DT Research’s 323MD rugged tablet has an anti-microbial keyboard and IP65 water and dust resistance.
DT Research 323MD medical tablet
The DT Research 323MD tablet is avaialble from CDW for $2,066.
With an antimicrobial coating, hot-swappable battery, and exchangeable keyboards, this tablet is as durable as it is versatile.
Its extreme durability is geared toward the healthcare industry, and as such rather expensive.
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I’ve reviewed so many laptops, desktops, and tablets that it’s rare something comes across my desk that raises an eyebrow. When I was contacted by DT Research to review their latest rugged tablet, the 323MD, I of course said „yes“, but assumed it would be more of the same.
What I didn’t realize was that this tablet was more than just a devce that could take a beating and keep on computing. The 323MD tablet comes with durability specifically designed for healthcare environments.
What does that even mean? DT Research 323MD medical tablet
This tablet might be niche, but its features and performance are impressive.
To begin with, the 323MD tablet has an anti-microbial coating, which means it’s safe in clean environments. This tablet is also:
ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 certified for antimicrobial enclosure
IP65 water & dust resistant
MIL-STD-810H certified for vibration and shock resistance
MIL-STD-461G certified for EMI and EMC tolerance
Operational in extreme temperatures from 14 degrees F to 149 degrees F
NIST compliant
Energy Star certified
EPEAT Bronze
If you’re in the healthcare industry, the above list will mean quite a bit; otherwise, it’ll read like a bunch of acronyms. So, yeah, this laptop is quite niche. However, the rep I spoke with also mentioned that these tablets are useful in the food industry because the coating won’t allow dirt, oil, or other nasty tidbits to compromise the integrity of the device.
