New Rugged GD3015 Tablet PC by General Dynamics Itronix Bridges the Gap between Rugged Notebooks and Commercial Tablet Computers

New Rugged GD3015 Tablet PC by General Dynamics Itronix Bridges the Gap between Rugged Notebooks and Commercial Tablet Computers

As easy to use as a commercial tablet, the GD3015 stands up to the dirt and weather of field environments and takes the bumps and vibration from life on the road in stride.

SUNRISE, Fla., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Itronix introduces the new semi-rugged GD3015 tablet PC. The durable GD3015, weighing less than three pounds, delivers the full functionality of a notebook with the critical components and options needed by mobile professionals working in public safety, utilities, transportation, warehousing and industry field services. The GD3015 comes equipped with Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system, embedded security, a 10.4-inch sunlight-viewable screen and 3G wireless network connectivity.  Also adaptable to the unique requirements of mobile computer users, the modular GD3015 offers magnetic stripe reader, barcode scanner, camera and additional options.

According to Mark Johnston, director of Strategic Computing Solutions of General Dynamics Itronix, "The GD3015 pairs ruggedness with a Windows-based operating system so budget-constrained IT managers have a computing solution that is easy to deploy, minimizes training costs for users and leverages existing software and operating system configurations."

The ergonomically designed GD3015 is as easy to use as a commercial tablet, with the rugged durability to stand up to the dirt and weather of field environments while taking the bumps and vibration that comes with life on the road. Available with a three-year warranty, a wide range of peripherals and options including a highly sensitive GPS capability, the GD3015 performs effortlessly in cluttered urban areas, congested warehouses and wide open spaces.

Key features of the GD3015 include:

    --  IP54 compliant for dust and water resistance; MIL-STD-810F compliant for
        shock, vibration, rain, sand and dust
    --  Full Microsoft Windows 7 operating system powered by the
        energy-efficient Intel® Atom(TM) processor
    --  10.4-inch, sunlight viewable, high-resolution touch-screen that works
        even with gloves on
    --  Updated Trusted Platform Module security chip and user authentication
        software protect the GD3015 from unauthorized access
    --  WWAN, WiFi, Bluetooth® and GPS options
    --  10 input/output interface options including USB 2.0 host connectors,
        RS232, VGA and others
    --  Three-year warranty

Specifications:

    --  Size: 10 inches x 8.4-inches x .7 inches
    --  Weight: 2.7 pounds

Available with a wide selection of customized options, the General Dynamics Itronix GD3015 list price starts at $2,400.  For additional information on GD3015 features and specifications, please visit http://www.gd-itronix.com/GD3015or call 1-800-441-1309.

General Dynamics Itronix is a leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems, including full-sized laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs. Additional information is available at http://www.gd-itronix.com.

The company is part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). Information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com.

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