- The Getac ZX10 rugged slate is aimed at professionals working in challenging outdoor environments
- It uses a Qualcomm CPU with an NPU, making it ready for AI workloads
- It has hot-swap batteries and is IP66 certified – but you can’t use it underwater
Rugged phones and tablets increasingly provide features beyond just durability. Some rugged devices include thermal scanners, camping lights and even laser projectors, while many now come with giant batteries that can last for weeks between charges.
Getac, which has been manufacturing rugged computing products for over 30 years, has unveiled its latest tablet, the ZX10, a 10-inch fully rugged Android device built specifically for professionals working in harsh environments, so it’s all about strength and reliability rather than – essential functions.
Designed for industries such as public safety, utilities and logistics, the tablet is built to last with MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certifications, protecting it from drops, dust and water. It works in temperatures from -29°C to 63°C and in heavy rain (but not underwater) and weighs just 906g, making it the lightest rugged tablet of its size.
Hot replaceable batteries
The ZX10 is powered by Qualcomm’s QCS6490 processor and NPU, which should provide strong performance and support for advanced AI tasks without consuming too much power. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 256GB of storage. The bright 1,000 nits LumiBond screen can be used in sunlight, rain or with gloves. There is also the option of a stylus and digitizer for more precise input.
Connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, and it has dual SIM support (Nano SIM and eSIM) and optional dual-band GPS for fast data transfer and accurate location tracking. Other options include 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, NFC and barcode scanning.
The ZX10 comes with two hot-swappable batteries to avoid downtime, and customers can choose a single battery setup for use in vehicles or a high-capacity battery.
With Android 13, the ZX10 is Android Enterprise Recommended, with security updates and feature enhancements for five years. Getac says it will support three Android OS upgrades for the device.
“For field-based professionals, device weight can have a significant impact on productivity, especially when carried and/or operated for extended periods of time,” said James Hwang, president of Getac Technology Corporation.
“The next generation ZX10 is not only the lightest 10″ fully rugged tablet currently available on the market, but its powerful combination of AI-ready performance, extensive configurability, completely rugged reliability and intuitive Android OS make it one of the the most versatile too.”
The ZX10 works with Getac’s Essentials Suite for enhanced productivity and is available for purchase now, with pricing available on request.
