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Seneca Data and TabletKiosk® Announce U.S.A. Distribution Agreement
For TabletKiosk Pen- and Touch-Based Mobile Computing Solutions
Agreement Makes TabletKiosk Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and Mobile Clinical Assistant Available to More Than 4,000 Seneca Data Resellers in the U.S.A.
Intel® Solutions Summit, Las Vegas, NV, March 17, 2009 —
Seneca Data, the leading source of innovative technology solutions and TabletKiosk, a leader in mobile computing solutions, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Seneca Data to distribute TabletKiosk pen- and touched-based mobile PCs and accessories throughout the United States.
The agreement with Seneca Data provides TabletKiosk a value added distribution partner with long proven tablet computing expertise, strong mobile programs, and a focus on vertical markets like healthcare and field force automation. Additionally, with this agreement, Seneca Data expands the breadth and depth of its tablet offering, making it the premier tablet distributor in terms of products and services offered to the channel.
“The agreement with Seneca Data helps expand the TabletKiosk channel for our pen- and touch-based systems,” said Martin Smekal, President of TabletKiosk. “Seneca Data is the premier tablet distributor in the USA and they are well aligned to help us grow our business.”
“Our agreement with TabletKiosk fills the remaining gaps in our in our tablet, ultra-mobile, and touch-screen offerings” said Steve Maser, Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for Seneca Data. “We are delighted to add them as a strategic vendor and better enable our channel to deliver top-tier mobile solutions to their customers.”
Seneca Data will begin distribution of TabletKiosk computers on April 1, 2009. For more information, contact Missy Maser at missym@senecadata.com.
About Seneca Data
Founded in 1979, Seneca Data has grown into the premier manufacturer of custom computer systems and value-added distributor of information technology products across the USA. Seneca Data manufactures custom built, made-to-order computers under the brand name Nexlink® for OEM, channel and gov/ed customers. In 2008, Seneca Data founded Renovate Manufacturing, LLC, an affiliate company focused on the outsourced computer remanufacturing market.
For more information, please visit www.senecadata.com or www.revonate.com.
Seneca Data Press Contact: Kevin W. Jaskolka, 800-227-3432
About TabletKiosk®
TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate style Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and mobile clinical assistants (MCA) marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.
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TabletKiosk® Introduces the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT:
A Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) with Touch Screen Input
Torrance, CA, March 4, 2009 —
TabletKiosk®, a leader in mobile computing solutions, today announced the new MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT, the only mobile clinical assistant (MCA) featuring a sunlight readable 10.4 inch resistive touch screen. The MCA reference architecture developed by Intel® and based upon significant ethnographic research, workflow studies and conversations with healthcare professionals worldwide; was created specifically for the rigors, needs and workflow of the clinical environment— whether that is a ward, clinic or emergency room.
Built for today's demanding healthcare environments, MediSlate™ MCAs were designed to improve workflow efficiencies, ease clinician workloads, and help reduce medication and administrative errors by utilizing an array of data and image capturing technologies. Traditionally, healthcare professionals had to rely on paper charts, stationary desktop PCs and equipment wheeled around on bulky carts to help them complete common activities such as taking medical histories, monitoring medications, reviewing test results and x-rays, and patient charting. Using a MediSlate™ MCA in tandem with their existing EMR systems, clinicians and administrators are able to perform all of these same tasks easily and directly at the point-of-care, allowing them to spend more of their time interacting with patients.
The MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT, powered by Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology, is a versatile and full featured computing device that is housed in a specially sealed, semi-rugged, smooth surface case that is drop-resistant and spill-proof enabling it to be easily wiped clean and disinfected to help reduce the spread of germs. Also, with its integrated 2D/1D barcode scanner, 2.0 megapixel web-enabled video camera, biometric fingerprint reader and a 13.56MHz RFID reader built into its ergonomic handle, the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT is a mobile, easy to carry, point-of-care device that clinicians can use to enter data, verify patient identification, verify themselves as authorized care givers, and scan pre-printed labels from patient ID bracelets, medication packaging and blood vials.
