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Overview
Things happen. But, your data should never be at risk. It's time for a laptop that's strong enough to protect it.
A semi-rugged laptop for people on the move.
Introducing the General Technics RhinoBook™: A notebook computer built "Rhino Tough" to survive accidental drops and rough-handling that would render ordinary laptops useless. A tough outer skin of magnesium alloy guards your data against drops and falls. Inside, shock resistant mounting of the LCD and hard drive keeps your system running despite grueling conditions, meeting military standards for toughness.
Keeps your data in, and your coffee out.
True portability is the ability to bring it anywhere you work, without worry. The hazards of job sites and college dormitories are kept out by a sealed membrane under the spill resistant keyboard and touchpad. This gives you time to protect your data in case of spilled coffee, a sudden rain, or other unexpected splashes.
Better value. Less weight.
With its light weight and slim design, the General Technics RhinoBook™ offers all the benefits and cost savings of ordinary consumer laptops, with the added protection of its rugged features. And it does so without all the extra bulk, weight, and expense of industrial and military laptops. With the RhinoBook™, you get the latest high-performance graphics and the power of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor in a laptop both light and strong.
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Ruggedized Features:
| Shock and Vibration Test | Military Specification MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 10, Figures 16 and 17. ASTM4169, Truck Transport Simulation, 11.5.2 Random Test, Assurance Level II. |
| Vibration Test (Operating) | 0.01 g²/Hz at 4~16 Hz 0.001 g²/Hz at 40~80 Hz 0.00001 g²/Hz at 200 Hz |
| Vibration Test (Non-Operating) | 0.04 g²/Hz at 20~1000 Hz -6dB/Oct at 1000~2000 Hz |
| Drop Test | MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.4, Procedure IV. Dropped from 30 inches onto plywood over concrete, on 26 points (onto every face and corner). |
| Case Material | Magnesium Alloy, 20 times stronger than ABS plastic |
| Additional Padding | Overmold concussion bumpers on all corners |
| LCD Protection | Internal dampers to absorb shock |
| Hard Drive Protection | Shock mounted with flexible cable |
| Optical Drive Protection | Exclusive lock prevents disk eject during accidental drops |
| Spill Resistance | Ingress protection rating: IP31 as per IEC 60529 |
| Spill Protection | Sealed membrane beneath keyboard, touchpad, and buttons |
| Dust Resistance | Soft rubber seals over all input and output ports |
| Battery Protection | Smart battery circuitry prevents damage by power surges and overheating |
Storage and Removable Media:
| Drive Interface | 2.5" SATA II, 9.5mm height |
| Drive Options | 80GB SSD, 160GB SSD, 250GB HD, 320GB HD |
| Optical Drive | Dual Layer DVD-RW Super Multi Drive (DVD-R/ CD-RW/ DVD-RW/ DVD+RW DL) |
Security:
| Physical Lock | Kensington Lock Port |
| Data Encryption | TPM 1.2 Module |
| ID Verification | Integrated Smart Card Reader |
| Biometric Security | Integrated fingerprint scanner for simple and secure authentication |
Power:
| AC Adapter | Input: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz, Output: 20V/3.25A/65W |
| Standard Battery | 6-cell 4400mAh Li-Ion battery (Approx. 5 hours) |
| Optional High-Capacity Battery | 9-cell 6600mAh Li-Ion battery (Approx. 8 hours) |
Specifications
Physical Size:
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 10.0" x 1.6" |
| Weight | 5.5lbs |
| Display | 14.1" TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 |
Processor and Chipset:
| CPU | Intel® Core™2 Duo Moblie Processor: 2.53Hz, or 2.8GHz with 6MB L2 Cache |
| FSB Speed | 1066MHz |
| North Bridge | Intel® GM45 |
| South Bridge | Intel® ICH9-M |
| Memory | 4GB (or up to 8GB) DDR2-800 in two dual-channel SODIMM slots |
| System BIOS | AMI Flash EPROM |
Networking:
| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel® WiFi Link 5100, model 512AN_MMW, featuring 802.11a/b/g/n, transfer rates up to 300Mbps, greater range, and reduced power consumption. |
| Modem | Internal 56Kbps V.92 Fax/Modem |
| Bluetooth | Built-in support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate of up to 3Mbps) |
Graphics and Video:
| Onboard Graphics | Intel® GM45 Integrated Graphics, shared system memory up to 1759MB |
| LCD Type | TFT |
| Screen Size | 14.1" |
| Native Resolution | WXGA: 1280 x 800 |
| Touchscreen Option | Optional resistive touchscreen and daylight readable display |
| VGA Out | 1x 15-Pin D-Sub connector for external display |
| HDMI Out | 1x HDMI output for HDTV |
| Webcam | Built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera for video conferencing |
Audio:
| Onboard Audio | Intel® High Definition Audio |
| Speakers | Stereo, with two 1.5W speakers |
| Microphone | Internal microphone |
| Audio In | 1x 1/8" phono jack for line-in or external microphone |
| Audio Out | 1x 1/8" phono jack for headphones, external speakers, or line-out |
I/O and User Interface:
| Pointing Device | Spill-Resistant touchpad with two buttons |
| Keyboard | Spill-Resistant 88-key keyboard |
| Keyboard Lamp | Illuminate the keyboard with the touch of a button |
| Expansion Slot | 1x PCMCIA Type II slot, 32-Bit CardBus |
| Additional Expansion | 1x Internal Mini PCI Express slot to support WWAN/3G, WIMAX, or GPS |
| Card Reader | SD/MMC/MS/xD card reader |
| Smart Card Slot | Built-in ICC reader |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 connectors |
| VGA | 1x 15-pin D-Sub VGA connector |
| HDMI | 1x 19-pin HDMI connector |
| Serial Port | 1x 9-pin D-Sub RS-232 port |
| Audio In | 1x Mic / line-in jack |
| Audio Out | 1x Headphone / line-out jack |
| 56K Modem | 1x RJ-11 jack |
| Gigabit LAN | 1x RJ-45 jack |
Environment:
| Operating Temperature | 5~35° C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20~60° C |
| Relative Humidity | 10% ~ 90% |
Regulatory Info:
| Certifications | FCC, CE, CUS, CB |
| Green Technology | EPEAT Silver, Energy Star 5.0, RoHS Compliance |
Why RhinoBook™?
