GETAC's ultra-rugged V100 convertible tablet PC

GETAC's latest rugged laptop does something that most other units simply can't, as it conveniently converts into a tablet while maintaining that beefy stature and war-tested agility. The V100 is fresh out of FCC boot camp, and judging by the documentation, it looks like it's been cleared for civilian handling. Inside the 11.2- x 8.7- x 1.9-inch enclosure sits a 1.2GHz ULV Intel Yonah U2500 Core Duo processor, up to 2GB of RAM, Intel's 945GMS integrated graphics set, a shock-mounted SATA hard drive, gigabit Ethernet, a 56k modem, WiFi, and of course, optional 3G, Bluetooth, and GPS connectivity. You also get your choice of a 10.4-inch XGA or 12.1-inch WXGA screen, a smorgasbord of ports, Windows XP, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, and a magnesium alloy case that shouldn't have any issues with vibrations, drops, shocks, or extreme temperatures. Unfortunately, there's no details concerning price or a planned release date, but we can't imagine a battlefield-ready convertible landing without some sort of premium.

[Via MobileWhack]

[shmengie @ May 5th 2007 12:43PM]

hulk smash pc!

[hobgoblin @ May 5th 2007 2:56PM]

interesting that they didnt go with a SSD drive rather then the shock resistant sata mount. or maybe they can double up, putting a SSD inside it for the ultimate in shock resistance?

[markie @ May 5th 2007 4:39PM]

>GETAC's latest rugged laptop does something that most other units simply can't

Did you even look at the competition? The panasonic toughbook 18 can do this* too... and that one's on the market for ages already

*it conveniently converts into a tablet while maintaining that beefy stature and war-tested agility

[markie @ May 5th 2007 4:44PM]

Wait a minute, take a look at the pics again... I say it *is* a Panasonic Toughbook 19 (probably the one that came after the 18... ;-))

http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/fully-rugged.asp

(I could be wrong of course, but compare the left front side... and all the specs are the same...)

[pathfinda @ May 5th 2007 6:43PM]

...huh?!? it looks exactly like the CF18 that I have been using for months, and like the CF19 that I got a demo of?!?!