Happy New Year from Group Mobile! Check Out Our Year-End Deals!

Check out these great year-end deals Group Mobile is offering on the Getac B300 and Trimble Ranger 3 rugged computers!

Getac B300

Save $1,000 off MSRP while supplies lasts!

Group Mobile is currently offering closeout pricing on 4th Generation B300 models! This computer is loaded with upgrades, including an Intel Core i7-3520M processor, 1400NITs QuadraClear™ sunlight readable LED display with touchscreen, SuperMulti DVD drive, and integrated GPS!

The Getac B300 fully rugged notebook computer is both MIL-STD-810G and IP65 compliant, boasting a Magnesium Alloy design, shock-mounted hard disk drive, vibration and shock resistance, and sealed I/O caps and doors to prevent damage from solid particles and moisture.  

In addition to all the upgrades in this configuration, this laptop also includes many impressive features such as and 4GB RAM for amazing speed and efficiency, a 500GB hard disk drive to store plenty of data, Bluetooth® and 802.11 Wi-Fi for connectivity, a backlit keyboard for working in dark environments, and a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty!  

The Getac B300 also has advanced security features to safeguard important data, such as a fingerprint scanner, TPM V1.2, and a cable lock slot. With an extensive list of security, power and connectivity options, as well as 15-hour battery life, the Getac B300 rugged notebook is designed for a productive, worry-free mobile computing experience. Learn more and order your B300 rugged laptop today...

 
Trimble Ranger 3

Save $750 off MSRP and get a FREE Carrying Case with your order until Jan. 3, 2014!

The Trimble Ranger 3 has the mobile computing tools field service workers depend on. Standard features include: an ultra-fast 800MHz processor, 256MB RAM, and 8GB of Flash storage for amazing speed and performance; a 30-hour long-life, hot-swappable battery that can work all day without being recharged; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity; an integrated SiRFstarIII GPS receiver for mapping and navigation applications; a compass to capture bearing data; and an accelerometer to capture motion data. The Trimble Ranger also features a high-resolution, sunlight-visible VGA touchscreen display that presents graphics and maps in vivid detail.

The optional Trimble Ranger 3 configurations include an include WWAN wireless connectivity, an integrated 1D laser barcode scanner to track your assets, and a 5MP digital camera with flash and geotagging mode to capture color images in the field with their precise locations stored. 

This rugged handheld computer is truly ready for the outdoors! To learn more and take advantage of this special offer on the Ranger 3, visit 
www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5188/dept_id=/mf_id=65.

FREE Ranger 3 Carrying Case
Place an order before January 3, 2014 and Group Mobile will also include a free Ranger 3 Standard Carrying Case with your order! 


*Offer good through January 3, 2014

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Getac B300
MSRP $4,697. Group Mobile's price $3,697.
Save $1,000 while supplies lasts!

Take advantage of reduced pricing on 4th generation models of the fully rugged Getac B300 laptop. This model includes an Intel i7 processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 1400 NIT touchscreen display, backlit keyboard, SuperMulti DVD drive, 802.11N wireless, Bluetooth, PCMCIA Type II + Express Card, SmartCard reader, fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a 5-year warranty! Learn more about the 4th generation Getac B300...

fliTablet
Buy one fliTablet floor tablet stand at regular price 
and get a second stand half off!

The fliTablet™ hands-free tablet floor stand is compatible with the original iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, Kindle Fire 8.9" models, Samsung Galaxy 10.1" models, Panasonic Toughpad, Motion CL900 series tablets, Trimble Yuma 2, Getac Z710, and many other lightweight tablet computers. The fliTablet enables you to comfortably use your tablet computer in a variety of positions and settings — all hands free! Tablet computer not included. Learn more about the fliTablet hands-free tablet floor stand...

*Offer ends December 31, 2013. Visit the Configure & Buy page to add an additional fliTablet Stand.

Group Mobile 7" Fully Rugged Android Tablet 
50% off MSRP!

This fully rugged Android tablet available at Group Mobile is compact and durable enough to stand up to business outside the four walls. It offers unique features for ultimate flexibility and field workforce efficiency including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® wireless, and optional integrated 3.75G WWAN. It is a great rugged solution for mobile business demands. Learn more about the Group Mobile 7" Fully Rugged Android Tablet...

*Offer good through December 31, 2013.

