Handheld Launches the ALGIZ RT8, a New Ultra-rugged Android Tablet

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LIDKOPING, Sweden , February 5, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ -

Handheld Group (

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a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the new

Algiz RT8 — an ultra-rugged 8-inch Android tablet that makes field work faster

and more efficient.

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The new Algiz RT8 ultra-rugged tablet (

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prepared for whatever the outside environment delivers — extreme temperatures,

vibration, drops, water, and dust. Running Android 9.0 this unique 8-inch

tablet allows faster and more efficient work in the field.

The ultra-rugged Algiz RT8 tablet offers:

A sunlight-readable, 8-inch capacitive multi-touch display with super-hardened

Gorilla Glass, plus rain and glove mode

IP67 ruggedness rating (including the ports) for fully waterproof and

dust-tight performance

Wide operating temperatures of -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C (-4 degrees F to

140 degrees F).

4G/LTE high-speed data, Wi-Fi, BT and NFC

An 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running Android 9.0

Google GMS certification which means users have access to Google Maps and the

Google Play Store

Superior built-in u-blox GNSS receiver for precise navigation using GPS,

GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou

Dual cameras, including a 13-megapixel rear-facing, and a 5-megapixel

front-facing

A powerful all-day, field-replaceable battery

HDMI-out via pogo pin connector for docking the tablet in the office

Multiple enterprise-focused accessories—including vehicle mount solutions, desk

top cradle, rotating hand strap, carry cases, pole mount, and more—for

efficient field work in a variety of industries

"The Algiz RT8 is incredibly lightweight and compact for an ultra-rugged

tablet," says Johan Hed, Director of Product Management at Handheld Group. "It

has a durable, sunlight-readable, 8-inch screen. This, coupled with the

benefits of Android 9 and a lineup of enterprise-focused accessories, makes The

Algiz RT8 a very versatile tool for field workers."

"We see the demand for Android tablets and phablets consistently increasing,"

says Thomas Lofblad, CEO Handheld Group. "We focus on developing products that

meet the tough requirements our customers encounter in their real working

environments. The new Algiz RT8 is built rugged from the inside out, which our

customers have come to expect from us."

The Algiz RT8 comes with Handheld's free mobile device management (MDM)

software. The MaxGo software suite (

https://www.handheldgroup.com/handheld-rugged-mobile-computers/custom-products/maxgo/?utm_source=PRNewsWire&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=AlgizRT8Launch)

both provides quick application of universal settings to multiple devices, and

allows custom application access. Additionally, a wide range of Handheld

accessories built specifically for the Algiz RT8 extends the tablet's

versatility.

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About Handheld

Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile

computers, handhelds and tablets. Handheld and partners worldwide deliver

mobility solutions to businesses within geomatics, logistics, forestry, public

transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and

security. Handheld Group, headquartered in Sweden, has subsidiaries in Finland,

the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA.

Learn more at www.handheldgroup.com.

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