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MobileDemand is a provider of rugged Tablet PC mobile computer systems headquartered in Hiawatha, Iowa with manufacturing facilities in Taiwan.[1][2] The products are built for use by mobile workers in harsh environments to survive falls, extreme temperatures and exposure to liquids.[2][3] The company specializes in complete mobile automation systems by integrating data collection technologies including barcode scanning, numeric keypad, credit card reader, color photography, GPS and touch screen in its PC tablets.[3]
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History
MobileDemand was founded in 2003 by Matt Miller.[1] At that time, the company specialized in manufacturing portable, rugged Tablet PCs with laser-based bar code scanning for the wholesale beer sector.[4][5] With the introduction of smaller Rugged Tablet PC systems and accessories, MobileDemand expanded to a wide variety of vertical markets that employ a mobile workforce including hospitality, manufacturing, military, public safety, retail, transportation and logistics, and warehousing.[2][5]
Products
xTablet T7000
Released in October 2009, the xTablet T7000 ultra-mobile rugged mini tablet computer is small, lightweight (2.6 lbs), and rugged for use in harsh environments.[2][5] It functions like a notebook with a full Windows 7 operating system and has significant memory capacity and Intel Atom processing power unlike traditional Windows® Mobile handhelds.[5] Data input into the Tablet PC is flexible with a built-in numeric keypad, optional QWERTY keyboard, bar code and credit card readers, color camera and 7-inch high-resolution all-light-readable touch screen display.[2][6]xTablet T8700
Announced in January 2008, the xTablet T8700 is used by food and beverage distributors for direct store delivery (DSD) tracking and inventory management.[5] The new Tablet PC retains the form factor and overall concept of the xTablet series, runs on a full Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, is powered by the Intel Core Duo processor, has faster wireless communications and an 8.7” sunlight readable display.[7]xTablet C1200
The xTablet C1200 is a rugged convertible tablet PC. It transforms from a rugged laptop to a Tablet PC and can be used outdoors by mobile workers in field service, military, public sector, health care, agriculture and delivery applications. Like a laptop, it runs on a full Windows Operating System and like a tablet PC, it has touch data entry, signature capture, and a color camera. A unique spill-guard design allows liquids to dissipate, reducing the risk of damage.[8]Competitors
Panasonic, Dell, Fujitsu[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c Corridor Business Journal Entrepreneur:101 “Benefit from success, own up to failures” p. 12-13, 2010 Edition
- ^ a b c d e “MobileDemand Expands Public Sector Offerings With Addition Of MobileFrame Software Solutions For Law Enforcement, EMS, Investigative Services” Integrated Solutions, October 16, 2010
- ^ a b Google Adwords Success Story: Mobile Demand. Accessed November 2, 2010
- ^ MobileDemand Poised for Growth with New Computer, Markets Eastern Iowa Business, August 3, 2010
- ^ a b c d e f “Entrepreneur of the Year” Corridor Business Journal
- ^ MobileDemand announces availability of ultra-compact xTablet 7000, Rugged PC Review, January 15, 2010
- ^ “MobileDemand xTablet T8700 Tablet PC” Rugged PC Review, Accessed November 2, 2010
- ^ [1], MobileDemand Introduces the xTablet C1200 Convertible Tablet PC, February 2, 2011
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