WalkAbout Computers Debuts Hammerhead XRT Rugged Tablet PC Running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Operating System
West Palm
Beach, FL, Nov 07, 2002 —WalkAbout Computers, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of rugged tablet computers serving mobile workers in
the utility, public safety/EMS and other vertical markets, unveiled
their new rugged Tablet PC today at Microsoft’s Tablet PC Operating
System Launch in New York City. The Hammerhead XRT is the newest edition
to WalkAbout’s expanding line of rugged Tablet PCs and docking
stations.
“WalkAbout has been designing, manufacturing and bringing
rugged Tablet PCs to market for more than twelve years. We are proud
to be on the forefront of the Tablet PC evolution,” cites
David Grainger, chief executive officer at WalkAbout Computers.
“With Microsoft’s new Windows XP Tablet PC platform,
our new Hammerhead XRT will enable users to run full Windows-based
applications using true pen input, through digital ink capturing,
as well as speech recognition. We consider our collaboration with
Microsoft an important milestone in delivering the most natural,
versatile and productive mobile computing experience to our customers.”
“There is a lot of interest among our customers for a rugged
Tablet PC,” said Alexandra Loeb, vice president of the Tablet
PC division at Microsoft Corp. "WalkAbout’s rugged and
dependable mobile computing solutions, combined with Microsoft’s
powerful new operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, offer
a full PC experience to many industries and environments where PC’s
have simply not been utilized before."
Designed to meet MIL-STD 810E specifications, the Hammerhead XRT
Tablet PC will perform flawlessly in freezing temperatures, pouring
rain and other demanding situations and delivers reliable mobile
functionality wherever work gets done – whether it’s
behind a desk, on the road or out in the field. The Hammerhead XRT
features a vacuum-sealed, rugged aluminum housing, 128/256/512 MB
RAM, 20/40 GB hard drive, legacy dock compatibility, and dual hot-swappable
batteries for seamless operations and improved productivity.
The Hammerhead XRT’s performance is powered by the Mobile
Intel® Pentium® III processor - M with Enhanced Intel®
SpeedStep® Technology, which enables greater speeds and lower
power consumption for long-lasting performance. "Intel is pleased
Walkabout Computers chose to base their newest ruggedized Tablet
PC, the Hammerhead XRT, on the Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium III
processor - M, which offers great performance, low power and long
battery life," said Anand Chandrasekher, vice president and
general manager, Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. "Intel and
WalkAbout Computers are working together to incorporate the high
performing, reliable Intel Architecture-based mobile platform into
an industrial strength, fanless form factor that delivers pen-based
computing to demanding environments such as construction, manufacturing,
transportation, and the military."
Hammerhead XRT demo units will be available in January 2003.
About WalkAbout Computers, Inc.
WalkAbout Computers is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly rugged pen tablets for workers in demanding environments. Since 1989, the privately held corporation headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been providing durable, mobile computing solutions to the utility, telecommunications, transportation, warehousing and public safety/EMS market sectors. Products are sold directly and through certified resellers throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. Additional information can be found on WalkAbout's web site at www.walkabout-comp.com.
Other product and service names mentioned herein are the
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