says Nexcom.
The 2100 series tablets share the same basic design, as the photo below shows. While Nexcom has released relatively few specifications, all of the devices use Intel's
Atom processor, plus the expected US15W SCH (system controller hub) companion chip. All operate without a fan, and feature 8.4-inch touchscreen displays, said to be sunlight-readable.
Nexcom's MTC 2100 (left), MTC 2100-MD (middle), and MRC 2100Said to provide from four to eight hours of battery life, Nexcom's triplets differ in more than just color:
- The MTC 2100, aimed at logistics and field service applications, includes GPS, based on SiRF's starIII chipset. Also onboard is a laser barcode scanner.
- The MTC 2100-MD, aimed at medical and POS (point-of-sale) applications, includes an onboard RFID reader.
- The MRC 2100, designed for outdoor and vehicle use, has added rubber padding installed, and is said to withstand drops of up to four feet
The devices include 802.11b/g/n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0, and accept optional "3.5G" cellular or WiMAX modules. They additionally sport 1.3 megapixel cameras, plus a connector for an optional docking station. Dual independent displays are also supported, likely via the dock.
Water and dust proof to the IP54 standard, the devices add several security features. In addition to integral fingerprint readers, they also include an
Infineon TPM (trusted platform module) 1.2 chip. The TPM provides for the secure generation and storage of cryptographic keys, and it also provides a hardware pseudo-random number generator.
Nexcom did not release pricing or availability information for the 2100 series tablets. As for operating system support, the devices were illustrated running Windows XP, and should also be compatible with Windows XP Embedded.
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