Rugged Mobile Computing for Utility Field Service Workers & Technicians — When an Outage Is Not an Option

Rugged mobile devices purpose-built for the utility industry need to provide data accuracy and security, better utility field service efficiency, and easy integration of expanding workflows.

Interested in Learning More About Rugged Computers? Check Out the Rugged Computer Guide!

The Rugged Computer Guide will teach you about the different types of rugged computers and the features that make them different from conventional, commercial-grade computers; as well as other considerations such as vehicle docking and mounting, integrated wireless and cellular broadband, GPS, cameras, bar code scanners, backlit keyboards and other capabilities that are often mandatory in mobile or outdoor computing. 

Group Mobile carries laptop, tablet, handheld, and fixed mount computers. We also carry mobile printers, vehicle docking and mounting gear, power accessories, wireless communication products, antennas, carrying cases, and all the peripherals, accessories, add-ons, and upgrades that you need to be totally effective in a mobile or field computing environment. 

Group Mobile carries all the leading rugged computing brands including Panasonic, Getac, Xplore Technologies, Trimble, Motion Computing, GammaTech rugged computers, and more. In addition, Group Mobile offers vehicle docking and mounting equipment from Gamber-Johnson, RAM, and Havis. If you choose to source your rugged, mobile products from Group Mobile, you can be certain these products are the best and highest quality available in the marketplace. We market, and provide support on our products to customers across the United States and internationally as well.

Rugged and mobile computer products are used in a variety of industries and organizations. Group Mobile has experience in every one. We do not cater to a specific industry but rather to all types of end-users who use rugged and mobile products. Our customers range from the largest Fortune 500 corporations, to Federal, State and Local governments, to the Military, all the way to an individual consumer who needs something tougher than a plastic, indoor computer. Whether you are in construction, public safety, manufacturing, building inspection, mining, oil and gas, utility, agriculture, field service, or any other outdoor or mobile profession, we are here to help you!

Here at Group Mobile we absolutely stand behind the rugged computer products we sell and our customer service is second to none. We believe a successful business is built one satisfied customer at a time. We hope you will allow us to meet or exceed your expectations and prove ourselves to you as your best supplier ever. 

Featuring Durabook Rugged Devices -- Rugged Mobile Computing for Every Industry!

Featuring the tough, dependable and cost-effective Durabook S15AB rugged notebook, R11 tablet, and the Durabook R8300 rugged laptop for industries such as telecommunications , government, field service, and automotive industry users.  

 

Durabook S15AB

 

The Durabook S15AB is designed to meet the needs of the mobile professional in need of a rugged notebook that can stand up to extreme conditions. The rugged Durabook S15AB has a 15.6-inch LCD with full HD resolution, Intel 5th Generation i-Core processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB hard disk drive, and low 15W power consumption, which means up to 8.5 hours of battery life, vivid graphics, and faster video conversions. The S15AB offers the power, performance, and reliability required in today's mobile environment.

The chassis of the S15AB notebook is made from magnesium alloy and is 20 times stronger than a plastic case. With that rugged chassis, the machine meets MIL-STD 810G for vibration resistance. Keyboard, keypad, buttons, and indicators on the machine are also spill resistant making it a perfect solution for the mobile professional. A variety of ports are included in this rugged notebook including two USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors, an RJ-45 jack for internal Ethernet,  HDMI port, a D-sub 9 pin RS-232 serial port, and a VGA port, plus each one of these many ports are protected by dust covers.

The Durabook S15AB comes standard with a 2MP webcam plus a SuperMulti DVD drive. The S15AB is packed with a variety of security systems including: TPM 2.0 module data protection, a Kensington lock connector, and administrator and boot password control. It is also Computrace ready in case the unit is ever stolen. Learn more about the Durabook S15AB here...
  
Many accessories are available for the Durabook S15AB including docking and mounting solutions, batteries, power adapters, external storage devices, mobile printers and scanners, carrying cases, and more. Learn more and purchase accessories for the S15AB here...

