Weighing at only 335 grams, the Casio IT-800 RGC-35 industrial PDA comes equipped with a 3.7-inch VGA screen with a low-reflection touch panel and superior visibility both indoors and outdoors. The phone’s display is also shock resistance thanks to its transparent shock absorption material between the LCD and the touch panel. The cell phone provides 3G wireless WAN (HSDPA) capability as a standard feature, providing a high-speed data connection with a maximum download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps. The Casio IT-800 RGC-35 PDA is also IP54-rated dust/splash proof and can withstand being dropped on concrete from a height of 1.5 meters. Casio will launch this rugged PDA by the end of January 2010. More
If you are looking for a new headphone that you can take with you on camping trips, then check out the Ryobi RP4530. These water resistant headphones provide up to 24-hours of continuous use per charge and adopt Electronic Noise Suppression and Voice Amplification Technology that will eliminate background noise to provide a crystal clear sound reproduction. If you want one, you can purchase the Ryobi Rugged Headphones for $69.97. [Product Page]
IronKey has proudly introduced its D200 secure USB drive that boasts a rugged enclosure that protects the critical components. The drive adopts AES 256-bit hardware encryption in hardware and an active malware defenses to protect even the most sensitive data. Additional features of the IronKey D200 include new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities, dual-channel architecture enables rapid data transfer rates, a strong authentication token, secure management of encryption keys and can defend itself against physical, malware and password attacks. [Ironkey]
The 1TB Origin Storage portable hard drive comes equipped with built in hardware encryption to protect your secret data. Available in two models, the Pro version features a 128bit AES hardware encryption, while the Enterprise version has a 256bit hardware encryption. Both models comes with an LCD screen that you can use to enter a 18 digit PIN number to access the drive. These hard drives can also detect brute force and malware attacks allowing the hard drive to activate self destruct mode and cleans all data from the device. The 1TB Origin Storage portable hard drive retails for a retail price of £399 (approx. $650). [GizmoWatch]
Getac today introduced its latest rugged handheld known as the PS236. The Windows Mobile 6.1-powered gadget supports MIL-STD 810G compliant and IP67 rated for dust and water resistance. Other specs include a 806 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor with a 128Mb Onboard MDDR, a 4GB internal memory, an embedded GPS, a 3-megapixel camera with Autofocus, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, up to 12GB of storage space, and a 3.5-inch VGA touchscreen display with sunlight readability. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 10-hours of operation time. Sadly, there is no word yet on pricing. [Navigadget]
Medion has entered the rugged pocket camcorder market by releasing the Medion S47000 pocket camcorder. As a competitor to the Flip Ultra HD and the Creative Vado HD, this portable camcorder is able to record 720p quality MOV files that can be previewed on its 2-inch LCD display. The Medion S47000 has a 90MB of internal memory, USB and HDMI connections, and an SDHC card slot for storage expansion. You can buy the Medion S47000 Rugged Pocket camcorder for around $150 – $200 each. [Pocket-lint]
Adlink comes back with their latest Extreme Rugged system, which is capable of operating in harsh environments which operate from -40 to +75 degrees Celsius. The RuffSystem 840 is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 channels, VGA, stereo audio, 4 serial ports (2 supporting RS232/422/485), parallel port, and one SATA II interface. Pricing or availability info is still unavailable so far. [Product Page]
Olympus has announced the addition of Stylus Tough 6010 (µ TOUGH-6010 in Europe) to its rugged compact camera series. This compact camera is claimed to be waterproof up to 3 meters, freeze proof up to -10 degrees and shockproof up to 1.5 meters. The camera has a 12MP sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD with Tap Control, a 3.6x optical zoom lens and offers features such as Dual Image Stabilization and built-in ‘Magic’ filters. The µ Tough-6010 will be available later this month for $488. More
The iKey AK-39 is a wearable rugged keyboard that is designed to meet MIL-461 standards and is intended for use in very harsh electromagnetic interference (EMI) environments. The tough keyboard features a basic 39-key layout, an integrated pointing device that uses Force Sensing Resistor (or FSR) technology, and adjustable green LED backlighting that is also available in a night vision (NVIS) compatible configuration. [iKey]
Nokia will release its new Nokia 3720 classic rugged phone for the mass market. The handset is an IP-54 certified mobile phone that is specially designed to resist water, dust and shock. Measuring 115mm x 47mm x 15.3mm and weighing 94-grams, the phone is encased in durable materials and is entirely sealed to protect the inner electronics. Available in grey or yellow, the Nokia 3720 classic also comes with a battery cover that is locked with a screw, making for worry-free usage in wet, dusty or muddy environments. Other features include a LED flashlight, a 2.2-inch QVGA display, a 2-megapixel camera, a 20MB internal memory, a microSD card slot and a 2.5mm headphone jack. The Nokia 3720 Classic will retail for approximately €125 ($174) before subsidies or taxes. More
