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Getac Upgrades Its Most-Popular B300 Rugged Notebook

2012-12-04 21:00 4595

MILAN, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the industry's favourite rugged laptops -- the Getac B300 -- now runs faster than ever before, with lower power consumption and twice the graphics capabilities of the previous generation B300.

Aimed at public safety, military and field service users, the new B300 has been engineered to operate longer and faster than almost any other rugged device on the market.

Powered by the latest third Generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor, the B300 incorporates Intel® vPro™ technology and offers operators a 67% increase in speed; an integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000 card delivers rapid access to high-performance graphics, greatly improving display imagery, intricate mapping and advanced video streaming.

Antonio Carotenuto, Business Development Manager of Getac, says: "The workhorse of the Getac solutions range has just been turbo-charged. The B300 -- already one of the most popular and adaptable devices -- now offers users even more power and an ability to improve user performance in the field.

"A long battery life combined with the lightweight, fan-less design make the device ideal for users on-the-go. It's also dust, drop, and water resistant meaning it will continue to operate in almost any conditions." 

For those in particularly hazardous locations (such as those with flammable gases), the device is also ANSI certified, guaranteeing it will not cause explosions. The device's magnesium alloy surface treatment and specifically formulated coating for all magnesium components mean it can also withstand long term operation under harsh, highly-corrosive salt fog environments.

The B300 is also MIL-STD 3009 certified, meaning its screen can be seen with night vision goggles - but without the need for filters. And with just a click of a quick key, the B300 transforms into a night vision imaging system (NVIS). In daylight, the device offers an industry-leading 1400nits sunlight-readable QuadraClear™ touchscreen display, granting users complete visibility under bright sunshine.

Mr Carotenuto adds: "The enhanced connectivity and performance of the new B300 deliver real-time access to information whether the user is in the field or even in-vehicle, thanks to Getac's docking technology."

The B300 is perfect for those needing GPS data in the field. Its SiRFstarIV™ GPS chipset provides twice the search capacity of earlier chips to pinpoint a location faster and more accurately down to 2.5 metres. The rugged notebook is security-conscious too, incorporating advanced features to safeguard restricted data, including fingerprint scanner, TPM 1.2, and smart card reader.

Mr Carotenuto says: "With these enhancements, Getac offers one of the fastest, multi-certified, rugged laptops with an incredible 30 hours of battery life and, at five years, the best warranty you will find amongst its direct competitors."

Further details on the full functionality and specification can be found on the Getac website www.getac.it.

Getac B300 Fully Rugged Notebook Product Features:

  • Intel® Core™ i7-3520M 2.9GHz or Intel® Core™ i5-3320M 2.6GHz
  • 13.3 " Getac QuadraClear™ Sunlight Readable Display up to1400 Nits
  • Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life with Dual Battery System
  • USB 3.0, eSATA and HDMI Connectivity
  • Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, Gobi™
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Class 2
  • SiRFstarIV™ high sensitivity GPS for enhanced positioning accuracy
  • IP65 certified protected against water and dust ingress
  • MIL-STD-810G protected against drops, shocks and vibration
  • MIL-STD-461F protected against electromagnetic interference
  • MIL-STD-3009 Night Vision Equipment Ready 
  • Operates in extreme wide temperature ranges (-29 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius)

About Getac

Getac Technology Corporation, a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2011 consolidated revenue 25.3 billion USD), was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defence electronic products. Getac's business coverage includes; rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and rugged handheld devices for military, police, government, communications, manufacturing and transportation applications ranging from fully rugged to commercial-grade rugged. Getac's strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide a high level of customisation and all-aspect hardware-software integration solutions. For more information visit www.getac.it.

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Source: Getac Technology Corporation
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