Getac enhances its range of versatile Android devices with launch of AI-ready tabletGetac today announced the launch of the AI-ready ZX80, a brand new 8-inch fully rugged tablet, powered by the versatile Android operating system. The announcement expands and diversifies Getac's portfolio of Android devices, giving customers in industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and transportation even more choice when selecting rugged solutions to solve day-to-day challenges and boost productivity and efficiency. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac B360 Pro rugged laptop
With the next generation of the B360 Pro, Getac leapfrogs its primary competition in the modern, full-size, fully rugged laptop race. What's the difference to the standard Getac B360? In essence, the 13.3-inch B360 Pro is a taller and more substantial version of the lighter, thinner standard Getac B360 for customers with emphasis on more connectivity, more features, more expansion and, perhaps most importantly, much more battery capacity. [See full review of the Getac B360 Pro fully rugged laptop] -- Posted Wednesday, February 7, 2024 by chb
ArcelorMittal trusts Getac reliable rugged tablets to optimize productivity
ArcelorMittal France, the world's leading steel and mining company, has been working with Getac since 2020 and continues to place its trust in Getac's total rugged computing solutions. To carry out its maintenance and production operations, the Dunkirk site in France uses not only rugged tablets but also docking stations and vehicle power adapters as well as remote antennas attached directly to the machines. Getac's fully rugged F110 and A140 tablets are reliable and perfectly suited for use in materials handling equipment that is subject to strong vibrations, heat or dust, as well as intensive use of the screen. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by chb
Getac partners with Authenticom
Getac technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology and innovative solutions, announced a partnership to integrate Getac's Aftersales Platform with Authenticom's DealerVault platform to better connect the customer buying process and aftersales journey, enhancing the customer experience and increasing revenues for dealerships. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by chb
Getac's X600 fully rugged mobile workstation series wins 2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Getac today announced that its X600 series of fully rugged mobile workstations has won a 2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARD in the 'ICT equipment' category. The X600 series was chosen for its combination of consistent design language, excellent material structure and overall military ruggedness, making it ideal for professionals that want to maximize their productivity in challenging work environments. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by chb
Getac amps up industry with powerful semi-rugged laptop featuring sustainable design
Getac announced today the launch of its next-generation S410 semi-rugged laptop delivering powerful processing and graphics performance in a sustainable new design, without compromising on rugged reliability. The result is an incredibly versatile device that improves efficiency in the field while giving peace of mind to users in work environments where accidental knocks, bumps and drops can frequently occur. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by chb
Getac pushes the envelope of innovation with first rugged devices featuring fully embedded LiFi technology
Getac today announced that it has successfully embedded LiFi technology into its rugged devices as part of a new innovation project with Signify, the global leader in lighting. LiFi (Light Fidelity) technology uses light to transmit data rather than radio frequency, which is the case with traditional technologies such as WiFi, LTE, 4G, 5G etc. This innovative approach has multiple benefits over RF-based technologies, including extremely low latency, improved privacy and security, and superior connection quality, especially in RF-denied environments. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 5, 2023 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac 360 fully-rugged laptop
With the next generation of their B360, Getac leapfrogs its primary competition. The B360 is a fully-rugged computer for the field that isn't bulky and doesn't weigh a lot (still only a little over five pounds), offers excellent performance thanks to using state-of-the-art technology (Intel 12th gen P-Series Core processors), and sports the kind of full, uncompromising ruggedness needed on so many jobs. It's a platform hard to beat. [See full review of the Getac B360 fully-rugged laptop] -- Posted Thursday, August 3, 2023 by chb
Getac recognized as a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments of Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices, Tablets and PCs
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology, today announced that two new IDC MarketScape reports named the company a worldwide Leader in Rugged Mobile Devices and Rugged Tablet and PC. The reports, "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2023 Vendor Assessment and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Tablet and PC 2023 Vendor Assessment," noted, "Despite challenges, the future of rugged mobility is secure. Rugged devices perform tasks that consumer-grade devices cannot, and they excel in highly specialized enterprise workflows. As more businesses seek to enable larger segments of their workforce, frontline workers present a clear opportunity for growth." [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, July 11, 2023 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac X600 Pro rugged workstation
The Getac X600 Pro is an enhanced model in Getac's lineup of X600 fully rugged mobile workstations for deployments where you can't compromise and really need desktop power out there in the field. Like the base X600, the X600 Pro has a super-bright 15.6-inch screen, massive connectivity and, with its Intel H-Series processors, is much more powerful than any standard rugged laptop. The X600 Pro adds additional battery power for a total of up to 242 watt-hours, selection of optical drives, additional ports, as well as additional PCMCIA and ExpressCard options. [See full review of the Getac X600 Pro] -- Posted Monday, July 10, 2023 by chb
Rugged Computing Industry Leaders Interviews: Mike McMahon, President of Getac USA
Periodically, we ask industry leaders in the rugged computing and communications market questions about their products, their views, and their opinions on trends, emerging technologies and a variety of other issues. In this installment we're talking with Mike McMahon, President of Getac USA about where Getac stands in the emerging post-pandemic landscape, as well as his views on current issues and directions in the rugged computing industry. [See interview with Mike McMahon, President of Getac USA] -- Posted Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac X600 rugged workstation
With the X600, Getac has created a machine for when you can't compromise and really need desktop power out there in the field. With its super-bright 1200 nits 15.6-inch screen, the fully rugged X600 is larger and with its Intel H-Series processors much more powerful than any standard rugged laptop. As of June 2023, the X600 is, in fact, the fastest rugged mobile system we have ever tested. Add to that up to 3TB of storage, a large complement of onboard I/O, superb security, 150 watt-hour battery capacity, optional NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 discrete graphics and numerous customization options, and the X600 is in a class of its own. [See full review of the Getac X600] -- Posted Monday, June 19, 2023 by chb
Getac's next generation UX10 tablet and V110 laptop deliver uncompromising field performance for emergency medical professionals
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology today announced the launch of its next-gen UX10 tablet and V110 laptop, two powerful fully rugged devices designed to meet the needs of emergency medical professionals working in challenging field environments every day. As the global healthcare industry becomes increasingly digitized, the need for versatile mobile data terminals (MDTs) that first responders can rely on in high-pressure medical emergencies has never been greater. Not only do these devices need to perform reliably in year-round temperatures and weather conditions, but they must also be highly portable, offer consistent connectivity for critical communication, and keep sensitive patient data secure. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by chb
Getac redefines rugged field computing performance with next generation UX10 tablet and V110 laptop
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology announced today the launch of its next-generation UX10 tablet and V110 laptop — two powerful, yet portable, fully rugged devices designed to thrive in challenging work environments, targeting utilities, public safety, and defense sectors. Both the UX10 and V110 boast 12th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors, expanded memory and increased storage options, as well as extensive I/O and connectivity options (including 5G), making them two of the most advanced rugged devices Getac has ever produced. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by chb
Getac's next generation B360 laptops set new standard for fully rugged computing performance
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology announced today the launch of its next generation B360 and B360 Pro fully rugged laptops, delivering exceptional connectivity, reliability and computing performance to professionals working in challenging environments. Key features include an Intel Core 12th generation i5/i7 processor with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, for remarkable performance, responsiveness, and rich visuals. A 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD as standard (with option of up to 4TB) offers ample storage, while the 13.3" 1,400 nits FHD LumiBond® display helps maintain productivity around the clock. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023 by chb