Military laptop Getac X500. New opportunities
Corporation Getac Technology was formed in 1989 as a joint venture between the two companies MiTAC Inc. and GENERAL ELECTRIC Aerospace. Currently, Getac Technology is a key subsidiary of the international concern MITAC, specializing in the development and production of secure electronic equipment.
Getac is one of the three largest suppliers of secure computers in the world. With a wide network of distributors and service centers around the world, Getac provides technical support its equipment and fine-tunes models for specific customer requirements. Today, Getac products are successfully used in the military, police, heavy engineering, transport, geology and oil production, telecommunications, and medicine.
Distinctive characteristics of Getac laptops are high reliability, the ability to remain operational in the most difficult operating conditions, modern design, the ability to expand functions due to optional devices.
There are currently several series of Getac notebooks available: "A", "B", "E", "M" "P" and "V". Models of series "A", "M", "V" have been successfully tested for use in land and sea applications in accordance with the requirements of GOST RV 20.39.304-98.
Getac A-Series Scalable Rugged Laptops
Series A notebooks are designed for year-round use in the field.
Scalability is ensured by a special case design and a large number of functional modules that can be installed in two dedicated bays for external devices. In the first compartment you can install:
- Optical devices - CD / DVD / Combo / DVDRW;
- 1xTypeIII and 2xTypeII PCMCIA;
- 16 bit PCI audio;
- IEEE 1394 FireWire port;
- Standard FDD;
- Additional battery;
- Additional HDD.
In the second compartment you can install:
- COM Port Module - RS-232, 422;
- PCMCIA module - 1xTypeIII and 2xTypeII;
- GPS Module;
- GPRS / GSM Module;
- GPS + GPRS / GSM Modules;
- Additional battery;
- FDD;
- any other device to order.
At the bottom of the laptop is a connector for another additional expansion module, into which you can install standard PCI or old ISA cards, getting additional functionality. All expansion modules are easy to install, making A-Series notebooks unusually versatile yet standalone mobility solutions.
Currently the A series is represented by laptops Getac A790 with display 14.1 " Getac A790 CD, processor Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.5GHz Getac A790 C2D, RAM 2 GB, with 160 GB hard drive. Resistance to adverse external influences meets the stringent requirements of Mil Std-810G, and the rating of the protection of the case against ingress of dust and moisture to components and mechanisms is IP54, which means protection against dust in quantities that do not affect the performance of the laptop, as well as protection against splashes water from all directions.
Getac B Series Rugged Notebooks
Laptops Getac B Series are the most secure in the Getac product line today. They are fully compliant with the military standard MIL-STD 810G and IP65. The IP65 rating means that the laptop is completely protected from dust and water jets in all directions.
The distinctive feature of the B300 notebooks is the bright screen. Getac B Series notebooks are equipped with a 13.3 "" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD, with a screen brightness of 700 nits (model GETAC B300 STANDART) or 1400 nits high brightness touchscreen (in GETAC B300 Premium). The very bright display allows you to work with your laptop in any light.
The B300 has a 2GHz Intel Core i7-620LM processor, 2GB of RAM, HDD 250 GB, built-in DVD-RW multi-drive, WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity. A large number of options allows you to choose a configuration equipped with any communication means available today.
The laptop case is made of magnesium alloy with rubber plugs for the I / O ports and provides complete protection from shock, vibration, dust, moisture. The battery allows you to work autonomously for up to 12 hours. The B300 has a carrying handle.
Getac E-Series Rugged Tablet Notebooks
The Getac E-series tablet notebooks, the so-called “tablets” (Tablet), are intended for use in both civil and military purposes. They are built in accordance with MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards, providing protection against water and dust penetration, dirt, vibration, temperature extremes.
Currently, the E100 series consists of 4 basic configurations: E100-AB(Basic), E100-AS(Standart), E100-AHS(Hot Swapping), E100-AP(Premium).
Getac E100 is equipped with an Intel N450 1.66GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 80GB SSD.
All Getac E100 models have touch screen 8,4 "diagonal with 800x600 pixels and 800 nits brightness, allowing you to read in bright sunlight, and also equipped with modern WLAN a / g / n / and Bluetooth communication.
