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Provider of mobile automation Tablet PC systems for a variety of industries and applications

1501 Boyson Square Drive, Suite 101 · Hiawatha, IA 52233 · Phone: 319-363-4121

Full PDFs of reviews: MobileDemand xTablet T8700 - T8600 update - T8600

MobileDemand provides mobile automation systems for a variety of industries and applications allowing customers to streamline their operations and improve customer service. While MobileDemand provides the hardware systems and value added "appliance software", while the application software is provided as a total solution through our value added resellers and independent software vendors.

MobileDemand utilizes years of mobile computing experience to provide the standard / open platforms, versatile and durable hardware, key application software relationships, with value priced systems to meet our customer's budgets.

MobileDemand offers innovative and unique hardware Tablet PC systems under the MobileDemand brand name through original device manufacturer (ODM) relationships with select and experienced Asian suppliers. The design and capability of the systems are developed through close consultation between MobileDemand experts and the manufacturer. MobileDemand also integrates key technologies to complete the system from other hardware partners, including wireless printing and scanning.

MobileDemand will continue to enhance the systems as technology progresses to offer latest generation solutions while maintaining superior customer service.

Click on the image to the left to view a QuickTime movie describing MobileDemand and its products and services.

Initially specializing on the beer wholesale sector, MobileDemand is now marketing our unique Rugged Tablet PC systems and accessories to a wide variety of vertical markets, including agriculture, construction, emergency services, event centers, field services, food distribution, hospitality, manufacturing, military, state and local government, and transportation.

Demonstrating ruggedness and utility:

In the videos below, released in 2008, MobileDemand T8700 tablets are dropped numerous times, bombarded, sprayed with water, and used to pound in nails.

PDF versions of full reviews:

MobileDemand News
Duke University to measure altitude sickness on Mount Everest using MobileDemand T7200 rugged Tablet PC
MobileDemand announced a unique and demanding application for their xTablet T7200 rugged Tablet PC as Duke University researchers begin a trek up Mount Everest where they will study whether the amount of oxygen in blood is related to altitude sickness. Even Everest base camps are at altitudes of about 17,000 feet where there's only 54% of the oxygen available at sea level., i.e. significantly below the oxygen level generally considered necessary for human survival. [See MobileDemand press release and Duke University coverage of the Everest trek] -- Posted Monday, March 25, 2013 by chb

MobileDemand announces partnership with OCR Canada Ltd.
MobileDemand, a provider of rugged tablet PCs for the transportation, military, public sector, manufacturing and various other industries, announced a reseller partnership agreement with integrated mobile data solutions provider OCR Canada Ltd.,. -- Posted Thursday, November 29, 2012 by chb

Full review: MobileDemand xTablet T1200
Need a high-performance, fully rugged tablet computer that can also run Windows 8? The MobileDemand xTablet 1200 fits the bill with a 10.4-inch 1000 nits AFFS+ resistive multi-touch display, Intel third gen Core-i5 power, very long battery life, and extensive onboard connectivity ranging from legacy RS232 to USB 3.0 to 3G and 4G LTE WWAN. [Read our full review of the MobileDemand xTablet T1200] -- Posted Monday, November 12, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand adds rugged/data collection industry veteran Jon Rasmussen
MobileDemand announced that industry veteran Jon Rasmussen has joined the company as Senior Director of Product Management. Rasmussen comes to MobileDemand from Intermec Technologies where he was Marketing Director for four years. [See MobileDemand press release] -- Posted Monday, October 1, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand introduces high-performance xTablet T7200 rugged computer with innovative display option
MobileDemand has introduced the xTablet T7200, a rugged, compact Tablet PC for jobs that require the full Windows OS. Measuring only 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.95 inches and weighing just over than three pounds, the xTablet T7200 is based on a third generation dual-core Intel Atom N2600 processor with integrated graphics that provides a very substantial performance increase over the predecessor model. Also new is the availability of xView Pro, an innovative indoor-outdoor display technology that allows the display to remain clearly viewable even in direct sunlight. [See full review of the new xTablet T7200 rugged Tablet PC by MobileDemand] -- Posted Monday, September 17, 2012 by chb

Latest MobileDemand blog: rugged tablets in retail
MobileDemand posted a new article entitled "Increase Retail Effectiveness with Rugged Tablet PCs." Note that MobileDemand posts brief articles on all sorts of ways of making tablet computers work for industry and business. The latest can always be found here, so if interested, check back frequently. -- Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2012 by chb

Cloud computing and Tablet PCs
MobileDemand posted a nice summary of cloud computing opportunities in a blog entry entitled "Making the Leap to Cloud Computing with Tablet PCs". -- Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand on rugged Tablet PC systems used in aerospace and defense
MobileDemand posted a brief description and analysis of rugged Tablet PCs used in aerospace and defense applications in its Ruggedized Computing Blog. The entry lists the capabilities those two fields require from device manufacturers. [See Rugged Tablet PC Systems Used in Aerospace and Defense] -- Posted Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand's xTablet rugged Tablet PCs certified on Brother printers
MobileDemand announced it has teamed with Broomfield, Colorado-based Brother Mobile Solutions, a global provider of mobile printing and label solutions designed to improve performance and efficiency on the road, on the shop floor and in the warehouse. All MobileDemand products -- the xTablet T7000, T8700 and C1200 tablet PC systems have been certified on the PocketJet and RuggedJet mobile printers from Brother Mobile. [See news release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by chb

