The Stealth KYBX-400 series keyboard is an industrial grade keyboard with a built-in optical trackball, which is environmentally sealed to NEMA 4, 4X, IP65 specifications. Housed in a rugged vandal resistant stainless steel enclosure, the keyboard features 71 full-travel keys with silent tactile feedback for fast and accurate data input functionality. The 38mm optical trackball is also sealed to IP65 specifications and provides a resolution of 800dpi. Other features include the NVIS-compliant red adjustable backlighting, which makes this keyboard ideal for military, aviation or vehicle applications. [Stealth]
The Panasonic Toughbook Permanent Display Removable Computer (PDRC) combines a vehicle-mounted display and full-functioning keyboard for heightened accessibility inside public safety vehicles. With an integrated vehicle-mounted display and keyboard, the upgraded PDRC works seamlessly with other Toughbook mobile computers including the Toughbook U1, H1 Field, 19 and 31. The PDRC’s 12.1-inch sunlight-viewable touchscreen ranges from two to 1,600 nit for optimal use in both pitch dark and extreme sunlight. Other specs include several USB ports, a durable backlit keyboard with five programmable function keys and a red back-lit programmable emergency key on the screen/ keyboard. The latest Toughbook PDRC is now available at an estimated street price of $2,279. [Panasonic]
Olympus has finally rolled out the Stylus Tough 6020 rugged compact camera for the mass market. Available in black, blue, green, and pink, the digicam comes jam packed with a 14-megapixels CCD sensor with a 5X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28mm – 140mm with f3.9-5.9), a 2.7-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels and a sensor-shift image stabilization. This compact digital camera is waterproof up to 16 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, freezeproof to 14F and dustproof. What makes the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 more interesting is that it can record video at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound using the MPEG-4 codec. There is also a “Tap Control” that allows you to operate certain camera functions by tapping the top and side of the camera. It has a 1GB onboard memory (632MB usable), which is upgradable via an SD/SDHC card slot. Additional specs include an HDMI output, a USB port, and a LI-50B lithium-ion battery (240 shots per charge). The new Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 retails for $299 a pop. [About Digital Cameras via Best Digital Camera]
The Grace Digital Eco Extreme all terrain MP3 speaker provides a good quality sound and a necessary protection for your iPod, iPhone, music phones and MP3 players. The device comes with a built-in 3-inch full range front firing speaker and a universal 3.5mm audio jack. This portable speaker also has a rubberized protective shell and a high impact shockproof exterior. In addition, the Eco Extreme also has a 2-inch detachable carabiner, making it ideal to clip to a beach bag or backpack for easy transportation. The Grace Digital Eco Extreme all terrain MP3 speaker is priced at $49.99 a pop. [Grace Digital via iPod and MP3 Players]
The Toshiba Camileo BW10 is the company’s first waterproof camcorder that will be launched at the end of June 2010 for £129.99 or around $186. This camcorder is capable of recording 1080p full HD videos at 30fps, while underwater up to two meters. The Toshiba Camileo BW10 also features a 10x digital zoom, a maximum ISO up to 1600, an SD card support up to 64GB, an HDMI output, a 10 second self-timer and one button Youtube uploading. This rugged camcorder will be available in yellow, turquoise and silver. [ElectricPig via Best Digital Camera]
LaCie today introduced the LaCie Rugged Safe, which is claimed as the safest mobile hard drive on the market. Designed for people on the go, this external hard drive features unbreakable 128-bit AES hardware encryption, the safest biometric authentication technology and a shock-proof enclosure. The LaCie Rugged Safe is bus-powered through USB or FireWire and is compatible with both Mac or PC. For your info, the Rugged Safe was designed by the world-famous designer, Neil Poulton. Available in 500GB of storage space, the LaCie Rugged Safe retails for $189.99 (excluding VAT). Read more
BlueAnt today unveiled the company’s first rugged Bluetooth headset. Known as the T1, the device has silicone protectors against minor shocks and a sealed design that reduces the effects of dust and humidity. The headset also adopts BlueAnt’s Wind Armour technology, which promises to offer a unique level of noise cancellation. Its noise cancellation is purportedly effective up to 22mph. The BlueAnt T1 will be available in May 2010 for around $80. [Electronista]
Econo Keys has rolled out its new rugged keyboard namely the EK-97-TP. Its fully sealed keys, touchpad and numberpad meet IP67 standards to be resistant to dirt, debris and water. This keyboard is also resistant to bleach, alcohol and hospital-grade disinfectant. $156 is all you need to bring home the Econo Keys EK-97-TP. [Econo Keys]
AIS has unveiled a new PDA called the Ultra Rugged Mobile PDA that is MIL-810F compliant. The gadget is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. This water resistant PDA features a 3.7-inch Transflective TFT touchscreen LCD screen, a Marvell PXA270 624 MHz processor, a 256MB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G, and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. The AIS Ultra Rugged Mobile PDA retails for $1899 a pop. [AIS]
If you are looking for a new rugged handheld computer, then check out the Juniper Systems TK6000. This rugged computer is specially designed to withstand multiple 5-foot drops on concrete. It is also waterproof, dustproof and works in extreme temperatures. The Juniper Systems TK6000 is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, a 624MHz Marvel PXA270 processor, a 128MB RAM, a 1GB internal storage, and a microSDHC card expansion. Its battery will last for up to 32 hours. Additional features include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. [Juniper]
