Rugged Accessories for Your Rugged Device

You’ve selected the rugged device that will work best for you: a tablet or laptop that’s tough enough to handle everything you do across the course of your daily job responsibilities. Now, you need the accessories that will go along with it: the additional tools that will make it possible for you to handle your daily job tasks as easily on the road as you do in the safety and comfort of a traditional office. There are plenty of accessories to choose from, but here are a few of our accessories that will help make your daily job tasks easier and ensure that your rugged device keeps up with all your needs.

Rugged Keyboard

Versatility is a necessity in rugged industries. With detachable keyboards you can transform your tablet to a laptop in just seconds. When you’re finished with your project you can simply detach the keyboard and return to your tablet; making rugged keyboards an accessory essential for the rugged industry.

Here are our some of our rugged keyboard available now:
Getac F110 Detachable Keyboard
iKey Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard for Xplore Tablets
DT Research Detachable Keyboard

Shoulder-Strap

Tired of holding your rugged tablet or rugged computer? A shoulder strap allows you to have the ease of having your rugged device accessible when you’re in a hands-on environment.

Here are our some of our shoulder straps available now:
Getac F110 & V110 Shoulder Strap
Xplore Adjustable Shoulder Strap
DT Research Tablet Shoulder Strap

Hot Swappable Batteries

When you’re on the go, you want your device to keep going no matter where you are, and that includes those times when you don’t have access to docking stations and chargers. Hot swappable batteries can make a huge difference in your device’s functionality when you’re out on the road, making it easier than ever for you to use your device when you need it most.

Here are our some of our hot swappable batteries available now:
Getac F110 Spare Hot-Swappable Battery
Xplore External Second Battery for Bobcat & XSLATE D10
DT Research Battery Pack

 

Once you’ve selected your rugged device, make sure that you have the accessories that will work best with it to make your work day run smoother. Contact us today to discuss the accessories your job requires in order to make the most of your rugged laptop or tablet, to learn how these devices can help increase your productivity, or to be sure that you’re choosing the accessories that are best for your devices.

Xplore Rugged Tablets for Utilities & Field Service

Inherent in the job title “Utility and Field Service Worker,” is the necessity of being out in “the field.” The utility field is not a field of pretty little plants made for frolicking about with flowers in your ear — It’s a field that requires ruggedness and efficiency.

This is an industry that needs workers who are equipped with the right rugged computing device.

Xplore Rugged Mobile Computing for Utility Field Service Workers

The goal of any computing device is to help increase productivity, protect financial investments, and provide employees with necessary information when needed.

To accomplish these goals in the utility industry, you need a device that helps field workers and technicians prevent errors in data, avoid delays in work order completion, and resolve customer satisfaction issues. Xplore rugged tablets can help you achieve these goals with solutions that expedite both planned and unplanned utility fieldwork. Xplore rugged tablets provide everything you need to get the right utility field technician at the right location, with the right tools, right now.

If field workers have standard tablets out in the field or tablets that don’t meet industry standards for field utility workers, they are going to break down and incur durability problems. You don’t want a scenario that involves a complete standstill in a field worker’s ability to make repairs and upgrades or complete various work orders, downtime such as this can be very costly.

Your Devices Need Durability

Your mobile computing devices need to be as rugged as the field workers using them. You have a bottom line that needs protected, and this means protecting financial investments. The majority of gas, water, and electric utility work happens outside the office, amid extreme working conditions. Can your mobile device handle extremes in temperature? Can it handle dust, debris, sunlight and humidity? What’s going to happen when it dangles from the side of a field worker and clangs against a sewer pipe or telephone pole?

Can it handle these conditions? If not, you’re going to have problems, big problems, problems you won’t have with an Xplore rugged tablet purpose-built for utility and field service workers.

Xplore Rugged Mobile Computing for Gas Utility Field Service

Gas pipeline inspections, gas leak repairs, and scheduled maintenance tasks often involve workers in extreme environments. These environments require a rugged mobile computer, a device lightweight enough that can go anywhere a field service technician goes, one that will deliver the same critical workflows as a desktop or rugged laptop with the I/O ports field service workers need.

