Getac F110 (2015) Review

The 2015 Getac F110 is a rugged Windows tablet that's built to take all sorts of punishment without succumbing to such hazards as vibrations, drops and shocks, extremes in temperature, and heavy humidity.

The 11.6-inch display offers basic HD (1,366-by-768) resolution, but it ramps up the brightness to 800 nits for readability, even in direct sunlight. You expect a tablet to include touch capability, but the F110 steps it up further with 10-finger touch for both hands and gloved fingers. An included stylus is also available for tapping and swiping.

The tablet also built like a tank, with ruggedized features galore. At each corner is a rubber bumper. The ports are all sealed off in one way or another. Fashioned out of magnesium alloy and stout ABS plastic, the tablet is made to withstand extreme circumstances.

To keep the tablet running without interruption for hours or even days on end, the F110 has two identical, hot-swappable batteries, which can be swapped out independently to recharge and continue use for as long as is necessary.

An included stylus is also available for tapping and swiping, and can be stowed in a built-in storage slot on the back of the tablet when not in use.

On the right-hand bezel, you'll find a Power button, an On/Off button for touch input, one programmable button, and two buttons for volume and brightness control.

The Power connector is protected behind a rubber-stopper style plug to seal out dirt and moisture.

The ports are sealed off behind a locking hatch on the left side of the tablet. Behind that cover you'll find a USB 3.0 port, HDMI port, and audio jack.