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Group Mobile Launches New Website Dedicated to Getac Rugged Mobile Devices, In Stock and Ready to Ship in 48 Hours!

48 hour QuickShip is unmatched and innovative in the rugged computer industry as rugged devices typically have a 6-8-week lead time from order to delivery.

Need a custom Getac rugged device shipped in 48 hours? Group Mobile has launched a new microsite dedicated to Getac rugged devices and accessories. Getac’s business includes rugged notebooks, rugged tablets and rugged handheld and mobile video system devices for military, police, fire, insurance, utility and field-service customers. The ShopGetac.com microsite will provide Getac customers with a faster and more flexible way to shop for Getac rugged devices and accessories online. Customers can order select configurations of the Getac S410 rugged laptop, F110 rugged tablet and V110 rugged convertible to have shipped in 48 hours – this is unmatched and innovative in the rugged computer industry as rugged devices typically have a 6-8-week lead time from order to delivery.

Three Getac devices are in stock and ready to ship in 48 hours, the Getac V110 convertible laptop, F110 rugged tablet and S410 semi-rugged laptop. These rugged computers are three of the manufactured by Getac with the most popular custom features on the market.

Getac F110 QuickShip Models

The F110’s compact design is less than 1 inch thick and just more than 12 x 8 inches in size. At 3 pounds, this rugged tablet is among the lightest large-screen, fully rugged tablets ever built. The Getac F110 meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature and other factors that would quickly damage a MIL-STD-810G .

Getac V110 QuickShip Models

The Getac V110 is a compact and lightweight convertible that quickly transforms from 11.6 inch display notebook to tablet computer. The V110 is among the thinnest and lightest fully rugged convertibles ever built. It is less than 12 x 9 inches in size, a mere 1.3 inches thick and weighs just over 4 pounds.

Getac S410 QuickShip Models

The Getac S410 is a semi-rugged notebook designed to withstand the rigorous daily routine of today’s mobile professionals, including public safety officers, insurance adjustors, engineers and field service professionals. The Getac S410 semi-rugged notebook offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility, security, and durability in a form factor that is extremely thin and light.

Visit ShopGetac.com to learn more about the Getac rugged tablets Group Mobile offers.

Group Mobile is Thrilled to Offer the Semi-Rugged FZ-Q1, the Newest Member of the Panasonic Toughpad Family!

Toughpad FZ-Q1: Ideal for home health, code enforcement, and small business applications!

The 12.5 inch Toughpad FZ-Q1, business- and industry-focused tablet is designed to be much more durable than standard consumer-grade hardware, and is aimed at industries such as home health, code enforcement, transportation, point-of-sale (POS) retail, and small business applications.

To meet the diverse market needs, the Toughpad FZ-Q1 semi-rugged tablet comes in two performance configurations, a performance version featuring an Intel® Core™ i5-4302Y vPro™ processor and a standard model with an Intel® Celeron® processor N2807. The performance model comes with 8GB of memory, and 128GB solid state drive, upgradeable to 256GB solid state drive for optimum speed and performance. The standard Toughpad FZ-Q1 model comes with 4GB memory and 64EMMC, or 128GB solid state drive.

When it comes to connectivity, the Toughpad FZ-Q1 offers an expansive selection of options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G LTE multi carrier with satellite GPS. The device also features USB 3.0, MicroSDXC, 2MP webcam, and an 8MP rear facing camera. Unlike consumer designed tablets, the Toughpad FZ-Q1 has integrated options for insertable or contactless SmartCard readers, a must for many government and healthcare users.

Panasonic designed the new Toughpad FZ-Q1 to serve the government and utility sectors by equipping it with a full high definition, 350nit, 10-finger touchscreen with built-in anti-reflective screen treatment. A full range of accessories are available on the Toughpad FZ-Q1 including rotating hand strap, backlit keyboard, solar charger, and more.

To learn more and order the new Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Q1 semi-rugged tablet visit: http://www.groupmobile.com/buy.asp/sku=8016.

Featuring Durabook Rugged Devices — Rugged Mobile Computing for Every Industry!

