14 DAY TRIAL // There is a new tablet up for order through Getac's website, as revealed in the company's latest press release. It is dubbed E110 and is meant for the law enforcement sector, field service, industrial use and various utilities.
Since this is not one of those slates that needs to be “fabulous” and “cool,” there is no Android operating system on it, nor an app store or any entertainment software. There is also no ARM architecture.
Instead, the Getac E110 runs Windows 7 Professional on an Intel Atom N2800 processor (1.86 GHz clock speed).
Speaking of which, up to 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (random access memory) back up said CPU, along with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3650 VGA controller.
The list of internal hardware components goes on with Bluetooth 4.0, 3G connectivity, a high-frequency RFID reader, smart card, two USB 2.0 ports, an RS-232 Serial, LAN, Wi-Fi, etc.
"Getac has incorporated significant improvements in CPU and graphics performance in the new E110 rugged tablet that will allow field-based users work in the most extreme working environments effectively, efficiently, and with confidence," explains Jim Rimay, president, Getac.
"Its fully rugged exterior and solid state storage protect system components and invaluable files from typical environmental hazards including heat, cold, and drops, vibration and shock."
All the hardware above, along with the many other bits and chips listed on the product page, are housed inside a strong, magnesium alloy casing with IP65 and MIL-STD-810G ratings (survives three-foot drops and vibrations, works at -21°C to 60°C temperatures).
Finally, the 10.1-inch multi-touch LCD has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels (HD) and a brightness of 750 nits (QuadraClear sunlight readable display).
Go here for all relevant information, except the price. Getac has yet to reveal it, even though it promised to start sales in next month (August 2012).