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| GETAC Announces P470 Rugged Notebook PC GETAC has introduced the P470. The GETAC P470 joins a full array of semi-rugged, rugged and fully rugged PCs expressly created for mobile computer users whose jobs demand a full-feature PC in a sturdy yet compact enclosure. Modeled after the fully rugged A790, the GETAC P470 is designed specifically for professional users seeking a lightweight, high-performance mobile platform that offers maximum security, connectivity and basic protection against the daily rigors of mobile computing. The P470 features a 14.1-inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with optional sunlight readable or touch-screen display and includes a shock-mounted 80 GB removable hard drive (expandable to 160 GB) and sealed ports and connectors within a magnesium alloy case that is vibration and drop-shock resistant. Inside it features an Intel Centrino Core Duo T2400 1.83 Ghz processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 512 MB expandable DRAM for fast, reliable performance. Standard security features include the TPM 1.2 Trust Platform Module, Kensington lock, fingerprint scanner access control and Smart Card reader for worry-free secure transactions. Also available are a full range of wireless options, including WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth. Among the GETAC P470 Notebook PC's key features and customized upgrades: - Magnesium Alloy Case; - Sealed Ports and Connectors; - Shock-mounted Removable Hard Drive; - Vibration and Drop-shock Resistant; - Water and Dust Resistant; - Application-based Upgrades: Sunlight Readable LCD Screen, Backlight Keyboard, High Bright LCD., Touch Screen and Wireless Modem, WLAN, WWAN and Bluetooth wireless access options. The P470 also offers several unique features, including a rear battery pack that can be replaced by a custom module that allows users to connect extra serial, parallel and USB ports and a removable media bay that comes with a CDRW/DVD drive with upgrades available for Dual DVDRW, a second hard drive or a second battery pack. Users also can avoid devoting shared system memory to power onboard video by upgrading to a dedicated ATI-M64 video controller with 256 MB VRAM. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |