Weekly News Service

E&MJ is proud to offer its weekly news service for our loyal readers. Sign up for our Email Newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest news the mining industry has to offer. Or, simply text ENGINEERING to 22828 to get started!

Home Departments Equipment Gallery Tablet PC Built for Hard Use
Tablet PC Built for Hard Use PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:38

Designed and built in Sweden, JLT Mobile Computers’ JLT8404 rugged tablet PC has been upgraded to include a number of technological innovations, including a new low-voltage Intel Atom processor. This energy-efficient chip runs at 1.6 GHz, providing higher performance and enhanced 3-D graphic capabilities for users. The upgrade also offers 2 gigabytes of RAM, and the PC is available with a choice of Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows XP.

The JLT8404 also features a high-performance Sierra Wireless wide area network (WAN) module. The military standard (MIL STD 810F) JLT8404, specifically designed to withstand harsh environments, retains past features such as a sturdy IP65 aircraft grade aluminum chassis, sunlightviewable 8.4-in. color SunView touch screen, Bluetooth and 3G/GPRS connectivity, and much improved, highly accurate GPS performance. According to the company, the tablet PC is a fully integrated unit, with no moving or external parts, is water and dust proof, survives drop tests to 1.2 m and withstands temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C.

www.jltmobile.com