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Handheld US introduced today the new Algiz 13 rugged convertible notebook computer that has a 13" XGA(1280x800) indoor/outdoor display with a magnesium casing for extra protection, and easily meets IP54 and MIL-STD-810F military standards for accidental drops, dust and water. It also operates in temperatures ranging from -4 to 122 °F.

The Algiz 13 features a powerful 1.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Merom ULV processor and up to 4 GB of DDR II 667 industrial-grade RAM. The Algiz 13 includes a shock-mounted 120 GB (up to 160 GB optional) 2.5-inch hard drive with G-Sensor Protection, and it runs either the Windows XP Tablet PC edition or Windows Vista Business operating system.

Users can choose from a host of communication options when they’re out in the field, given the Algiz 13’s multiple integrated wireless capabilities. It offers up to three simultaneous radios modems, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth and optional WAN/GPRS, and a fully integrated GPS receiver – providing highly reliable connectivity across the range of wireless networks. Designed for expansive radio frequency coverage, it features internal antennas, and the magnesium case provides RF shielding and extensive RF noise filtering.

It looks like a pretty tough and powerful Tablet for the field. I just think they could have come up with a better name.

Specifications:

Size

13.54" (344 mm) x 9.96" ( 253 mm) x 2.28" (58 mm)

Weight
8.38 lb (3.8 kg)

Environment

Operating:

-4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)

Storage:
-40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C)

Drop:
MIL-STD-810F, 26 drops from 3 ft (0.9 m)

Sand & dust:
IP54

Water:
IP54

Condensation:
5% to 95% RH, non-condensing

Processor/
memory
Intel Core 2 Duo Merom ULV 1.06 GHz CPU; Intel 965GM Integrated Graphics;
512 MB to 4 GB SDRAM

Data storage/disk
Shock-mounted 2.5" drive; 120 GB (up to 160 GB) with G-Sensor Protection and optional 32GB Solid State Disk

Operating system
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista

Screen
13.3" WXGA, (1280x800) TFT with convertible function. Digitizer touchscreen and outdoor sunlight-readable LCD display optional

Keyboard
Waterproof keyboard, SAS key, screen rotation key, virtual keyboard, RF switch, brightness up/down, onscreen QWERTY soft keypad

Battery
Nine-cell (7800 mAh) Li-ion battery runs six hours. Charging time 2.5 hours to 80%

Connections
3 x USB 2.0 A port
1 x RS-232 port;
1 x DC-In
1 x Microphone, 1 x Earphone, 1 x Array Microphone
1 x Sim card (optional)
1 x RJ-11
1 x LAN RJ-45
1 x VGA/D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x Docking connector
1 x PCMCIA supports Type I/II slot
1 x SD card slot

Communication
WLAN: Integrated 802.11a/b/g, Modem 56kps (V.92)
PAN: Integrated Bluetooth EDR 2.1, Class II
WWAN: Optional HSDPA/GPRS/GSM/WCDMA
GPS receiver

Options

• Docking station
• Vehicle mounting with port replicators