New GD3070 from General Dynamics Itronix fills the gap between rugged computers and PDAs

The GD3070 delivers cost-effective computing performance and extended battery-life in an ergonomically designed tablet PC, built to withstand the demands of a mobile workforce.

General Dynamics Itronix announces the introduction and immediate availability of the rugged, ergonomically designed GD3070 Tablet PC. Larger than a personal digital assistant (PDA) and smaller than a fully-rugged notebook, the GD3070 delivers business-critical computing performance with a daylight-viewable screen and extended battery life for mobile workers throughout Europe and the Middle East. With sales, service and technical support located in Europe, the GD3070 is a cost-effective computing option for mobile workers within public utilities, surveying companies, field service representatives and others.

The GD3070 has an 18cm, high-resolution touch-screen display enabling users to easily pinpoint information on maps or view imagery in bright sunlight. Equipped with an IntelÆ Z530P low-power processor, 120Gb hard-drive, large memory and lightweight dual battery pack, mobile workers can manage large data files as well as process complex computing operations quickly and efficiently for up to ten hours.

A part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, General Dynamics Itronix is a leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems including laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs.

GD3070 features:
•Rugged magnesium chassis and impact-absorbing polycarbonate casing.
•Ergonomic design for single-handed operation.
•Operating temperature from -20C to +60C.
•FCC, CE, EMI/Safety CSA
•Meets US MIL-STD-810G for: humidity, altitude, shock, drop and vibration.

Specifications overview:
•Intel Z530P Atom processor.
•One 200 pin DDRII Socket.
•18cm LCD display with touch-screen panel.
•Full backlit keyboard.
•Barcode scanner.
•Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera.
•Global positioning system.
•Bluetooth, WiFi and integrated ethernet connectivity.
•225mm x 145mm x 39.8mm dimensions.
•1.2kg weight depending upon configuration.
•For further information contact:

Manjit Dosanjh, Marketing Communications Manager
General Dynamics Itronix, Earlplace Business Park, Coventry CV4 9UR
Tel: +44 (0) 2476 671516