Taking Off Weight With Smart Design

The ARMOR X10 Tablet PC weighs just 5.3 lbs (including battery), which is the lightest of any computer to pass the 4-ft. drop test. This impressive performance is the result of innovations in case design and reduction in the size of internal components.

For many end-users, size and weight are the most important criteria. For DRS, the design objective may be summed up as achieving the smallest form factor and the lightest weight.

The X10 Tablet features a lightweight aluminum housing to provide a high level of protection and helps to reduce weight. Still, keeping the size of the housing as small as possible in order to minimize the weight of the case was a primary objective. The size and weight of the housing are determined by the arrangement of internal components that keep the "box" as compact and light as possible given the desired large (10.4") display.

Reducing the size was complicated by the need for the highest levels of performance. When positioning wireless components, radio frequency (RF) energy analysis dictated how to deploy and place antennas for maximum effectiveness. Other internal components were subsequently repositioned to maintain a dense, compact unit. Weight reduction also resulted from maximizing the function of each internal component. For example, wiring was designed so that each wire meets its requirements with no excess length.

The end result is a fully rugged mobile computer unit that delivers top performance without taking a toll on the user.