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5G and LTE Built Into the Device: eSIM, Antennas, Reception in Warehouses

Why a built-in cellular module beats a phone hotspot, what eSIM changes compared to a SIM card, and how to get reliable reception in warehouses and basements.

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ATEX and Ex protection: when a device must be zone-certified

ATEX and Ex zones explained: what explosion protection means, how zones are classified, and which Getac and Durabook Ex devices are certified for which zone.

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Measurement and Documentation on the Construction Site

How measurement, construction progress and defects are recorded digitally on site - requirements for display, operation, photo documentation, storage and GPS.

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Barcode and RFID Capture: Which Technology Fits When

Barcode or RFID? How 1D/2D barcodes compare with HF and UHF RFID, bulk reading, read range, and where RFID reaches its limits on metal and liquids.

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Operating temperature: what −20 °C to 60 °C means in practice

What the range −20 °C to 60 °C means for rugged laptops and tablets: difference from storage temperature, battery behaviour in the cold, heat in vehicles and charging.

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Screen Sizes and Resolutions for Mobile Use

Diagonal, resolution, pixel density, and weight of rugged laptops and tablets compared – which combination makes sense for which mobile use case.

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CAD on a Notebook: Requirements for Graphics, Memory, and Display

What requirements does CAD place on a mobile device? Processor, memory, graphics unit, storage, and display at a glance – with examples from the RobustBook range.

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Copilot+ PC and NPU: what the new device class brings

What an NPU is, what "Copilot+ PC" means, and why local AI processing matters in the field for data privacy, offline operation, and battery life.

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Connecting Diagnostic Equipment in the Automotive Workshop

How diagnostic tools, wheel alignment systems, and emissions testers connect to a laptop via RS-232, USB, network, or wireless, and what matters when choosing a device.

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Docking Stations: HDMI, USB-C, and Thunderbolt Compared

Docking stations compared: USB-C and Thunderbolt 4, when HDMI is enough, how many monitors are possible, and what vehicle docks with their own lock offer.

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Expansion Modules: What Can Be Retrofitted and What Cannot

Factory option or retrofittable module: the difference for rugged laptops and tablets, and which expansions mutually exclude each other by product data.

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Drop protection under MIL-STD-810: test setup and what it tells you

How the MIL-STD-810 drop test is structured: drop height, surface, number of drops, and the difference between testing powered on and powered off.

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Forestry and Agriculture: Moisture, Dust, Vibration

What laptops and tablets in forestry and agriculture must withstand: IP protection against moisture and dust, vibration resistance in tractors, and field applications.

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Magnesium Alloy, Aluminum, Plastic: A Comparison of Housing Materials

Same housing material, different protection class: corrosion testing, seals, weight, and fanless cooling round out the material comparison for rugged devices.

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Devices for First Responders: Requirements in the Field

What devices for first responders must deliver in the field: glove operation, sunlight legibility, vehicle use, hot-swap battery, mobile network and access protection.

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GPS, GNSS, and RTK: Accuracy Classes Explained

GPS, GNSS, and RTK compared: the difference between GPS and GNSS, which satellite systems exist, achievable accuracy, and what RTK additionally requires.

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IP57 and the Other IP Protection Classes in Detail

What does IP57 mean? A detailed look at the IP protection class, compared with IP65, IP53 and IP5X, plus which classes rugged laptops and tablets carry.

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Rugged Laptop by Military Standard – What MIL-STD Really Means

What "tested to military standard" on a data sheet really means: MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-810H, tested conditions, and what buyers should compare closely.

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Machine Control and Maintenance in Production

How mobile devices connect to machine controls – serial, network, or wireless – what ruggedness maintenance staff need, and where explosion protection becomes necessary.

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What Is a Mobile Workstation?

What distinguishes a mobile workstation from a regular notebook and from a desktop workstation? An overview of performance, graphics, memory, and certification.

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RS-232 in Practice: Connection, Pin Assignment, Troubleshooting

RS-232 in practice: DB9 and DB25 connectors, null modem and straight-through cables, which rugged laptops and tablets have an RS232 interface, and troubleshooting.

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Smartcard Readers and TPM: Access Protection in the Field

TPM chip and smartcard reader compared to password and fingerprint: two-factor login, drive encryption, and protection against device loss in the field.

