Posted on Thursday, June 23 2011 @ 13:54 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
General Dynamics Itronix announced the GD2000, a pocked-sized rugged PC for harsh environments. The device has a 5.6" screen and a notebook-like form factor. Pricing starts at $4,900.
General Dynamics Itronix introduces the new, fully rugged, pocket-sized GD2000. About the size of two stacked paperback books, the GD2000 provides the ultra-mobility of a handheld computer with the powerful performance of a full-sized notebook. The ideal combination of size, weight and power, the GD2000 weighs just over two pounds and comes equipped with the Intel® Ultra Low Voltage Core™ Solo processor, highly sensitive GPS and a 5.6-inch daylight-viewable DynaVue® touch-screen display.
Mark Johnston, director of Strategic Computing Solutions for General Dynamics Itronix, said, “The GD2000 is designed for the most extreme work environments. For example, after jumping from a plane with the GD2000 strapped to their chests, military paratroopers can pinpoint or change their landing location as well as receive updated mission information while in flight and after they land.”
For military, law enforcement, emergency first responders and field service personnel working in environments where conditions are harsh and space is limited, the fully rugged GD2000 delivers mission-critical wireless, full-power computing.
Key features of the GD2000 include:
Battery-conserving, sunlight-viewable DynaVue touch screen display delivers crisp, clear images of maps and videos in full sunlight.
New zoom-in/zoom-out keyboard button lets users quickly and accurately adjust map and image views.
Integrated hard drive slot enables users to easily swap hard drives without tools.
‘On the fly’ Lithium-ion battery changes improve user productivity.
Updated Trusted Platform Module security chip and user authentication software protect the GD2000 from unauthorized access.
Additional features:
Fully integrated, high-sensitivity SIRFstarIII GPS
Wireless WiFi and Bluetooth® connectivity
Ergonomic 77-key backlit keyboard
Six-hour battery life and EnergyStar® rating
MIL-STD 810G certification
Ingress Protection (IP) 54 rated
Three-year warranty
Specifications:
Size: 1.8 inches x 6.6 inches x 4.8 inches
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Display: 5.6 inch, 1024 x 600 LED display (meets MIL-STD 3009 for outdoor display contrast)
Available with a number of options, the General Dynamics Itronix GD2000 list price starts at $4,900.
