What is MIL-STD (Military Standard) or MIL SPEC (Military Specification) ?

MIL-STD (Military Standard) or MIL SPEC (Military Specification) is a series of performance and manufacturing guidelines set by the US Department of Defense for military and commercial equipment and applications. These guidelines specify allowable parts and environmental condition ranges that a tool or other device must be able to operate in to meet compliance.

Some products will carry a MIL-STD-810E rating and others will state that their rugged notebooks are MIL-STD-810F compliant. The latest, MIL-STD-810G, is a revision of MIL-STD-810F and E. The tests and methods are the same but the results have been re-written to provide clearer direction. MIL-STD-810G testing is for a range of extreme conditions including 72" drops, shocks, vibration, humidity, altitude, rain-, dust- and sand-resistance, temperature extremes and thermal shock. Most rugged manufacturers have switched to providing ruggedness testing information using MIL-STD-810G, but some still cite the older standard.

MIL-STD-810 test method is used to generate confidence in the environmental worthiness and overall durability of material system design. The testing process follows guidelines which include program documentation, program roles, test standards and laboratory test method guidelines for all categories. The laboratory test methods are broken down into 24 categories. Learn More...

Hot Summer Deals on the Trimble Recon and Nomad

For a limited time you can save an additional $50 off Group Mobile's already-low price on the Trimble Nomad or get a free vehicle charger with the purchase of a Trimble Recon! Simply mention this blog post or enter promo code OUTDOOR12 when you place an order on our website. Discount will be taken when order is processed. Offer ends June 30, 2012. Shop now!

Trimble Nomad 900
Adaptable and fully functional outdoor rugged handheld 

The Trimble Nomad makes it simple to gather, save, and send out data with its many built-in capabilities. You pick the features to suit your needs. Compute your location with the integrated GPS receiver for mapping and navigation applications. Quickly track your assets with the integrated laser bar code scanner. Capture color images with the integrated digital camera, and geotag the images with the GPS location, or record QVGA video. Stay connected in the field with the AT&T network compatibility. The Nomad is ready to go wherever you are! Read More...  

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Trimble Recon 400X
Designed for the realities of the mobile workforce

The Trimble Recon has a comfortable, ergonomic design and weighs only 17 ounces. With its rounded edges, it fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The most economically priced of the Trimble handhelds, the Recon runs the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, ensuring broad support for software offered by Solution Providers world-wide. The Recon is loaded with connectivity options, including Bluetooth® and 802.11g wireless LAN, making it easy to gather, save, receive, and send out large amounts of data. You can expand the handheld's capability by plugging in a GPS or barcode scanner into one of Recon's two CompactFlash slots. The Recon is the perfect platform for "get the job done" performance! Read More...

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New Brother Mobile Printers at Group Mobile

Brother RuggedJet Mobile Printers are designed to be fast, tough, and more versatile than the competition with print speeds up to 5ips, fast throughput, IP54 certification, 6ft. drop protection, and the ability to print receipts or labels with one printer. Brother's industry leading, "bumper-to-bumper" warranty covers against defects or damage for two full years.

RuggedJet RJ4030 printers feature USB, serial, and Bluetooth wireless technology interfaces. RuggedJet RJ4040 printers feature USB, serial, and WiFi wireless interfaces. Both printers offer a wide selection of resident and downloadable fonts, support for the major linear and 2D barcodes, optional magnetic card reader, and much more.

RuggedJet mobile printers offer a competitive combination of value, ergonomic design, reliability, and ease of use. This one printer can be used for a wide range of receipt and label printing applications in public safety, field service, route accounting, manufacturing and warehouse markets and more. 

Three New ARMOR Rugged Computers from DRS

DRS ARMOR X7ad   New Android Tablet Coming Soon! The DRS ARMOR X7ad is an Android tablet that is rugged enough to stand up to the real world. It is packed with communications features and options to improve worker efficiency including Wi-Fi, Broadband, Bluetooth® wireless, and integrated GPS. The ARMOR X7ad operates on the Android platform. This highly-customizable, open source operating system is well-known for its simplicity and energy-saving capabilities. Expansion possibilities are nearly endless via access to over 350,000 applications at the Android Marketplace. The ARMOR X7ad offers a 7 inch multi-touch display that is less than 1 inch thick and meets IP65 ingress protection standards. It has onboard 16GB eMMC Flash and 1GB RAM standard. This highly efficient tablet also comes with 1.3MP front-facing webcam and a 5.0MP rear camera, as well as mini USB, HDMI, and SD card interfaces. With its magnesium, ABS composite and Corning® Gorilla® Glass construction, the ARMOR X7ad weighs only 1.3 pounds while still delivering MIL-STD-810G assurance. It's the ideal solution for workforces requiring the best in durability, efficiency, and lightweight portability in a convenient and efficient tablet computer. Learn More... DRS ARMOR X7et  New Compact Tablet Coming Soon! The DRS ARMOR X7et is a compact tablet that combines a user-friendly interface with field-tested durability. This tablet is loaded with communications features including Wi-Fi, multi-carrier broadband, Bluetooth® wireless, and integrated GPS. The ARMOR X7et runs the Microsoft® Windows® 7 and has an Intel® Z670 processor. It offers a bright outdoor-readable, 7 inch display with multi-touch capability and a wide viewing angle. The display is less than 1 inch thick meets IP65 ingress protection standards. This highly efficient rugged tablet also comes with 1.3MP front-facing webcam and a 5.0MP rear camera, as well as mini USB, HDMI, and SD card interfaces. Constructed of magnesium, ABS composite and Corning® Gorilla® Glass, it weighs only 1.5 pounds, while still delivering MIL-STD-810G assurance. Learn More... DRS ARMOR X7et  New Compact Tablet Coming Soon! The DRS ARMOR X12kb convertible tablet transforms from a laptop to a tablet with a simple turn of the display. It is loaded with communications features and options to improve field workforce efficiency including integrated GPS, 802.11 b/g/n with WiFi Direct, Bluetooth® wireless and a range of Broadband options. The ARMOR X12kb runs the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system and is powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 processor. It comes with 2GB RAM and a 320GB hard disk drive. It features a 12 inch 400 NIT display with a dual-mode touchscreen technology that accepts digitizer pen and resistive touch user input. It also has a 1.3MP web cam and a fingerprint scanner.  The ARMOR X12xb weighs only 4.7 pounds and meets MIL-STD-810G military standards. It's the ideal solution for workforces that need durability, efficiency, and versatility in a mobile computer. Learn More...