Getac is expanding its ZX80 range of 8-inch fully rugged tablets with the launch of the new ZX80W — a lightweight, AI-ready device powered by Windows 11 and built on ARM architecture for uninterrupted operation in the field.
The power-efficient, fan-less rugged tablet can be used across a wide range of industrial sectors, including utilities, transportation and logistics, and defense, the company says.
The ZX80W uses Qualcom's QCS6490 platform, allowing users to work for long periods, even in remote locations with limited charging availability. It has 12GB of built-in LPDDR5 memory and 256GB of universal flash storage for smooth multitasking, reduced heat, extended battery life and ample on-device storage capacity, the company says.
Windows 11 Functionality in a Compact Device
Getac says, traditionally, delivering full Windows functionality in the field required larger, power-hungry processors. By leveraging ARM's thermal and energy efficiency, the ZX80W easily runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC in a compact package. This allows users to benefit from security and app compatibility of a true Windows ecosystem but with the lightweight agility and all-day battery life previously reserved for Android devices, according to Getac.
Charlie Gibbs, director of product solutions, Getac North America, says the ZX80W is designed to “maximize mobility while upholding strict enterprise security and performance standards."
AI-Driven Edge Intelligence
The ZX80W features a sixth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with advanced neural processing to deliver high-speed recognition, real-time analytics and intelligent automation at the edge.
This edge functionality makes the ZX80W ideally suited for demanding field environments with limited or no internet connection, including UAV flight control in the utilities environments, predictive asset management, and electronic logging devices (ELDs) in transportation and logistics, the company says.
Rugged Portability
The 1.3-pound tablet is MIL-STD-810H and IP67 certified and is vibration- and 6-foot-drop resistant.
It also features a sunlight-readable display and an operating temperature range of -20°F to 145°F.
The ZX80W is scheduled to be available in July.
