V-T500, new smart tablet PC for professional applications from Casio

Consumer electronics manufacturer Casio has announced the launch of a new range of smart tablets, the V-T/N500 series, incorporating professional features and Android operating system, and that are intended to help sales personnel in the retail sector.

Based on the 'Smart' product concept & Tough’, Casio Europe introduces an all-new business tablet with exclusive features for professional use. In addition to great resistance to falls and external influences, The robust tablet PC guarantees constant availability thanks to its intelligent power management, Contactless charging and interchangeable batteries. Under the AndroidTM operating system platform 4.0.3, NFC technology provides maximum security for sensitive data.

The new V-T/N500 series business tablet from Casio combines the special industrial design features and efficient power management technology of Casio's proven ranges of portable devices together with numerous innovations developed specifically for professional use. Of particular relevance to its wide use in professional environments are the security features of Casio's new tablet.. Integrated read/write module for NFC cards can be used for secure identification, that is to say, to prevent unauthorized access. It also has anti-theft protection through a motion sensor that can be activated and a loud acoustic signal emitter.. The security concept is completed by a SAM card slot, ensuring reliable encryption of sensitive data.

Its practical mobility accessories guarantee excellent ease of use for all imaginable applications.. Besides, Numerous additional accessories are available such as, For example, hands-free bases for vehicles and chargers. The extremely robust casio of the Casio tablet, that only weighs 780 grams, It has a protection class IP54 (dust and splash resistant) and withstands falls from 1 meter high. Casio has designed the electronics with a high temperature tolerance of between –20°C and +50 °C, just like your industrial portable devices. The powerful lithium battery 7.000 mAh is perfect for professional use, thanks to its autonomy 12 hours; besides, It recharges without contact and the user can easily change it if necessary. Just as extraordinary, in the tablet sector, are the two programmable buttons that allow you to quickly activate frequently used functions.

Rugged tablet PC with professional features

Casio's new business tablet has a Dual Core processor of 1,5 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of ROM and works with Android OS platform 4.0.3. Incorporates a GPS module and various sensors for lighting, situation, ambient light, etc., plus a microphone and speakers. Digital communication is carried out through HDMI cables, USB, SD or microSD cards, or wirelessly via Bluetooth connections, WLAN (802.11 a,b,g,n) o 3G WWAN (UMTS/HSPA).

The LED backlit color screen 10,1 inches and great contrast, allows working with two input methods: either with touch gestures with the hand (capacitive screen) or with a digital pen (electromagnetic) to, For example, disable touch gestures during presentations. With the pen it is also possible to register signatures through the screen.

Scan notes

It is also possible to capture data using the two integrated digital cameras of 5 megapixels. One is located on the back of the tablet and features autofocus and an LED flash to capture fast, high-quality photos.. The second camera is on the front frame and on the V-N500 tablet, It is integrated with a lens in a special housing (similar to a folder) which can be moved to function as a document scanner. So, For example, During a meeting, handwritten notes or printed documents can be easily scanned without wasting time., such as forms and data sheets. Automatic character recognition can classify recorded information according to certain categories (ideas, tasks, meetings) and facilitates the subsequent organization of tasks.

Thomas Uppenkamp, Director of the Mobile Industrial Solutions department at CASIO Europe GmbH in Norderstedt, He is extremely satisfied with the new Casio tablet: “In addition to security features, the guaranteed wide availability of the device in the professional area, It will be an important argument for future projects”.