Benefits of cloud computing and Tablet PCs in food logistics
The ever-proactive folks at MobileDemand posted a new blog article entitled "Benefits of cloud computing and Tablet PCs in food logistics." [Read more] -- Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand announces partnership with Elecdata
MobileDemand announced a reseller partnership agreement with Electronic Data Solutions, a provider of ruggedized equipment used in field data collection. The main use of the MobileDemand xTablet rugged tablet PC by Elecdata will be for recording and managing data critical for controlling mosquitoes, and Elecdata will also utilize MobileDemand xTablets for forestry, water resources and GPS functions. [See full press release] -- Posted Monday, February 13, 2012 by chb

MobileDemand announces partnership with Barcoding, Inc.
MobileDemand, a provider of rugged Tablet PC systems announced a reseller partnership agreement with Baltimore-based Barcoding, Inc., a mobility systems integrator focused on automated data capture and wireless technology. MobileDemand also announced software certification on one of Barcoding, Inc.’s partner offerings, Rutherford and Associates' eoStar route accounting software. [See press release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by chb

Five ways to lower inventory costs with rugged Tablet PCs
MobileDemand's latest blog is entitled "Five Ways to Lower Inventory Costs with Rugged Tablet PCs" and summarizes proven methods for lowering inventory costs, and how businesses can use rugged tablets to help them with those methods. -- Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 by chb

Safety via Tablet PC - The Trucking Industry's Renewed Frontier
In a new blog article, MobileDemand points out that technology is the driving force behind safety in the trucking industry. Between 1975 and 2007, there was a 148% reduction in fatal, truck-related crashes per 100 million miles driven. This reduction is largely the result of technological improvements: better roads, better trucks and better fleet management systems. [read more] -- Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by chb

MobileDemand adds industry veterans
MobileDemand added former Norand/Intermec/Socket Mobile exec Bob Zink to its staff as VP of Global Sales and Marketing. The company also added vertical market sales expert Brian Beans (Honeywell, Intermec, Motorola) as Director of Global Channel Sales. MobileDemand president Matt Miller said, "“MobileDemand experienced solid growth in 2010 and we are on a similar trajectory this year. Continuing this rapid growth and meeting the changing needs of our customers and prospects requires strong executive leadership and deep knowledge of the industries and applications where Rugged Tablet PC technologies can streamline operations and make mobile workers more productive." -- Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by chb

Mobile Demand on minimizing downtime and productivity loss
In their Ruggedized Computing Blog, Mobile Demand discusses the pros and cons of spending extra for ruggedized equipment versus consumer grade gear, and presents four arguments in favor of the former. [See Mobile Demand on minimizing downtime and productivity loss] -- Posted Friday, September 16, 2011 by chb

MobileDemand rugged Tablet PCs now on GSA schedule 70 through GB Tech
MobileDemand, a provider of rugged Tablet PCs for military, government and public sector agencies, announced a reseller partnership with GB Tech in Houston, TX, a provider of logistics and IT services to the aerospace, homeland security, energy and healthcare industries. The GSA Schedule 70 award allows the federal, state and local governments to purchase MobileDemand products from GB Tech through a streamlined process and pre-negotiated pricing. -- Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by chb

From the blogs: Creating a paperless supply chain with rugged Tablet PCs
MobileDemand posted a new entry in its Ruggedized Computing Blog on creating a paperless supply chain with rugged tablet technology, outlining the concept and basic steps of such a system. [See entry] -- Posted Thursday, August 11, 2011 by chb

MobileDemand awarded GSA Schedule 70 through partnership with SDV Tech
MobileDemand, a provider of rugged tablet PCs for the military, government and public sector agencies, announced a reseller partnership with SDV Tech, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and distributor of information technology to the federal government, branches of the military and federal integrator community. MobileDemand also announced that its rugged Tablet PCs can now be purchased on a GSA Federal Supply Schedule for General Purpose Commercial IT Equipment, Software, and Services. This way, federal, state and local governments can purchase MobileDemand products from SDV Tech through a streamlined process and pre-negotiated pricing that saves time, resources and money. -- Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 by chb

PeopleNet chooses MobileDemand rugged Tablet PC for its portable onboard computing system
MobileDemand, the nation's leading provider of Rugged Tablet PCs to the transportation industry announced that PeopleNet has chosen the MobileDemand xTablet T7000 for the PeopleNet TABLET integrated onboard computing and mobile communications system for next generation fleet management. PeopleNet, a provider of innovative and integrated onboard fleet management systems, holds an exclusive agreement with MobileDemand and has begun taking delivery of thousands of MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Rugged Tablet PCs to offer its own customer base a way to improve driver efficiency and speed the accounting cycle. [See MobileDemand press release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by chb

Beverage wholesaler chooses MobileDemand xTablet
MobileDemand reports that Ben E. Keith Beverages, one of America's largest beer wholesalers chose the MobileDemand xTablet T7000 combined with A-B Mobility software to replace their older, less functional handheld hardware used by their field sales reps to sell more beer. In tests, Ben E. Keith Beverages staff found that the xTablet T7000's full Windows 7 OS, low weight (2.5 lbs.), integrated keypad, scanner, and inherent ruggedness presented the best combination for their needs. [See MobileDemand xTablet case study] -- Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by chb

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