In this guide, you will learn about rugged tablets, including what they are for and who is likely to need one. By the end of the article, you will understand whether you or your organisation needs to invest in one of these extremely versatile units.
What is a rugged tablet?
A rugged, or sometimes known as a ruggedized tablet, is an industrial tablet specifically designed to reliably operate in harsh environments and conditions. These conditions can be where strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty conditions are present.
Rugged and ultra-rugged tablets are designed to withstand the rigours of mother nature both externally and internally – the exterior housing and interior components have been manufactured and tested to the highest standard.
Is a rugged tablet suitable for my needs?
As rugged tablets are designed for harsh environments, they are suitable for a select amount of industries and uses. Our wide range of rugged PDAs, tablets and ultra-rugged mobile computers are built for warehouses, distribution, field services, logistics, defence and military and numerous other industrial applications.
If you’re looking for other computing systems that are suitable for these types of industries, you can see our full range of products.
Key benefits of rugged tablets
With the versatility and reliability of rugged tablets, it should be no surprise that they are packed full of benefits. Available in a wide range of screen sizes and a choice of Windows 10 or Android Operating System, our rugged tablets are the perfect choice for a variety of uses.
- Ability to withstand rain and direct sunlight
- Protection from strong vibrations and shocks
- Easily mountable for vehicles
- Long-lasting battery
What rugged tablets does ICL offer?
ICL are a part of the Kontron S&T Group, which means we have access to thousands of products and suppliers across the globe. Whether you’re looking for rugged tablets, PDAs or handheld devices, we supply a range of the highest-quality products on the market so that you can be sure your computing system is hard-wearing and durable.
You can see all of our rugged tablets, PDAs and handheld devices below.