Getac S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook

The New S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook is Packed with Features and Ready to Ship! Order yours Today!

The new Getac S400 semi-rugged laptop is one of the most durable semi-rugged notebook computers on the market. It features Getac's KryptoShell™ body which allows the S400 to meet or exceed military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 2.5 feet. Folks on the move will certainly appreciate the high performance and durability this notebook has to offer.

Features:

• Upgraded daylight-viewable, 14 inch, widescreen, display with glove-friendly, multi-touch technology
• Meets or exceeds MIL-STD-810G standards for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 2.5 feet
• Integrated wireless capabilities including 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, and Gobi
• Loaded with advanced security features including a built-in TPM 1.2 module, fingerprint scanner, and SmartCard reader
• Three-year warranty - protects all major system components

For more information regarding rugged mobile computing visit http://www.groupmobile.com or call us at 1-866-RUGGED-8.

Getac Refreshes the S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook

The Getac S400 is one of the most durable semi-rugged notebook computers on the market. It meets MIL-STD-810G standards for temperature, shock, vibration, and drops from up to 2.5 feet.

The Getac S400 is powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i3 and i5 processors for great speed and performance. It comes with 4GB RAM (expandable to 8GB) and a 500GB shock mounted hard disk drive standard.

The S400 notebook features a 14 inch wide-screen, sunlight-readable display, which can be upgraded to a 800 NIT display with glove-friendly multi-touch technology. This technology uses special software that recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points, allowing users to carry out complex operations via the touch panel display with simple gestures or using more than one finger at a time.
 
Connectivity features of the S400 include 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Getac also offers integrated options for the S400 rugged notebook, including Gobi™ 2000 3G for multi-carrier wireless use, 4G LTE for Verizon, and a GPS receiver and antenna. With its rugged design, advanced options, and powerful tools, the S400 semi-rugged notebook is built to handle any task that comes your way. Learn more about the Getac S400.

New 5th Generation B300 Models are Now Available!

The fifth generation Getac B300 ultra rugged notebook incorporates new Intel core processors, next generation graphics, and the latest Wi-Fi and multi-carrier 4G Lte. It meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards, boasting a Magnesium Alloy design, shock-mounted hard disk drive, vibration and shock resistance, and sealed I/O caps and doors to prevent damage from solid particles and moisture. 

The fifth generation Getac B300 has the latest Intel® Core™ i5-4300M (2.6GHz) or i7-4600M (2.9GHz) processors, known as the Haswell platform and designed for speed and efficiency. Both CPUs feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology clocking maximum speeds up to 3.3GHz and 3.6GHz, respectively. In addition, the B300 graphics performance has increased by 34% because of the recent Intel HD 4600 graphics, which supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and OpenGL 4.0, and features an improved decoder for 4K videos and the fast Quick Sync encoder.

The B300 ultra rugged notebook now offers built-in multi-carrier 4G LTE on a single chip. It also supports next generation 802.11ac WiFi. When connected to an 802.11ac router, the B300 delivers wireless performance that is up to three times faster than the previous generation. Furthermore, new Bluetooth 4.0 technology will also boost performance in the field. 

To learn more and order the new fifth generation Getac B300, visit, http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=3434 or call 866-RUGGED8 (866-784-4338). 

Amazing Deals on Getac Rugged Notebooks!

Limited Time Special Pricing on the Getac S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook! 
Save over $700

Group Mobile is pleased to offer special pricing on the Getac S400 semi-rugged notebook! This special configuration includes many impressive features and upgrades such as a 14-inch wide-screen, sunlight-readable, 700 NIT display with multi-touch technology for working in any lighting condition, an Intel® Core™ i7-620M 2.66GHz processor and 4GB RAM for amazing speed and performance, a 320GB shock-mounted hard drive for data storage, a backlit keyboard for working in dark environments, a SuperMulti DVD drive, PCMCIA Type II + Express Card, 4-in-1 card reader, and a 3-year warranty!  

 

Connectivity features of the S400 include 802.11n wireless LAN. This upgraded model also includes Bluetooth® and Verizon 4G LTE mobile broadband, GPS for mapping and navigation applications, and bottom/dock dual RF Pass-thru (WWAN, GPS). Learn more about the Getac S400.

Amazing Price on the Getac B300 Fully Rugged Laptop! 