Durabook R8300   

  
The Durabook R8300 rugged computer is designed for the toughest users and tested to military standards, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. It is an ideal rugged notebook for military personnel, first responders, and field service technicians in industries such as utilities, telecom, and cable. 

The Durabook R8300 is powered by an Intel® Core i7 processor, 500GB shock-mounted hard drive, and 4GB RAM. It has a 13.3-inch sunlight-readable display with a multi-touch touchscreen that provides advanced functionality such as pinch to zoom.

The R8300 rugged laptop offers a full set of embedded wireless technologies to give mobile users advanced wireless connectivity and increased productivity. Options include Wi-Fi 802.11, high power WLAN, Bluetooth, dedicated GPS, and 4G LTE mobile broadband technologies.

The R8300 continues to maintain a platform footprint that is consistent with its fully rugged notebook predecessors (the General Dynamics Itronix GD8000, and GD8200), allowing customers to upgrade their rugged notebooks without replacing vehicle docks, and significantly lowering the total cost of ownership. Learn more about the Durabook R8300 rugged laptop computer... 


Durabook R11

   
The Durabook R11 is a rugged 11.6-inch tablet designed for workers in the utilities, public safety, and government markets. It meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature. The R11 rugged tablet functions for up to 7 hours and has a generous set of standard features including an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB solid state drive, built-in 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, integrated digital cameras, Intel high-definition audio, and a Micro SD card slot. The R11 also offers a wide array of options including 4G LTE mobile broadband with GPS, RF pass-through, E-Compass, as well as processor, memory, storage, and display upgrades. Learn more about the Durabook R11 rugged tablet computer...

Featuring the New Getac S410 Semi-Rugged Notebook!

Group Mobile is excited to offer the new Getac S410 semi-rugged notebook! The Getac S410 is purpose-built for demanding professions including public safety, field service, defense, and automotive maintenance. 

 
Thin and light design 
for mobile
professionals in demanding industries! 

The new S410 semi-rugged notebook from Getac is a purpose-built device specifically designed for field use by public safety, defense, field service, engineers, automotive maintenance, and insurance adjusters. The S410 notebook now provides the highest levels of performance, flexibility, security and durability in a form factor that is 29% thinner and 23% lighter than Getac's previous semi-rugged laptop.

Featuring Getac's ruggedized KryptoShell™ case, the new Getac S410 notebook meets or exceeds military standards (MIL-STD-810G) and IP51-certification for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 3 feet. Mobile professionals will certainly appreciate the high performance and durability this notebook has to offer.

The Getac S410 pairs the Intel® Core™ i3-6100U 2.3GHz processor with the Windows® 10 operating system for an incredible mobile computing experience. The S410 features a 14" sunlight-readable, widescreen display for easy viewing in any lighting condition. The S410 notebook is equipped with Getac's LumiBond™ 2.0 panel technology; the touch screen is clearly visible even under bright light. Users can also freely switch between touch modes including rain touch, glove touch, and pen mode. To ensure power for back-to-back shifts, a single battery in the S410 can last up to 11 hours; adding a second battery extends battery life to 22 hours.

Connectivity features of the S410 include 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band wireless, Bluetooth®, Gobi™ 4G for multi-carrier wireless use, and a GPS receiver and antenna for mapping and navigation.

To meet the diverse needs of professional users, the S410 notebook includes four USB ports (USB 3.0x3, USB 2.0x1), RJ45, HDMI and VGA (optional) ports for connecting projection equipment, as well as an optional serial port for professional industries requiring special connectors, such as national defense or automotive maintenance. The Getac S410 is available with a broad selection of accessories, including a desktop dock, vehicle docks, vehicle charger, carrying cases, and replacement items such as a stylus pen with tether, protective screen films, batteries, and AC adapters. 

To learn more and order the new Getac S410 semi-rugged notebook visit: http://www.groupmobile.com/buy.asp/sku=8153, or call 866-RUGGED8.

New! GammaTech Durabook Rugged Computers Now Available at Group Mobile!

