- The Getac ZX10 rugged whiteboard is aimed at professionals working in challenging outdoor environments
- Uses a Qualcomm CPU with an NPU, making it ready for AI workloads
- It has hot-swappable batteries and is IP66 certified, but you can’t use it underwater.
Rugged phones and tablets increasingly offer features that go beyond simple durability. Some rugged devices include thermal scanners, camping lights and even laser projectors, while many now come with giant batteries that can last weeks between charges.
Getac, which has been making rugged computing products for over 30 years, has introduced its latest tablet, the ZX10, a fully rugged 10-inch Android device built specifically for professionals working in harsh environments, so it’s all about ruggedness and reliability. than non-essential features.
Designed for industries such as public safety, utilities and logistics, the tablet is built to last with MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certifications, which protect it from drops, dust and water. It operates in temperatures from -29°C to 63°C and in heavy rain (but not underwater) and weighs just 906g, making it the lightest rugged tablet of its size.
Hot swappable batteries
The ZX10 is powered by Qualcomm’s QCS6490 processor and NPU, which should provide solid performance and support for advanced AI tasks without consuming too much power. It comes with 8GB LPDDR5 memory and up to 256GB of storage. The bright 1000-nit LumiBond display can be used in sunlight, rain, or with gloves. There’s also an option for a stylus and digitizer for more precise input.
Connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, and it has dual SIM support (Nano SIM and eSIM) and optional dual-band GPS for fast data transfer and accurate location tracking. Other options include 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, NFC, and barcode scanning.
The ZX10 comes with two batteries that can be swapped during use to avoid downtime, and customers can choose a single battery configuration for use in vehicles or a high-capacity battery.
Running Android 13, the ZX10 has an Android Enterprise recommendation, with security updates and feature improvements for five years. Getac says it will support three Android OS updates for the device.
“For professionals working in the field, device weight can have a significant impact on productivity, especially when transported and/or used for extended periods of time,” said James Hwang, president of Getac Technology Corporation.
“Not only is the next-generation ZX10 the lightest 10-inch fully rugged tablet currently available on the market, but its powerful combination of AI-ready performance, extensive configurability, fully rugged reliability, and intuitive Android operating system make it in one of the most versatile tablets. also.”
The ZX10 works with Getac’s Essentials Suite to improve productivity and is now available for purchase, with pricing available upon request.
