LaCie’s new LaCinema Rugged HD is a USB-powered external hard drive that will output 1080p video to a TV via HDMI. The device provides up to 500GB of storage capacity, that is enough to store plenty of 1080p movies. This HD player works with all the major codecs including H.264, WMV9, and MKV. LaCie’s LaCinema Rugged HD also packs some output jacks including HDMI, composite, and optical A/V. The 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB models retail for $170, $200, and $230, respectively. [LaCie via Gizmodo]
Eurotech today released three in-wall panel computers that are powered by Intel’s Atom processor. The 12-inch Vx-120F-N270 and 15-inch Vx-150F-N270 are powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor, a fanless design, a high-brightness LCD screen, two Gigabit Ethernet jacks, a front-mounted USB port and an expansion slot for add-on boards. Meanwhile, the Bx-400F-N270 is a rugged in-wall panel computer, which can resist mechanical and temperature stresses, commonly found in industrial applications. The Bx-400F-N270 can be equipped with a Compact Flash reader and a pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP OS. [Press Release]
Pentax will release its rugged point-and-shoot camera next month. Known as the Optio W80, the camera is waterproof up to 16 feet underwater, works in 14 degree weather, and will survive drops from 3.3 feet. Available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray, the Pentax Optio W80 will be released in July for $300 each. Pentax also provides a custom designed clear protective skin for $16.95 along with a comfortable floating wrist strap for $19.95. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
Energizer today rolled out the Hard Case LED Tactical 2AA 2nd generation handheld light that is perfect for any outdoor environment. The handheld light can handle 15-foot falls and waterproof. It can even be powered by a solitary AA battery. It has a 70 lumen light that is augmented by blue, red and green LEDs, so that you can see better in the dark. The Hard Case Energizer LED Tactical 2AA Second Generation Handheld Light can be made to stand erect while the head swivels. [Newlaunches]
Samsung has unveiled a new, rugged hard drive for mobile computing in the form of the Spinpoint M7. This 2.5-inch hard drive comes in 250-, 320-, 400-, 500-GB capacities and capables to withstand shock up to 400G/2ms while operating. It also boasts a new controller to reduce power consumption in seek mode by up to 25 percent over conventional 2.5-inch drives. Other specs include a 5400rpm spindle speed, 8MB cache, native command queuing and a 3.0Gbps SATA interface. The Spinpoint M7 will be available starting by the end of the month for unannounced price yet. [SlashGear]
If you are searching for a new rugged hard drive, then check out the new Rugged XL from LaCie. Available in 1TB of storage space, the Rugged XL will keep your data safely with its aluminum chassis and signature orange rubber sleeve. It connects to your PC or laptop via USB 2.0 or eSATA port. The LaCie Rugged XL will be available through the LaCie Online Store, LaCie Reseller+ or LaCie Storage Partner starting at the suggested retail price of $159.99. [Press Release]
The ToughDrive Sport from Freecom is the latest external hard drive that can operate even in an extreme conditions. The ToughDrive Sport is able to withstand a drop onto a flat surface from up to 6.6 feet, up to 300G of force when in operation or 1,000G when turned off. The ToughDrive Sport also comes with 256-bit encryption to keep everything inside safe and secure. You can purchase the 250GB, 320GB and 500GB hard drive capacities for $144, $170 and $241, respectively. [Electronista]
If you need a rugged tablet PC, then check out the latest tablet PC from Motion. The spanking new Brand J3400 comes equipped with dual battery compartments and an outdoor-visible LCD. Other features include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 1.8-inch shock-mounted HDD (a 64GB SSD is a worthwhile option), 2MP camera, GPS, a biometric sensor, multicard reader, Bluetooth 2.1, Qualcomm’s dual-mode Gobi WWAN chip, WiFi and a chassis that’s IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications. You can purchase this tablet PC for only $2,299 each. [Engadget via Laptop Notebook News]
General Micro Systems offers a compact and rugged PC which is dubbed as the Raider S705. Measuring 4.6 inch x 4.6 inch x 1.6 inch and weighing 2 lbs, the computer comes equipped with a 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 2GB of 667 MHz DDR-2SDRAM with about six wireless connections simultaneously and has dual COM with four USB ports. What makes this small PC special is that it consumes only 15 watts of power and supports CDMA, TDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth functions. The Raider S705 is capable of functioning in extreme temperatures of -40 C to +85 C. [Press Release]
Roper Mobile Technology’s Duros 8404 tablet PC is a new rugged tablet PC that comes jam packed with a 8.4 inch touchscreen display (800 x 600 resolution), 500MHz AMD Geode LX 800/1.0GHz Intel Celeron M processors, Hot swappable battery, SSD or hard drive options, 256MB/512MB/1GB RAM options, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Duros 8404 is shock, dust and water-resistant and perfect for use in -4 to 122 deg. F (-20 to 50 deg. C). The display itself can be read under the sunlight for ease of use indoors or outdoors. Unfortunately, the pricing info is still unavailable. [WindowsForDevices via Laptop Notebook News]
