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J3400 Tablet PC has a rugged design and dual batteries for a full day's work.
Tablet PC specialist Motion Computing
has announced a new model for mobile workers that can fit in two
batteries for all-day use, and is designed to survive outdoor
environments.
The
J3400 Tablet PC joins Motion's family of systems aimed at vertical
markets such as healthcare and engineering. The new model has the
durability and functionality of a rugged PC, without the extra weight
and cost associated with fully rugged devices, according to Motion.
The
J3400 meets the US military's MIL-STD-810F specifications and is built
around a special internal frame for a light but resilient design. It
has a shock-protected hard drive with solid state drives as an option,
and is sealed to IP52 rating against dust and water.
For all-day
use, the new Tablet PC can be fitted with dual hot-swappable batteries.
This enables it to run for three and a half hours on a single battery
and seven and a half with both fitted, according to Motion. It weighs
1.8kg in this latter configuration.
Because workers may be using
the unit outdoors, the J3400 has a 12.1in screen designed for viewing
in varying light conditions. It uses Motion's View Anywhere technology
and combines LED backlighting with a design that makes as much use of
ambient light as possible.
"We believe it's the best outdoor screen on the market," said Toal.
The
J3400 is available with Intel's ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo SU9400 or
SU9300 processors, clocked at 1.4GHz and 1.2GHz, and 2GB or 4GB of
memory. The 1.2GHz version in particular strikes a good balance between
performance and battery life, according to Toal.
An integrated 3G
modem is a factory option, while 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are
standard. The 3G option also comes with GPS for applications such as
navigation or tracking.
Other features of the J3400 include a
2-megapixel camera, integrated smartcard reader and a biometric
fingerprint swipe sensor. The latter comes in handy for log-ins without
the need for a keyboard, Toal said.
Options available include a
clip-on keyboard and a full I/O dock for using the J3400 on a desktop.
The latter also features a battery charger slot.
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