Featuring the tough, dependable and cost-effective Durabook S15AB rugged notebook, R11 tablet, and the Durabook R8300 rugged laptop for industries such as telecommunications , government, field service, and automotive industry users.

Durabook S15AB

The Durabook S15AB is designed to meet the needs of the mobile professional in need of a rugged notebook that can stand up to extreme conditions. The rugged Durabook S15AB has a 15.6-inch LCD with full HD resolution, Intel 5th Generation i-Core processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB hard disk drive, and low 15W power consumption, which means up to 8.5 hours of battery life, vivid graphics, and faster video conversions. The S15AB offers the power, performance, and reliability required in today’s mobile environment.

The chassis of the S15AB notebook is made from magnesium alloy and is 20 times stronger than a plastic case. With that rugged chassis, the machine meets MIL-STD 810G for vibration resistance. Keyboard, keypad, buttons, and indicators on the machine are also spill resistant making it a perfect solution for the mobile professional. A variety of ports are included in this rugged notebook including two USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors, an RJ-45 jack for internal Ethernet, HDMI port, a D-sub 9 pin RS-232 serial port, and a VGA port, plus each one of these many ports are protected by dust covers.

The Durabook S15AB comes standard with a 2MP webcam plus a SuperMulti DVD drive. The S15AB is packed with a variety of security systems including: TPM 2.0 module data protection, a Kensington lock connector, and administrator and boot password control. It is also Computrace ready in case the unit is ever stolen. Learn more about the Durabook S15AB here…

Many accessories are available for the Durabook S15AB including docking and mounting solutions, batteries, power adapters, external storage devices, mobile printers and scanners, carrying cases, and more. Learn more and purchase accessories for the S15AB here…

Durabook R8300

The Durabook R8300 rugged computer is designed for the toughest users and tested to military standards, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. It is an ideal rugged notebook for military personnel, first responders, and field service technicians in industries such as utilities, telecom, and cable.

The Durabook R8300 is powered by an Intel® Core i7 processor, 500GB shock-mounted hard drive, and 4GB RAM. It has a 13.3-inch sunlight-readable display with a multi-touch touchscreen that provides advanced functionality such as pinch to zoom.

The R8300 rugged laptop offers a full set of embedded wireless technologies to give mobile users advanced wireless connectivity and increased productivity. Options include Wi-Fi 802.11, high power WLAN, Bluetooth, dedicated GPS, and 4G LTE mobile broadband technologies.

The R8300 continues to maintain a platform footprint that is consistent with its fully rugged notebook predecessors (the General Dynamics Itronix GD8000, and GD8200), allowing customers to upgrade their rugged notebooks without replacing vehicle docks, and significantlylowering the total cost of ownership. Learn more about the Durabook R8300 rugged laptop computer…

Durabook R11

The Durabook R11 is a rugged 11.6-inch tablet designed for workers in the utilities, public safety, and government markets. It meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature. The R11 rugged tablet functions for up to 7 hours and has a generous set of standard features including an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB solid state drive, built-in 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, integrated digital cameras, Intel high-definition audio, and a Micro SD card slot. The R11 also offers a wide array of options including 4G LTE mobile broadband with GPS, RF pass-through, E-Compass, as well as processor, memory, storage, and display upgrades. Learn more about the Durabook R11 rugged tablet computer…

Featuring the New Getac S410 Semi-Rugged Notebook!

Group Mobile is excited to offer the new Getac S410 semi-rugged notebook! The Getac S410 is purpose-built for demanding professions including public safety, field service, defense, and automotive maintenance.

Thin and light design
for mobile
professionals in demanding industries!

The new S410 semi-rugged notebook from Getac is a purpose-built device specifically designed for field use by public safety, defense, field service, engineers, automotive maintenance, and insurance adjusters. The S410 notebook now provides the highest levels of performance, flexibility, security and durability in a form factor that is 29% thinner and 23% lighter than Getac’s previous semi-rugged laptop.

Featuring Getac’s ruggedized KryptoShell™ case, the new Getac S410 notebook meets or exceeds military standards (MIL-STD-810G) and IP51-certification for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 3 feet. Mobile professionals will certainly appreciate the high performance and durability this notebook has to offer.

