- Ultra-Rugged Mobile Computer
Designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions - comprised of magnesium alloy case with rubber over-molding. Delivers superior computing performance at competitive pricing. Runs critical Windows®, Linux® and Oracle®Solaris™ applications.
- Performance
The Tadpole Topaz is designed for the power user who needs performance and connectivity in a rugged notebook form factor. It uses Intel® Core™ Duo CPUs with up to 8 GB of high speed memory. High performance discrete graphic upgrades support compute and graphics-intensive applications. It also provides real time 3-D imagery, workstation class applications, and mobile server performance for deployable server applications.
- Display
The Tadpole Topaz 15.1" display with DynaVue® technology enables optimum viewing in bright light without sacrificing battery life or processing performance. The display uses a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio display to support applications designed for this form factor. This enables users to view images using the maximum area of screen real estate.
- Connectivity
Recognizing that both flexibility and security are critical to mission success, the Tadpole Topaz notebook supports a wide range of I/O options to connect with peripheral equipment and devices. An integrated Smart Card reader allows controlled access to sensitive computer information, and three segregated Ethernet ports enable authorized users to connect to multiple networks without compromising proprietary applications or protected data. Synchronous and asynchronous serial ports support connectivity to a wide range of communications equipment. 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless capability is an option.
DynaVue is a registered trademark of General Dynamics.
Intel, Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
Oracle and Solaris are registered trademarks of Oracle.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Below you can see the Tadpole Topaz from all sides. For a big, rugged machine it is sleek and elegant, with exemplary attention to detail. Note how every single port and opening has its own separate protective metal door. The color scheme is General Dynamics' mono-chromatic light-gray and dark-gray with various types of matte and metallic finishes, all combining for an elegant, high-tech look.
Below you can see the front and back of the machine, with all doors open.
The top picture shows the front of the Topaz, with two speakers to the left, a DVD writer in the center (also protected with an outer hinged door), 3.5mm audio, and a Smart Card reader to the right. There is also the recessed power button
The bottom picture shows the backside of the unit. There you find the centrally located power connector (which pulls off a bit too easily), next to it a standard DB-9 serial port and a VGA port, and on the left side a grounding contact. Also shown is the nicely designed lightweight carry handle that easily snaps onto the unit with a springloaded carabiner hook.
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