cellular connectivity, says TabletKiosk.
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Motion Computing's F5
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According to TabletKiosk, the MCA i1040XT is a version of the MCA (mobile clinical assistant) reference platform devised by Intel. First implemented by Motion Computing with its C5 and closely related
F5 (right), and then by Panasonic with its
Toughbook H1, the MCA design includes sealed buttons and ports, an integrated carrying handle, an integrated fingerprint reader, an RFID reader, and a two megapixel camera.
TabletKiosk has implemented all the above design elements, equipping its version of the platform with Intel's 1.06GHz
Core 2 Solo U2100 processor (said by the chipmaker to have a 5.5 Watt TDP). The company says that the MCA i1040XT can withstand four foot drops, and is IP54-rated to resist water and dust intrusion. Like the other MCA implementations, the device readily tolerates sanitizing washdowns with alcohol and other chemicals, the company adds.
The MCA i1040XT includes 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 1.8-inch SATA HDD (hard disk drive), or an optional 32GB SSD (solid state drive). The device includes no slots for removable flash storage, apparently because apertures in the case could harbor germs or attract liquids. Its MCA-inspired design also omits USB ports, presumably for the same reason.
The TabletKiosk MCA i1040XT in its docking station
(Click to enlarge)The MCA i1040XT's only wired interfaces are a power connector, plus flush pins that make contact with the docking station pictured above. Docking station capabilities include four USB ports, 10/100 Ethernet, and two battery charging bays, the company says.
The tablet's wireless interfaces include 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.1, a barcode scanner, and an RFID reader. An optional 3G data module is said to provide cellular networking capabilities, though TabletKiosk doesn't specify operating frequencies.
TabletKiosk says the MCA i1040XT's touchscreen display provides 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, is viewable both indoors and out, and can be operated even with gloved hands. Meanwhile, the device also incorporates dual battery bays, each accepting a three-cell, 2400mAh battery. The batteries are hot-swappable, allowing "around the clock computing with no downtime," the company says.
Features and specifications listed by Tablet Kiosk for the MCA i1040XT include:
- Processor -- Intel Core 2 Solo U2100 clocked at 1.06GHz
- Memory -- 2GB of DDR2 RAM
- Display -- 10.4-inch touchscreen display with 1024 x 768 resolution
- Camera -- 2 megapixel
- Keys -- 3 user-defined programmable buttons, directional pad, camera, RFID on/off, barcode reader on/off, Bluetooth on/off
- Storage -- 80GB HDD (hard disk drive) or optional 32GB SSD
- Networking -- 802.11a/b/g/n wireless
- Other wireless interfaces:
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Cellular (optional)
- RFID
- Barcode scanner (optional)
- Other I/O -- Docking connector
- Battery type/life:
- 2 x hot-swappable battery packs, offering 2400Ah apiece
- 4.5 hours of operation with both packs
- Dimensions -- 10.63 x 10.08 x 1.39 inches (270 x 256 x 35.3mm)
- Weight -- 3.25 pounds (1.47 kg)
According to TabletKiosk, the MCA i1040XT runs Windows Vista Business, but is also available with a Windows XP downgrade. The device is available now, priced at $2,800. Additional information may be found on the TabletKiosk website,
here.
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