- The Getac ZX10 robust slate is intended for professionals working in harsh outdoor environments
- It uses a Qualcomm processor with an NPU, making it ready for AI workloads
- It has hot-swappable batteries and is IP66 certified, but you can’t use it underwater.
Rugged phones and tablets increasingly offer features that go beyond simple durability. Some rugged devices include thermal scanners, camping lights and even laser projectors, while many now come with giant batteries that can last weeks between charges.
Getac, which has been making rugged computing products for over 30 years, has unveiled its latest tablet, the ZX10, a 10-inch fully rugged Android device designed specifically for professionals working in harsh environments. non-essential features.
Designed for industries such as public safety, utilities and logistics, the tablet is built to last with MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certifications, protecting it from drops, dust and water. It operates in temperatures of -29°C to 63°C and in heavy rain (but not underwater) and weighs just 906g, making it the lightest rugged tablet of its size.
Hot-swappable batteries
The ZX10 is powered by Qualcomm’s QCS6490 processor and NPU, which should deliver solid performance and support for advanced AI tasks without consuming too much power. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 256GB of storage. The bright 1,000 nit LumiBond display can be used in the sun, rain, or with gloves. There is also an option for a stylus and digitizer for more precise typing.
Connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, and supports dual SIM (Nano SIM and eSIM) and optional dual-band GPS for fast data transfer and precise location tracking. Other options include 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, NFC, and barcode scanning.
The ZX10 comes with two batteries that can be swapped out during use to avoid downtime, and customers can choose a single-battery configuration for use in vehicles or a high-capacity battery.
Running Android 13, the ZX10 is Android Enterprise Recommendation, with security updates and feature improvements for five years. Getac says it will support three Android OS upgrades for the device.
“For professionals in the field, device weight can have a significant impact on productivity, especially when transported and/or used for extended periods of time,” says James Hwang, president of Getac Technology Corporation.
“Not only is the next-generation ZX10 the lightest fully rugged 10-inch tablet currently available on the market, but its powerful combination of AI-ready performance, broad configurability, fully rugged reliability and advanced operating system Intuitive Android makes it one of the most versatile tablets. Also.”
The ZX10 works with Getac’s Essentials suite for enhanced productivity and is available to purchase now, with pricing available upon request.
