Understanding Touch Screens

Touchscreens are often a feature or upgrade option on rugged, mobile computers that are not offered on commercial, plastic computers. Basically, a touchscreen is another way to move around in an application other than the keyboard/mouse. In the rugged computer world, touch screens come in two flavors - the more traditional finger-touch style of touch screen also called passive or resistive, and the newer style digitizer or active touch screen which requires the use of a stylus pen and allows for handwriting or signature capture directly on the screen of the ruggedized laptop, handheld, or tablet. Some manufacturers offer rugged computer models with one or the other type while others offer a dual-mode which provides both types in the same computer.

Touchscreens are often a desirable feature for in-vehicle computers or for any ruggedized in-field computer used in an environment where typing is difficult. Some organizations develop or purchase software that is specifically designed with a touchscreen in mind that will have big touch buttons on the screen (think about an ATM machine or restaurant cash register for example).

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Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet PC Available at Group Mobile

Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet PC Available at Group Mobile

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Introducing the Latest Toughbook from Panasonic

The Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet is the ultimate rugged handheld tablet PC for mobile workers. With its superior ergonomics, a 10.4" sunlight-viewable screen and sealed all-weather design, the H1 Field PC lets you work nearly anywhere. This rugged tablet PC is designed with a magnesium alloy internal frame and is IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certified to withstand spills and drops. The Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet PC includes a full range of integrated wireless features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and optional Gobi™ mobile broadband. With the H1 Field’s fast charging hot-swappable twin batteries to maximize uptime, optional integrated GPS and SmartCard reader, this handheld rugged tablet PC is unrivaled in the field. To read more about the rugged Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet Computer, click here.



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Best Rugged Computers for Transportation

No matter your mode of transportation; planes, trains, cars, trucks, busses or ships, rugged mobile computers are built to withstand constant vibration, harsh environments and rough handling that can destroy commercial plastic laptops. Rugged mobile laptops and tablets are also handy communication tools allowing drivers to more easily communicate with one another, streamline deliveries, send arrival and departure information, plus much more. Click here to see Group Mobile’s suggestions for the best rugged computers for Transportation.

And don’t forget about our extensive line of mobile computer vehicle mounts. Click here to view our most popular in-car computer mounts. If you don’t see your make and model, please contact us!

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Group Mobile is your Vehicle Mount Superstore

A computer vehicle mount keeps your computer securely in place and close at hand for increased efficiency. Group Mobile carries an extensive line of vehicle mounts and computer stands to choose from. Even if your computer is not a rugged mobile computer, our car and truck computer mounts fit all brands including Dell, HP, Motorola, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Sony and others. If you can’t find the vehicle computer stand or mount you are looking for, please contact our Computer Vehicle Mount Specialist. Or visit our website to learn more about the Vehicle Mount brands that Group Mobile proudly offers… brands like RAM, Gamber-Johnson, Havis, Ledco, and Jotto. Or click here to learn more about computer vehicle mounts.

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