Getac A140 launches: New fully rugged tablet boasts of a 1,000-nit display, Intel i7 chips, hot-swappable batteries and several security features

Hard-wearing electronics specialist Getac has launched its biggest fully rugged tablet yet, the A140. The mobile device boasts of a 1,000-nit display, Intel Core i5 and i7 chips, dual hot-swappable batteries, and a plethora of security features. It’s optimised for locomotive, military and extreme use.

Getac’s new rugged tablet sports a standard 14-inch 1,000-nit sunlight readable HD display, but an optional 800-nit Full HD IPS panel is also available. Both displays incorporate the Taiwan-based company’s own LumiBond 2.0 touchscreen enhancement that utilises an optically unblemished resin to secure the display glass, the touch panel and LCD together. The result is a single panel that’s not only more durable, but also more readable.

For extreme on-the-go functionality, the A140 has support for touch/rain, glove and pen touch modes. A hard-tip stylus is likewise provided for added convenience in punishing conditions. An optional multipurpose hard handle is also available as a support stand and cradle for effective mobile working.

There’s a handful of Intel 6th gen Skylake Core i5 and i7 processors to choose from. The machine’s hot-swappable battery design is also great for continuous performance. Security features include start-up-monitoring TPM 2.0, an optional fingerprint scanner, SmartCard reader and Absolute DDS, which is essential in case the unit gets lost or stolen. The Windows tablet can withstand four-foot drops, rain, humidity, shakes, jolts and punishing temperatures (see detailed specs below).

“Whether public safety or field operations, the ability to quickly see more data on the screen is exactly what our customers have been looking for,” according to Getac’s corporate vice president and vice president of Global Sales Development Centre, Rowina Lee. “Advanced security features, incredibly fast performance and an awesome outdoor viewable screen make the A140 one of our most exciting launches.”

The Getac A140 starts at US$2,499 (AU$3,299). The fully rugged tablet comes with a three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, including inadvertent damage and environmental exposure.

Getac A140 fully rugged tablet specs and features

Operating system: Windows 10 Professional | Windows 7 Professional
Mobile computing platform: Intel Core i7 vPro Technology, Intel Core i7-6600U vPro Processor 2.6 GHz (Max 3.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 4 MB Intel Smart Cache | Intel Core i7 Technology, Intel Core i7-6500U Processor 2.5 GHz (Max 3.1 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 4 MB Intel Smart Cache | Intel Core i5 Technology, Intel Core i5-6200U Processor 2.3 GHz (Max 2.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB Intel Smart Cache) | Intel Core i5 vPro Technology Optional, Intel Core i5-6300U vPro Processor 2.4 GHz (Max 3.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB Intel Smart Cache)
VGA controller: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 14-inch TFT LCD HD (1,366 x 768), optional 1000 nits Lumibond display with Getac sunlight readable technology, capacitive multi-touch screen | Optional 14-inch IPS TFT LCD FHD (1,920 x 1,080), optional 800 nits Lumibond display with Getac sunlight readable technology, capacitive multi-touch screen
Storage: 4 GB DDR4, expandable to 32 GB
Memory: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB OPAL 2.0 SSD
Keyboard: 8 tablet buttons (Windows, power, camera capture, barcode reader trigger, OSDC, rotation lock, volume up, volume down)
Pointing device: Capacitive multi-touch screen
Expansion Slots: Optional 1D/2D imager barcode reader | Optional serial port or VGA | Ethernet x 2 | microSD | Optional fingerprint scanner | Optional RFID
I/O interface: Optional FHD webcam x 1 | Optional 8 MP auto focus rear camera x 1 | Headphone out / mic in combo x 1 | DC in Jack x 1 | USB 3.0 (9-pin) x 2 | USB 2.0 (4-pin) x1 | Docking connector (24-pin) x 1 | HDMI x 1 | Optional RF antenna pass-through for GPS | WLAN and WWAN
Communication interface: 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet x 2 | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260, 802.11ac | Bluetooth (v4.2) | Optional dedicated GPS | Optional 4G LTE mobile broadband
Software: Getac Utility (including Power Manager) | Getac Camera | Getac Geolocation | Getac Barcode Manager | Adobe Reader | Optional Absolute DDS Persistence
Security Feature: Intel vPro Technology | TPM 2.0 | Optional RFID | Optional fingerprint scanner | Smart Card reader | Kensington lock
Power: AC adapter (65 W, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) | Li-Ion smart battery (10.8 V, 3,220 mAh) x 2 | LifeSupport battery swappable technology
Dimension (W x D x H): 369 x 248 x 32.5 mm (14.58 x 9.76 x 1.279 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Rugged Feature: MIL-STD-810G certified and IP65 certified | MIL-STD-461G certified (sold separately) | Optional ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 | 4 feet drop resistant | Vibration & drop resistant | e-Mark certified for vehicle usage
Environmental Specification: Temperature (operating): -21 degrees C to 60 degrees C / -5.8 degrees F to 140 degrees F | Temperature (storage): -51 degrees C to 71 degrees C / -60 degrees F to 160 degrees F | Humidity: 95 percent RH, non-condensing