Xplore rugged tablets for gas utility workers accomplish tasks associated with asset life-cycle management, customer service, infrastructure inspections, inventory management, maintenance and repair scheduling, safety audits and compliance reporting, and work orders.

Xplore Rugged Mobile Computing for Electric Utility Field Service

An exceptional rugged device needs to do more than simply stay in tact if it bangs against a utility pole. Xplore rugged devices deliver immediate asset intelligence to dispatchers, infrastructure assessment teams, and repair crews. This contributes to efficient and coordinated field efforts and leads to fewer trucks in the field, faster incident response times, and lower costs associated with work order recalls and power outage recovery.

With the right Xplore Rugged device, for example, electric utility field service technicians and plant managers identify and resolve outages, complete inspections, and repair damaged and aging infrastructure without even returning to the office.

Xplore Rugged Mobile Computing for Water Utility Field Service

Xplore Rugged computers provide solutions involving asset life-cycle management, customer service, GIS mapping, infrastructure inspections, inventory management, maintenance and repair scheduling, safety audits and compliance reporting, and work orders.

Xplore Rugged technology helps manage and mobilize water utility work projects, getting people and equipment from the office or the vehicle to where they need to be, helping manage work flow–and water flow.

Solving Your Rugged Mobile Technology Needs

When it comes to Xplore Rugged tablets and rugged accessories for utility field service workers and technicians, you need devices as tough as the job being completed.

When it comes to Xplore mobile computers in field service and utilities, Group Mobile  knows exactly what you need. Group Mobile specializes in providing a perfectly customized mobile solution for every customer.

Can’t decide between a laptop and a tablet? Get both with a 2-in-1 Hybrid Laptop!

Can’t decide between a rugged laptop or a rugged tablet? Get both with a 2-in-1! By now we all know that a two-in-one isn’t new. They have been around for a while, around 2013, and many companies are adopting them as their new standard and for good reason. Simply put, a 2-in-1 is a touch-optimized convertible-hybrid laptop or detachable-hybrid tablet with both a touch screen and a physical rugged keyboard, preferably rugged.

Whether it’s flipping around into presentation mode to turn a quick discussion into a quick showcase or going from laptop to tablet mode for quick video viewing, 2-in-1s are at their best in situations that you didn’t foresee, especially when out in the field.

Choosing between the regular laptops and the modern 2-in-1 types are very subjective and it completely depends on what industry you work in whether it be public safety, utilities, field service, warehousing or other. Two-in-one devices are a hybrid of a laptop and a tablet, for those who need the computing power of a laptop, yet the light weight and flexibility of a tablet. Here are a few of the main benefits of these versatile devices:

Lightweight

Often weighing in at only a few pounds, these devices allow you to complete the job without carrying around a heavy computer all day. For those with mobile jobs that require substantial travel by foot, or call for access to computing when away from a vehicle or computer stand, the ability to hold a device in one hand without straining your muscles is a huge energy-saver.

Rugged

Rugged two-in-one devices are purpose-built with flexibility and a long lifespan in mind. Manufacturers understand the need for hardy devices that can withstand substantial abuse throughout its working life, so there are many options for two-in-one devices that meet rugged certifications such as IP65, and MIl-STD-810G. All the devices mentioned here and many others we offer are fully rugged – meaning they are tested to military and industrial standards for ruggedness. This means you don’t have to worry about travel, the elements, or just tough working conditions taking the life out of your device. For mobile workers in rugged environments who need electronic access on a daily basis, this kind of reliability in harsh conditions is not optional, but necessary.

Mobile

For those workers traveling long distances in rugged environments, or spend most of their day inside of a vehicle, the ability to easily pack and transport electronic devices is extremely important. Many two-in-one devices retain all the mobility of a tablet, coming in astonishingly compact sizes. One example is the Getac V110, with a thickness of barely 1.3 inches. Devices like these are easily slipped into a pack or briefcase, while retaining all the computing power of a traditional laptop. And don’t worry about tossing it around – the Getac V110 and many other thin two-in-one devices are still fully rugged.

