April 2024
Zebra Technologies announces first-quarter 2024 resultsZebra Technologies announced results for Q1 ended April 1, 2024. Net sales were US$1,175 million in Q1 of 2024 compared to US$1,405 million in Q1 of 2023. Net income for Q1 of 2024 was US$115 million, compared to net income of $150 million for Q1 of 2023. Net sales in the Enterprise Visibility & Mobility ("EVM") segment were $783 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $883 million in the prior year. "While our first quarter results continued to be impacted by broad-based softness across our end markets, we realized improvement in demand from the fourth quarter of 2023," said Bill Burns, Chief Executive Officer of Zebra Technologies. [See Zebra First-Quarter 2024 Results] -- Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2024
FULL REVIEW: DT Research DT301Y rugged 10-inch tablet
With the DT301Y version of its DT301 thin-and-light rugged Windows tablet platform, DT Research offers a versatile state-of-the-art tablet and 2-in-1 computing tool that's tough enough for in numerous vertical markets that require more durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions than consumer tablets can provide, even if they are in a case. An optional desktop dock provides dual DisplayPort outputs capable of 4K UHD resolution, four USB ports, and RJ45 LAN. [See FULL REVIEW: DT Research DT301Y rugged 10-inch tablet] -- Posted Monday, April 29, 2024
Honeywell Q1 2024 financials
Honeywell reported Q1 2024 net sales of US$9.105 billion, compared to US8.864 billion for Q1 2023. Q1 2024 income was US$1.475 billion, compared to US$1.408 billion in Q1 2023. Honeywell full-year sales are Full-year sales are expected to be $38.1 billion to $38.9 billion, with organic sales growth in the range of 4% to 6% [See Honeywell Q1 2024 financials] -- Posted Monday, April 29, 2024
Intel reports Q1 2024 financial results
Intel reported Q1 2024 revenue of $12.7 billion, up 9% year over year. Q1 2024 saw a net loss of $0.4 billion, compared to a Q1 2023 net loss of $2.8 billion. Client Computing Group (CCG revenue was up 31% to $7.5 billion, Data Center and AI was up 5% to 3.0 billion, and Network and Edge revenue was down 8% to 0.8 billion. [See Intel Q1 2024 financials] -- Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024
MobileDemand Rugged xCase for newly released Microsoft Surface Pro 10
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, announced today the launch of the rugged xCase for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 10® tablet. The xCase features optional integrated add-ons including a Honeywell® high performance barcode scanner and MagTek® iDynamo 6 payment device.. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024
FULL REVIEW: Getac V110 G7 rugged convertible
The 7th generation Getac V110, introduced 2023, provides a series of tech and functionality updates to Getac's convertible notebook that can also be used as a tablet. Long appreciated for its slender and for a fully rugged machine lightweight design, its responsive capacitive multi-touch screen, the very good full-scale keyboard, and the availability of an active digitizer pen for precision operations, the updated V110 includes, among other tweaks, Intel 12th gen "Alder Lake" processor technology and glove-touch capability. [See full review of the Getac V110 G7] -- Posted Monday, April 22, 2024
CipherLab introduces RS38 5G rugged touch computer
CipherLab, an AIDC leader headquartered in Taiwan, just introduced the RS38, an Android 13 (through 18) QCM4490-based 6-inch 630-nits rugged handheld with 5G and Wi-Fi 6E, integrated scanner, UHF RFID, dual cameras, hot-swappable battery and a wealth of accessories. [See CipherLab RS38 5G Touch Mobile Computer] -- Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024
Juniper announces Archer 4 Rugged Handheld
Juniper Systems announced the Archer 4 Rugged Handheld, the latest version of a line of rugged handhelds that goes back all the way to 2006. The Archer is all modern now, running Android 14 on a QCM4490 octa-core chip, 6.3-inch 2280 x 1080 540 nits screen, 16mp and 48mp cameras, 20-hour battery, 4G/5G, 802.11ax, BT 5.2, USB-C, IP68 and all the good stuff. But will it still be able to withstand "occasional confrontations with wild animals" like it said on the label of the original Archer? [See Juniper Archer 4] -- Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Getac-commissioned survey highlights rugged technology's role In transforming industrial operations
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology, announced findings from the Getac-sponsored IDC InfoBrief titled, "Redefining Total Cost of Ownership: Rugged Technologies to Empower Industrial Operation," April 2024. The results revealed that rugged devices increase competitiveness within industrial organizations by streamlining operations. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Winmate’s presents products for a new era of industry
Winmate, a global leader in rugged computing solutions, extends its expertise to various industries and applications such as Industrial Automation, Oil and Gas, Defense, and Marine. We are proud to announce our latest product portfolio, which includes G-WIN IP67 Series, Ground Control Stations, Rugged Laptops, Panel PCs, and Industrial Displays. [See Winmate's latest product portfolio] -- Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Onlogic introduces Tacton modular industrial Panel PCs and Displays
Small form factor computer specialists Onlogic has introduced Tacton, their new flagship line of modular, easy to install, ultra-reliable all-in-one computers and displays. Purpose-built for reliability in tough environments, the Tacton line offers high-performance processing and versatile I/O that can be customized to the unique demands of any HMI application. [See Introducing Tacton] -- Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024
RuggON unveils Iridium satellite-connected tablet
RuggON, a leading manufacturer of rugged computing solutions for harsh environments (part of Ubiqconn Technology, Inc.) today introduced the Iridium Connected™ PX501, a powerful and rugged tablet that provides truly global, reliable connectivity. With its special antenna and built-in satellite module, the PX501 offers extreme connectivity in extreme environments — giving you the option of connecting to 5G, WiFi 6E, and the Iridium® satellite network. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2024
What happened in rugged computing 15 years ago: April 2009
In April 2009, Windows 7 became available on the Fujitsu T5010 tablet. We reviewed the Advantech L61T compact panel PC and the Juniper Systems Allegro MX. Samwell joins RuggedPCReview.com as premier sponsor. Socket Mobile had shipped 15,000 SoMo 650 handheld computers. We wondered whether Intel's new Atom platform had a clear direction. Motion Computing updated and improved their C5 MCA and ruggedized F5 Mobile Field Tools. Thiefs stole 400 rugged GETAC notebook computers and tried to sell them on Craigs List. IrDA announced superfast Giga-IR. [See full April 2009 archive] -- Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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