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DURABOOK is a core brand of Twinhead International Corporation, which specializes in the production of ruggedized computers and is one of the key systems vendors and suppliers in the rugged mobile computing and IPC industries. Twinhead was founded in 1984, and the company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Target industries of the DURABOOK brand are military and defense, field services (including utilities, water, gas and electricity), government, public safety, transportation and healthcare. DURABOOK's product line consists of semi-rugged to fully rugged tablets, mobile computers and convertibles, medical tablets, AIOs or vehicle and panel PCs, and other customizable mother boards and systems.

Every DURABOOK product can be further customized to target wide-ranging vertical markets with specific populations and usage applications. DURABOOK also offers custom-made, bundle solutions aside from its standard turn-key products.

Committed to manufacturing every product in an eco-friendly, environmentally responsible way, all DURABOOK rugged devices are engineered to be "green" and produced in "clean factories," meeting international standards in waste component recycling.

DURABOOK rugged computers are designed and equipped with the latest Intel Core processors and have passed MIL-STD-810 tests for drops, shocks, spills and other environmental impacts, ensuring that DURABOOK users working in the harshest of environments—whether indoors or outdoors—can maintain productivity without the risk of data, power or performance loss.

Looking forward, DURABOOK will continue to pursue its proven strategy of providing comprehensive services, diversified products that fill real-world needs, and flexible production for the benefit of its worldwide customer base. Durabook will also continue to offer different solutions to meet different needs and specialized requirements. With its time-proven core capabilities and expertise in developing unique solutions for special fields and vertical markets, DURABOOK is in a strong position as a leading IPC system provider and your best partner for all your industrial computing needs.


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    Durabook upgrades to S14I semi-rugged laptop expanding its AI-ready product line
    Durabook today announced significant upgrades that establish its S14I Semi-rugged Laptop as artificial intelligence (AI) -ready, expanding its product line supporting modern-day AI-intensive tasks. The most substantial advancement to the S14I laptop is the inclusion of the high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra processor with a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) that optimizes AI performance, ultimately enhancing productivity of professionals in the field. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 5, 2024 by chb

    Durabook -- Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments
    What do oil/gas refineries, cement plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and flour mills have in common? They're all workplaces where something as simple as static electricity can ignite gases, vapors, dust, and other airborne substances into a deadly fireball. Durabook explains why ATEX certification is important, and how its is implemented in the company's R8-EX and U11-EX rugged Windows 11 tablets. [Read Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments] -- Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by chb

    Durabook expands rugged tablet portfolio with ATEX-certified models for explosive environments
    Durabook today announced the availability of two rugged tablet models specifically designed for use in locations where gases, vapors, dust, and other substances create a significant risk of explosion. The new Durabook R8-EX and U11-EX Windows 11 tablets are certified to meet the European Union's ATmosphères EXplosibles (ATEX) Zone 2/22 certification, meaning they can be used in environments where potential ignition sources include lightning strikes, stray currents, static electricity, open flames, and mechanically generated sparks. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by chb

    FULL REVIEW: DURABOOK S15 15.6-inch semi-rugged laptop
    The DURABOOK S15 is the latest, most powerful, and most advanced version of a well established line of semi-rugged laptops from one of the industry's most respected and most experienced designers and manufacturers of military-grade mobile computing products. Now technologically fully up-to-date, the remarkably light and slender DURABOOK S15 represents a very attractive, and budget-friendly, option for anyone in need of a big-screen laptop that can handle way more abuse than standard consumer tech. [See full review of the DURABOOK S15] -- Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023 by chb

    Durabook announces Windows 11 secured-core PCs in its mobile rugged computing portfolio
    In collaboration with Microsoft, Durabook today announced the availability of Windows 11 Secured-core PCs for its mobile rugged computing portfolio. The Durabook S15 Rugged Laptop and U11 Rugged Tablet with advanced Windows 11 security are immediately available to protect sensitive data for professionals on the move. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, November 16, 2023 by chb

    FULL REVIEW: Durabook U11 11.6-inch rugged WIndows tablet
    Durabook's handy but very rugged 3-pound Windows 11 tablet. Updated to Intel 12th generation Core processors and related technology, the latest version of the U11 checks all the marks of a competent computing tool for work in the toughest environments. What sets the U11 apart is its fully enclosed design, eliminating the possibility of a failing fan. [See full review of the Durabook U11] -- Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by chb

    Durabook announces contract with National Association of State Procurement Officers
    Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced it has signed a multi-year contract with NASPO ValuePoint as a qualified manufacturer for Computer Equipment. NASPO ValuePoint is the cooperative purchasing arm of the National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO). [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by chb

    Durabook's next-generation S15 semi-rugged laptop with 12th gen Intel CPU packs performance into the thinnest, lightest, 15.6-inch semi-rugged laptop in its class
    Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop equipped with the latest Intel® 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. The combination of this powerful CPU, coupled with a comprehensive set of connectivity options, security support, and its capability for further expandability makes this semi-rugged laptop with its large screen the perfect support for professional field services personnel running ever more sophisticated applications in challenging conditions. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by chb

    Durabook upgrades U11 rugged tablet with 12th gen Intel® CPU and architectural innovations to establish the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet
    Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced upgrading its U11 Rugged Tablet with the 12th Gen Intel® processor and other architectural innovations that establish it as the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet. The U11 rugged tablet solution goes above and beyond standard requirements to elevate the professional user's experience. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by chb

    Durabook trademarks Coolfinity for its proprietary fanless cooling design of rugged laptops and tablets
    Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced Coolfinity™ as a trademark of its proprietary integrated passive cooling design for its rugged laptops and tablets. Durabook is the only rugged device manufacturer to offer full-featured, high-performance devices with a fanless thermal solution, equipped with the latest Microsoft Windows 11 Pro operating system, allowing the platform to operate with unprecedented reliability and levels of safety in handling powerful Intel® Core™ processors. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by chb

    Durabook's rugged solution for AE Tools & Computers mixes portable computing with motor oil
    Durabook, Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged mobile computing solutions, today announced it is supplying AE Tools & Computers with the Durabook S14I Rugged Laptop, customizing the platform to run incompatible OEM programs, and also creating a custom product support model. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by chb

    Case Study: Computers in Marine Exploration
    In March 2023, Carol Cotton, RuggedPCReview.com's Director of Photography, participated in an expedition to the Silver Banks marine reserve off the coast of the Dominican Republic to record and document humpback whale behavior. Her departure coincided with the world's governments finalizing a new UN Treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Cotton brought along a compact rugged Windows-based Durabook R8 tablet computer as part of her gear. Read about the review trip and Cotton's experiences with the rugged tablet. [Read Case Study: Computers in Marine Exploration] -- Posted Monday, April 3, 2023 by chb

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