“Intel's ethnographic research with healthcare professionals and commitment to improving quality of care for patients worldwide ultimately led to the development of the Mobile Clinical Assistant reference platform. Our goals continue to be reinforced as technology companies, including TabletKiosk, introduce their own innovative MCA devices,” said Louis Burns, vice president and general manager, Intel Digital Health Group. “As awareness for the MCA platform continues to grow, we look forward to more and more clinicians having the opportunity to take mobile point of care to the next level.”
For maximum durability and usability, the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT is available with a shock mounted 80GB, 1.8” SATA HDD (standard) or 1.8” 32GB Solid State Drive (special order) and is powered by an Intel® Core™2 Solo ULV processor. Configured standard with 2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM, dual band Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n (Draft 2.0), integrated Bluetooth® and two (2) hot swappable Lithium-Ion batteries (standard), MediSlate™ MCAs offer uncompromised computing power along with a broad range of essential technological capabilities to keep doctors and nurses current and connected wherever their work takes them.
“Launching the MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT as the newest addition to Intel's mobile clinical assistant reference platform reflects TabletKiosk's firm commitment to the healthcare market,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “The purpose built functionality of the MCA platform, combined with the MediSlate MCA's built-in compatibility with existing PC based EMR systems and its familiar touch screen interface, delivers new possibilities and efficiencies for improving patient care by enhancing the workflow of nurses and clinicians.”
MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT Fast Facts:
| Processor: |
Intel® Core™2 Solo U2100 ULV |
| Memory: |
2.0 GB DDR2 533/667MHz SDRAM |
| Hard Drive: |
80 GB, 1.8" SATA, 4,200 rpm, shock mounted |
| “G sensor” to auto-park read/write heads in case of free fall |
| Operating System: |
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with SP1 |
| Windows® XP Professional Downgrade available FREE at time of system order |
| Display: |
10.4” TFT XGA (1024 x 768) LCD with LED backlight |
| Sunlight readable and anti-glare surface |
“G sensor” auto-rotates screen orientation up to 360° (0° 90° 180° 270°) |
| Automatic and manual screen lock for added security |
| Batteries: |
2x Modular battery bays, Hot Swappable to maximize uptime |
| 2x 3-cell Lithium-Ion (3S1P) high capacity smart battery packs (standard) |
| 2.25 hours of battery life per pack (4.5 hours with both batteries installed) |
| Wireless: |
Intel® Pro Dual Band (2.4/5.0 GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n (Draft 2.0) networking |
| Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR |
| 3G Data Module for WWAN (optional) |
| Security: |
Validity Sensors, Inc. Fingerprint Reader |
| Kensington Locking Port (Lock mechanism sold separately) |
| Single Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM v1.2) |
| I/O: |
4 wire passive resistive touch screen with palm rejection technology |
| Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus and video capture |
| 2D bar code reader (1D compatible) |
| RFID reader with ISO 14443A/B and ISO 15693 support |
| Docking Station Connector for additional I/O and security |
| Dimensions: |
270mm x 256mm x 35.34mm (10.63" x 10.08" x 1.39") |
| Weight: |
3.25 lbs. (1.47 kg) with 2 batteries and 3G module installed |
| Rugged: |
Rated IP54 and meets MIL-STD-810F standards |
| Drop rated up to 4 feet |
| Sealed body enclosure can resist alcohol (80% or less), bleach, iodine
and common hospital disinfectants |
| Rain, spill, dust and vibration resistant |
Availability
The MediSlate™ MCA i1040XT is shipping now. For pricing and additional details, please visit www.tabletkiosk.com.
About TabletKiosk®
TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate style Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and mobile clinical assistants (MCA) marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.
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TabletKiosk® and Dean Evans & Associates Create Mobile Conference Management Solution
Torrance, CA, September 24, 2008 —
TabletKiosk®, a leader in Tablet PC and mobile computing solutions, is pleased to welcome Dean Evans & Associates (DEA), a leading developer of facility and resource scheduling and shared workspace management software solutions, as a new strategic ISV partner in the meeting and event management arena.
“As two innovation leaders in their respective markets, TabletKiosk and DEA are in a unique position to combine technologies to offer a wholly mobile terminal for managing resources,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “Because DEA targets many of our same vertical markets that we do, including Healthcare, Education and State and Local governments, I see a great deal of synergy between our companies and look forward to a long term business relationship.”
For mobile deployment of its signature Event Management System (EMS), DEA has chosen the Sahara Slate PC® i440T for its resistive touch screen interface combined with a sleek, carry-everywhere design.
“We are very excited to promote EMS with the added benefit of mobility on the Sahara Slate PC,” said Kevin Raasch, executive vice president of Dean Evans & Associates. “Accessing EMS from a mobile tablet PC, event planners should experience greater flexibility in planning, improved response times and real-time problem solving from wherever their work takes them. Facility visitors can also take advantage of the Sahara Slate PC in its role as a wall-mounted digital sign or touch-screen kiosk.”
About TabletKiosk®
TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures Inc., a privately held technology incubator. The company produces and sells a broad line of slate-style Tablet PCs and Ultra-Mobile PCs featuring touch screen technology and marketed and sold through an authorized reseller channel and directly through its website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.
About Dean Evans & Associates
Dean Evans & Associates offers a line of sophisticated software systems for shared workspace management (office “hoteling”), facility scheduling, resource management, academic scheduling and online calendaring. Their Event Management System (EMS) products are ideal for booking the space, services and resources needed for events as well as for maintaining a web-based master calendar. For more information, visit www.dea.com.
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TabletKiosk® Introduces the Eyesboard™: Its New On-Screen, Virtual Keyboard
Torrance, CA, September 8, 2008 —
TabletKiosk®, a leading manufacturer of Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) computing solutions, continues to improve the slate-style Tablet PC user experience by including the Eyesboard™ on-screen virtual keyboard on all of its systems as well as offering it as a free download for existing TabletKiosk Tablet PC and UMPC owners.
The Eyesboard, created by PlazaLOGIC, is an on-screen, virtual QWERTY keyboard, that enables users to type directly on the screen with their fingers or a stylus. Sporting a realistic “3D” look, multiple language options, easy size adjustment, choice of colors, and optional settings—including opacity, “snapable” palettes, menu buttons and sound effects—the Eyesboard virtual keyboard is highly customizable to best fit each user's unique needs.
“Given that touch screen kiosks with virtual keyboards are now commonly used in airports and retail stores, today's Tablet PC owners are more familiar with the idea of on-screen typing,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “By including the Eyesboard as a standard feature on all of our tablets, we believe that we have greatly improved the overall mobile computing experience.”
The Eyesboard virtual keyboard looks and behaves like an actual computer keyboard with its traditional QWERTY key layout, separate numeric keypad and accessible function keys. To maximize screen real estate, the Eyesboard is fully user resizable, and capable of docking or minimizing to the taskbar—so that the keyboard is always accessible even when editing a full size document. It also features adjustable opacity settings to allow whatever is below it to be completely hidden or partially visible. In addition, the Eyesboard virtual keyboard conveniently appears at the Windows Log-In screen for easy password input, but runs with restricted functionality to maintain system security.
“The inclusion of the Eyesboard virtual keyboard for on-screen typing absolutely enhances the usability of our Sahara Slate PC® and eo® Ultra-Mobile PC systems, especially for those users new to the platform,” said Martin Smekal. “The Eyesboard is the perfect complement to the slate Tablet PC form factor because it provides an extremely familiar method of entering text without adding extra components or weight.”
About TabletKiosk®
TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures Inc., a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate-style Tablet PCs and Ultra-Mobile PCs marketed and sold through an authorized reseller channel and directly through its website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.
About PlazaLOGIC
PlazaLOGIC Ltd. Is a software design company that specializes in developing solutions for Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and touch screen computers. For more information, visit www.plazalogic.com.
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TabletKiosk™ Ships the GETAC 840XT Full Mil-Spec Tablet PC
Torrance, CA, April 3, 2008 —
TabletKiosk™, a leader in Tablet PC based mobile computing solutions, today announced that it is now shipping the GETAC 840XT (g840XT), the company’s first full mil-spec rugged Tablet PC, created in partnership with rugged mobile computing pioneer, GETAC.
The g840XT is an 8.4" Tablet PC designed for people who require mobility, durability and advanced wireless functionality and that complies with the rigorous environmental requirements of the MIL-STD-810F standard. By incorporating a shock mounted HDD, GPS module, sunlight readable display and fan-less design, the g840XT offers the convenience of a touch screen Tablet PC encased in a durable, magnesium alloy exterior.
