Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), manufacturer of fully-rugged
and ultra-rugged tablets, has announced Bobcat—a fully-rugged Windows
tablet boasting the most comprehensive standardized interfaces
available, an extensive array of options through its proprietary
Xpansion Port and a sleek lightweight design. The Bobcat operates
Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Pro operating systems and continues to build
upon Xplore’s reputation for fully-rugged durability with a MIL-STD 810G
certification and IP65 rating. The Windows tablet is an ideal choice for
a variety of industries including manufacturing, warehousing and
distribution, utilities and telco.
Xplore Technologies introduces the Bobcat, its thinner, lighter, fully-rugged Windows Tablet. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Our goal in developing the Bobcat is to provide our customers with a
fully-rugged yet versatile device that can easily transition across a
variety of business applications,” said Mark Holleran, president and
chief operating officer for Xplore Technologies. “On the heels of our
recent launch of the XC6 ultra-rugged tablet series, the Bobcat is the
perfect complement to our expanding product portfolio. The Windows
tablet is the ideal option for those industries that don’t need the
complete ultra-rugged capabilities of the XC6 line, but still desire the
Windows OS and fully-rugged capabilities that Xplore has perfected.”
Bobcat offers a robust suite of standard inputs and outputs that make
the transition across different business applications as frictionless as
possible. The tablet comes standard with two full-sized USB 3.0s, Micro
SDXC, Micro SIM, Micro HDMI-Out, RJ-45 Ethernet, GPS engine and a true
serial port connection. The Bobcat is the only fully-rugged tablet on
the market to offer GPS, RJ-45 Ethernet and a true serial port
connection in one device. With this comprehensive selection of ports,
businesses are not forced to making compromises on port selections upon
purchase.
Xplore has developed a suite of optional features designed to optimize
Bobcat for specific industries. Xplore’s proprietary Xpansion Port
includes integration options such as a 1D/2D barcode scanner, common
access card (CAC) reader and near-field communications (NFC) reader.
Warehousing and distribution businesses can consolidate operations and
reduce equipment costs with the device’s barcode scanner or NFC reader
capabilities, and military and government entities can benefit from
increased security with the CAC reader.
“Our customers have come to expect a distinguishable level of durability
set by our iX104 series of ultra-rugged tablets, and the Bobcat is no
exception to that standard,” said Philip S. Sassower, chief executive
officer and chairman of the board for Xplore Technologies. “The Bobcat
offers great functionality, features a lightweight design, has superior
screen visibility and comes in at a lower cost that makes the tablet an
attractive option. At less than half the weight and half the cost, we
believe the Bobcat has the potential to create a demand in the market
that is 10 times that of our historically successful iX104 line.”
The Bobcat: Versatility Without the Compromise of Durability
Xplore optimized the Bobcat to meet a variety of industry needs through
its adaptability and design:
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Powerful and efficient hardware: Bobcat features an Intel Quad
Core Processor, 1.91 GHz CPU speed, four GB of DDR3L 1333 RAM, 128GB
SSD and eight hours of battery life with an option to extend to a 14
hour dual-battery pack, boosting productivity for prolonged
deployments.
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IP65 rating and MIL-STD-810G certification: The new tablet has
an IP65 ingress rating to ensure operations in extreme environmental
conditions, including rain and dust, and a MIL-STD-810G certification
which verifies the tablet’s ability to withstand the common abuse
faced during field service, such as multiple five-foot drops and
operating conditions of minus 4 to 140 Fahrenheit.
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Fully-fledged Windows OS: Enterprises have the option to deploy
Bobcat with either a Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 7 Pro operating system
(OS). The ability to utilize either OS allows enterprises to easily
integrate Bobcat with existing software and equipment and run the vast
majority of enterprise applications in the field.
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Touch optimized outdoor display: A direct bonded IPS screen,
500 nits of luminance and an 800-to-1 contrast ratio makes the Bobcat
display ideal for outdoor readability, and a 10-finger multi-touch
screen provides customers with ease-of-use and touch optimization.
At 2.4 pounds, the Bobcat delivers a suite of standard features that
extend the breadth and applicability of the tablet across a variety of
industries from warehousing to military. Starting at $2,199, the Bobcat
comes standard with a three-year limited warranty and is currently
available through Xplore channel partners worldwide. For more
information on Xplore Technologies, please visit www.xploretech.com;
you can read more about its Bobcat tablet at http://www.xploretech.com/products/bobcat.
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About Xplore Technologies®
Xplore Technologies Corp. has been a leading global provider of
fully-rugged tablets since 1998. 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.
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