Roper today announced a new product under its rugged tablet series, the Duros. The Duros is a fourth generation, powerful Windows XP-based tablet PC that is designed for the user battling harsh environments. It is sealed to IP-65 levels for dust and water ingress and tested to MIL STD 810F for vibration, functional shock, high and low temperatures and drops. One of the good thing about this machine is its form factor -- its an 8.4-inch tablet, making it a truly portable notebook for "field work".

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