Use it anywhere
The RhinoBook™ is tough enough to take with you right to the jobsite, allowing you to work more efficiently. You can bring the RhinoBook™ because it is no ordinary laptop: Its magnesium alloy shell and shock-protected components can survive the bumps, prods, and knocks of your daily workspace. Get more done on-site, and communicate your ideas quicker with this rugged notebook that can go wherever you do.
Always on the move
Because it is both light weight and affordable, you can carry it along with you to class. With the power of an Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile processor, you'll enjoy greater performance with processor-intensive tasks. And when class is over, Intel's® Centrino®2 technology allows you to do more of the things you love. Students on-the-go will find the RhinoBook™ to be superior in holding up to their hectic schedules. Its rugged design lets you toss it in a backpack, and its light weight wont slow you down. The RhinoBook™ is the laptop to match your active lifestyle.
Travel smart
Business travelers and other road warriors know the abuse and indignities that their laptops must endure. Few situations are more stressful than standing shoeless, luggage in hand, boarding pass in mouth, as your laptop rolls away on a conveyor. But now you can relax and take it in stride, because the dent-resistant RhinoBook™ was built for this. Inspection at airport security can do no harm to your data, and rough-handling, drops, and shakes wont damage your shock-mounted LCD. And because it is lighter and slimmer than bulky industrial laptops, working on the plane has never been easier or as worry free.
Hazardous environments
Where the music is flowing there may also be drinks spilling. But there's no reason to fret, because the RhinoBook™ is equipped with a spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad. Its large, wide-format screen lets you see more tracks at once. And with Intel® High Definition Audio onboard, and the processing power of an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, you can blend, rip, and mix all night without skipping a beat. The RhinoBook™ plays well with other components, and is more durable and portable than all your other gear.
Lab Tests
Drop Tested
To qualify as a RhinoBook™ these notebooks had to meet some tough requirements: They were designed to stand up to the kind of uncommon rough-handling that would fatally damage an ordinary laptop. This test is based on strict US military standards for equipment and transport. In accordance with the transit drop test of MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.4, Procedure IV, the laptops were dropped 26 times onto each face, edge, and corner. Each time, the RhinoBook™ fell a minimum of 30 inches onto a solid plywood and concrete surface. And each time, the RhinoBook™ remained undamaged and operational. This test recreates a fall from the edge of your desk or workbench, and matches the height and angles of impact if dropped while being carried by hand.
The RhinoBook™ is protected from this abuse by a strong magnesium alloy shell and soft-rubber overmolds on each corner. Internal components are designed to absorb the shock, and not transmit it to sensitive parts like the LCD and hard drive. The General Technics RhinoBook™ also has a unique optical drive lock mechanism that secures your DVD drive. This protects valuable optical media from ejecting unexpectedly and being damaged. No other laptop on the market can compete with the performance and price of the RhinoBook™.
Shock and Vibration Tested
To simulate the conditions of transporting material off-road, over bumpy terrain, and in vehicles not designed for comfort, the military has developed a set of standards for testing durability. MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I of that standard describes a test using a vibration simulator to push mission-critical equipment to its limits. Once again, the RhinoBook™ stood up to the challenge, and proved its toughness for field use. While powered on, the unit was subjected to vibrations of 0.001 g²/Hz from 1 to 200 Hz, for a duration of 1.5 hours per axis, on all 3 axes. These conditions simulate 1000 miles of truck transportation. And then, while powered off, the vibrations were boosted to 0.4 g²/Hz from 20 to 1000 Hz, for 1 hour on each axis. And once again, the RhinoBook™ held up to the abuse and functioned perfectly.
