Rugged tablets in agriculture
Rugged tablets are increasingly used in farming where the concept of precision agriculture has introduced advanced GPS, GIS and management systems to prepare, optimize and run farming operations. SOYL Precision Farming and the Samwell Group demonstrated how small, rugged tablet computers mounted on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can get the job done. [See Rugged tablets in agriculture] -- Posted Monday, April 23, 2012 by chb
Rugged tablets used by motorcycle riders in Taiwan
There are a lot of motor scooters in Taiwan. In fact, every second citizen has one. However, due to the nature of Taiwanese traffic laws, there are hardly any larger bikes. Well, the laws have changed now and big bikes are suddenly quite popular. Given Taiwan's expertise in mobile electronics, it's not surprising to see rugged mobile computers integrated into big bikes, where they serve as big-screen GPS, information centers, and for weather forecasts, traffic reports, and more. The image shows a Samwell RUGGEDBOOK SR820 tabled mounted on a Honda. The Intel Atom-powered, 2.9 pound SR820 with its magnesium alloy chassis and housing and a 8.9-inch WSVGA touch display (see our review) seems well suited for the task. [See Rugged tablets used by motorcycle riders in Taiwan] -- Posted Monday, January 2, 2012 by chb
Rugged convertible notebooks in railroad safety: CATER HANDWave and Samwell Ruggedbook SR858
Railroad safety relies on meticulous testing of tracks and rails as the smallest defect can have potentially disastrous consequences. Modern testing systems employ ultrasonic scanning, imaging, track geometry, ground penetrating radar, and numerous other tests and technologies to determine the condition and soundness of railroad tracks. In the case of Fairclough Corporation's CATER HANDWave testing system they also include a Samwell RUGGEDBOOK SR858 convertible notebook computer. [See Rugged convertible notebooks in railroad safety] -- Posted Sunday, November 20, 2011 by chb
Samwell reports additional SR800 rugged tablet airport deployments
The Samwell Group reports that their RUGGEDBOOK SR800 rugged dual mode resistive and electromagnetic digitizer10.4-inch Tablet PC has now been adopted by seven airports in India in baggage processing and other applications. The company also reports an upcoming SR800 airport deployment in the Maldives. [See full review of the Samwell SR800] -- Posted Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by chb
Samwell RUGGEDBOOK SR800 at work at ABB Switzerland
It's always good to hear about new applications and contract wins for rugged tablet computers. Samwell announced it has sold its RUGGEDBOOK SR800 10.4-inch rugged tablet to ABB Switzerland. The ABB Group is a global leader in power and automation technologies, and apparently Samwell's rugged SR800 with its sunlight-viewable display, dual mode input, and good balance between performance, features, ruggedness, portability and battery life fit right into ABB's plans. -- Posted Wednesday, January 19, 2011 by chb
The Emerging Market for Rugged Tablets
The increasing popularity of tablet computers has opened doors for rugged versions of small and handy tablets, such as the Samwell Group's RUGGEDBOOK SR820. The 1.2kg tablet with its 8.9-inch touch screen has been deployed at Olympic Air in Greece and at international document storage and management specialists Recall. See "The Emerging Market for Rugged Tablets." -- Posted Friday, December 10, 2010 by chb
Samwell RUGGEDBOOK earns Taiwan Government Joint Procurement Program Status
The Samwell Group announced that its RUGGEDBOOK SR858 rugged notebook computer (see our full review of the SR858) successfully qualified for the Taiwan Government Joint Procurement Program. This will allow Samwell, a major domestic IPC supplier, to work with the R.O.C. Taiwan Coast Guard Administration in their adoption of the Samwell SR858 military rugged notebook for patrolling operations. The SR858, which carries an IP65 ingress protection rating and MIL-STD-810F & MIL-STD-461E ruggedness testing certifications, includes a sunlight-readable display, as well as GPS, 802.11a/g/n WiFi, BlueTooth 2.1 and 3.5G WWAN communications. Samwell considers its acceptance into the governmental procurement program a reflection of their advanced yet affordable technology, quality, a strong supply chain, as well as first-rate tech and after-sales support. -- Posted Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by chb
Samwell updates Intel Atom-powered RUGGEDBOOK MCA9
With the market for rugged lightweight tablets for the healthcare/clinical environment market becoming ever more competitive, Samwell has upgraded its rugged Intel Atom-powered Tablet PC-MCA9. The handy, fanless tablet, sporting an easy-to-clean medical-white magnesium-aluminum alloy housing and a 8.9-inch display, as well as RFID, barcode scanning, and camera for flexible data capture, now offers IP65 sealing and a solid state disk. Weighing just 2.4 pounds, the MCA9 is geared towards increasing productivity and reducing errors in the clinical workflow. Samwell RUGGEDBOOK MCA9 Medical Clinical Assistant] -- Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 by chb
RUGGEDBOOK and the environment
The 21st century will see both unprecedented technological advance and opportunities as well as human and environmental challenges that must be managed wisely.