“We are excited to work with TabletKiosk on this joint project,” said Jim Rimay, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Getac US. “Because TabletKiosk focuses its sales efforts on industries which do not compete with our core markets, the partnership will expand the exposure of the Getac brand.”
g840XT Fast Facts:
| Processor: |
Intel® Stealey™ A110 processor (800 MHz, 90nm process) |
| Memory: |
1.0 GB DDR2 533/400MHz SDRAM |
| Hard Drive: |
80 GB, 1.8" PATA, 4,200 rpm, shock mounted |
| Operating System: |
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Windows Vista® Business |
| Display: |
8.4” TFT SVGA sunlight readable with integrated touch screen (800 x 600) |
| Wireless: |
802.11 b/g networking / Bluetooth® 2.0 (WWAN and GPS modules optional) |
| Security: |
Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard-Disk Lock, Smart Card Reader |
| Kensington Locking Port (Lock mechanism sold separately) |
| Infineon Trusted Platform Module (TPM v1.2) |
| I/O: |
2 x USB 2.0 |
| 1 x Smart Card Reader |
| 1 x Headphone jack, Built-in Stereo Microphone |
| 1x WWAN Antenna Pass-Thru Connector (module optional) |
| 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
| 1x 6-pin Docking Cradle Connector |
“The smart design and rugged exterior of the g840XT complements our existing product line,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “Now we can offer our customers the most comprehensive selection of slate style Tablet PCs available anywhere and built for either standard or rugged handling.”
Pricing and Availability
The g840XT is sold through the TabletKiosk website at www.tabletkiosk.com, as well as a vertically integrated reseller network.
About TabletKiosk™
TabletKiosk™ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate style Tablet PCs and UMPCs featuring touch screen and/or digitizer (pen) input, sold through both an authorized reseller channel and directly on the company's website. For more information, visit www.TabletKiosk.com.
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TabletKiosk™ Announces New Enhancements and Accessories
for the Sahara Slate PC® i400 series of Tablet PCs
CES: Las Vegas, NV (Booth 35374MP), January 7, 2008 —
TabletKiosk™, a leader in mobile computing solutions, continues to expand its product line up by announcing new system enhancements and optional accessories for the Sahara Slate PC® i400 series of Tablet PCs.
Originally introduced at CES 2007, the Sahara Slate PC i440D quickly became the company’s flagship product. Now, in response to customer demand, TabletKiosk has upgraded the i440D’s standard configuration to include an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7400 processor, 100GB Hard Drive, 2GB RAM and a sunlight viewable screen (sunlight viewable screen is now a standard feature for all three models of the Sahara Slate PC i400 series).
For those seeking maximum durability and improved battery performance, TabletKiosk will also begin offering a 2.5 inch 16GB solid state drive (SSD) as a new upgrade option for the Sahara Slate PC i400 series (32GB and 64GB versions will be offered as they become available in 2008). The new SSD drive has the same shape and size of the existing hard drive, uses the same SATA connector for seamless integration and ease of installation, but features non-volatile flash memory in lieu of the moving parts in standard hard drives.
“We are incorporating these new enhancements to provide an improved user experience,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “We’ve been seeing the Sahara Slate PCs used to run applications in industries ranging from healthcare to hospitality to field data collection, and we are confident that these upgrades will have a positive effect on worker efficiency.”
To supplement the battery life of the Sahara Slate PC i400 series, TabletKiosk is introducing an extended life, 9-cell Lithium Ion battery that fits snugly over the back cover of the unit and offers an additional 8-10 hours of battery power.
To enable users to more conveniently charge their standard 6-cell batteries, TabletKiosk is introducing two new external battery chargers for the Sahara Slate PC i400 series: a single unit battery charger and also a multi-unit charging array that can accommodate three batteries at the same time.
Pricing and Availability
The enhanced Sahara Slate PC i440D will begin shipping in mid-February, 2008. The base unit featuring an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7400 processor, 100GB Hard Drive, 2GB RAM and sunlight viewable screen will sell for $2395 MSRP. For additional details, please visit www.TabletKiosk.com.
About TabletKiosk™
TabletKiosk™ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate style Tablet PCs and UMPCs featuring touch screen and/or digitizer (pen) input, sold through both an authorized reseller channel and directly on the company's website. For more information, visit www.TabletKiosk.com.
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