SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Getac Inc., a leading pioneer in the rugged mobile computing industry, today at DistribuTECH introduced the first ever, truly rugged, reliable laptop computer with a 14" screen. Using the company's unique design of the encasement surrounding the display, the new MobileForce(tm) M220 large screen is able to withstand jarring and bending associated with extreme use found in military and commercial applications. The 14.1" sunlight-readable screen affords today's users dealing with outdoor elements the visible advantages of the latest non-rugged commercial laptops to view more, yet meet the rugged nature of such fields in business travel, field service, utilities, construction, telecommunications, military, police, fire and emergency services (EMS), data collection in fields of science, oil and gas exploration and other mobile workforce applications.
The MobileForce M220 provides all you would expect of a commercially available laptop computer with a powerful Intel's 1.4 GHz Dothan LV processor, low power consumption, large storage capacity, lightweight design, and ease-of-use. In addition, the M220 features a versatile Bay 1 that can accommodate an optical drive, another HDD or a second battery, and it has a secondary removable HDD bay that allows users to easily remove the HDD. The removable HDD provides users a wide array of benefits, such as: allowing multiple users to share a laptop but not the HDD, safeguarding/security by removal of the HDD, and general reliability of easily removing the HDD and putting it into another laptop regardless of the original laptop's state.
"No longer will the rugged laptop user have to sacrifice screen size for survivability," said Andy Ho, Product Manager. "With the unique ribbed design on the outside surface and hardened glass encasement, the MobileForce M220 is the first laptop with a 14.1" display that meets both commercial and military standards such as the three-foot drop requirement."
Improving on an already rugged computer system, the MobileForce M220 surpasses other industry leading laptops by exceeding the IP54 standard as well as IEC529 and 68. This translates to the ultimate in dust and water resistance because the M220 can handle dust and water jet spray from any direction and handling the worst punishment the environment, and Mother Nature can dish out.
The new notebook computer also meets military standards of 810F and 410E. It excels under duress, surviving three-foot drops and operating in virtually any environment of dust/dirt, moisture, vibration, cold/heat (-4/+130 degrees F), altitude, and explosive atmosphere. The MobileForce M220 also meets all FCC and CE requirements and has the option to certify that it meets the military stringent 410E standard, which makes the unit battlefield secure from electronic interference.
Going beyond rugged, the MobileForce M220 is a powerful notebook computer. The large, bright 14.1" TFT XGA LCD screen has 64MB of shared RAM that provides vibrant images whether indoors or outdoors. For direct sunlight applications, an optional outdoor viewable display and A/R reflective coating is available. A touch screen option is also available for the on-the-go/in-vehicle users. Behind the display is the latest Intel Dothan LV processor (Pentium M) with Centrino(tm) Mobile Technology for true speed and wireless portability. The 1.4GHz processor is enhanced with up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM, a 400 MHz FSB, a selection of quick-swap hard disk drives (40, 60, or 80 GB) and optical drives (DVD, CD-ROM, and COMBO DVD/Floppy or CD/Floppy).
The main battery powers the MobileForce M220 for up to 4 hours of full-out, pedal to metal use. The optional second battery adds additional hours, while the optional vehicle mount lets the unit recharge and function continuously.
Price And Availability
Available with Windows XP as standard, LINUX optional, the M220 is priced as low as $3,495 in single unit quantities with significant GSA, volume, OEM and ODM discounts available. Full product specifications can be found at http://www.getac.com/m220.htm.
About Getac Inc.
Getac Inc. was founded in 1988 and has been a pioneer since in the rugged mobile computing industry by providing premier notebook and tablet PC solutions to the military, law enforcement, utility, telecommunication, manufacturing, transportation, and mobile workforce industries. The company manufactures four product categories, which are ultra lightweight rugged notebooks, full rugged wireless tablet PC's and full ruggedized notebook computers.
For additional information on Getac Inc. and its products, customers can contact the sales department at 20762 Linear Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7804, phone 949.699.2888, fax 949.699.1440 and e-mail at sales@getac.com. The company is on the World Wide Web at http://www.getac.com.