General Dynamics GoBook VR-2

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Product Name: GoBook VR-2
Official Page: GD-Itronix.com
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Itronix
Announced: June 5, 2007
Available: June 2007 (some options, August 2007)
Status: In production
Price: Suggested USD base price - $3500.
Markets:

Related Laptops:
- Replaces the General Dynamics Itronix GoBook VR-1
- Announced at the same time as the GoBook MR-1 (Rugged 5.6″ UMPC)

Features:
- Semi-Rugged
- DynaVue (superior touchscreen viewability outdoors)
- Built-in GPS
- Spill-resistant keyboard
- Geared towards military, industrial, and public safety workers
- Stealth mode lets the user turn off the screen, audio, LEDs, task light, fan, WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth to ensure safe performance in critical environments
- Magnesium alloy case
- Shock-mounted hard drive and display
- Meets MIL-STD 810-F Non-operating & Operating Vibration, Humidity & Temperature Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Non-Operating Temperature Shock, Cold Boot Temperature)
- hardwired radio toggles

Manufacturer’s Description:
the GoBook® VR-2 combines performance and durability in a notebook that transitions seamlessly from the desktop to the vehicle. Optimized for vehicle-deployed workforces, the GoBook VR-2 is the only semi-rugged notebook rugged enough for vehicle deployments.

GoBook VR-2 Notebook MOST DURABLE Semi-Rugged Notebook

Quite simply, the GoBook VR-2 is the most durable platform in today’s semi-rugged notebook category.

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache )
Chipset: Intel 965GM Express (Santa Rosa)
Front-side Bus: 800MHz
Memory: DDR2
Memory Capacity: 512MB Up to 4GB (2 slots, one internal, one externally accessed

Graphics/Display:
Display: 13.3″ TFT LCD with DynaVue (superior touchscreen viewability outdoors)
Resolution: 1024×768
Touchscreen: Yes
Widescreen: No
Graphics Chipset: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 / X31000
Graphics Memory: Up to 224MB (Shared)
Other: VGA Out

Storage:
Hard Drive: 2.5″ 5400rpm 80GB or 120GB shock-mounted
Optical: MultiDrive CDRW/DVDRW Writer
Other: Optional heater

Connectivity:
Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 - 802.11n - 802.11a/g/n
Modem: 56K V.92 modem
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Bluetooth:Bluetooth Class 2
Mobile Broadband: EV-DO Rev A or HSDPA/UMTS
Other: Integrated GPS

Input/Output:
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC 883-GR
Speakers: 2x stereo speakers
Audio I/O: Line-in / Line-out
USB: 2x USB 2.0
Firewire: Probably not
PC Card: 1x PC Card type II - Optional ExpressCard/SmartCard
Flash/Memory Card Reader:
Other: Serial port, Optional docks for offices/vehicles, port replicator

Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: Optional
Other: TPM 1.2, “Super Password” allows you to individually disable hardware/PC Card/optical drive, ethernet, etc. Stealth mode lets the user turn off the screen, audio, LEDs, task light, fan, WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth to ensure safe performance in critical environments

Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Other Software:
Warranty: See website for details
GoBook VR-2 Drivers: GD-Itronix.com support

Battery:
Options: 6-cell 4400mAh (standard) or 9-cell (extended)
Battery Life:

Dimensions:
Width: 12 inches / 304.8mm
Depth: 10.25 inches / 260.3mm
Height: 1.7 - 2.1 inches / 43.2mm - (depending on options)
Weight: 6.8 pounds / 3kg (with 6-cell battery)

GoBook VR-2 Reviews:
- Press Release at GD-Itronix.com - June 5, 2007
- RuggedPCReview - June 2007
- Picture Gallery (GD-Itronix.com)

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