COMPUTER SYSTEMS
This week on Tech Tuesday on Wednesday we've got one of the most stylish portable-power options available (in September) from Mercedes Benz. According to the details shared by Mercedes-Benz, the energy content of each of the energy storage units is 2.5kWh; with eight combined units capable of holding a total of 20kWh energy content. (Read More...) There is a counter-top oven you can monitor and op…Read More
If you are new to Tech Tuesday on Wednesday, you might wonder "why Tech Tuesday on Wednesday" ? Fans of the TV show "The Walking Dead" may recall Hershel Greene who, in the 2013 season titled 'Internment' announced that, "I think we should make some new rules before they get back. I hereby declare we have spaghetti Tuesdays every Wednesday. First we have to find some spaghetti." In the interest of…Read More
Just a quick note to inform everyone that the Glacier Blog is back. We were down for a few months but everything appears to have been corrected. Please check back for updates on new product announcements. We are also giving away a rugged Android tablet (pictured). Just follow us on Twitter by July 4th for your chance to win. …Read More
Glacier Computer, a leading provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, announces the addition of the T707 to an already powerful line up of rugged tablet options. The T707 combines enhanced rugged specs, configurability, and better value into a very dependable package. Glaciers “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” warranty program makes the T707 an ideal protégé for any portable application. …Read More
Glacier End of Life Product Notification Notification Date 11/19/2014 Product Affected Everest E2000 CE Last Time Buy 3/15/2015 Special Pricing 12/30/2014 Due to an End of Life situation on major processor chipsets from OMAP, we are preparing to discontinue the E2000 CE product line. As such, it is necessary for Glacier Computer to designate the above listed product for End of Life (EOL). The last…Read More
The term “Smart” in front of any noun has become the new standard for referring to the latest technological advancements in cars, phones, even hospital beds, but what about forklifts? Thanks to a convergence of modern data collection technologies forklifts are evolving from warehouse workhorses into data collection Divas. Here are 5 key areas to consider when we talk about the evolution to S…Read More
The Intelligent Forklift A Brief about the Interaction of Two Dissimilar Technologies that Converge at the Forklift As forklifts begin to emerge from being the last frontier of technology change in the warehouse, an evolution begins to take place at the most unexpected but most logical place: The Intelligent Forklift. Understanding this convergence opens a new era for those technologies that are…Read More
Most tablets break when you drop them, lean on them, sit on them, use them... Glacier's Fusion 7 rugged Android tablet is built to give you the versatility of a tablet, in a form factor and operating environment your employees will be familiar with. But it is also built to survive almost any work environment. Check this out... Sorry - We have removed this content. New video will be prov…Read More
Glacier Computer announces the release of a new Rugged Android Tablet for the Industrial Marketplace. Fusion 7 - Rugged Android Tablet The Fusion 7 Rugged Android Tablet extends the Glacier Computer product line of rugged industrial PCs, rugged tablets, portable hand-held devices, and fixed mounted data collection computers. Glacier industrial computers are typically used in harsh industrial env…Read More
Mashable.com recently posted a 'history of wearable Tech.' They've got a few things you might not remember but the standard-bearers are there. Calculator wristwatch, Bluetooth headset, the iPod, and of course Google glass. But back in 2009 Glacier began offering a product called the W200, a fully functional wireless PC you wore on your wrist. And Mashable gave us props for it. We're stil…Read More
When considering how you want to ship product to your customers ensuring the integrity of the contents is paramount. At Glacier Computer, even though we specialize in rugged computers, we selected a tough, double wall corrugated carton, and sprung for some very pricey custom-cut, padded foam-ears for our Everest line of computers. Yes, they do a great job of getting the product to the customer…Read More
How do you use a Glacier to promote spider-silk farming in Costa Rica? You Donate it to the Forman school. Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school with a vital purpose: to deliver an unparalleled education for students with learning differences to empower them to succeed in college and throughout their lives. Glacier Computer donated a T510K Rugged tablet to the Forman Schoo…Read More
Glacier Computer designs and manufactures rugged computers in several different form factors including, rugged handhelds, rugged tablets, and rugged VMT (Vehicle Mount Terminals), all used for data collection in harsh environments. Typical applications are mounting on a forklift or other heavy equipment, a warehouse wall or industrial piece of machinery, or more portable apps for managers, tech…Read More
LA Times On Oct. 14, 2012, the Austrian skydiver stepped off the narrow porch of an experimental capsule hovering 127,852 feet over New Mexico and became the first free-falling person to break the sound barrier. Instruments recorded his top speed at 843.6 miles per hour, which is 1.25 times faster the speed of sound. (YouTube Link)…Read More
The T707 combines the functionality of a desktop, the portability of a tablet and the convenience of a handheld in a rugged industrial form factor. Each system is certified to MIL-STD 810G/F for sealing, vibration and drop specifications. The T707 comes standard with a 7.0” display for low light conditions and the option for a 500 NIT sunlight readable, outdoor display. Communications to and fro…Read More
Information is the key to success in warehousing and manufacturing. Whether receiving inventory, filling orders, moving freight, or monitoring time and attendance, there is no better partner than the Everest from Glacier Computer. Warehouse personnel are not the easiest on equipment; but your data collection needs are 24/7, 365 days per year. The Everest computers have been tested in the most …Read More
Successful management of large facilities is hard enough in temperate environments with heated warehouses. However, even ultra-conscientious workers and their electronic devices are challenged when placed outside the warmth and comfort of the executive suite. Harsh environments can wreak havoc on ordinary PCs, tablets, and other devices used to manage large facilities and the processes within thos…Read More
3D printing is becoming affordable for small Business. The $499 price point for the da Vinci makes it the cheapest “plug and play” 3D printer out there. According to a statement released by XYZprinting Inc., “The da Vinci is a plug-n-play 3D printer with a large build size designed specifically for households and small businesses. With no assembly required, a smart design, unique safety feat…Read More
The entire team at Glacier Computer extends our Best Wishes to you and yours during this holiday season. And we hope that 2014 is a happy, prosperous year for you. We certainly want to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to our customers and our “significant others” for making 2013 a solid year and period of growth. Within a week or so we’ll all enter the New Year with hopes and expec…Read More
In medical, industrial, vehicle-mount, and military deployments, Glacier Computer rugged tablets and rugged PCs have withstood harsh temperatures, vibration, and humidity in wet and dirty environments. If you need a rugged tablet, check out the Glacier Computer Rugged Tablet Comparison Chart available from this link. If you see a unit that may meet your needs, and want to put one to the test we’…Read More
