Handheld Algiz 7 Rugged Tablet PC Provides Portable, Powerful Outdoor Computing

Press Release

AvanTEC announce Australian launch of the all new Algiz 7 Rugged Tablet PC from Handheld Europe

17 February 2010. Rugged PC specialist Handheld Europe has launched its breakthrough new Algiz 7 tablet PC, which provides desktop-like computing power in an ultra-portable form and is tough enough to withstand the harshest working conditions.

The ultra-rugged 7-inch widescreen tablet with Gobi™ 2000 and MaxView™ technology features a speedy Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM and a solid state 64GB hard drive. It runs Microsoft’s latest Windows 7 Professional operating system for fully fledged application functionality.

Standard connectivity includes Bluetooth and 802.11 WLAN. Also standard is GPS navigation functionality and a 2-megapixel digital camera with LED light.

Dual 2400mAh battery packs can be changed, or hot-swapped, without having to shut down.

High-speed data transmission capabilities are available via optional Gobi™ 2000 technology, which allows Algiz 7 users to work on their choice of wireless frequency anywhere in the world.

Another breakthrough feature is Handheld’s unique MaxView™ screen technology, which sets the market benchmark for outdoor screen visibility. General Manager of AvanTEC – Handheld’s Oceania Region distributor – Dave Cawsey said proprietary MaxView™ technology allowed the tablet to be easily read even in direct sunlight.

Mr Cawsey also said the Algiz 7 offered exceptional value, given its extensive standard functionality. “A truly vast amount of standard capability is packed into the Algiz 7’s modest seven inch/one kilogram form. Also remarkable is the price at which Handheld has done it. Until now, similar offerings cost thousands of dollars more. We’re confident we’ve hit a pricing sweet spot that rugged mobile users will appreciate and competitors can’t come near.”

Extremely rugged, the Algiz 7 is IP65-rated and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for withstanding humidity, vibration, dust and extreme temperatures. It can withstand drops from 1.2 metres and is highly water-resistant – including having waterproof USB, LAN and RS232 ports – meaning you can literally rinse it off after a day in the field.

The Handheld Algiz 7 is priced from $3150 (excl. GST and shipping).

Media Contact:
Michelle Tonkin, Marketing Manager, TEC Group
mtonkin@tecgroup.com.au

Sales Contact:
Dave Cawsey, General Manager, AvanTEC
dave.cawsey@avantec.com.au
Tel. 0488 425 128

About AvanTEC: AvanTEC is a subsidiary of the TECGroup and supplies and supports the world's best in Rugged Notebook, Tablet, Laptop, Handheld, UMPC Mobile Computers and GPS Vehicle Tracking Solutions from General Dynamics Itronix, Handheld Europe, Twinhead, LXE and Navman Wireless. For more information, please see www.avantec.com.au

About Handheld: Handheld Europe is a subsidiary of Handheld Group AB, a company specializing in rugged field computing solutions. Handheld Group is based in Sweden and has local offices in Finland, the Netherlands, Italy and the USA. For more information, please see www.handheldeurope.com