Group Mobile is excited to offer the Durabook line of rugged laptops and tablets from GammaTech. Durabook computers are designed to meet the diverse demands of customers from different industries, including government, military, utilities, field service, transportation, healthcare, and insurance.

Durabook R8300   

Fully Rugged Laptop designed for the toughest users   

The Gammatech Durabook R8300 rugged computer is designed for the toughest users and tested to military standards, including temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, dust, drops, and spills. It is an ideal rugged notebook for military personnel, first responders, and field service technicians in industries such as utilities, telecom, and cable. 

The Durabook R8300 is powered by an Intel® Core i7 processor, 500GB shock-mounted hard drive, and 4GB RAM. It has a 13.3-inch sunlight-readable display with a multi-touch touchscreen that provides advanced functionality such as pinch to zoom.

The R8300 rugged laptop offers a full set of embedded wireless technologies to give mobile users advanced wireless connectivity and increased productivity. Options include Wi-Fi 802.11, high power WLAN, Bluetooth, dedicated GPS, and 4G LTE mobile broadband technologies.

The R8300 continues to maintain a platform footprint that is consistent with its fully rugged notebook predecessors (the General Dynamics Itronix GD8000, and GD8200), allowing customers to upgrade their rugged notebooks without replacing vehicle docks, and significantly lowering the total cost of ownership. Learn more about the Durabook 8300 rugged laptop computer... 

Durabook R11 

Combines performance and a large multi-touch display   

The Durabook R11 is a rugged 11.6-inch tablet designed for workers in the utilities, public safety, and government markets. It meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature. The R11 rugged tablet functions for up to 7 hours and has a generous set of standard features including an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB solid state drive, built-in 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, integrated digital cameras, Intel high-definition audio, and a Micro SD card slot. The R11 also offers a wide array of options including 4G LTE mobile broadband with GPS, RF pass-through, E-Compass, as well as processor, memory, storage, and display upgrades. Learn more about the Durabook R11 rugged tablet computer...

Durabook S15H   

Semi-rugged laptop with a large 15.6" display

The GammaTech Durabook S15H is a semi-rugged laptop with a large 15.6" display. The S15H is designed and tested to withstand wide temperature fluctuations, vibration, and a 2.5 foot drop while continuing to work in any tough environment. It comes standard a Super-Multi DVD drive and an optional webcam. Connectivity features of the S15H include 802.11 wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and mobile broadband. The Durabook S15H rugged laptop offers the power, performance, and reliability required in today's mobile environment. Learn more about the Durabook S15H semi-rugged laptop computer...

NEW All-Time Low Pricing on the Panasonic Toughbook 53 Laptop, Toughbook H2 Tablet, and Toughpad FZ-G1 Tablet!

Occasionally, Group Mobile has overstocks or returns, as well as exceptional deals on rugged computers. These computers are discounted so you can find great deals. Learn more about Group Mobile closeouts and specials...

Panasonic Toughbook 53 Laptop

Save over 15% on a Customer Return! ONLINE ONLY!

The Toughbook 53 semi-rugged notebook from Panasonic is one of the most versatile semi-rugged notebooks ever. It features a 14" HD LED display, the latest Intel® Core™ processor, and an oversized multi-touch touchpad. This upgraded Toughbook 53 also includes a 500GB SSD and insertable smartcard reader. This rugged laptop performs like a desktop. Embedded wireless connectivity on the Toughbook 53 includes 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Learn more about the Panasonic Toughbook 53 Laptop Closeout...

Panasonic Toughbook H2 Tablet

Save over $650 on a Customer Return! ONLINE ONLY!

The Panasonic Toughbook H2 is the perfect rugged handheld tablet for mobile workers. The Toughbook H2 is powered by an Intel® Core™ i5-3437U vPro™ processor, 4GB SDRAM, and a 500GB 7200rpm shock-mounted, flex-connect hard drive for amazing speed and performance. The Panasonic Toughbook H2 features a brilliant 10.1-inch sunlight-viewable LED screen capable of up to 6000 nit in direct sun. The display has a dual-touch touchscreen and an ambient light sensor. With ports such as USB, serial, and Ethernet, the Toughbook H2 tablet can handle a variety of field service, mission critical, and healthcare applications. Learn more about the Panasonic Toughbook H2 Rugged Tablet Closeout...

