Group Mobile Adds the Latest Getac Semi-Rugged Notebook to Product Line

Dec. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Chandler, AZ — December 14, 2010 — Group Mobile, well known for carrying the top brands in rugged laptops, rugged tablet PCs, rugged PDAs, and rugged handheld computers has added the newest semi-rugged Getac notebook computer to its product offerings — the Getac S400.

Featuring Getac's ruggedized KryptoShell™ case, the new Getac S400 notebook meets or exceeds military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 2.5 feet. It has a 320GB shock-mounted hard disk drive and 2GB of DDR3 RAM, providing ample storage and memory. Mobile professionals will certainly appreciate the high performance and durability this notebook has to offer.

The Getac S400 pairs the Intel® Core™ i3-350M 2.26GHz processor with the Windows® 7 operating system for an incredible mobile computing experience. Getac also offers an option to upgrade to the Intel Core i5-520M 2.4GHz processor for even greater speed and performance when using processor-intensive applications. The S400 features a 14" sunlight-readable, widescreen display for easy viewing in any lighting condition, and is available with Getac's optional glove-friendly, multi-touch technology. Multi-touch display technology uses special software to recognize multiple, simultaneous touch points, allowing users to carry out operations via the touch panel display with simple gestures, or using more than one finger at a time.

The S400 semi-rugged notebook is well equipped with a water-resistant keyboard with an option to upgrade to a backlit keyboard; an integrated webcam; and a Super Multi DVD drive. Connectivity features of the S400 include 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. Integrated wireless options for the S400 rugged notebook include Bluetooth®, Gobi™ 2000 3G for multi-carrier wireless use, and a GPS receiver and antenna for mapping and navigation. Advanced security features on Getac S400 include a trusted platform module security chip (version 1.2), a fingerprint scanner, and a SmartCard reader.

"The new Getac S400 is one of the most durable semi-rugged notebook computers on the market," said Richard Lawson, President of Group Mobile. "With its rugged design, advanced options, and powerful tools, the S400 semi-rugged notebook is an ideal mobile computing solution for business travelers and other mobile professionals," added Lawson.

The Getac S400 semi-rugged laptop can be ordered from Group Mobile now. For more information on the S400 notebook, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=4982/dept_id=2....

About Group Mobile
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Group Mobile serves customers all over North America. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military, to local police/fire/ambulance, to small and mid-size businesses, to the frequent traveler that needs something more durable than a commercial, off-the-shelf computer. Group Mobile carries all the leading rugged computing brands. In addition, Group Mobile offers vehicle docking and mounting equipment from Gamber Johnson, Ram Mounts, Jotto Desk, and Havis/Ledco. To learn more about rugged computers and how they differ from commercial, indoor computers, check out the Rugged Computer Guide or visit us online at http://www.groupmobile.com.

About Getac
Getac Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Getac Technology Corporation. Getac Technology Corporation, a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2009 consolidated revenue 18.3 billion USD) was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defense electronic products. Getac's business coverage includes; rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and rugged handheld devices for military, police, government, communications, manufacturing and transportation applications ranging from fully rugged and commercial-grade rugged. Getac's strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide a high level of customization and all-aspect hardware-software integration solutions. Apart from the rugged computing business, Getac is also involved with the design and manufacture of plastic and lightweight metal components. The acquisition of Waffer Technology in 2009 has made Getac the world's third largest aluminum-magnesium alloy producer. For more information, visit http://us.getac.com.

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Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Group Mobile serves customers all over North America. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military, to local police/fire/ambulance, to small and mid-size businesses, to the frequent traveler that needs something more durable than a commercial, off-the-shelf computer. Group Mobile carries all the leading rugged computing brands. In addition, Group Mobile offers vehicle docking and mounting equipment from Gamber Johnson, Ram Mounts, Jotto Desk, and Havis/Ledco. To learn more about rugged computers and how they differ from commercial, indoor computers, check out the Rugged Computer Guide or visit us online at http://www.groupmobile.com.