Getac ZX80 fully rugged tablet

Getac has announced its AI-ready ZX80 — an 8″, fully rugged tablet powered by the versatile Android operating system. Purpose-built to thrive in challenging work environments, from busy warehouses and logistics hubs to remote field locations and outdoor facilities, the product has a configurable design that offers extensive flexibility to match the user’s needs as effectively as possible.

The unit’s lightweight form factor (590 g), wide operating temperature range (-29 to 63°C) and bright 1000-nit, 16:10 aspect ratio screen make the tablet particularly well suited to key tasks such as forklift truck operation and UAV control success. MIL-STD-810H certification, IP67 certification and 1.8 m drop resistance mean it can easily stand up to the rigours of intensive field work.

A dual SIM design (one physical SIM and one eSIM) allows for rapid switching between carrier networks, while Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.2 and optional dedicated GPS offer rapid data transfer and location positioning capabilities. Depending on user requirements, the tablet can also be configured with 4G/5G LTE, NFC and a barcode reader to fit different applications as needed.

The Qualcomm QCS6490 processor delivers high performance at low power levels, making it suited to IoT industrial field applications and commercial use cases. The tablet is also AI-ready, taking advantage of Qualcomm’s AI engine to offer on-device machine learning and the ability to run AI use cases while maintaining battery life. To maximise the potential AI capabilities, the device incorporates 12 GB LPDDR5 memory. It also comes with Android 13 pre-installed and is upgradeable to future Android OS releases.

The tablet is compatible with a comprehensive range of dedicated accessories, peripherals and software, helping users maximise device functionality in different industry scenarios; this includes third-party secure vehicle docks for optimal vehicle/forklift truck use, high-capacity hot swappable batteries for enhanced usability in the field and 65 W USB-C adapter and docking station for efficient use in the office. Users can also efficiently manage their tablets through pre-installed Getac software solutions.