Tablet PC offers dual input feature.
Press Release Summary:
Offering active stylus and finger touch input with auto-sensing technology, Model iX104C2DV features 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium® M processor 733 and Centrino mobile technology, providing users with 400 MHz system bus, 2 MB L2 cache, and Intel Pro Wireless 802.11a/b/g networking. System can be enabled with Bluetooth, wireless WAN, LAN, and external GPS. AllVue(TM) LCD technology optimizes viewability in all lighting conditions, including indoor, direct sunlight, or fluorescent lighting.
Original Press Release:
Xplore Enhances Award-Winning Lineup with Dual Mode AllVue(TM) Tablet PC
Innovative Technology Company Combines Dual Mode Capabilities with Unique AllVue(TM) LCD Technology - a Winning Solution for Field Based Personnel
AUSTIN, TX, Jan. 18-- Xplore Technologies(R) Corp. (TSX:XPL), a leading provider of rugged Tablet PCs worldwide, introduced today a durable mobile computer that offers users both active stylus and finger touch input, as well as the optically enhanced AllVue display, all in a single product offering.
With its introduction of the iX104C2DV, Xplore further distanced itself from the competition by providing a highly functional, wireless enabled rugged Tablet PC that has both unparalleled input flexibility and viewability in the field.
"These improvements were made in response to the needs of our customers," said Mark Holleran, the company's vice president of sales. "We're committed to putting the customer first, whether it is new innovations or customer support."
More than a year ago, Xplore began offering the AllVue LCD technology, which dramatically increases screen readability in all lighting conditions, including indoor, direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting. Enterprise customers such as Clare Rose, BNSF and Hydro One have deployed Xplore's AllVue technology as a key element of their mobile automation projects.
The integration of a patent pending auto-sensing technology, which allows users to automatically switch between pen input and finger-based touch input, however, is a powerful new feature.
"This dual input feature gives our customers both the accuracy and digital inking capabilities of an active digitizer as well as the convenience of a true finger-touch resistive input panel without having to manually toggle between them," said Holleran.
Holleran added that many customers want the ability to use their finger when Xplore's rugged Tablet PC is docked to assist with navigation and dispatch tasks, then use the active stylus or pen when they leave the vehicle and need to carry out a mobile application, such as those associated with patient management, data gathering, location mapping, incidence reporting and wireless information sharing.
In addition, many clients with mission-critical applications want the insurance of being able to enter data with their finger in case the active digital pen is lost or damaged.
Xplore's Tablet PCs with AllVue have recently received Editor's Choice Awards from both Pen Computing and TabletPc2.
Pen Computing, a recognized media pioneer in the mobile computing market, awarded their prestigious Editor's Choice Award for Best Rugged Tablet PC Slate to Xplore. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, Pen Computing's Editor-in-Chief said: "Sporting exemplary industrial design, the flagship iX104C2DV Tablet PC is extremely tough, technologically completely up-to-date, yet also has an attractive industrial design... Its AllVue display is superior to anything else we've seen."
TabletPc2, an on-line source for Tablet PC comparisons, news, reviews and information, awarded Xplore an Editor's Choice Award for best Indoor Outdoor display. Linda A. Epstein, TabletPc2's Editor and Publisher said: "When it comes to outdoor displays that we have used, reviewed and photographed for TabletPc2.com, the Xplore iX104 Rugged Tablet PC wins our Editor's Choice... The depth of color on the iX104 display is excellent and it remains clean and clear both indoors and out."
Xplore's Dual Mode AllVue Tablet PC features the Intel Pentium(R) M processor 733 (Ultra Low Voltage), and Centrino mobile technology, providing customers with a 1.1Ghz processor, a 400MHz system bus, 2MB of L2 cache, and Intel Pro Wireless 802.11a/b/g wireless networking. iX104C2 systems can also be enabled with optional Bluetooth, wireless WAN, LAN and external GPS for additional multi-modal wireless communications capabilities.
Xplore's entire Rugged Tablet PC line is designed, warranted, and third party tested to US Military environmental standards (MIL-STD 810F). With more than 30 unique design elements, Xplore's Tablet PCs can operate under severe conditions such as extreme hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, moisture, intense vibrations, and four foot drops to concrete. These are minimum standards for many mobile enterprise customers. Xplore's Rugged Tablet PCs (C2 family) have a comprehensive three (3) year warranty, have been UL1604 and ATEX certified for use in hazardous locations, have WIFI(R) and CCX(R) (Cisco Compatible Extensions) certifications, as well as Microsoft(R)'s Hardware Certification Approvals (WHCL).
For more details on the complete line of iX104 Tablet PCs or to learn more about the compelling total cost of ownership of rugged tablet PCs, visit www.xploretech.com, or contact your nearest systems integrator.
About Xplore Technologies(R)
Xplore Technologies Corp, founded in 1996, is an innovative leader in the rugged Tablet PC industry. Xplore, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX: XPL, has offices in Austin Texas and Helsinki Finland. Its rugged iX104(TM) family of hardware solutions incorporate leading-edge technology, and are designed based on years of customer design input. Xplore's diverse customer base comes from the public safety, retail and wholesale warehousing, utility, military, field service and transportation industries. Xplore hardware solutions are available from Xplore or one of its authorized channel partners, for more information, visit www.xploretech.com.
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