Handheld US announces the launch of its Algiz XRW, a fully rugged notebook with a 10.1-inch (26-cm) widescreen sunlight-readable display featuring MaxView screen technology, which provides spectacular screen clarity and brightness in any outdoor condition, even direct sunlight. The new touchscreen will enhance user experience, making computing faster and easier. The Algiz XRW is one of the lightest and most compact rugged notebooks on the market, weighing in at 3.3 lb (1.5 kg).

The full-featured Algiz XRW comes standard with Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS as well as a built-in 2-megapixel autofocus camera that allows video conferencing in the field. Its keyboard and mouse touchpad, illuminated by two LED lights, are fully sealed, and it carries an IP65 rating against sand, dust and water. It passes MIL-STD-810G ruggedness testing, including drop tests from 1.2 m (4 ft), and can also handle extreme temperatures from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C).

The Algiz XRW has a powerful 2 GHz Intel Atom processor. It includes a 64-GB solid-state disk and 2 GB of DDR2 RAM. The Algiz XRW runs the Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate operating system.

A 3G modem provides high-speed UMTS/HSDPA/EVDO data transmission. The Algiz XRW is ready for Gobi 2000 technology, which means it is possible to work on any wireless frequency anywhere in the world. The 57.6 Wh battery works for 8 hours on a single charge.

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