DRS unveiled its newest ARMOR rugged mobile computer, the ARMOR X7 compact tablet. This small mobile computer is specifically designed for mission-critical tasks that require connectivity, hand-held mobility, ease of use, and the durability to support all-weather operations.Read more »
DRS Tactical Systems chooses the Intel Solid State Drive (SSD) 310 Series for its new tablet PCDRS Technologies has chosen the Intel SSD 310 Series for a new ARMOR communications tablet PC, which will be available for preview at the Storage Visions Conference in Las Vegas Jan. 4-5, 2011. The ARMOR mobile and field unit tablet PC is certified by DRS to work in extreme temperatures and hold up to shock, vibration and drops--delivering up to nine hours of operating time. The Intel SSD 310 is a fast, ultra-compact SSD that brings flexibility, ruggedness and scalability to innovative form factors and devices.Read more »
M&AE: Military use of consumer computing raises concerns for safety and securityMilitary officials are adopting commercial computing devices such as the iPad tablet computer for military applications, which is causing concern for safety, security and reliability. DRS Tactical Systems' Bill Guyan notes that "our soldiers and their leaders want the same kind of capabilities on the battlefield that they enjoy back home at the station: mobility, connectivity, ease-of-use, and continuously evolving functionality. Our job is to deliver those capabilities in a way that can be relied upon for mission-critical functions." Read more »
M&AE: Rugged computers in aerospace and defence applications must work reliably in harsh operating conditionsAircraft systems designers at Alenia Aeronautica needed a rugged tablet computer to host a portable maintenance unit for the Alenia C-27J twin-engine military cargo turboprop aircraft. They opted to use the ARMOR X10gx mil-spec tablet PC as a portable maintenance unit to test the C-27J's onboard systems, load aircraft software and support ground maintenance and training.Read more »
Rugged tablet computers catch on in a big way among aerospace and defence users"We feel good that we're in the rugged tablet business, because we see the market moving in our direction", says Bill Guyan, vice president of programmes and strategy for rugged computer maker DRS Tactical Systems in Melbourne, Fla. "The tablet is an elegant way for people to stay connected and do their jobs" Read more »
DRS ARMOR X10gx Tablet: 10th generation ultra-rugged tablet computerConrad H. Blickenstorfer of Rugged Tablet Review writes: Let me begin by saying that this machine has an unbelievable pedigree. If you have seen those Mercedes Benz adverts that show how the latest, greatest supercar Benz has a direct lineage to an old Mercedes Benz 180 sedan from the mid-1950s, it is the same for the rugged DRS ARMOR X10gx tablet. Read more »
Rugged tablet computers ride the commercial wave, and come into their own among aerospace and defence usersMilitary & Aerospace Electronics writes: Now the tablet computer is mainstream and no longer an oddity, and rugged computer manufacturers who serve the defence industry are making up for lost time. Read more »
Tablet PC Review Sizes Up The ARMOR X10gxMeet the toughest tablet on the block, the Armor X10gx from DRS Tactical Systems. While the iPad and its Android rivals attempt to wow users with flashy UIs and cute applications like Angry Birds, the X10gx is content to sit tight and take any abuse the user or environment can dish out.Read more »
First Impression: Should the ARMOR X10gx rugged tablet be so much fun?Read this first impression of the new ARMOR X10gx from Gottabemobile.Read more »
When You Need RuggedWorkers of all kinds often find great use for portable electronics, but there are simply some environments that are not exactly friendly to most devices. (Slashgear)Read more »
DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS PRODUCES ITS LATEST RUGGED TABLETThe new ARMOR X10gx rugged tablet enhances the efficiency and productivity of an increasingly mobile workforce. It offers AT&T wireless certification and optional integrated Gobi 2000 mobile broadband, standard 802.11n Wireless LAN connectivity, Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Class 2), and integrated GPSRead more »
Laptops vs. UMPCs: Understand Your Options For Mobile ComputingAccording to Bill Guyan, VP of business development, DRS Tactical Systems, the various levels of ruggedness can be overwhelming and confusing to some companies, and those companies should be sure to research their choices carefully. (Integrated Solutions)Read more »
Rugged Tablet PC Helps Reduce WasteRSI Home Products, a leading manufacturer of kitchen, bath and home organisation products, maintains an intense focus on efficiency and continuous improvement. A rugged tablet PC from DRS Technologies helps fulfil this mission. (Wireless Workforce Online)Read more »
Rugged HMIs deliver handheld photo capture/send, sealed full-function PC abilitiesSee how the ARMOR X10 Rugged Tablet PC makes the human/machine interface (HMI) more efficient (Control Engineering). Read more »
Deploying Rugged Mobile Computers On The Plant FloorAs powerful computing and communications technology is packaged in smaller, lighter and more durable form factors, more facilities are deploying rugged mobile computers to improve quality and process reliability, provide enhanced decision capability and reduce cost (Manufacturing.net).Read more »
