Xplore’s RangerX: A Lightweight, Rugged Android Tablet

There’s a trend going on right now among Android device manufacturers of releasing mobile devices that’s tougher than ordinary devices. You will now see smartphones that can survive being submerged underwater or being immune to dust. On the tablet front, Xplore Technologies has just released the RangerX which is a lightweight yet rugged Android tablet. The new lightweight device provides large storage capacity, a brilliant outdoor viewable display and is certified as being fully rugged, holding both IP65 and MIL-STD 810G ratings.

Xplore Technologies has just released the RangerX which is a lightweight yet rugged Android tablet

President and chief operating officer for Xplore Technologies Mark Holleran said:"With more than 15 years of testing, research and development, Xplore has demonstrated the ability to bring proven technology to the rugged space."
"We're adding to that legacy with the RangerX, the most durable Android tablet available."
It also has been MIL-STD-810G certified which means it can withstand vehicle vibrations, blowing rain, dust and sand, salty fog, contamination by fluids, and solar radiation. It's reported capable of still operating after multiple drops from a height of 4 ft (1.2 m), can withstand 95 percent humidity, has an operating temperature range that runs from -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F), plus it can be hauled up to an altitude of 15,000 ft (4,572 m) and still allow you to check your appointments calendar when you get there.

Xplore’s RangerX Android Tablet can withstand vehicle vibrations, blowing rain, dust and sand, salty fog, contamination by fluids, and solar radiation

SPECIFICATIONS:
Operating System: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor: Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 Processor 1.5GHZ
Chipset: Intel QM57 ExpresS
Graphics: Integrated POWERVR SGX544 graphics accelerator, Integrated Image Signal Processor
Display: 10.1″ XGA (1366 x 768) rugged In-Plane Switching, 500 NIT Display, 178° Viewing cone, Multi-Touch, Anti-Reflective Glass
Memory: Dual-channel LPDDR2 memory 1GB
Storage: 2G eMMC NAND Flash Memory, Additional Secured Internal Micro SD up to 128GB, User Accessible 32G micro SD
Camera: 5 MP rear, 1.2 MP HD front webcam
Battery: User Replaceable 10,000 mAh, Up to 10hr battery life

Wireless connectivity comes in the shape of 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, optional LTE mobile broadband from Verizon, Bluetooth 4.0, integrated GPS, an FM transmitter, and included NFC and RFID technology. If you want to get physical, the tablet sports two USB 2.0 ports, micro-HDMI out, a SIM card slot and an optional Smart Card Reader (with FIPS 140-2 compliant CAC capability). An HDMI-in and Gigabit LAN module can also be added if needed.

Wireless connectivity comes in the shape of 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, optional LTE mobile broadband from Verizon, Bluetooth 4.0

Xplore’s RangerX Android Tablet sports two USB 2.0 ports, micro-HDMI out, a SIM card slot and an optional Smart Card Reader

The RangerX is just 0.85 in (2.2 cm) thin, and has a starting weight of 2.2 lb (0.99 kg). Xplore reckons that the tablet should offer up to 10 hours of use between charges of its user-replaceable 10,000 mAh battery. A 5 MP camera at the back and a 1.2 MP HD webcam to the front round off the specs. Prices start at US$1,349.

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Xplore’s RangerX: A Lightweight, Rugged Android Tablet