LOGIC INSTRUMENT unveils a new Android rugged tablet

July 3, 2012 - PRLog -- LOGIC INSTRUMENT, one of the leading manufacturers of rugged computer, continues to develop its products and lunches a new rugged tablet running the latest Android 4: the Fieldbook D1. At the heart of innovation, this Android tablet is adapted to demanding environments and difficult climatic conditions.

Rugged computers are no longer only for the defense sector: a shift in the transfer of uses is visible. The market is indeed open to industry sectors, transport, construction and distribution. LOGIC INSTRUMENT adapts to the demands of these markets by offering this new generation tablet. Indeed, its size and its ease of use make it a rugged Android tablet that will fit in harsh environments as well as in all-terrain vehicles.

The Android Tablet Fieldbook D1

The Fieldbook D1 is a new rugged Android-powered tablet. The Android operating system is already widespread among the general public. Through the Fieldbook D1 it is now available to professionals. This tablet will allow all users involved in harsh environments (in the rain, in dusty workshops...) to carry out their operations safely through the Fieldbook D1 tablet. Designed for rough terrain, this tablet is waterproof (IP54) from all sides. Weighting only 580 grams, it resists up to 1m drops and features a 7-inch touch screen 7 display. Its water and dust proof buttons allow direct access to functions such as the control of its two integrated cameras.

The Fieldbook D1 compatible with the latest Android version 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is priced at $1099.

The advantages of Android OS for LOGIC INSTRUMENT customers:

Android OS, developed by Google, has become one of the major and the fastest growing mobile operating system for smartphones, netbooks and tablet PCs on the planet. Operating the Android OS is easy and intuitive. It offers fluid multi-tasking, many consumer and professional apps as well as the integration into local area networks.  

In addition, Android is considered one of the best mobile operating systems in 2012, due to the resources and features it offers (among others):
- Customizing the user interface.
- Secure Browsing, essential for confidential exchanges.
- Use high-performance applications, E-Mail, Internet, calendars, order entry, photos and data.
- A wide range of existing applications (free or low priced).
- Easy programming of applications tailored to business needs.
- Easy integration into the corporate network - Compatible with Microsoft Exchange.
- Inexpensive hardware compared to systems running other operating systems.

Its combination of ruggedness, its low TCO and the free Android operating system, the Fieldbook D1 is suited to freelancers, small businesses like artisans and even for big groups.

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