Handheld Launches NAUTIZ X8 Rugged Field PDA

The Nautiz X8 is built to enable efficient and reliable data collection in the toughest of environments.

Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, recently announced the launch of its brand-new NAUTIZ X8 rugged PDA. The NAUTIZ X8 is a handheld computer with superior processing power, screen performance, and battery life. It is built for tough field conditions primarily in GIS, land surveying, public safety, forestry, and the military.

The Nautiz X8 is built to enable efficient and reliable data collection in the toughest of environments. It has an IP67 ingress protection rating which means it offers complete protection against dust and sand and can withstand immersion in water. It also meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military test standards for overall durability and resistance to humidity, shock, vibration, drops, salt, and extreme temperatures.

This new dynamic handheld computer features a high-performance Texas Instruments 4470 dual-core 1.5 GHz processor. It has 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of iNAND Flash and a 5200 mAh Li-ion battery that lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge. And it runs an Android or Windows operating system.

The Nautiz X8 has a large 4.7-inch ultra-bright capacitive multi-touch screen with chemically strengthened Asahi Dragontrail glass, offering users unparalleled brightness and protection in any field condition.

The Nautiz X8 has a dedicated u-blox GPS receiver, Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11b/g/n WLAN functionality, as well as connectivity through GSM/UMTS or CDMA phone data transmission. A built-in 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash lets users capture visual data quickly and easily.

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