Rugged Device Maker Claims Industry First with Latest Unveiling
21st June 2018
Rugged mobility manufacturer Xplore Technologies has unveiled what it calls an industry-first rugged mobility platform, giving customers a choice of three different 10.1” Windows® 10-based mobile computer form factors all compatible with a single, shared accessory set.
The new Xplore L10 lineup features the XSLATE L10 slate tablet PC, the XPAD L10 tablet PC with a hard handle and built-in barcode scanner option, and the XBOOK L10 2-in-1 laptop/tablet complete with a Companion Keyboard and KickStrap. Each Xplore L10 model can be custom-equipped with the precise performance, security, connectivity, and usability features required to accommodate mobile workers’ individual device preferences and address a wide set of application workflows in the field, a vehicle, the shop floor, or in the office.
Claimed benefits include:
• A 4G LTE card that will boost data download speeds by up to 600% and upload speeds by up to 300% over previous generation
• A standard 500 nit or 1000 nit View Anywhere™ display with Gorilla® Glass for optimised indoor and outdoor viewing
• A generous number of I/O ports to stay connected to legacy and future technology systems, including standard RJ-45, two USB 3.0, USB-C ports along with optional True Serial and HDMI-in
• 6’ drop-rated, IP65 dustproof and waterproof rated, and C1D2 certified* for safety and reliability, even in Hazardous Locations
• Combination of latest-generation NFC, Bluetooth® 4.2, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, UBLOX GPS, and 4G LTE mobile broadband technologies to ensure uninterrupted connectivity
• Simultaneous MIMO WWAN, MIMO WLAN, and GPS pass-through antennas to improve in-vehicle throughput
• Multiple security features, including two Smart Card/CAC reader options, a Kensington Lock, TPM 2.0, removable SSDs, and an integrated fingerprint reader
• One shared accessory ecosystem, including docks, batteries, and chargers compatible with all XSLATE L10, XPAD L10, and XBOOK L10 configurations, including future generations of each rugged tablet model