The durability of the RhinoBook™ is due to its unique design. Most laptops are built with only size and weight in mind, and would quickly fail when faced with these conditions. The RhinoBook™, however, was designed for durability, strength, as well as weight and size. The hard drive and LCD are shock mounted to absorb the vibrations. And unlike ordinary laptops, the RhinoBook™ uses a flexible cable to connect the drive, so it doesn't break under the stress.
Spill Tested
Another common hazard threatening portable computers is from splashes and spills. The RhinoBook™ was tested in compliance with IEC 60529 and achieved an ingress protection rating of IP31 (similar to a NEMA 2 enclosure rating). With the LCD open and the system running, all six faces are exposed to water pressure of 20psi. A sealed membrane beneath the keyboard and touchpad divert water around sensitive components. Any spilled liquid is then channeled out through a special port on the bottom. Never again will you have to worry about losing your laptop to an accidental spill. With a RhinoBook™ you can work anywhere with confidence.
Images
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Downloads
To download the latest drivers and user manual, select your Rhinobook model number and operating system.
Choose Your RhinoBook™
Custom Built and Tested:
All RhinoBooks™ are shipped fully assembled and tested with OS installed. RhinoBooks™ also include a sturdy, lightweight, padded carrying bag at no additional cost. Choose your configuration of CPU, memory, and hard drive below. All parts and repairs are covered by a limited warranty for 1 year. Extended warranties and additional accessories are available below. For more information or to customize your configuration, please give us a call, and we'd be happy to help you.
| RhinoBook™ Model Number: |  RB300 |
RB310 |
RB320 |
RB330 |
| Drop Protection: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shock and Vibration Protection: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spill Protection: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Resistant: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Size: | 14.1" | 14.1" | 14.1" | 14.1" |
| Optical Drive: | Super-Multi DVD-RW Dual Layer | Super-Multi DVD-RW Dual Layer | Super-Multi DVD-RW Dual Layer | Super-Multi DVD-RW Dual Layer |
| CPU Type: | Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor |
| Processor Number: | Intel® T9400 | Intel® T9600 | Intel® T9600 | Intel® T9600 |
| CPU Speed: | 2.53GHz | 2.8GHz | 2.8GHz | 2.8GHz |
| L2 Cache: | 6MB | 6MB | 6MB | 6MB |
| Memory: | 4GB DDR2-800 | 4GB DDR2-800 | 4GB DDR2-800 | 4GB DDR2-800 |
| Hard Drive, 2.5in SATA: | WD Scorpio Black 7200 RPM | WD Scorpio Black 7200 RPM | Intel® X25-M SSD Gen2 | Intel® X25-M SSD Gen21 |
| Hard Drive Capacity: | 250GB | 320GB | 80GB1 | 160GB1 |
| Installed Operating System: | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit |
| Accessories Included: | 15.4" Padded Carrying Bag | 15.4" Padded Carrying Bag | 15.4" Padded Carrying Bag | 15.4" Padded Carrying Bag |
| Limited Warranty on Parts and Labor: | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Price: | $1,749.00 | $1,899.00 | $2,075.00 | $2,349.00 |
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1 Intel® Solid State Drives (SSDs) offer unmatched speed and reliability. Because SSDs have no moving parts, they can endure much higher shock and vibration abuse before failure. Higher capacity SSDs are available. Please give us a call for more information.
RhinoBook™ Accessories and Software:
MC600
6-Cell Replacement Battery Pack
This is the same 6-cell lithium ion battery pack that comes with the RhinoBook™. It has a 4.4Ah capacity for a typical life of about 5 hours in the RhinoBook™ RB300 series. Actual life will vary depending upon usage and power settings.
$97.00
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MC601
9-Cell Replacement Battery Pack
For a longer battery life of about 8 hours, you can upgrade to this 9-cell, 6.6Ah battery pack. Note: This photo shows the 6-cell battery. The 9-cell version is slightly deeper, and will protrude out the back of the RhinoBook™ about 1".
$133.00
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MC602
Automobile Power Adapter
For power on-the-go, be sure to get one of these mobile power adapters. It plugs into any standard 12-Volt "cigarette lighter" style outlet to power or recharge your RhinoBook™ when away from the home or office.
$55.00
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SW241
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
This edition of Microsoft Office is a complete suite of productivity and database software that will help you save time and stay organized. Includes Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager. Also includes Publisher, Accounting Express, and Access.
$388.00
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SW163
Norton Internet Security 2009
Norton Internet Security is the proven fastest and lightest security suite available: Pulse updates for up-to-the-minute protection. Stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more. Prevents virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading. For up to 3 PCs in the same household.
$58.00
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SW164
Norton 360 V3.0
Protect your PC, files, and identity with the industry's most complete security solution. This package has all the features and protection of Norton Internet Security, with added automatic backup and restore, and a tuneup suite to keep your PC running fast. 1-year, for up to three PCs.
$94.00
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EX200
1 Year Extended Warranty
The RhinoBook™ comes with our standard limited warranty covering parts and repairs for one year. This option extends that warranty for an additional year, assuring prompt repairs or replacements with parts of equal or higher value. Call for specific details.
$225.00
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