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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)