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  • “The iX104… systems have improved the speed and accuracy of inspections and meter sets, enabling our field service representatives to streamline their data collection and reporting procedures.”

    - David Stair
    Field Services Manager, Huntsville Utilities
    Cable and Utilities
  • “The iX104C5 demonstrates a commitment to leveraging the latest technology to provide a product that can both build on the successes of the current generation platform as well as… meet the future needs of our customers.”

    - Lesley Jaffray
    VP Sales, Filbitron
    Channel Partner
  • “The crew leaders appreciated the fact that the iX104 is a sealed unit, enabling it to withstand a variety of unfavorable elements including dust, rain, sleet, and mud.”

     - Michael Flaherty
    Field Crew Manager, HydroChem
    Field Services
  • “We selected Xplore’s Rugged Tablet PC System based on our needs for a rugged, reliable Tablet PC that provided screens that were actually viewable in varying outdoor lighting conditions and provided ATEX safety certifications.”

     - Field Service Supervisor
    Field Services
  • “Their ruggedness and outdoor-viewability are among the Xplore tablet’s best aspects… Our field employees are now better informed and the office staff has instant feedback on work performed.”

     - Andy Koostra
    Systems Manager, Consolidated Utilities
    Field Services
  • “… the officers have the ability to run the license or identification check immediately by themselves with answers coming back in seconds versus minutes.”

     - City PD Lieutenant
    Law Enforcement
  • “The Xplore Tablet PC is completely hardened and is able to withstand extreme climates and rough handling with no moving parts, such as hinged keyboards found in laptops that can be damaged.”

     - Michael J. Kozak
    Rochester Police Dept.
    Law Enforcement
  • “Selected because of their rugged, durable construction and ease-of-use, Xplore tablets allow the four graffiti abatement technicians to instantly input the information in the field to their computers instead of having to log everything manually.”

     - Crime Analyst
    Santa Monica PD
    Law Enforcement
  • “…the unit needs to be very robust to withstand the harsh conditions where we work. Before we found Xplore’s iX104 Tablet PC, we were looking at other units on the market, but they did not meet the level of mobility and high data processing capability that is important for us.”

     - Systems Manager
    Warehouse and Distribution
  • “We… could not go past the Xplore because of its durability, toughness, tolerance to temperature extremes, ability to withstand water immersion…”

     - Will Ferguson
    IT Manager, Westruss Manufacturing
    Manufacturing and Distribution
  • “The tablets are used in extremely demanding conditions, despite the fact that the systems are primarily used inside the vehicle… Xplore is the best rugged computer we found based on its durability and dust resistant systems.”

    - Group VP
    Transportation
  • “[The] accuracy of data collected on the Xplore tablets is approaching 100%... We have improved the speed and the accuracy of the inspections at the same time.”

     - John Dobie
    Senior Supervisor, HydroOne
    Cable and Utilities
  • “Before we found Xplore’s rugged tablet, we tested various devices, which looked good on paper, but failed in reality… It’s the combination of robustness and power that we and our customers demand…”

     - Project Manager
    Military
  • “The iX104 proved to be the best solution for us for a number of reasons; the weight, portability, ease-of-use, ruggedness, and screen viewability.”

     - Master Sergeant
    Military

Here are answers to some of our most Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find your answer on this page, feel free to contact us.

How portable are Xplore's tablets?

Because Xplore tablets are so rugged, they can be taken anywhere. They can handle water, dust, debris, salt fog, extreme temperatures, and much more. Their functioning design allows you to carry one in your hand or carrying case while walking, in your vehicle while driving, or on your desktop.

  

What about using a laptop?

Laptops are portable--but that's all. The display hinges can crack when dropped, they're susceptible to overheating, and often can't be viewed well in direct sunlight - and you don't dare get them dusted, muddied or wet. In contrast, Xplore tablets can be dropped (even onto cement), have sunlight viewable screen, and can be hosed off if wet or even tossed in a water bucket. It is also more powerful than most laptops and desktops, and can connect via a keyboard or mouse for use in the office.
Fixed or Mobile Docking Options for Rugged Tablet PCs

What are the mounting options?

Xplore tablets can be mounted on motorcycles, watercrafts, cars, helicopters, forklifts, tanks, carts, or walls. The light-weight, industrial strength mounts are easy to install and integrate, backward compatible with previous Xplore generations, and cross-industry compatible.
  Total Cost of Ownership for Rugged Tablets and Consumer Tablets

How competitive is the price?

At first glance, Xplore tablets appear to be priced similarly to other rugged PCs, when in reality you get more. More power, much greater durability and the most standard features--so you don't pay extra for features you need to use every day.

How flexible is the drive size?

Xplore supports up to 80GB SSD, or you can use 2. In addition, Xplore tablets have tool-less access to the Solid State Drive (SSD), making it quick and easy to swap drives for storage, or OS within minutes.