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Black Hawk Duo Semi-Rugged Notebook

 

Black Hawk Duo Semi-Rugged Notebook

 

Black Hawk Duo Semi-Rugged Notebook

 

Black Hawk Duo Semi-Rugged Notebook

 

Black Hawk Duo Semi-Rugged Notebook
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15.4" Widescreen Semi-Rugged Notebook

New Optional 160GB encrypted Hard Drive now Available!

Black Hawk Duo is the perfect choice for mobile users wanting power, performance and security all in a rugged design. Black Hawk Duo is built tough and built to last. It is designed with a magnesium top and bottom case to protect the systems vital components from damage due to drop and concussion. It's anti-shock mounting design protects the LCD and Hard Drive from damage and data loss. It’s spill resistant design protects the internal components from accidental spills. Black Hawk Duo features a 15.4” wide screen WXGA LCD with graphic resolution up to 1280X800. The on-screen graphics is driven by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 which supports up to 384MB of shared memory. Black Hawk Duo is powered by the latest Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology providing for maximum performance and power management.

  
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Rugged and Security Features
  • Drop Resistant:
    • Magnesium alloy case - 20 times stronger than ABS plastic, offering higher survival rate after drops and bumps. Compliant with Military Standard 810F.
  • Shock Resistant:
    • Anti-shock mounting design protects LCD screen and hard disk drive from damage and data loss. Flexible HDD cable design absorbs shock from drops.
    • Simulate MIL STD 810F, Method 514.4, Procedure I, Category 10, Fig 16 & 17/ASTM4169, Truck Transport, 11.5.2 Random test, Assurance Level IIs.
  • Spill Resistant:
    • Spill resistant keyboard, touchpad and switches.
    • Spill resistant design stops spills from seeping into sensitive interior parts.
  • Optical Disk Lock:
    • Exclusive optical disk tray lock prevents unintentional tray eject from drop and vibration.
  • Battery Protection:
    • Double protection smart battery circuitry prevents damage caused by current or voltage surges and overheating.
    • Smart Battery Calibration helps fight the loss of battery capacity after repeated charge-discharge cycles.
  • Smart Card and TPM:
    • One small Card Socket for identity protection & TPM 1.2 support

Specifications

CPU
  • Intel® Core™ Duo T3200 Processor 2.0GHz (533Mhz FSB) 1MB L2 Cache Standard
  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors 2.0 - 2.6GHz (667 / 800Mhz FSB) 2-6MB L2 Cache Optional

Core Logic

  • North Bridge: Intel® 965GM Express
  • South Bridge: Intel® ICH8-M

Memory

  • 2GB RAM Standard
  • Two Dual Channel DDRII 667Mhz SODIMM Slots each for 512MB / 1GB / 2GB
  • 4GB Maximum (3.24GB usable on 32-bit Windows XP and Vista platforms)

Video System

  • Built in Intel® 965
  • Intel® Enhancement AGP BUS Equivalent Hardware 2D/3D Video Graphic Accelerators
  • Shared System Memory 384MB (Intel® Driver Dynamic Changed)
  • Optional built-in 1.3 mega pixel webcam

Display

  • 15.4” WXGA LCD (1280 X 800) Resolution
  • Optional 15.4” WXGA+ LCD (1440 x 900) Resolution
  • Optional Transflective Sun Light Readable LCD Upgrade

Hard Disk
  • 160GB Hard Drive Standard
  • Optional 250 / 320 / 500GB hard drive
  • Optional 160GB 5400RPM Hardware Encrypted Hard Drive
  • Optional Solid State Drive up to 512GB
  • Anti Shock Mounted HDD (Safety of Vibration & Transportation) Standard

Communication
  • Internal 56Kbps V.90 Fax/Modem

LAN / Wireless

  • Integrated 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps Ethernet
  • Internal Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11a / b / g
  • Optional Intel® Mini Express Wireless LAN 802.11n
  • Optional built-in Bluetooth

Expansion Cards

  • Express Card 54/34, 4-in-1 Reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC), Smart Card Slot

Keyboard

  • Spill Proof Keyboard (85 US Keys with Windows Logo)
  • Spill-Resistant C-Face (including Keyboard, Touchpad, Speakers, LED)

