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GD Itronix Rugged Computers

When Tough just isn't Enough

General Dynamics builds some of the most rugged equipment on the planet. Destroyers. Submarines. Combat Vehicles. And Mobile Computers.

At General Dynamics Itronix they been designing and building innovative rugged mobile computing devices for over 20 years. From the worlds lightest full-sized rugged notebook to a fully rugged, fully featured notebook that weighs less than 1Kg and fits in the palm of your hand.

Built to perform in the most demanding environments offering varying levels of ruggedness to ensure relaibility in your environment and meticulously tested clear recognised standards and specifications.

GD Itronix Rugged Computer Standards - Use this checklist to compare products on a 'like for like' basis :

Vehicle Rugged :      GD6000 Notebook

Fully-Rugged :         GoBook MR-1 UMPC   DuoTouch II Tablet

Fully-Rugged+ :       GD8000 Notebook

Semi-Rugged	Vehicle-Rugged	Fully-Rugged	Fully-Rugged+
Drop Protection
No standard established	6 Drops from 30" one unit to pass unit is operating	26 Drops from 36" two units to pass unit is not operating	26 Drops from 42" one unit to pass unit is operating 26 Drops from 48" unit is not operating
Water Ingress
No standard established	12oz of water over entire keyboard and touchpad area, 10 minute soak, unit is operating	IPx4 MIL STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II, One hour total Unit is operating	IPx4 MIL STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II, 4 Hours total unit is operating
Dust Ingress
No standard established	IP5x	IP5x MIL STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II, (Operating)	IP6x
Operating Vibration
No standard established	MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Procedure I, Category 20, Fig 514.5C-1 ASTM 4169-99 Truck Assurance Level II Schedule E 11.5.2	MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Procedure I, Category 20, Fig 514.5C-1 ASTM 4169-99 Truck Assurance Level II Schedule E 11.5.2	MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Procedure I, Category 20, Fig 514.5C-1 ASTM 4169-99 Truck Assurance Level II Schedule E 11.5.2
Non-Operating Vibration
No standard established	MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-17 MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-18	MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-17 MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-18	MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-17 MIL STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 24, Fig 514.5C-18
Operating Temperature
No standard established	+60ºC (140ºF) -23oC (-10oF)	+60ºC (140ºF) -23oC (-10oF)	+63ºC (145ºF) -30oC (-22oF)
Hinge Endurance
No standard established	36,000 cycles	36,000 cycles	36,000 cycles
Outdoor Viewability
No standard established	MIL-STD-3009 as tested per MIL-L-85762A	MIL-STD-3009 as tested per MIL-L-85762A	MIL-STD-3009 as tested per MIL-L-85762A