Xplore, a manufacturer of rugged tablet PCs, has launched a new iX104C4HD Tablet PC which features a dual mode technology accepting both pen and touch input from the user.

According to Xplore, the iX104C4HD Tablet PC has indoor/outdoor AllVue Xtreme display technology, an interface with Dual Mode functionality, Intel Core Duo technology, Windows 7 and Military Standard 810F (MIL-STD-810F) compliance.

New rugged tablet PC from Xplore

In addition, the iX104C4HD has extended Thermal Operating ranges and mounting capabilities for a wide variety of vehicles types, withstands 26 operating drops from 6’6"

Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer of Xplore, said: "With the new interest surrounding tablet PCs this year, Xplore is excited to bring the iX104C4HD to market.

"We have already been receiving new requests for this unit, which withstands 2 meter drops – a specification that is currently unmatched by our competition and establishes the iX104C4HD as the highest rated mobile computer on the market for operating drop tests.

"More than ever, the changing workplace requires equipment that is built to last in a wide variety of situations. We’ve recently been involved in some programs where operators climb in and out of high places with their computer, such as truck cabs. To this end, we made the iX104C4HD to provide our clients the assurance that if the system falls from 2M or less, they can pick it up and keep right on working."