Handheld Launches the Algiz 10X, a 10-inch Rugged Tablet Built for Outdoor Use
LIDKÖPING, Sweden, October 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com ], a leading manufacturer of rugged
mobile computers and smartphones, today announced the launch of its new rugged mobile
device for field professionals: the Algiz 10X
[http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/algiz-10x.asp ] rugged tablet PC. The powerful
Algiz 10X can withstand tough weather elements and harsh handling, and its large,
10.1-inch touchscreen provides the best screen visibility on the market.
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"The new Algiz 10X is perfectly suited for field professionals who need a rugged
tablet computer that is lightweight and built to withstand the harsh conditions that come
with all kinds of industry fieldwork, and that can display detailed maps and other visuals
even in bright sunlight," said Jerker Hellstrom, CEO of Handheld.
The Algiz 10X is IP65-rated and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for
protecting against dust, water, vibrations, drops, extreme temperatures and varying
altitudes. It is lightweight at just 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs), and it is only 32 mm (1.2") thick.
The Algiz 10X's brilliant display features the latest generation of MaxView
technology. The tablet also comes with a u-blox GPS receiver and WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
capability, plus Bluetooth 4.0, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and it is WWAN Gobi 3000-ready with
fully integrated modem and antennas for wireless connectivity. It has a built-in
5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and several connectivity opportunities, including
waterproof USB 2.0, VGA and RS232 ports. The Algiz 10X operates on a powerful Intel Atom
N2800 dual-core processor with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, offering top-of-the-line computing
capability, and the SSD disk is expandable via microSD for massive storage capacity. The
Algiz 10X runs Windows 7 Ultimate, and is ready for Windows 8.
"With the Algiz 10X, we are expanding the popular product family that includes our
Algiz 7, which is the preferred choice today for field professionals worldwide. The Algiz
10X comes with increased processing power and storage plus a larger display - something
that the market has been asking for," said Hellstrom.
Like all of Handheld's lineup
[http://www.handheldgroup.com/regions/eu/product-overview.asp ] of rugged PDAs, smartphones
and mobile computers, the Algiz 10X is specifically developed for field workers in
industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities,
construction, maintenance, mining, military and security.
The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones.
Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in
industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities,
construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group of Sweden has
local offices in Finland, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia
and the USA. For more information, please see http://www.handheldgroup.com
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