Only $2,999

Take advantage of this amazing price on the Getac B300 fully rugged laptop. This special configuration includes many impressive features and upgrades such as a 1400 NITs sunlight viewable display for working in any lighting condition, an Intel® Core™ i7 2.3GHz processor and 8GB RAM for amazing speed and performance, a 320GB shock-mounted hard drive for data storage, 802.11n for connectivity, GPS for mapping and navigation applications, a backlit keyboard for working in dark environments, a SuperMulti DVD drive, and a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! Learn more about the Getac B300.  

Take advantage of these amazing deals on Getac's best-selling rugged notebooks!  Hurry, offer ends November 30, 2012!

Do Rugged Computers Cost More or Less?

On a fairly frequent basis, Group Mobile provides a price quotation to a prospective customer on a ruggedized computer…and when we follow-up the prospect says something like, "Well, the decision was made to buy commercial computers since the ruggedized computers were higher in price. We felt like we could save quite a bit of money and if the plastic computers break, we can just buy new ones and we would still save money over buying ruggedized equipment."

Then invariably, a few weeks or months later, the same person calls back and says something like, "I guess we are ready for those ruggedized computers now. We tried the commercial plastic computers and they were failing every couple of weeks. Our guys were 'down' and without their computers for days at a time. It was costing us a fortune in lost productivity, not to mention the hassle of losing data and having to constantly re-load our software on the repaired computers."

So why does this scenario repeat itself over and over again? We can only blame ourselves…the people who are involved in manufacturing and selling rugged, mobile computers. We have not done a great job of educating people about the necessity of ruggedization when using a computer in a vehicle, in a factory, in a warehouse, in a service bay, or out in the field. Construction companies, utility departments, service, repair, inspection, delivery companies, police departments, etc, think nothing about spending thousands of dollars for the equipment specialized for their job or their business, but balk when it comes to buying specialized computers. They are just not fully aware that commercial grade computers are not designed for vehicle, warehouse or field use.

We all know that there is a difference in price and cost. The price is what you pay up front for an item. The cost is what you spend over the course of the life of the item. Rugged computers are priced higher but cost less. The primary reasons for this are less down time, less lost data, fewer repair costs and increased worker productivity. Obviously, this is only true when said computers are to be used in or on a vehicle, in a dusty dirty environment, in a hot or cold environment, outdoors, or on-site. In every job there is a right and a wrong tool for the job. Commercial portable computers are perfect for indoor, white-collar, taking home at night, or flying on a business trip. Rugged mobile computers are the right tools for those with jobs in demanding environments. Rugged computers actually cost less! Read More...

Special sale on Panasonic Toughbooks for the month of September!

Group Mobile is offering an exclusive sale on two popular Panasonic Toughbooks; the Panasonic Toughbook 31 and the Panasonic Toughbook 19. Both of these fully rugged machines feature 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth for seamless wireless connectivity, and a 3-year warranty. Hurry, offer ends September 30, 2012!

The Panasonic Toughbook 31 is a fully rugged model, and meets the demands of the most extreme environments. The Toughbook 31 is equipped with a powerful Intel® Core i3 2.10GHz processor 320GB shock-mounted hard drive, and 2GB SDRAM for impressive speed and performance. This ultra-rugged laptop offers the highest performance rating in its class and is MIL-STD-810G and IP65 Certified to handle a six foot drop. Battery life on the Toughbook 31 is rated at an impressive 8 hours with a recharge time of 3 hours. The sunlight-viewable LCD touch screen display allows for easy view in any lighting conditions. The Toughbook 31 comes equipped with Windows® 7 Professional. Order today through Group Mobile and save $780 off MSRP. For more information on the Panasonic Toughbook 31 visit Group Mobile.

The Panasonic Toughbook 19 offers a unique swivel screen that can be quickly configured to be laptop, or by the touch of a button the screen can be folded flat to become a tablet PC. The Panasonic Toughbook 19 comes standard with a touchscreen and runs on Windows® 7. The Panasonic Toughbook 19 is surrounded by a magnesium alloy case, and all the ports on this rugged computer are fully sealed to protect it against outside elements such as rain, dust, and moisture. The performance specs on this rugged laptop is impressive, it comes with an Intel® Core™ i5-2520UM vPro™ rated at 2.5GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, 4GB SDRAM (DDR3-1066MHz), and a fast 7200rpm 320GB hard drive to handle high intensive computing programs. The Panasonic Toughbook 19 comes with a 10.1" sunlight-viewable LED touchscreen with anti-reflective, Anti-glare and circular polarizer display to ensure superior visibility under any circumstance. Order today through Group Mobile and save $730 off MSRP. For more information on the Panasonic Toughbook 19 visit Group Mobile.

