MobileDemand is a provider of rugged Tablet PC mobile computer systems headquartered in Hiawatha, Iowa with manufacturing facilities in Taiwan.[1][2] The products are built for use by mobile workers in harsh environments to survive falls, extreme temperatures and exposure to liquids.[2][3] The company specializes in complete mobile automation systems by integrating data collection technologies including barcode scanning, numeric keypad, credit card reader, color photography, GPS and touch screen in its PC tablets.[3]
History
editMobileDemand was founded in 2003 by Matt Miller.[1] At that time, the company specialized in manufacturing portable, rugged Tablet PCs with laser-based bar code scanning for the wholesale beer sector.[4][5] With the introduction of smaller Rugged Tablet PC systems and accessories, MobileDemand expanded to a wide variety of vertical markets that employ a mobile workforce including hospitality, manufacturing, military, public safety, retail, transportation and logistics, and warehousing.[2][5]
MobileDemand opens office in Taiwan to focus on building and maintaining the Asian supply chain under the direction of Executive Director Wen Shih. Shih was previously a product manager of memory modules and display components with Apple. More recently, he served with General Dynamics as director of Asian operations. The office will have two other employees.[6]
Duke University uses MobileDemand Rugged Tablet PC to measure correlation between blood oxygen levels and altitude sickness. Research was conducted on Mount Everest in Nepal, South Asia. [7]
In May 2013, the Corridor Business Journal recognized MobileDemand as one of the top 25 fastest growing companies in the Eastern Iowa corridor, ranking #7. The annual Fastest Growing Companies awards identifies and honors the region’s most dynamic companies that have made significant contributions to the strength of the local economy. MobileDemand was recognized as the 2nd fastest growing company at the 2012 awards, 6th fastest at the 2011 awards and 4th fastest at the 2008 awards. [8]
Products
editxTablet T7000
Released in October 2009, the xTablet T7000 ultra-mobile rugged mini tablet computer is small, lightweight (2.6 lbs), and rugged for use in harsh environments.[2][5] It functions like a notebook with a full Windows 7 operating system and has significant memory capacity and Intel Atom processing power unlike traditional Windows® Mobile handhelds.[5] Data input into the Tablet PC is flexible with a built-in numeric keypad, optional QWERTY keyboard, bar code and credit card readers, color camera and 7-inch high-resolution all-light-readable touch screen display.[2][9]
xTablet T8700
Announced in January 2008, the xTablet T8700 is used by food and beverage distributors for direct store delivery (DSD) tracking and inventory management.[5] The new Tablet PC retains the form factor and overall concept of the xTablet series, runs on a full Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, is powered by the Intel Core Duo processor, has faster wireless communications and an 8.7” sunlight readable display.[10]
xTablet C1300
The xTablet C1300 is a rugged convertible tablet PC. It transforms from a rugged laptop to a Tablet PC and can be used outdoors by mobile workers in field service, military, public sector, health care, agriculture and delivery applications. Like a laptop, it runs on a full Windows Operating System and like a tablet PC, it has touch data entry, signature capture, and a color camera. A unique spill-guard design allows liquids to dissipate, reducing the risk of damage.[11]
xTablet T1200
When announced, the xTablet T1200 was the world’s first rugged tablet running Microsoft Windows 8. The MobileDemand high-performance, all-light readable xTablet T1200 bolsters productivity for mobile users who work in demanding environments. This tablet is powered by the latest Intel Core i5-3427U processor (Ivy Bridge) and either the Windows 8 or Windows 7 Professional operating system.[12][13][14]
xTablet T7200
The xTablet T7200 is the next generation of MobileDemand’s T7000 tablet PC. You’ll find the same highly functional, lightweight tablet, with added performance. This tablet combines the functionality of a notebook, full Windows OS of a tablet and the portability and data collection capabilities of a handheld in a light-weight slate form factor. The T7200 7” high-resolution touch screen display with revolutionary new xView Pro technology offers 35% improved battery life. xView Pro features a reflective mode that will let you view the screen in the most intense sunlight and a back-lit transflective mode for superior viewing in low-light or indoor conditions.[15][16]
Competitors
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Corridor Business Journal Entrepreneur:101 “Benefit from success, own up to failures” p. 12-13, 2010 Edition
- ^ a b c d e “MobileDemand Expands Public Sector Offerings With Addition Of MobileFrame Software Solutions For Law Enforcement, EMS, Investigative Services” Integrated Solutions, October 16, 2010
- ^ a b Google Adwords Success Story: Mobile Demand. Accessed November 2, 2010
- ^ MobileDemand Poised for Growth with New Computer, Markets Eastern Iowa Business, August 3, 2010
- ^ a b c d e f “Entrepreneur of the Year” Corridor Business Journal
- ^ MobileDemand opens office in Taiwan, The Gazette, October 22, 2012
- ^ Duke University to Measure Altitude Sickness on Mount Everest Using MobileDemand Rugged Tablet PC, PRWeb, March 25, 2013
- ^ MobileDemand to be Recognized as One of Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies, MobileDemand, May 8, 2013
- ^ MobileDemand announces availability of ultra-compact xTablet 7000, Rugged PC Review, January 15, 2010
- ^ “MobileDemand xTablet T8700 Tablet PC” Rugged PC Review, Accessed November 2, 2010
- ^ [1], MobileDemand Introduces the xTablet C1200 Convertible Tablet PC, February 2, 2011
- ^ MobileDemand xTablet T1200, Rugged PC Review, October 29, 2012
- ^ The 2012 Tablet's & More...., TabletPC2.com, December, 2012
- ^ MobileDemand xTablet T1200 Review: First Rugged Windows 8, GottaBeMobile, January 3, 2013
- ^ MobileDemand xTablet T7200 Review, GottaBeMobile, October 01, 2012
- ^ MobileDemand Introduces New xTablet T7200 Rugged Tablet PC, EMSWORLD, September 19, 2012