Handheld Group - Rugged Computers for the Defence Industry

The defence industry generally sets the standard for tough devices of all kinds. Military standards are used to rate the ruggedness of handheld computers.

Durable computers that can withstand shock, temperature changes and vibration are of key significance in the military field. Army hardware has to be as reliable in bright sunlight and summer heat as it is in heavy rain or extremely cold weather. The importance of long battery life is also obvious as recharging is not always possible.

Ruggedised mobile military computers

Handheld´s products are designed and built ruggedized from the inside and out, and are extremely reliable. The product range includes the Nautiz X7, and Nomad PDAs, as well as the Algiz and the Yuma tablet PCs. These are all designed to handle tough environments and are therefore ideal for the army sector.

Outdoor rugged PDAs with 3G, GPS and e-compass

As a true outdoor PDA, the Nautiz X7 is built to military specifications and meets the MIL-STD-810G military standard for drops, vibration, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures. The Nautiz X7 has an IP67 rating, which means that it is completely sealed against sand and dust and can be immersed in water at a depth of one meter.

The Nautiz X7 offers a powerful 806 MHz processor, 128MB RAM, and 4GB of Flash storage. A 5.600mAh Li-ion battery can easily work all day without a recharge, and the full VGA display offers sharp, high-resolution graphics even in bright sunlight. In addition to integrated GPS, E-compass, altimeter and G-sensor, the Nautiz X7 also has a 3Mpx camera with autofocus and LED flash. Nautiz X7 features Bluetooth and WLAN as well as 3G capability for GSM/UMTS phone and data transmission.

Ultra-rugged and powerful military tablet computers

The Algiz 7 rugged tablet computer comes with a powerful Atom 1.6GHz processor, 64GB SSD and 2GB of RAM, runs Windows 7 and has a 7-inch touch screen with MaxView™ technology for spectacular brightness.

The Algiz 7 features integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, integrated 3G antennas and is Gobi™ 2000 ready – for connecting to any wireless frequency around the world. Algiz 7 is IP65 rated and meets stringent MIL-STD 810G military standards. Even with the 2 hot swappable batteries the Algiz 7 weighs only 1.1 kg.

Large screen military tablet PCs

The Algiz 8 is a Windows XP-based tablet PC that is perfect for applications where a larger screen is needed. Made of shock-absorbing materials and rugged inside and out, Algiz 8 is one of the most durable 8.4-inch tablet PCs on the market. Algiz 8 features an ATOM 1.1GHz Processor, 60GB hard drive and 1GB RAM. To provide reliable communication in the field, Algiz 8 integrates 802.11a/b/g wireless and has optional GPRS or CDMA cellular capability, as well as high sensitivity GPS.

The 8.4" outdoor SVGA TFT resistive touch screen comes with an optional 1100 nits LEDs backlight that provides good screen visibility in even the brightest conditions.

IP67 rated military tablet computers

The Yuma tablet PC is IP67 rated and fully protected against dust, sand, mud and humidity. The MIL-STD-810F specifications ensure that the Yuma rugged tablet computer survives bitter cold, blistering heat and everything in between. Shock, vibration and extreme temperature fluctuation will not damage this tablet PC.

The Yuma's rugged design incorporates a 7-inch touch screen, an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, a 32GB solid state hard drive, 2 digital cameras and integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.