 Flexible

The beauty of two-in-ones is that they can function as both a laptop and a tablet — many have unique features that highlight this benefit. This notebook is lightweight and very versatile, allowing you to attach and detach the keyboard with only one hand. Detachable notebooks are an excellent choice for mobile computing, allowing workers to access a lightweight touch screen while on the go, all the while, still having access to a full keyboard when needed.

It’s easy to see why two-in-one devices are a popular choice for mobile workers in rugged environments, as these devices have all the benefits of a traditional computer or tablet but with the added bonus of a flexible form factor, rugged, fully mobile, and lightweight. To learn more about two-in-one devices, or for assistance in picking the best device for your needs, feel free to contact us. See our full list of featured rugged convertible two-in-one devices.

Xplore Rugged Tablets in Manufacturing

When customers peruse the automobile sales floor, the appliance store, or look online for the right piece of equipment, they give little thought to the individuals that manufacture these products or the tough environments where they work. The men and women that design and manufacture Xplore rugged tablets, however, are thinking of these exact people when designing rugged mobile computing devices.

Group Mobile Launches New Microsite Dedicated to Xplore Products!

Group Mobile has launched a new microsite dedicated to Xplore Technologies maker of industrial rugged tablets for customers in Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing and Distribution, Public Safety, Field Services, Transportation, and Military sectors for more than 20 years. This microsite will provide Xplore customers with a faster and more flexible way to shop for Xplore rugged tablets and accessories online. The Xplore powered by Group Mobile microsite also offers pages dedicated to vertical market industries that require rugged mobile computing solutions.

Visit buyxplore.com and enjoy a limited-time 15% discount on XSLATE R12 award winning, fully rugged tablet! The Xplore XSLATE R12 is a highly mobile, extremely flexible and always resilient tablet PC. The transformational two-in-one device gives you all the high performance capabilities and complete computing functions you need in a single platform. You’ll have the right connectivity and ergonomics for a quick transition from the field to a full desktop computing experience – and the most conveniently stored rugged keyboard on the market. With a highly responsive pen and touch input capabilities, magnetically-attached Companion Keyboard, adaptable form factor, and customized mounting options, this powerful rugged XSLATE R12 tablet gives all of your workers the flexibility to quickly and comfortably complete any task at hand no matter what working condition they face.

See why people are talking about this award winning Xplore XSLATE R12 tablet.

Visit https://BuyXplore.com to learn more about the Xplore rugged tablets Group Mobile offers.

Xplore Xslate D10 Fully Rugged Android Tablet — Gets a Big Boost From Android Marshmallow Upgrade!

The recent Google upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is the most widely used operating system on Android devices, exactly why the Xplore Xslate D10 fully rugged Android tablet is now loaded and ready to go with this new operating system. So, why does this matter? Android Marshmallow has several new features that make rugged tablet functionality even better. With the surge of mobile workers today these critical upgrades will make employees more productive and efficient — who doesn’t want that?

Check out the reasons this new upgrade is pretty darn “sweet” —

• The upgrade to Android Marshmallow on the Xslate D10 provides critical security, power management and mobile device management enhancements that aren’t as uniformly accessible with other operating system options.
• Numerous enhancements made to Android for Work and Voice Assist APIs with Marshmallow mean that the rugged tablet’s users enjoy faster application responsiveness and, subsequently, greater worker efficiency. The expanded data security and encryption features make the tablet’s overall appeal rating and the return on investment rise  — especially when the built-in security features such as biometric and SmartCard/CAC authentication options are jointly considered. The power, performance, and security Marshmallow offers will significantly increase mobile worker productivity.
• The new Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow operating system improves the battery life of the Xplore XSLATE D10 rugged tablet more than 10 percent, extending the use time beyond 8 hours. A hot-swappable second battery option provides up to 22 hours of continuous work time.

Why buy the Xplore Xslate D10? — It may seem like you’re saving money when you buy a less-expensive off-the-shelf tablet PC for your military, factory, manufacturing company, public safety, energy, transportation, or field service. However, put a  non-ruggedized tablet to work on an oil rig, in a warehouse, on a fleet truck without shocks – or anywhere water, dust, vibrations, fuels, grease, or salt fog are prevalent and the device will fail in a short amount of time.