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Sunlight-Readable Displays: Nits, Anti-Glare, Polarizing Filters

How much brightness a display actually needs, what anti-glare treatment adds on top, and what extra nits cost in battery life – the detailed explanation.

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Storage in the Field: SSD, Removable Drive Bays, Encryption

Replacement SSD with canister, SSD OPAL 2.0, and securely removing data during device exchange: what storage in the field must deliver for rugged laptops and tablets.

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Keyboard Backlighting and Operation in the Dark

Why a backlit keyboard is more than a comfort feature in shift work, vehicles, and outdoor use, what multi-level dimming means, and how red light fits in.

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Thunderbolt 4 on a Rugged Notebook: Benefits and Limits

What Thunderbolt 4 delivers over USB-C and USB 3.2, when it actually pays off in field use, and which rugged laptops and tablets have the connector.

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Touch in Rain and With Gloves: Capacitive vs. Resistive

Why touchscreens often stop responding in the rain or with gloves on: capacitive and resistive technology, glove modes and stylus pens explained.

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What Is a Hard Drive? Structure, Types, Differences

What is a hard drive and how is it built? Overview of HDD, SSHD, SSD, and M.2 SSD, plus the storage options in RobustBook rugged laptops and tablets.

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Swappable Battery and Hot-Swap: Continuous Operation Without Shutdown

What hot-swap means for rugged laptops and tablets, how swapping the battery during operation works via a buffer battery, and why it matters in shift work.

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Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 in Industrial Environments

Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 compared to Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6: the 6 GHz band, more devices at once, the limitations, and which RobustBook device carries which standard.

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Outdoor Tablet: The Perfect Companion for Professionals | Durabook

Discover how an outdoor tablet from Durabook delivers rugged performance and reliability for demanding environments in construction, public safety, and field service.

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Aluminum-Magnesium vs. Plastic Housing

Aluminum-magnesium alloy vs. plastic: learn which housing material offers the best durability, heat dissipation, and light weight for rugged devices.

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The Best Outdoor Tablets 2024: Rugged and Reliable

Discover the best outdoor tablets 2024 for industry, public safety, workshops, construction sites, and forestry and agriculture: Durabook U11I, R11, R8, and R11L.

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The New Durabook S15 – Your Rugged Laptop for Industry

The Durabook S15: a rugged industrial laptop combining strong 12th-generation Intel Core performance with MIL-STD-810H durability for harsh work environments.

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The New Rugged Tablet Durabook R8

Durabook R8 – the compact and rugged 8-inch tablet built for maximum performance. Visit Robustbook for first-class rugged technology and expert advice.

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Display Sizes for Laptops and Tablets and Their Application Areas

Optimal display sizes for rugged laptops and tablets. Discover performance, durability, and advanced display technologies for lasting success.

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What Types of Hard Drives Are There and How Do They Differ?

What is the difference between HDD, SSHD, SSD, and M.2 PCIe SSD drives? Here you will find an overview of which type best suits your application.

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Ideal Laptop Protection: 5 Security Features and Protection Mechanisms

How secure is SSD OPAL 2.0? What does the Kensington lock offer? How secure is a fingerprint scanner? What does the TPM 2.0 chip module provide?

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The Big Comparison: Durabook S14I vs S15AB

A detailed comparison of the old Durabook S14I with the new Durabook S14I, and how the new Durabook S14I compares against the Durabook S15AB.

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Rugged Laptops

Rugged laptops explained: IP ratings, MIL-STD-810, operating temperature, housing materials, and a direct comparison of the Durabook S15, S14I and Z14I.

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Sunlight Readable Displays

What are sunlight readable displays, what exactly does the unit nits mean, and where are sunlight readable displays used in laptops and tablets?

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The Different IP Protection Classes

What do IP protection classes mean? What does IP65 mean? What does the abbreviation IP stand for? IP protection class table. Buy laptops with an IP rating!

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RFID and NFC

What is RFID and NFC? Where are RFID and NFC used? The difference between RFID and NFC compared. Advantages of NFC technology for businesses.

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MIL-STD-810 Laptops and Tablets

What is the MIL-STD-810 military standard? Which tests does it include, and what does the standard mean in practice for rugged laptops and tablets?

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The RS232 Interface: What Is It?

The RS232 interface connects modems and other devices to a laptop with a serial port. Find out what RS232 is, how it works, and where it is still used.

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