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When the going gets tough Rugged handhelds, tablets and laptops get the job done – even in the toughest workplaces. Working on the move and in the field is the norm for employees in all sorts of industries. Mobile phones and tablets go everywhere the job demands. But what if that job takes you to a construction site, a manufacturing plant or a gas pipeline? That’s when you need Getac’s range of rugged devices. Equipped with V110 notebook or T800 tablet, you’re ready for the toughest day at work.
Using the right tools for the job makes business sense The speed of business is the same, no matter how hostile the working environment. Knocks, chemicals, dust, water and freezing temperatures - the job still needs to get done. And the choice of equipment can be the deciding factor as to whether that happens. This is why specialist rugged mobile devices are a better choice than the usual consumer brands.
There is an old adage - buy cheap buy twice It’s easy to see why businesses might be tempted by the lower price tag of consumer-grade devices. And it’s a point that’s bound to come up when you’re discussing rugged devices with your customers. Their initial investment may cost less, but consumer-grade products are much more likely to be damaged in harsh working environments. And that means higher repair and replacement costs, plus loss of productivity and an impact to the service the customer. It’s a better investment to choose a product that’s fit for purpose first time and see the
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challenging mobile environments. Read the Thames Water case study.
Getac is rugged to the core
A warranty that’s tough to beat
All of Getac’s products - notebooks, tablets and handhelds - have ruggedness designed and built in. Not only does this provide ‘work-anywhere’ toughness, it gives the user the best possible experience. For instance, tablets are light and thin enough to be held easily, but if you drop them, they absorb the impact. In fact, Getac has one of the lowest failure rates in the industry – just one of the reasons you find Getac’s rugged devices in the hands of the emergency services, defence and security personnel, who rely on them to perform in some of the most
Getac’s service and support leads the industry. Customers get the benefit of a 3 year Pack & Collect warranty as standard with options to extend to 5 years Warranty, plus the most advanced service and support centre in the UK. This level of cover adds value and reassurance to any business choosing Getac.
Fast facts on Getac
• One of the fastest growing companies in the world • Turnover of $29.4bn • 25 year track record of world-first innovations.
What’s the market opportunities for rugged products? • Construction • Transportation and logistics • Manufacturing • Utilities • Defence and security • Emergency services, • Healthcare • Supply chain Learn more about sectors that choose Getac