AvanTEC distributes Algiz 7 rugged PC

The ultra-rugged seven-inch widescreen tablet with Gobi 2000 and MaxView technology features a speedy Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM and a solid state 64GB hard drive.

It runs Microsoft's latest Windows 7 Professional operating system for fully fledged application functionality.

Standard connectivity includes Bluetooth and 802.11 WLAN.

Also standard is GPS navigation functionality and a two-megapixel digital camera with LED light.

Dual 2400mAh battery packs can be changed, or hot-swapped, without having to shut down.

High-speed data transmission capabilities are available via optional Gobi 2000 technology, which allows Algiz 7 users to work on their choice of wireless frequency anywhere in the world.

Another feature is Handheld's MaxView screen technology, which sets a market benchmark for outdoor screen visibility.

General Manager of AvanTEC - Handheld's Oceania Region distributor - Dave Cawsey said proprietary MaxView technology allowed the tablet to be easily read even in direct sunlight.

"A truly vast amount of standard capability is packed into the Algiz 7's modest seven inch/one kilogram form," Cawsey said.

The Algiz 7 is IP65-rated and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for withstanding humidity, vibration, dust and extreme temperatures.

It can withstand drops from 1.2 metres and is highly water-resistant - with waterproof USB, LAN and RS232 ports - meaning it can literally be rinsed off after a day in the field.