Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced a new version of its NAUTIZ X9 PDA: an ultra-rugged enterprise handheld built for fieldwork in the most challenging outdoor and industrial environments.
With an upgraded platform, the Nautiz X9 Android rugged handheld runs Android 11 and is Android Enterprise Recommended (AER). Designed to handle the toughest conditions, the Nautiz X9 is built with a sturdy magnesium casing. It is targeted for mobile computing and data collection in industrial and field applications where reliability is critical and ruggedness is key.
The Nautiz X9 ultra-rugged PDA offers:
- MIL-STD 810G ruggedness for drops, vibrations, humidity, and broad operating temperature.
- IP67 rating for waterproof, dust-tight performance.
- A sunlight-readable 5-inch multi-touch display with glove and rain mode.
- A high speed 8-core MediaTek processor with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage.
- The Android 11 operating system with GMS, Android Enterprise Recommended (AER).
- 4G/LTE, dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, low-energy 5.0 BT and NFC.
- Built-in GPS/GLONASS/Galileo capabilities as standard.
- Dual cameras including 13-megapixel rear-facing, and 5-megapixel front-facing.
- Optional high-quality, high-speed 2D imager.
- Multiple enterprise-focused accessories.
- MaxGo software to quickly apply custom settings to larger deployments.
“The Nautiz X9 ultra rugged PDA is as tough as they come. And with a much faster processor, the upgrade to Android 11, plus the AER certification, it is a top choice for enterprises who need a modern work tool for the toughest environments,” says Johan Hed, Handheld Group director of product management. “The reliability and toughness of the Nautiz X9 has been and will continue to bring great value to field users worldwide.”
Download press images of Nautiz X9 here.
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About Handheld GroupUK
Handheld are the world’s fastest-growing manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, winning several prestigious national and international awards for their technology and growth, including the Red Herring Global 100 award, which honours the most innovative technology companies worldwide.
Handheld will be showcasing a number of new products at GEO Business 2021 including the Algiz 10X V3 Rugged Windows 10 Tablet, the Nautiz X6 Rugged Android Smartphone and the Algiz RT8 Android Rugged Tablet.
All Handheld products are lightweight, ergonomic and have the power and capacity to handle the most demanding mobile field or industrial applications, carry IP65 or 67 ratings and meet stringent MIL-STD-810F/G military standards for withstanding water, dust, drops, vibration and extreme temperatures including sunlight-readable displays.
Handheld’s line-up of rugged PDAs and mobile computers is specifically developed for use in tough environments in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, construction, mining, field service, utilities, maintenance, public safety, military and security.