When deciding on what to buy, an Android rugged tablet proven to work well within the work environment can notably improve your entire mobility solution’s total cost of ownership and improve your bottom line.

Contact one of Group Mobile’s rugged mobility specialist today to customize a mobile computing solution to suit your exact user requirements.

New! – Xplore XSLATE R12 Available at Group Mobile!

Xplore XSLATE R12 

The new Xplore XSLATE R12 rugged tablet design delivers a powerful and reliable computing solution for manufacturing, utility, insurance, and construction industry professionals alike with a direct emphasis on public safety workflows. The Xplore XSLATE R12 tablet PC is designed for the worker who moves from the field to the vehicle to the office.

The detachable XSLATE R12 rugged tablet PC redefines the ease in which a device transforms from a tablet, to a notebook or desktop. The XSLATE R12 is also available with multiple internal configurations, including a 7th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Windows® 10 and 6th generation Intel® Core™ i5 with Windows® 7, 8.1 or Windows® 10. Many industries require advanced security which is why the XSLATE R12 rugged tablet enables multi-factor authentication capabilities for enterprise environments through a combination of TPM 2.0, an integrated fingerprint scanner and an optional Smart Card/CAC reader for advanced security measures.

Supported by a complete lineup of accessories, the XSLATE R12 rugged tablet PC is sure to provide a seamless transition from desktop-to-tablet transition. These accessories include a desktop docking station, Secure Mobile Dock which improves driver safety, and Work Anywhere Kit featuring a carrying case and tablet kickstand.

Learn more about the XSLATE R12 rugged tablet here…

Group Mobile is Proud to Congratulate Our Valued Partner Xplore Technologies on their 20th Year Anniversary

Xplore may have the most complete line of rugged tablets on Earth, but that’s not all they’re celebrating this year. Xplore is now the first and only mobile computer manufacturer in the world to have successfully – and exclusively – designed and delivered rugged tablets for 20 consecutive years.* Starting with their first tablet in 1996, Xplore has been working closely with partners like us, and customers like you, to architect complete mobility solutions for almost every global industry. Xplore’s vertical expertise and commitment to continuous innovation has anchored them firmly as The Rugged Tablet Authority™. They know which technologies work best for each customer’s unique business environment, and Xplore rugged tablets have weathered every extreme operating environment for generations. See Group Mobile’s line of Xplore rugged tablets here…

Join our valued partner, Xplore Technologies, on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016 1pm ET / 12pm CT / 10amPT for the webinar! 

Which mobile computer is really right for you?

If you’re struggling with the Goldilocks dilemma, tune in August 30 for a live discussion with mobility experts Alan Rose of Intel, and Bob Ashenbrenner of Durable Mobility Technologies, LLC. Webinar Goldilocks and the Three Mobile Computers: Which Would She Say is “Just Right” for Your Field Service Environment? Part of Xplore’s “Rugged or Risky?” Webinar Series August 30 at 1pm ET / 12pm CT / 10am PT

Featuring the Xplore XSLATE B10 Rugged Tablet!

Group Mobile is excited to offer the Xplore XSLATE B10 Rugged Tablet! The Xplore XSLATE B10 Windows rugged tablet is designed to meet the diverse demands of customers from various rugged industries, including telecom, utilities, and manufacturing. 

XSLATE B10

Rugged Mobility with Zero Compromise!  

The Xplore XSLATE B10 is designed to meet the needs of the mobile professional who requires a supremely rugged Windows-based PC that can weather any environment, the rugged  XSLATE B10 addresses both processing and connectivity concerns directly. This affordable, rugged and versatile XSLATE B10 tablet has a 10.1-inch-display and is meant to withstand the harshest of environments, including exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, salt water, vibrations and perfectly suited for those of us who are prone to drop!  The Xplore XSLATE B10 is both powerful and fast, this rugged tablet accelerates through workflows in the field, resulting in a more efficient and productive workforce that reduces errors and costs. 

