Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), manufacturer of the world’s
most powerful, longest-lasting and rugged tablets on the market, and
Spartan Race, Inc., the world’s premier obstacle racing company, have
announced that the Xplore RangerX will be the official tablet of the
2013 Reebok Spartan Race World Championships taking place in Killington,
Vermont on Sept. 21 and 22.
Technology is a key component for reportedly the world’s fastest growing
sport. Spartan athletes will be able to quickly check their results in
real-time on the rugged Android tablets at the event, improving the race
experience. In addition, the RangerX will be used on the course to
assist the race staff with production and logistics.
“We needed a device that is as tough as our Spartan racers and can stand
up to whatever extreme conditions we throw at it,” said Joe De Sena,
founder of the Spartan Race. “We’ve got all-terrain athletes; now we
have an all-terrain tablet for our extreme technology needs.”
Extreme and professional athletes from around the world will be
participating in the popular obstacle race known for punishing hills,
challenging wall climbs, aerial traverses over water, rope climbs and
barbed wire crawls. In addition to $250,000 in cash prizes for the top
finishers, the top male and female winners will be awarded a Special
Edition Spartan Race RangerX tablet.
“Partnering with Spartan is a great opportunity to provide the rugged
technology this emerging sport needs to improve the experience for its
thousands of competitors and spectators,” said Mark Holleran, president
and chief operating officer of Xplore Technologies. “The Reebok Spartan
World Championships is the ultimate chance for athletes to discover
technology that can be as tough as they are. We’re looking forward to
seeing where Spartans push the limits with the RangerX.”
From the manufacturer of the most rugged tablets on the market, Xplore’s
RangerX is a lightweight 10.2 inch tablet that is ideal for use in
extreme environments. Designed to withstand the demands of the military
but with a contemporary look and feel not found in traditional rugged
devices, the RangerX is the perfect companion for the extreme athlete or
outdoor enthusiast.
The Android tablet is built rugged from the inside out. It can withstand
four-foot drops while operating, fully function in -4 to 140 degrees
Fahrenheit, and is dustproof and water resistant to survive real world
conditions. It comes in at 2.2 pounds and has a battery life up to 10
hours, allowing it to keep up with any adventure. The Xplore RangerX
will be available to consumers for the first time this fall with
pre-orders beginning Sept. 11.
As obstacle course racing continues to grow around the globe, so do the
Spartan Races. A 90-minute TV special airing on the NBC Sports Network
on Oct. 19 will feature the Reebok Spartan World Championships, the
talented crop of athletes and the growing popularity of the sport.
Supporting Information
About Xplore Technologies®
Xplore Technologies Corp. has been a leading global provider of truly
rugged tablets since 1998. With nearly 90,000 deployments, Xplore
tablets are among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class,
withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme, and
feature competitive pricing and significant ROI. The company's products
are sold on a global basis, with channel partners in the United States,
Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. Xplore Technologies’ tablets are
deployed across a variety of industries and sectors, such as energy,
military operations, manufacturing, distribution, public services,
public safety, government, and other areas with hazardous work
conditions. For more information, visit the Xplore Technologies website
at www.xploretech.com.
About Reebok Spartan Race
Spartan Race, voted Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012, is
the world’s leading Obstacle Course Race and the first of its kind to
have global rankings and a Spartan Pro Team in the emerging sport.
Partnered with Reebok for a global Obstacle Course Racing series,
Spartan will host with over 63 events worldwide and see three quarters
of a million participants cross a Spartan finish line in 2013. Spartan
Race is a timed event series featuring races at three escalating
distances in locations worldwide that culminate in the Vermont World
Championship Finale with cash and prizes for the champions. While
featuring competitive elite heats, Spartan Races are for athletes of all
levels and abilities and are geared towards ripping people off their
couches and into the outdoors. For more information about the Reebok
Spartan Race and the Spartan World Championships, log onto www.spartanrace.com.
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