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Old 07-22-2009
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Duros overhauls 8404 rugged tablet

Using almost any mainstream notebook or tablet display in direct sunlight can be frustrating and downright impossible. Acknowledging this, Duros has revamped their 8404 rugged tablet with an 8.4” daylight-readable LED SVGA touchscreen panel. The display boasts a brightness of 1,100 NIT and a 120-degree viewing angle.

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Old 07-22-2009
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When I was in the Army (Infantry) we were issued units similar to these. They took a helluva beating but kept on ticking! The display was defiitely tough to read in bright daylight, so glad to see they've fixed that.
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Old 07-22-2009
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ahh a toughbook, very nice for field work indeed.
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Old 07-23-2009
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Price will be a big concern for my consideration as I am not a huge fan of working with the Atom processor, although I acknowledge why it was chosen.
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