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Tablet
Save 20% on a Customer Return! ONLINE ONLY!

The Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet from Panasonic is an ideal productivity tool for mobile workers. This tablet includes a MagTek 3-Track Magnetic Stripe Reader as well as a rotating handle with tall corner guards. The rugged Toughpad FZ-G1 runs the Windows® 8.1 Pro operating system, weighs only 2.4 pounds, and features a brilliant 10.1" WUXGA, 10-point capacitive multi-touch + digitizer, daylight-viewable screen. Learn more about the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Tablet Closeout...

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Learn More About Panasonic Toughpad Tablets with Intel Advanced Technology!

Learn more about the family of Panasonic Toughpad tablet computers featuring the newest Intel® ­ technology — the Toughpad FZ-M1, Toughpad FZ-G1, and Toughpad FZ-B2. Discover the best Toughpad to meet your rugged computing needs at Group Mobile!

Toughpad FZ-M1  
The 7-inch, rugged, Windows workhorse you can drop in your pocket  

The Toughpad FZ-M1 runs the Windows® 8.1 operating system and is an ideal productivity tool for mobile workers. It is powered by an Intel® Celeron 1.58GHz processor, 4GB RAM, and a 64GB solid state drive. The option performance Toughpad FZ-M1 models are powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 1.6GHz vPro processor, 8GB RAM, and a 128GB solid state drive for incredible speed and performance.

With a long-life, user-replaceable battery and sunlight-readable, high-sensitivity multi-touch screen for use with heavy gloves, the Toughpad FZ-M1 is the perfect compact rugged tablet for today's mobile workforce. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE keep users connected while on the go. The Toughpad FZ-M1 also offers the broadest range of configuration options available in its class for maximum flexibility! Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-M1 rugged tablet computer...

Toughpad FZ-G1    

Fully rugged 10" Windows tablet to power your toughest applications

The Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet pairs a field-tested, fully-rugged chassis with the latest, fourth-generation Intel® Core™ i5 vPro™ processor and host of features, like a glove-sensitive touch screen; a 20-hour, hot-swappable battery; integrated RFID; and much more.

The Toughpad FZ-G1 runs the Windows® 8.1 Pro operating system and offers a flexible user experience while providing critical port connectivity and feature-rich options in a compact size. The FZ-G1 has a 10.1" daylight-readable, 10-point, multi-touch+ digitizer display for working in any lighting condition. 

Engineered to withstand the hard knocks, drops, and spills of real life on the road, the rugged FZ-G1 tablet is built to operate flawlessly in every environment — from intense heat and sunlight, to pouring rain and freezing temperatures. If you want a Windows-ready, rugged tablet that integrates seamlessly and securely with enterprise platforms... look no further. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet computer...

Toughpad FZ-B2    
Rugged and powerful 7-inch Android tablet

The Toughpad FZ-B2 rugged 7-inch tablet runs the Android™4.4 operating system and is powered by a Quad-core Intel® Celeron processor. The FZ-B2 has a bright 5-point multi-touch, daylight-viewable screen. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband with satellite GPS keep field-based workforces connected. 

The Toughpad FZ-B2 rugged tablet offers enterprise-grade features including a quick-charging, user-replaceable full-shift battery. With a fully rugged and sealed design, the thin and lightweight Toughpad FZ-B2 is built for long-lasting durability even when regularly used in harsh environments.   

With durability, power and a range of configurability options, at a price within reach of any business, the Toughpad FZ-B2 is an ideal tool for field service professionals. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-B2 rugged tablet computer...

To learn more about the family of Panasonic Toughpad tablet computers available at Group Mobile, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/dept.asp/dept_id=438.