Mobile Pros Will Appreciate Its Light, Rugged Chassis and Security Features
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - GETAC Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of rugged computers that meet the demands of field-based applications, today introduced the P470. GETAC made the announcement during the Government Technology Conference-West (GTC West) show, at the Sacramento Convention Center through May 18 (Booth #1402).
The GETAC P470 joins a full array of semi-rugged, rugged and fully rugged PCs expressly created for mobile computer users whose jobs demand a full-feature PC in a sturdy yet compact enclosure. Modeled after the fully rugged A790, the GETAC P470 is designed specifically for professional users seeking a lightweight, high-performance mobile platform that offers maximum security, connectivity and basic protection against the daily rigors of mobile computing.
“Whether it’s protection against the wear and tear associated with working on the road or the advanced security features designed to protect a user’s mission critical data, the P470 provides peace of mind and helps busy professionals get the job done – in their office, in their car, or outside in bright sunlight,” said Mike Simek, Sales and Marketing Manager, GETAC.
The P470 features a 14.1-inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with optional sunlight readable or touch-screen display and includes a shock-mounted 80 GB removable hard drive (expandable to 160 GB) and sealed ports and connectors within a magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant. Inside it features an IntelR CentrinoR Core? Duo T2400 1.83 Ghz processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 512 MB expandable DRAM for fast, reliable performance. Standard security features include the TPM 1.2 Trust Platform Module, Kensington lock, fingerprint scanner access control and Smart Card reader for worry-free secure transactions. Also available are a full range of wireless options, including WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth.
Among the GETAC P470 Notebook PC’s key features and customized upgrades:
• Magnesium Alloy Case
• Sealed Ports and Connectors
• Shock-mounted Removable Hard Drive
• Vibration and Drop-shock Resistant
• Water and Dust Resistant
• Application-based Upgrades: Sunlight Readable LCD Screen, Backlight Keyboard, High Bright LCD., Touch Screen and Wireless Modem, WLAN, WWAN and Bluetooth wireless access options.
The P470 also offers several unique features, including a rear battery pack that can be replaced by a custom module that allows users to connect extra serial, parallel and USB ports and a removable media bay that comes with a CDRW/DVD drive with upgrades available for Dual DVDRW, a second hard drive or a second battery pack. Users also can avoid devoting shared system memory to power onboard video by upgrading to a dedicated ATI-M64 video controller with 256 MB VRAM.
The P470 will be available through GETAC authorized resellers. Please visit www.getac.com for more information.
About GETAC Inc.
GETAC Inc., a subsidiary company of MiTAC Technology Corporation, is a pioneer in the rugged mobile computing industry, providing premier fully rugged and rugged notebook, tablet PC and handheld solutions for the military, law enforcement, public safety, utility, telecommunication, manufacturing, field service and mobile workforce industries. Its rugged computers are strictly controlled and monitored from the design, manufacture, quality assurance to service flows, making GETAC an industry known rugged computer provider. For more information, visit the GETAC Inc. website at www.getac.com.
