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Device Profile: Rocky Apex "Rugged" Tablet PC
(Apr. 8, 2003)

Amrel Corporation has announced a new rugged tablet computer based on a Windows XP software platform. According to the company, its new 3.7 pound device, called the Rocky Apex, is the industry's lightest "fully rugged" Windows XP based tablet computer. The device is intended for use in law enforcement, transportation, construction, utilities, and other fields requiring rugged mobile computing solutions, the company said.

The Rocky Apex is said to comply with military and industrial ruggedization standards (MIL-STD 810F and IP54), and features a sealed metallic magnesium casing, protective port covers, and internally sealed ports.

Specifications and key features include:
  • OS: MS Windows XP
  • CPU: 500MHz Intel Pentium III
  • Memory: 128MB SDRAM (expandable to 256MB)
  • Display: 8.4 inch SVGA (800 x 600 pixel) TFT LCD
  • Storage: Removable 2.5 in. IDE Shock-Mounted HDD (available 20GB up to 40GB)
  • Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 1.4 in.
  • Weight: 3.7 lbs. (including primary battery)
  • Input/output ports:
    • CDPD modem
    • GPRS modem
    • Mini-PCI wireless LAN card (IEEE 802.11b, a, g)
    • USB
    • Serial
    • DC power
  • Card slots:
    • 2 PCMCIA Type II or PCMCIA Type III slots
  • Power: 10.8V/4000mAH Lithion Ion battery



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