Handheld Launches Its First Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet -- the Best-in-Class ALGIZ RT7

Handheld Launches Its First Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet -- the Best-in-Class ALGIZ RT7

LIDKÖPING, Sweden, November 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for processing speed, ultra-fast connectivity
and long battery life

    Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com ], a leading manufacturer of rugged
mobile computers, today announced the launch of its new Android tablet, the ALGIZ RT7. The
ALGIZ RT7 is a powerful, lightweight and ergonomic 7-inch tablet designed for reliable
performance in demanding environments.

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    The Algiz RT7 [http://www.handheldgroup.com/Algiz-RT7 ], which runs Android 5.1.1
(Lollipop), provides a wide range of features and exceptional value to mobile workforces.
It's fully rugged, meeting stringent MIL-STD-810G U.S. military standards
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIL-STD-810 ] for protection against drops, vibrations and
extreme temperatures, and its IP65 rating
[http://www.handheldgroup.com/en/why-rugged-handheld-computers/what-is-rugged ] means that
it's waterproof as well as fully sealed against sand and dust. Weighing just 650 grams,
the Algiz RT7 is designed for mobility.

    Industry-leading technology from Qualcomm - an MSM8916 (Snapdragon) chipset and 1.2
GHz quad-core processor - powers the Algiz RT7 for impressive processing speed, ultra-fast
connectivity and long battery life. The Algiz RT7 comes standard with LTE data and voice
capabilities as well as 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, BT Class 1 and Class 2, and NFC functionality.
It also boasts dual cameras (8-megapixel rear-facing and 2-megapixel front-facing), as
well as dual SIM card slots. The unit comes with a built-in accelerometer, gyroscope and
e-compass and a stand-alone u-blox GPS receiver for navigation.

    Designed for the mobile worker, the Algiz RT7 sports a high-brightness 7-inch
outdoor-viewable capacitive display that can handle true outdoor challenges. Battery
performance is key for any mobile application, and the Algiz RT7 comes with a long-life
3.7V 6000mAh lithium-ion battery. Four programmable buttons allow users to launch and use
applications in the field. To enhance data capture, users can choose an optional 2D imager
or RFID plus 2D imager.

    "Our new Algiz RT7 offers enterprises an exceptional value and is a highly requested
product from both our end users and our extensive partner network," says Jerker Hellstrom,
Handheld Group CEO. "This ultra-rugged tablet delivers best-in-class performance to assist
fieldworkers in their daily tasks. The Algiz RT7 is built for tough environments and
delivers a streamlined Android experience with power and features appropriate for market
demands."

    The Algiz RT7 can be ordered immediately. Shipping will start in December with volume
deliveries starting January 2016.

    Helpful links 

    ALGIZ RT7 product specifications [http://www.handheldgroup.com/Algiz-RT7 ]

    ALGIZ RT7 press images [http://www.handheldgroup.com/pressroom ]

    Events showing the ALGIZ RT7
[http://www.handheldgroup.com/en/rugged-computing-news-and-events/handheld-events ]

    About Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com ]

    Handheld product lineup [http://www.handheldgroup.com/en/rugged-computer ]

    What does rugged mean?
[http://www.handheldgroup.com/en/why-rugged-handheld-computers/what-is-rugged ]

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    About Handheld 

    The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets.
Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses with
mobile workers in outdoor or industrial environments. The Handheld Group of Sweden has
local offices in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland,
Australia and the USA. For more information, please see http://www.handheldgroup.com
[http://www.handheldgroup.com ]

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CONTACT: Sofia Löfblad, Marketing Director, Handheld Group, Sweden: +46-510-54-71-70, Amy Urban, Marketing Director, Handheld-US, USA: +1-541-752-0319