Customer service, for example, is becoming an ever more important factor, and service industries are playing a major role in economic recovery and growth. Making available to workers the best possible and most useful technology is therefore crucial.
To that extent, our Samwell RUGGEDBOOK computers are increasing productivity in numerous applications around the world, ranging from warehousing, factories, utilities, transportation, law enforcement, public service, field service, hospitality and many more. RUGGEDBOOK tablets can be deployed as vehicle-mounts or as fixed-mount panels in industrial applications, and they are tough and rugged enough for the harshest environments.
On the human safety and productivity side, Samwell rugged computers are now used by the Swedish government for workplace surveys and other applications to ensure safe and healthy working environments, and reducing accidents. In Malaysia, a university wildlife and jungle research department uses the RUGGEDBOOK SR858 computer in their studies, enhancing knowledge that helps understanding and protecting our natural resources.
RUGGEDBOOK computing products can be used in numerous environments and applications, and these are just two examples that illustrate Samwell’s contribution to a bright and prosperous future both on personal and environmental levels. -- Posted Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by chb
Samwell sponsors Delta Lloyd Solar Boat Team
 Samwell, makers of the RUGGEDBOOK line of rugged notebooks, convertibles, and tablets, announced its sponsorship of the Dutch Delta Lloyd Solar Boat Team. The team, a student project at the Technical University of Delft, has been successful in prior Frisian Solar Boat challenges, also known as the World Cup for Solar Powered Boats. Samwell supplied its RUGGEDBOOK Rugged Tablet PC SR820 to the team for tracking and performance monitoring. [See RUGGEDBOOK newsletter] -- Posted Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by chb
Samwell opens US Service Center
Samwell has added a US Service Center in Gilroy, California. For information, contact Mr. Jack Lee, 12010 1st Street, Gilroy, CA 95020-4734, phone 408-847-2221, fax 408-701-0018. -- Posted Sunday, March 14, 2010 by chb
MP samples of Samwell RUGGEDBOOK SR820 now available
 Samwell International announced in an email to current and prospective customers that samples of their Atom Z530P-based RUGGEDBOOK SR820 tablet are now available. The SR820 seems a compelling device: Netbooks are selling by the millions, so why not offer the same size and technology in a ruggedized touch screen device without the extra bulk and weight of a physical keyboard? [See Samwell announcement and SR820 product description] -- Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by chb
Samwell introduces space-saving Intel Atom-powered MCA
Samwell announced the RUGGEDBOOK MCA9 Medical Clinical Assistant, a sleek 2.4-pound device designed to assist healthcare personnel in a variety of clinical environment computing, diagnostics, documentation and reporting tasks. [See MCA9 product page] -- Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by chb
Samwell redesigns RUGGEDBOOK website
The Samwell Group announced it has completely redesigned the RUGGEDBOOK website. The attractive, user-friendly site makes it easy to look up information and specifications for all RUGGEDBOOK products. See the new RUGGEDBOOK website. -- Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by chb
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The platform was designed for deployment in field service, telecommunications, military, transportation, mining, and similar applications where trust-inspiring ruggedness, an indoor/outdoor viewable display, excellent battery life and balanced overall performance matter. Designed to offer maximum versatility, expansion possibilities, and support for the latest wireless technologies, the SR858 is the rugged notebook of choice for today's outdoor professionals.
With a large 10.4-inch display, dual-mode touch and digitizer input, excellent onboard connectivity, long battery life, GPS and 3.5G communication support, and inherent ruggedness, the SR800 is a perfect lightweight, ergonomic solution for the field. A magnesium-alloy housing, rubber bumpers, a wide operating temperature range, and the ability to withstand shock, vibration and exposure to dust and rain facilitate maximum reliability and endurance outdoors and on the job. 
The somewhat smaller RUGGEDBOOK SR820 offers Intel Atom-based netbook functionality and efficiency in a lightweight and very compact, yet fully rugged, tablet with a wide-format 8.9-inch WSVGA display. Available with a 1D laser, GPS, and camera, the SR820 is a serious data capture and field documentation tool.
Devices must be light, quiet, rugged, reliable, easy to clean and disinfect, and capable of capturing data in a variety of ways. The Samwell RUGGEDBOOK MCA9 fills all those requirements in a package that is lighter and more compact than competing products.