The Getac S410 pairs the Intel® Core™ i3-6100U 2.3GHz processor with the Windows® 10 operating system for an incredible mobile computing experience. The S410 features a 14″ sunlight-readable, widescreen display for easy viewing in any lighting condition. The S410 notebook is equipped with Getac’s LumiBond™ 2.0 panel technology; the touch screen is clearly visible even under bright light. Users can also freely switch between touch modes including rain touch, glove touch, and pen mode. To ensure power for back-to-back shifts, a single battery in the S410 can last up to 11 hours; adding a second battery extends battery life to 22 hours.

Connectivity features of the S410 include 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band wireless, Bluetooth®, Gobi™ 4G for multi-carrier wireless use, and a GPS receiver and antenna for mapping and navigation.

To meet the diverse needs of professional users, the S410 notebook includes four USB ports (USB 3.0×3, USB 2.0×1), RJ45, HDMI and VGA (optional) ports for connecting projection equipment, as well as an optional serial port for professional industries requiring special connectors, such as national defense or automotive maintenance. The Getac S410 is available with a broad selection of accessories, including a desktop dock, vehicle docks, vehicle charger, carrying cases, and replacement items such as a stylus pen with tether, protective screen films, batteries, and AC adapters.

To learn more and order the new Getac S410 semi-rugged notebook visit: http://www.groupmobile.com/buy.asp/sku=8153, or call 866-RUGGED8.

New! GammaTech Durabook Rugged Computers Now Available at Group Mobile!

Group Mobile is excited to offer the Durabook line of rugged laptops and tablets from GammaTech. Durabook computers are designed to meet the diverse demands of customers from different industries, including government, military, utilities, field service, transportation, healthcare, and insurance.

Durabook R8300

Fully Rugged Laptop designed for the toughest users

The Gammatech Durabook R8300 rugged computer is designed for the toughest users and tested to military standards, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. It is an ideal rugged notebook for military personnel, first responders, and field service technicians in industries such as utilities, telecom, and cable.

Durabook R11

Combines performance and a large multi-touch display

Durabook S15H

Semi-rugged laptop with a large 15.6″ display

The GammaTech Durabook S15His a semi-rugged laptop with a large 15.6″ display. The S15H is designed and tested to withstand wide temperature fluctuations, vibration, and a 2.5 foot drop while continuing to work in any tough environment. It comes standard a Super-Multi DVD drive and an optional webcam. Connectivity features of the S15H include 802.11 wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and mobile broadband. The Durabook S15H rugged laptop offers the power, performance, and reliability required in today’s mobile environment. Learn more about the Durabook S15H semi-rugged laptop computer…

New Rugged Computer – Trimble Juno T41

Are you tired of babying your fragile Smartphone? Is your current Smartphone unable to keep up with your rugged lifestyle?

With the Trimble Juno T41 rugged Smartphone users get the rugged durability you come to expect with Trimble products, and you get all the convenience of a Smartphone.

The Juno T41 is a developer-friendly computing device for real-world field conditions with either Windows Embedder, or Android operating systems. The powerful 8 megapixel camera can automatically include time and location data from the onboard GPS receiver.

The Juno T41 is equipped with a 4.3″ high resolution auto-adjust brightness screen that provides brilliantly clear, sunlight readable display. The Juno T41 has voice, SMS text, and 3.75G cellular data transfer capabilities on GSM cellular networks worldwide. Users can upload and download data from the cloud using Wi-Fi or WWAN connections. The Juno T41 includes an 800MHz or 1GHz processor with up to 512MB of RAM, and up to 16GB of nonvolatile on-board flash to run software applications quickly and dependably.

The Juno T41 is designed to be long-lasting, from the battery to the processor, and to work through demanding situations that would sideline lesser smartphones. The lithium-ion polymer battery lasts all day for most users, and an optional external battery pack is available for solutions requiring all-day wireless connectivity and processor-intensive applications. The Juno T41 can withstand water, dust, shock, drop, vibration, and extreme temperatures. It also features a Gorilla® Glass panel to survive hostile conditions in the field. For more information about the Trimble Juno T41 go to groupmobile.com