The XSLATE B10 rugged tablet features a set of eight ports, four sealed from behind, and an IP65 durability rating. In addition, the XSLATE B10 comes standard with the Intel Core i5 central processing unit or can be upgraded to an Intel i7 vPro CPU. The XSLATE B10 rugged tablet weighs in at 2.4 pounds, and thanks to the B10’s slightly raised rubber edges, it feels extremely easy to grip and comfortable to hold in one hand. Ports include power, two USB, a Micro HDMI, Micro SIM, Micro SD, serial, audio and RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet. This rugged XSLATE B10 tablet is equipped with 4G LTE broadband; 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. As for the external features of the XSLATE B10, there is a front-facing 2-megapixel HD camera, rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with flash and a standard finerprint reader. Other features include a Wacom pen digitizer and active pen, the xCapture Pro camera application and an optional integrated barcode scanner. Learn more about the Xplore XSLATE B10 here…

Kickstand

The rugged XSLATE B10 has optional accessories including removable companion keyboard, office or vehicle docking stations, kickstand, a second hot swappable battery to extend system run-time to twenty hours and 2-bay or 6-bay simultaneous battery charging options, all available at Group Mobile. Learn more about the XSLATE B10 accessories here…

Shopping for a Tablet? We have a Rugged Tablet for You!

Group Mobile carries all the leading brands of rugged tablets such as Panasonic Toughpad, Motion Computing, Xplore Technologies, Getac Inc., Trimble, and more. To learn more, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/dept.asp/dept_id=183/All+Tablets.html, or call 866-RUGGED8.

A few of our most popular fully rugged tablet models are featured below. 

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1

New Windows tablet  

The 10″ Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Windows® 8 Pro tablet is ideal for highly mobile field workers, where exposure to extreme environments is a continuous challenge and the result of a failure is significant. It can withstand a 4ft. drop and has a dust and water-resistant design. The Toughpad FZ-G1 offers a flexible user experience while providing critical port connectivity and feature-rich options in a compact size. It offers a 10.1″ daylight-readable 10-point multi-touch+ digitizer display for working in any lighting condition. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE or 3G Gobi™ keep users connected while on the go. Learn More about the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1… 

Getac Z710

3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

The Android-powered Getac Z710 is compact and powerful. It is designed with field and customer service applications in mind. It features a 7.0″ sunlight-readable display with Gorilla® Glass technology with LumiBond™ for great viewability in any lighting condition. The Z710 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 commercial-grade tablet. It has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G. Front and rear-facing cameras can capture images or video. Its GPS chipset provides fast location and accuracy down to 2.5 meters. Combined with an E-compass and 3-axis accelerometer, the Z710 is the perfect device for anyone using GPS data in the field. The Z710 also has a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! Learn More about the Getac Z710…

Xplore RangerX  

Loaded with integrated features

The RangerX is Xplore’s most lightweight tablet ever, witha bright outdoor viewable display and an all-day battery life. It runs the Android operating system on a dualcore processor, and has the most storage space in its class. The RangerX is MIL-STD-810G certified with an IP65 rating, to protect critical data under the most demanding conditions. It also comes with a suite of integrated features, including front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an RFID/NFC reader, optional 4G LTE, and an optional CAC reader. The RangerX is perfect for Telco/Cable workers, with an HDMI-In and RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, making it ideal for on-site diagnostics, and limiting the amount of equipment required. Learn More about the Xplore RangerX…

Trimble Yuma 2

Enhanced 1-2 meter GPS

The outdooor rugged Yuma 2 from Trimble is designed for ease of use and high performance mobility with everything users expect from a tablet computer – along with the confidence that it will perform flawlessly, no matter where the workplace may be. The Yuma 2 offers the best sunlight readable display on the market and is available with a 1-2 meter real-time Enhanced GPS. The Yuma 2 is built rugged from the inside out, with IP65 protection from dust and water, and with military-grade MIL-STD-810G certification for temperature, altitude, humidity extremes, vibration and shock. Learn More about the Trimble Yuma 2…