Getac Semi Rugged Laptop Overview
Getac's semi rugged class of laptops and tablets fits a large target audience requirements. While not quite as rugged and durable as some other Getac laptops like the B360, the semi rugged Getac laptops are lighter and more portable while also typically fitting a more restricted budget. Some use case scenarios - such as mounting a laptop in a vehicle - do not require ultra rugged durability but need more durable specs than a consumer grade laptop. The lower IP (Ingress Protection) rating of a semi rugged laptop (the Getac S510 features an IP53 rating) means that the laptop is not intended for use in the elements but will still be more resistant to moisture and dust than any consumer grade laptop. Getac has built their semi rugged laptops (like the S510) with a 3 foot drop rating and made it resistant to vibrations, which makes this line of computers ideal for in-vehicle use or jobs that are constantly on the move.
Getac S410 and S510 Comparison
The Getac S410 and S510, while similar, feature some notable differences. The most easily apparent difference between these two Getac rugged laptops is the screen size. The S410 is comparable to the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK FZ-55 with a 14 inch FHD display, but the Getac S510 pushes the screen size to 15.6 inches. With a 15.6 inch display, the S510 laptop features one of the largest displays in the rugged industry. Internal components have been also upgraded across the board between the S410 to the S510. The S410 runs on Intel Core i5 and i7 13th generation processors while the S510 has been upgraded to the Intel Core Ultra series. With an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit), the S510 laptop has been future proofed to handle AI and machine learning tasks and programs. Upgrades to the wireless capabilities on the S510 (Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 compared to the S410 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3) allow it to access a broader range of network as well as have faster upload and download speeds.
Getac S510 Rugged Laptop Optional Features
The Getac S510 features the typical optional upgrades found in the rugged industry. The most popular optional upgrades to a rugged laptop are always the cellular or wireless connectivity options. The Getac S510 features optional 4G LTE, dedicated GPS and or 5G connectivity. The S510 boasts dual sim support allowing users to have redundant cellular plan coverage options. Cellular connectivity makes the rugged laptop perfectly suited for in-field operation and being utilized as a mobile workspace. The S510 has a number of optional interface ports to upgrade its already robust array of ports. Optional additional ports on the S510 include a 2nd LAN port, MicroSD port, Serial port, VGA port, addtional USB-A port and optional 2nd Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port. Other optional hardware upgrades to completely tailor the S510 to a user's needs include a 2nd SSD for additional storage, a DVD drive, 1D/2D imager barcode reader or smart card reader. While not including these options by default to save cost, the S510 is ready to be customized to fit any use case scenario.
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