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TabletKiosk, a leader in mobile computing solutions, today announced its entrance into the rugged Tablet PC market with the introduction of the eo TufTab v7112XT and Sahara TufTab i310XT. TabletKiosk developed the TufTab line for professionals who require more rugged and secure solutions for their mobile computing needs including protection from rain, dust, humidity, extreme temperatures and vibration.

eo TufTab v7112XT
As TabletKiosk’s first Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) designed to endure physical stress and withstand harsher environmental conditions than a standard computer, the eo TufTab v7112XT is the ideal solution for field work, warehousing, mobile point of sale, data collection and other jobs in which a computer endure excess handling. Its rugged construction complements the 7” UMPC form factor when used for accessing touch screen applications, taking handwritten notes, entering data and communicating over a wireless network.

The eo TufTab v7112XT, available in either black or white, features 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.0, a sunlight viewable 7” TFT LCD touch screen with LED backlighting, SD-IO slot and a PCMCIA Type II PC card slot for maximum connectivity and expandability. For enhanced security, the eo TufTab v7112XT also features an integrated biometric fingerprint reader. Powered by a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor and preloaded with a choice of Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Tablet Edition or SUSE Linux, the eo TufTab v7112XT was designed to deliver a productive and efficient mobile computing experience.

"VIA is excited to have the rugged TabletKiosk eo TufTab v7112XT join the elite group of ultra-mobile devices based on the VIA C7-M ULV processor. Durable x86 devices like the eo TufTab are an incredible resource for industries demanding long battery life, rich connectivity, and wide application support," said Bjorn Stromberg, International Product Marketing Manager for VIA Technologies.

Sahara TufTab i310XT
The Sahara TufTab i310XT, was designed to meet the needs of mobile enterprise users who employ wireless applications to operate and track business applications. By combining a semi-rugged design with the full functionality of Windows XP Professional and the convenience of touch screen input, mobile workers can easily input data at maximum speed and processing efficiency wherever their work takes them.

The Sahara TufTab i310XT features a 12.8” wide-angle touch screen, 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth v2.0 and a PCMCIA Type II PC Card slot. For user convenience, the Sahara TufTab i310XT can be operated by fingertip or stylus and also features a useful on-screen keyboard, making it possible to type directly on the screen in the familiar QWERTY layout without having to use an external keyboard.

Pricing and Availability
eo TufTab v7112XT and Sahara TufTab i310XT will begin shipping in mid April, 2007. For additional details, pricing and pre-order information, please visit www.TabletKiosk.com.

Sahara TufTab i310XT Fast Facts:
Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV ZC, 1.0 GHz, 400 MHz FSB
Memory 512 MB DDR2 RAM
Hard Drive: 60 GB, 1.8” IDE Ultra DMA PATA HDD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional or SUSE Linux
Display: 12.8” Widescreen LCD (1280×800) Touch Screen, 170 cd/m brightness
I/O: 1 x PCMCIA Type II 32-bit PC Card slot
1 x SD-IO / MMC
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
3 x USB 2.0
1x Headphone Jack / 1x Mono Microphone Jack
Security: Fingerprint Reader
Dimensions: 244 x 312 x 38.1 mm (9.58” x 12.25” x 1.5”)
Weight: 3.75 lbs. (1.7 kg) with standard 4-cell battery
Rugged: IP53 compliant for resistance to water and dust Shock/ Drop/ Vibration: 75cm

eo TufTab v7112XT Fast Facts:
Processor: VIA C7-M ULV, 1.2 GHz, 5W, 400MHz FSB
Memory 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 40 GB,1.8” IDE Ultra DMA PATA HDD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Tablet Edition or SUSE Linux
Display: 7” LCD sunlight viewable touch screen (80 gram sensitivity)
Expansion: 1x PCMCIA 2.1 Type II 32-bit PC Card Slot
Wireless: 802.11 b/g networking / Bluetooth 2.0
I/O: 1 x USB 2.0
1 x SD-IO/MMC
1 x Headphone jack, Built-in Stereo Microphone
1 x HD15 VGA (Dual Screen Support)
1 x 10/100 Mbps Full Duplex 32-bit Ethernet (RJ45)
Digital camera
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Weight: 1.97 lbs (895 grams) with standard 4-cell battery
Dimensions: 206 x 135 x 29 mm (8.1” x 5.31” x 1.14”)
Ratings: IP53 compliant for resistance to water and dust; Shock/ Drop/ Vibration: 75cm

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