Issue 5
Versatile, Reliable Tablet Docking
The ARMOR X10 Universal Docking System provides convenient and highly reliable docking. Compact in design and compatible with all major mounting systems, it is versatile enough for a wide range of scenarios including vehicle bulkheads, bucket trucks, locomotives and forklifts.
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Issue 4
Rugged Mobile Computer Keeps Army Black Hawks On Mission
The U.S. Army's Black Hawk helicopters operate in the rugged environments of Iraq and Afghanistan, where they routinely encounter harsh temperatures, high altitude, and plenty of dust. The ARMOR C12 Rugged Convertible Notebook Computer helps support a comprehensive program to keep the Black Hawks flying.
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Keep Cool – Without a Fan
ARMOR Rugged Mobile Computers use mechanical design, rather than a fan, to keep the units operating properly in temperatures up to 140°F.
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Issue 3
Providing the Best in Customer Service
DRS Technologies is pleased to announce that the Contact Center is now available 24/7. The in-house center provides a single point of contact for all aspects of customer service, including quotations, order tracking, accessories, and a full range of technical support and service coordination.
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How ARMOR Computers Combat Shock and Vibration
Mobile devices are subjected to a broad range of shock and vibration like dropping the unit or operating it while it's mounted in a vehicle. ARMOR Rugged Mobile Computers are designed and tested to resist the effects of shock and vibration.
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Issue 2
ARMOR Rides The Baja 500
When Intel Corporation wanted to test drive a new solid state drive, the ARMOR X10 didn't just go along for the ride. Intel teamed up with DRS for one of the most punishing tests imaginable - the SCORE Baja 500 motorcycle race. An X10 Tablet Computer with the new drive survived 500 jarring miles of hot, dusty Mexican desert. It began with Troy Winslow, Intel's marketing manager for NAND products...
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Taking Off Weight With Smart Design
A pound or two doesn't sound like much, but DRS has learned through years of experience in deploying rugged computers that a lighter unit makes a big difference to many users, especially in harsh environments.
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Issue 1
Applying Lessons Learned in Harsh Environments
DRS has fielded more rugged computers in the most severe environments than any company. This experience has given us unique insights into how to make computing systems survive and deliver optimal performance. These "lessons learned" have led to many design enhancements, including one that provides unique extra protection against dust and water. Read Full Story »

See the Video: Ingress Protection by the Numbers
See a testing video and learn how ARMOR Rugged Mobile Computers keep out dust and water. View the Video »