Models E100-AS, E100-AHS, E100-AP have a built-in GPS module. Model E100-AHS(Hot Swapping) due to the presence of a powerful built-in capacitor, it supports "hot swapping", i.e. allows you to change the battery without having to turn off your laptop.
Model E100-AP(Premium) allows you to use all possible connection types (WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, HSDPA, LAN, RS-232, USB, PCMCIA) in a single compact body.
The operating temperature range of Getac E100 is from -20C to + 60C, with dimensions of 280x184x32 mm, the weight is 1.4 kg.
The laptop case is made of high-strength magnesium alloy. The battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous operation.
Getac Rugged M Series Laptops
Laptops Getac M Series focused on a wide range of applications where resistance to external influences, mobility and reliability are required. Currently, M series laptops are supplied in 4 basic configurations: M230-4N2 UMA, M230-4N2 NV, M230-5N2 UMA, M230-5N2 NV.
The first two configurations have a 14.1 ”display, the third and fourth models have a 15.1” display. The difference between NV (discrete graphics) and UMA (integrated graphics) models is the presence of a discrete NVIDIA GeForce G105M video adapter and a high-brightness display (Sunlight Readable).
Sustainability Notebook Series Getac M230 to adverse external influences meets the stringent requirements of MIL STD-810G, and the rating of protection of the case against ingress of dust and moisture to components and mechanisms is IP65.
Feature M230 is the presence of a multi-purpose compartment in which any optical device or an additional battery can be installed to increase the time autonomous work... Another useful feature is the removable hard drive. The HDD can be removed for security purposes or for use on another computer.
M230 laptops come with 1.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, built-in DVD-RW multi-drive, advanced WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity, 14.1 "-15.1" displays with 400-500 nits brightness in NV models.
Numerous options, such as the ability to install an HSDPA modem and a GPS receiver, can greatly expand the M230's capabilities in a wide variety of special applications. Laptop dimensions 328 x 272 x 46 mm, weight - 4.15 kg.
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Getac M220 - a laptop that is always with you
Currently, computer technology is in demand, perhaps, in all areas of human life. Naturally, the help of a computer would not hurt even when working in conditions, to put it mildly, uncomfortable. To help various emergency services, scientific expeditions, the army, and just fans of extreme sports, rugged laptops are created. Our readers have already got acquainted with the protected notebook from Panasonic. Today we present to your attention the products of one of the most famous manufacturers of rugged notebooks - the company Mitac, which sells them under the Getac brand. The Getac M 220 is certified to meet both military (810F, 461E) and industrial (IP54) environmental standards. The conditions in which the laptop can operate are listed on the manufacturer's website. At the same time, Getac M220 represents enough modern computer, as you can see by looking at its specification.
Getac M220 Laptop Specifications
(declared by the manufacturer)
| CPU | Intel 738 LV Processor, 1.4 GHz (on the tested model) or Intel 778 LV Processor, 1.6 GHz, µ-FCBGA, 400MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache |
| Chipset | Intel 855GME + ICH4-M |
| RAM | Two easily accessible 200-pin PC2100 / PC2700 DDR SODIMM slots Standard 256MB DDR SDRAM (on the tested model), max. 2 GB DDR SDRAM |
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| Audio system | AC97 Rev. 2.3 support |
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| PCMCIA | Type II x 2 or Type III x 1 with CardBus support |
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It is a shame, of course, that a laptop equipped with a full range of options did not go to the test - it would be an impressive machine. But even in a practically minimal configuration, Getac M220 is capable of solving almost a full range of tasks, with the exception of 3D graphics processing.
Completeness of delivery:
- the laptop itself
- power supply with cord
- telephone line cable
- user manual (in English)
- CD with drivers and utilities (with automatic installation option)
- Installation Guide
- CD eject pin when power is off
The list of additional accessories that can be ordered for this model looks impressive, where, in addition to various "spare parts", there is also everything you need to install a laptop on a car.
