Algiz 10 rugged tablet: sleek but tough

Rugged and industrial applications are one market where tablet PCs have really done fairly well, but they've always looked pretty chunky, which is why we're somewhat impressed with Handheld US's latest entry, the Algiz 10. The 10.4-inch tablet manages to meet the tough MIL-STD-810F military standards for shock, vibration, and moisture and can operate in temps from -4 to 140 Fahrenheit in a housing that's not entirely ugly, and still pack in a ULV 1.2GHz Core Duo, 80GB drive, 2GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, an EDGE / GPRS radio and a beefy nine-cell 7800mAh Li-on battery that can run Windows XP for seven hours. No word on pricing, but if you're the type who actually needs one of these, we're guessing it's worth it.

[Via PDA Today, thanks Bill]

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 9:28AM]

Yeah, windows XP is rock solid

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 9:36AM]

It's always nice when the first comment is total flamebait.

[OneLove Posted Jul 9th 2008 12:55PM]

I called the company, $4200!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 9:32AM]

Fugly

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 10:13AM]

Wow! You actually looked into a mirror.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 12:30PM]

hey i know you. you troll the engadget comment section with bullshit.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 10:29AM]

Yeah, what the hell kind of design it that? It's like the antithesis of ergonomics!

I can just hear the dork guy with and MBA/Marketing Degree sayin:

"Oh, and it should have a handle, and little cylinders on the corners. You know, 'cause that's different and would look cool!"

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 10:29AM]

Yeah, what the hell kind of design it that? It's like the antithesis of ergonomics!

I can just hear the dork guy with and MBA/Marketing Degree sayin:

"Oh, and it should have a handle, and little cylinders on the corners. You know, 'cause that's different and would look cool!"

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 10:30AM]

Damn double posting!

[renegade222 Posted Jul 9th 2008 10:54PM]

FYI, those "little cylinders" are made of rubber, and are shock absorbers. Because of those, no matter which way the computer hits the ground, it is rubber shock absorbers, not the computer that take the fall. They aren't, as you think, for aesthetics.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 11:24AM]

Looks better than the toughbook. No keyboard? I guess with Vista it doesn't matter. The handle is not bad if you slip your hand under there to hold it. Looks sturdy. Price?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 12:21PM]

The round corners probably help with the shockproofing, as well as helping to keep it from slipping out of the hands that might be gloved, dirty or slippery. The big handle can be used while wearing gloves, or can be easily clipped onto something. Good ergonomics is designed in the context of use.

[Grey Acumen Posted Jul 9th 2008 1:10PM]

The handle is actually a really nice touch, you can put your hand through, with your fingers along the back of the tablet, and the handle would come right across the back of your wrist, which means you can support the thing in one hand without having to have a vice grip on the thing to keep it supported.
This is great for people who need to do some computer work while standing up or even walking. I might have liked to see a softer looking handle at that point though. using it that way wouldn't be good for extended periods.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 1:16PM]

I have absolutely no use for this device, but the design is so appealing I'd almost go buy one just so I could look at it every day at home!

[KAL326 Posted Jul 9th 2008 2:54PM]

The handle is a nice touch, you never know when your mobile device may need to be used to pummel the shit out of somebody. And since its made to withstand shock and moisture the occasional skull impact and blood splatter should not harm it one bit.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 10th 2008 12:41PM]

You don't happen to watch DEXTER do you?