Optical Media Drive

  • DVD Super Multi Drive (DVD-R / CDRW / DVDRW / DVD+RW_DL / DVD-RAM) Standard
  • Optical Disk Lock Standard

Pointing Device

  • Built-In Touchpad with Two Buttons & Support Right/Left and Scroller

Floppy Disk Drive

  • Optional: External USB 3.5 Format, 720KB / 1.44MB / 1.2MB (3 Modes)

I/O Devices

  • One Smart Card Socket
  • 4 in 1 Media Card Reader Support MS / MS Pro / SD / MMC

I/O Ports
  • Three USB2.0, 15 Pin D-Sub Connector for External Monitor, Line-Out Phone Jack for External Speakers
  • Mic-In Phone Jack for External Microphone, RJ-11(56K V.90Modem), RJ-45 Ethernet
  • IEEE-1394 Fire Wire, 9 Pin D-Sub Connector for RS-232 Serial Port, DC-In Jack, Type II Express Card 34/54 Slot

Audio

  • Compliant to Intel® High Definition Audio (Azalia) 24Bit output
  • Built in Stereo Mic. Array
  • 2 1.5 Watt Stereo Speakers

AC Adapter

  • Input: 100 – 240V Auto-Sensing, 50 – 60Hz Output: 20Volts, 3.25 Amps, 65 Watts

Battery
  • Standard: 6 Cell 4400mAh Li-Ion (Approximate Run time of 3 Hours)
  • Optional: 9 Cell 6600mAh Li-Ion (Approximate Run time of 4 Hours)
  • Battery Protection: Double Protection Smart Battery Circuitry prevents damage caused by current or voltage surges and Overheating. Smart Battery Calibration helps fight the loss of battery capacity after repeated charge-discharge cycles

Operating System

  • Standard: Windows XP Pro (Windows 7 license with XP Pro downgrade)
  • Optional: Windows Vista Business
  • Optional: Windows Vista™ Ultimate
  • Optional: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Optional: Windows 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit)
  • Optional: Windows 7 Ultimate (32 or 64 bit)

Carry Bag

  • Standard: Vinyl Carrying Bag with Strap

Dimensions/Weight

  • 14.6 ”(W) X 10.8” (D) X 1.47 ~ 1.57” (H) 6.39Lbs 2.9Kg with 6 Cell Battery or
  • 6.83Lbs 3.1Kg with 9 Cell Battery 370 x 276 x 37.5 ~40mm (W) X 257mm (D) X 36~38.3mm (H)

Available Accessories
(Partial List)

  • Transflective Sunlight Readable LCD
  • External USB Touch Screen
  • Spare 6 Cell Battery
  • Extended 9 Cell Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • USB Port Replicator
  • Universal DC & AC All-in-One Car Adapter
  • Universal Auto/Airline Adapter

Security
  • SmartCard Reader
  • Optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  • BIOS enabled Computrace with Lojack™ for Laptops®
  • Kensington Lock

Warranty
  • 2 yr Standard Warranty
  • 1 yr battery warranty (when purchased with laptop)
  • Optional Express Service and Extended Warranty

Special Upgrade Options
  • Transflective Sunlight Readable LCD with up to 1440x900 resolution
  • Antireflective/antiglare screen protector film (enhances outdoor viewability)
  • Internal 3G module
  • Encrypted Hard Drive
  • Extreme environment rugged Hard Drive
  • Solid State Drive up to 512GB

Environmental Specifications

Temperature

  • Operating: 5°C to 35°C ; Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Humidity

  • 20% to 80% RH, Non-condensing

Vibration

  • MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.4, Procedure I, Category 10, Fig 16 & 17 / ASTM 4169 Truck Transport, 11.5.2 Random Test, Assurance Level II

Drop

  • 26 Drops of 29 inches to Plywood over Concrete with Unit Off and Display Closed.
  • 5 Units to Pass Simulate MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.4, Procedure IV, Height Modified.

Enclosure / Case

  • Magnesium Alloy Case – 20 Times Stronger than ABS Plastic, offering Higher Survival after drops and bumps.
  • Added Protection to Critical Components, (I.E. CPU, RAM, HDD, and ODD)
  • Rubber Protection Surrounding LCD & HDD Area (Added Protection Against Vibration)

EMI / Safety / Warranty

  • FCC, CSA, CE, CB