The Getac Z710 is a
rugged
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tablet computer
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. It was introduced by
Getac
Getac () is a Taiwanese multinational technology company that specializes in rugged computers, mobile video systems, mechanical components, automotive parts, and aerospace fasteners. Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture w ...
on September 4, 2012, when it was announced as the world's first rugged 7-inch
Android tablet,
and later as the world’s first rugged Android tablet to offer the option for the ATEX Zone II/22 certification for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, which is essential for many oil and gas uses as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Features
The tablet has a 7"
Gorilla Glass
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touchscreen
A touchscreen or touch screen is the assembly of both an input ('touch panel') and output ('display') device. The touch panel is normally layered on the top of an electronic visual display of an information processing system. The display is ofte ...
,
a soft plastic outer shell, 7-inch LCD screen
[John Brandon]
“Go Rugged: 4 Tough Tablets,”
'' Inc.'', April 27, 2013. and weighs under 2 pounds.
[Conrad H. Blickenstorfer]
"Getac Z710,"
Rugged PC Reviews, February 2013. It is fully waterproof, and can operate in subzero temperatures. It also has an optional bar-code scanner and radio-frequency identification reader.
Intended for use in
utility industry
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markets,
it is designed to allow for operation with gloved hands.
[Sandra Vogel]
“Getac Z710 fully rugged tablet: First Take,”
ZDNet, July 31, 2013.
The product was originally released with
Android 2.3 installed and was updated to
Android 4.1 on April 16, 2013.
Reviews
''
Inc.'' magazine rated the Z710 one of the four most durable tablets available, and the best tablet for extreme conditions.
A report on Pocket-lint noted that the Z710 is less "silky smooth to look at" than the
Nexus 7, but is likely to be more durable.
Rugged PC Reviews said it "combines contemporary looks with the practicality and common sense design of a tool for the job."
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://us.getac.com/tablets/Z710/features.html/
Android (operating system) devices
Tablet computers