First impressions
The laptop looks very impressive. In some semi-fantastic spy thriller like Mission Impossible N + 1, it would look quite organic. The case gives a sense of reliability and solidity. All connectors are closed with rubber plugs, replaceable devices - with sealing caps.
At the back end (from left to right)
- infrared window
- power supply connector
- serial port
- telephone line connector
- LAN connector
- external monitor output
- parallel port
- audio output
- microphone input
On the left side surface there is a device for working with optical discs (an additional battery can be installed in this compartment) and a compartment hard disk.
Right (again from left to right)
- main battery compartment
- PC Card slots
- two USB ports
- PS / 2 connector
On the front end there is an indicator unit, a laptop carrying handle, a cover latch and a Kensington lock slot.
The pen has a place for storing the pen, in our case, just closed with a plug.
On the bottom cover - On the bottom cover - the cover of the compartment for the SIM-card (in the photo - under the sticker), the handle for removing the device from the Media Bay
Docking connector, memory module compartment, and speakers.
Ergonomics and usability
When opened, the laptop also produces a soothing feeling of solidity and quality. The travel of the power button is quite large, but in this case it does not interfere. But the fact that the touchpad keys also have a large "free travel" is a great hindrance. It is impossible to press the key quickly, without being distracted from work. In fact, pressing the touchpad keys turns into a separate independent task, so you inevitably try to avoid using them. Perhaps such a large move is intended to protect against accidental clicks on the touchpad buttons when working in unfavorable conditions (for example, when shaking), but under normal operating conditions it interferes. Fortunately, there were no complaints about the work of the touch pad and keyboard. The only thing I liked about the keyboard layout was the stripped-down Enter key.
The indicators are divided into two groups.
On the front end there are indicators for mains, battery, battery charging, wireless and wired network activity and wireless modem(if available) and optical disc handling devices.
On the right above the keyboard are indicators of the laptop status, hard disk activity and locks.
It is worth noting that the developers paid attention not only to ensuring the laptop's performance in extreme conditions, but also to protecting the processed information from prying eyes. The computer implements full encryption of the hard disk (including the boot sector) at the BIOS level. The encryption option must be set BEFORE formatting the drive.
Studies of the laptop for "survivability" were not carried out, but it was alarming that the battery compartment cover periodically opened spontaneously during operation. Of course, in the process of work, the seal will come off, but at the initial stage of operation it is worth paying attention to the condition of the covers.
Matrix
Naturally, it was very interesting to see how the protective coating affected the properties of the screen. Visually, it seemed that the colors are more faded than on "ordinary" matrices. The full results of the instrumental test can be found, and the main results are shown in the table.
| Response time, ms | Parameter | The average | Deviation from the mean | Viewing angles | ||||
| min.,% | max.,% | CR | Horiz. | Vert. | ||||
| incl. | 16,3 | brightness of black ol | 0.68 cd / m2 | -11 | 8,3 | 10:1 | 90 | 85 |
| off | 6,2 | brightness of the white field | 137 cd / m2 | -8,5 | 7,2 | 5:1 | 120 | 100 |
| sum | 22,5 | contrast | 203:1 | -8 | 9,1 | |||
In other words, the matrix has good brightness and contrast, as well as high uniformity of the brightness values of the black and white fields. The level of backlighting of the black field is high, but in my opinion, this is not critical for this model. But the viewing angles are very small - here the protective coating, I think, has played an important role.
Service and user support
One year warranty for the entire set from the date of purchase from the distributor's warehouse - PROSOFT. The repair is carried out by the manufacturer himself, to whom PROSOFT sends the faulty equipment. The company also carries out post-warranty repairs for a fee.
Laptop testing
We can't expect any record-breaking performance from a laptop with a low-voltage processor and integrated graphics, so here are the numbers.
At present, the results are not very high, but for such a processor frequency they are absolutely natural.
conclusions
The laptop is undoubtedly a niche. It is unlikely that someone will spend extra money just to flaunt a model of the original design. I am fully aware that potential buyers may have completely different evaluation criteria. Nevertheless, it seems to me that it was quite interesting for our readers to get acquainted with the Getac M220 laptop. Average current prices (number of offers) for the tested laptop in Moscow retail: N / A (0) ..
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