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Glacier Computer Releases Portable Ridgeline Tablet

Rugged design for mobile workers in harsh environments.

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By DE Editors  

January 22, 2008

By DE Editors

Glacier Computer (New Milford, CT) adds portability with its Ridgeline Tablet, a portable, rugged, tablet computer that offers efficiency to mobile workers in harsh environments.

Glacier's tablet computer solutions are Windows XP devices that can withstand extremes of water and humidity at any temperature. Each tablet computer has a touchscreen interface, enabling workers to retrieve and send information as well as collect data in any environment while on the move.

The Ridgeline Tablet has a 10.4-in. display with options for daylight readable functionality. It was designed and tested to withstand repeated 3-ft. drops to concrete as well as IP65 sealing mandates.

Each unit comes with integrated 802.11 a/b/g radio, Bluetooth, numerous I/O, and hard drive options. Users can input date via touchscreen or pen. Special software allows for signature capture and character recognition.

For more information about the Ridgeline Tablet, contact Glacier Computer.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.

 

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