2-in-1 hybrids have become quite popular, but not everyone likes the keyboard and the computer separate. That's where the new DT Research LT300 convertible laptops come in. They look and work like standard rugged laptops, but you can also flip the screen around in a unique way and they become tablets. RuggedPCReview analyzed and benchmarked the brand-new 13.3-inch DT Research convertible laptop (they also come in 11.6 and 15.6 inch versions). Read our full report. The LT330 is an impressive, very high performance rugged machine with unmatched battery capacity. [See full review of the DT Research LT330 convertible laptop -- Posted Monday, January 11, 2021
DT Research delivers first military standard 360 degree convertible laptops with antimicrobial enclosures
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the new LT300 line of fully-rugged, 360 convertible laptops designed for ultimate versatility, durability and reliability in harsh conditions. Each laptop has an antimicrobial enclosure to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the unit. The LT320, LT330 and LT350 laptops have a 360 degree rotating display purpose-built for military, first responder, law enforcement, field service, and warehouse environments with IP65, MIL-STD-810G/H, MIL-STD-461F ratings, EPEAT certification and TAA compliant. [See DT Research media release -- Posted Monday, January 11, 2021
Winmate launches E430RQ8 next-gen rugged handheld
Winmate a global leader in developing advanced rugged mobile technologies for industries operating in some of the most challenging environments, is proud to announce the launch of the next-generation 4.3-inch rugged handheld computer E430RQ8 powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform and running on Android 9.0 operating system. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 7, 2021
Introducing Intel RealSense ID facial authentication
Intel introduced Intel® RealSense™ ID, an on-device solution that combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver secure, accurate and user-aware facial authentication. Intel RealSense ID works with smart locks, access control, point-of-sale, ATMs, kiosks and more. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 7, 2021
Motorola Solutions expands cybersecurity services to secure mission-critical operations
Motorola Solutions today announced expanded cybersecurity services to help public safety and enterprises continuously secure their mission-critical operations. Today, cybersecurity breaches are occurring at a rate and level never before seen. Motorola Solutions' expanded cybersecurity services help public safety and enterprise customers better defend their information networks, employees and assets against today's threats. [See Motorola Solutions media release -- Posted Tuesday, January 5, 2021