In addition to IP67 certification, which gives a guaranteed ingress protection against dust and allows the unit to be water-proof to 1 metre, the PS236 has full MIL-STD-810G certification, which is the generally accepted standard of military ruggedisation and compliance for mobile computers and equipment.

The ultra-rugged Windows Mobile PDA comes with integrated GPS, altimeter, an auto-focus 3 megapixel camera, e-compass, hi-res display for all sorts of GIS surveying and other GPS/mapping-based applications

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In addition to its GPS system, the product’s built-in altimeter and E-compass provide advanced navigation features such as fixed positioning of longitude, latitude and altitude, as well as the ability to provide directional relations between the targeted subject and the user’s position. The PS535F also features comprehensive wireless connectivity options, including integrated Bluetooth V2.0 and 802.11b/g WiFi. Users can connect the PS535F to a GIS server and instantly transmit or process data in the field using a GETAC Bluetooth modem or mobile phone.

The GETAC PS535F features Windows Mobile 6.1 software for quick access to email, the Internet, texting and other means of mobile communications. Weighing a mere 10.7 ounces, the device can operate at full capacity for up to 8-hours on a fully-charged battery and is MIL-STD 810F compliant and IP54 certified to operate without failure under the most extreme weather conditions, environments and everyday abuse associated with its user base.

Getac PS535F Main Features

• 3.5” VGA Touch Screen Display
• 533MHz Samsung 2450 processor
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1
• 128Mb onboard MDDR
• 2GB onboard NAND Flash Storage ROM
• MIL-STD 810F and IP54 compliant
• Embedded GPS Receiver
• 3.0 Megapixel On-Board Camera
• Altimeter and E-Compass
• Integrated Bluetooth V2.0 and 802.11b/g capability
• Sunlight Readable Display solution (optional)
• 8 Hour Battery Life
• Dimensions: 5.7″ x 3.2″ x 1.2″
• Weight: 10.6 oz