Special CLOSEOUT Pricing on the GD8000! SRP $4,945 - Save $3,025!

The General Dynamics Itronix GD8000 fully rugged laptop is designed for the toughest user and tested to meet, and even exceed military standards. From its the water tight case and shock mounted display, to the ability to withstand 48" drops, it is ready for years of rugged use. The GD8000 featured in this closeout is powered by an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and features a shock-mounted hard drive with a heater, 1GB RAM, Windows 7, and a 13.3" DynaVue® display with touchscreen for excellent viewability in all lighting conditions. This configuration also has impressive communications capabilities including Bluetooth and GPS. Learn More...

Other GD8000 CLOSEOUT configurations are also available while supplies last! Call for more information or request a quote.

Understanding Rugged

A rugged laptop or notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Figure out what degree of ruggedness is right for you. There are three categories: fully rugged, semi-rugged, and business rugged.

Fully Rugged Laptop: These are fully sealed and designed to withstand rain, extreme heat or cold, or operate at job sites that are dusty, wet or muddy.

Semi-Rugged Laptop: These handle a rougher treatment than a consumer-grade laptop, but they are not fully waterproof or dustproof.

Business Rugged Laptop: Targeted to business people, these laptops have a durable magnesium alloy case and are drop and spill resistant.

For complete description and product information visit www.groupmobile.com

Enjoy Memorial Day Deals on the Getac S400 and Trimble Nomad 900L!

While supplies last, Group Mobile is offering special savings on two of our most popular rugged computers — the Getac S400 notebook and the Trimble Nomad 900L handheld! These computers are in stock and ready to ship!

Getac S400

Upgraded with Gobi! Save 10% off SRP!*

This Getac S400 rugged computer is loaded with upgrades, including an i5-3320 2.6GHz processor, 800 NIT multi-touch display, backlit keyboard, Windows 7 64-bit, 3G Gobi™ Mobile Broadband, and a low-temperature (-20 °C) battery. The Getac S400 also comes with 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 500GB shock mounted hard disk drive standard. The Getac S400 has advanced security features including a built-in TPM 1.2 module, fingerprint scanner, and a SmartCard reader to provide three additional layers of security and protection for your valuable data. With its rugged design and powerful tools, the S400 semi-rugged notebook is built to handle any task that comes your way! 

To learn more and order a Getac S400, visit www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=7240/dept_id=186.

*Offer good while supplies last

Nomad 900L

Save $500 off SRP!*

The Trimble Nomad 900L packs functionality into one of the most powerful and full-featured rugged handhelds available. The Nomad 900L features an ultra-fast 806MHz processor; 128MB RAM; 1GB of Flash storage; GPS, Wi-Fi, and CompactFlash (Type II) Slot; long-life, hot-swappable battery that can work all day without being recharged; and built-in Bluetooth® to establish cable-free connections to other Bluetooth devices that are within 10 meters. The rugged Trimble Nomad 900L handheld has a high-resolution, sunlight-visible VGA touchscreen display that presents graphics and maps in vivid detail. It also comes with a Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) slot.

NOTE: This model features a PDA keypad.

To learn more and order a Nomad 900L, visit

www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=6517.

*Offer good while supplies last

To shop for other special offers and closeout models, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/dept.asp/dept_id=186/Closeouts.html or call 1-866-RUGGED8 (1-866-784-4338).

Even Lower Price on the Getac S400 Semi-Rugged Notebook Computer!

Take advantage of this low price on the Getac S400 notebook computer!

SLB101 - The S400 features a magnificent 14 inch wide-screen and  sunlight-readable display. It also includes an Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11 wireless, Bluetooth, built-in TPM 1.2 module, fingerprint scanner, and SmartCard reader,  and 3-year warranty!

Save $120 — only $1,579 

(MSRP $1,699)  

Order yours now!

Order online or call us at 1-866-Rugged8!