New GD3070 Rugged Tablet Computer by General Dynamics Itronix Fills the Gap Between Rugged Computers and Personal Digital Assistants

New GD3070 Rugged Tablet Computer by General Dynamics Itronix Fills the Gap Between Rugged Computers and Personal Digital Assistants

COVENTRY, England, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - The GD3070 delivers cost-effective computing performance and extended
battery-life in an ergonomically designed tablet PC, built to withstand the
demands of a mobile workforce

    General Dynamics Itronix announces the introduction and immediate
availability of the rugged, ergonomically designed GD3070 Tablet PC. Larger
than a personal digital assistant (PDA) and smaller than a fully-rugged
notebook, the GD3070 delivers business-critical computing performance with a
daylight-viewable screen and extended battery life for mobile workers
throughout Europe and the Middle East. With sales, service and technical
support located in Europe, the GD3070 is a cost-effective computing option
for mobile workers within public utilities, surveying companies, field
service representatives and others.

    The GD3070 comprises an 18-centimeter, high-resolution touch-screen
display enabling users to easily pinpoint information on maps or view imagery
in bright sunlight. Equipped with an Intel(R) Z530P low-power processor, 120
gigabit hard-drive, large memory and lightweight dual battery pack, mobile
workers can manage large data files as well as process complex computing
operations quickly and efficiently for up to 10 hours.

   
    GD3070 features:

    -- Rugged magnesium chassis and impact absorbing polycarbonate casing
    -- Ergonomic design for single-handed operation
    -- Operating temperature from -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C
    -- FCC, CE, EMI/Safety CSA
    -- Meets United States MIL-STD-810G for:
        - Humidity
        - Altitude
        - Shock
        - Drop
        - Vibration

    Specifications overview:

    -- Intel Z530P Atom processor
    -- One 200-pin DDRII Socket
    -- 18 cm LCD display with touch-screen panel
    -- Full backlit keyboard
    -- Barcode scanner
    -- Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel camera
    -- Global positioning system
    -- Bluetooth, WiFi and integrated Ethernet connectivity
    -- 225 x 145 x 39.8 mm dimensions
    -- 1.2 kg weight depending upon configuration

    The unit has a limited three-year warranty and an MSRP from 1,558 pounds
sterling. For additional information, or to locate a sales agent for the
General Dynamics Itronix GD3070, go to http://www.gd-itronix.eu.

    A part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, General Dynamics Itronix is a
leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers,
with products that include laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs.

    General Dynamics C4 Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics, more
information about C4 Systems is available online at http://www.gdc4s.com.

    For information about General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), please visit
http://www.generaldynamics.com.

Source: General Dynamics

Manjit Dosanjh, +44(0)2476-671516, Manjit.dosanjh@gd-itronix.eu