As the market for ruggedize system is growing, everybody wants to have a product under this category. Just yesterday Dell introduced its first truly tough notebook computer and today we have ARMOR from ruggedness major DRS. The ARMOR line up include two machines -- the 12.1" C12 Convertible Notebook and the 10.4" X10 Tablet (pictured above). "DRS has extensive experience developing systems that meet and exceed military requirements and survive extremely harsh environments around the globe. Whether it's a soldier in need of mission-critical information in the desert or a utility worker in need of automation in the field, ARMOR rugged mobile computing devices survive the rough conditions they face on a daily basis," said Michael J. Sheehan, president of DRS Technologies' Tactical Computing strategic business unit.

This new line of rugged mobile computers offers data protection technology, “anywhere” connectivity and sunlight readable display options, making these computers the ideal solution for industrial and government customers interested in ensuring situational awareness, protecting valuable data and/or increasing worker efficiency.

Housed in a specially designed aluminum DuraCase chassis with ShutOut sealing technology, the ARMOR X10 Tablet meets IP 66 level protection from dust, dirt, water and other damaging elements while still offering no-flap input connections and hot-swappable battery access without the need for tools.

Features (ARMOR X10)

1.2 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor U2500
up to 2GB DDR2 RAM
80GB HDD or 8GB/16GB SSD
10.4-inch sunlight readable, transmissive LCD (XGA: 1024 x 768)
a/b/g Wireless
Windows XP Tablet PC

Features (ARMOR C12)

1.2 GHz (ULV) Intel Core Solo Processor U1400
up to 2GB DDR2 RAM
60GB HDD
12.1-inch sunlight-readable LCD (XGA: 1024 x 768)
full-size 84-key keyboard with backlight
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC or Linux
802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi

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