Full PDFs of reviews: SR858 -- SR800

Founded in 1975 as a trading and procurement services organization, the Samwell Group has emerged as a global technology solutions provider seeking to allow its customers to benefit from the convergence of Internet, computing, and telecom technologies and software applications. This includes product and system integration services, OEM/ODM electronics manufacturing services, as well as components manufacturing and supply. The very strong all-around capability of the Samwell team offers high levels of value-added services and integration. Pursuing total customer satisfaction, the company achieved DNV ISO 9002 certification in 1995, KEMA ISO 9001 / QS 9000 certification in 2001, KEMA ISO/TS 16949 : 2002 certification in 2005, and DNV ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 certification in 2006.

"RUGGEDBOOK" is Samwell's brand name for their complete line of semi-rugged and fully rugged mobile computing products that include convertible notebooks, Tablet PCs and ultra-mobile PCs.

Rugged Convertible Notebooks

Samwell's RUGGEDBOOK SR858 is a convertible notebook that can be used both as a laptop and as a Tablet PC. 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.

Rugged Tablet PCs

The Samwell RUGGEDBOOK SR800 is a rugged Tablet PC for applications that require mobility in the field without giving up the power and versatility of a full-function Intel Core-based Windows computer. 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.

Semi-rugged UMPCs

For situations that require full Windows computing power in packages that are as small and light as possible, Samwell offers the VIA Nano-powered, semi-rugged RUGGEDBOOK SR659. It is an even smaller 7-inch screen touch-screen device that weighs less than two pounds, making it an ideal companion for the road and other non-traditional working environments.

Mobile Clinical Assistants (MCAs)

Clinical environments have special computing requirements. 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.

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RUGGEDBOOK Headquarters
Samwell Building
317-1, Sec. 2,
An Kang Road, Hsintien,
Taipei 231, Taiwan
Telephone: 886-2-2214-1133
Fax: 886-2-2215-5458
Web: www.ruggedbook.com.tw

info@ruggedbook.com.tw

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]

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

Samwell to exhibit at Computex 2009
The Samwell Group will participate at Computex 2009, which will take place in Taipei June 2-6, and present its latest Ruggedbook products. The Computex show connects Taiwan and international ICT buyers and suppliers. -- Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by chb

Samwell displays at CEBIT 2009
The Samwell Group will be presenting its latest products and technologies at CEBIT 2009 in Germany. Our booth is at Hall 21, Stand G55, in the Taiwan Pavilion. -- Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by chb