TabletKiosk® Upgrades Sahara NetSlate® 12.1” Enterprise Tablet PC

Torrance, CA, July 30, 2013 — TabletKiosk, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise, today announced the newest addition to its family of 12.1” Tablet PCs, the Sahara NetSlate® a525.

The Sahara NetSlate a525 is a business focused Tablet PC powered by the Intel® Atom™ N2800 processor. Designed to

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deliver superior value and productivity as well as the ability to run embedded applications, the Sahara NetSlate a525 features 4GB of DDR3L RAM, over 300% better battery life than the previous model, integrated front and rear facing cameras and a true RS-232 serial port as a build-to-order option.

As an enterprise-grade Tablet PC, the Sahara NetSlate a525 effectively bridges the gap between consumer grade tablets and more powerful rugged Tablet PCs. Unlike most consumer tablets powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor that can only run Windows 8 or Android, the Sahara NetSlate a525 offers complete user flexibility by running Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8 Pro, Windows Embedded or Linux.

Additionally, the Sahara NetSlate a525 features dual hot swappable batteries, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), WiFi 802.11n, universal 3G WWAN, Bluetooth 4.0, two full-size USB 2.0 ports, and full compatibility with the Business Smart™ accessory ecosystem created for the company’s flagship Sahara Slate PC® line of Tablet PCs.

“The new Sahara NetSlate a525 is an excellent choice for companies looking for an entry level tablet with a long product lifecycle to maximize their return on investment,” said Martin Smekal, President and CEO of TabletKiosk. “We purposely designed the new a525 with the same body chassis of the previous Sahara NetSlate to ensure that our legacy customers can continue to use their existing accessories and peripherals after transitioning over to this new model.”

Availability

The Sahara NetSlate a525 is shipping now. For additional details, pricing, or to place an order please visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About TabletKiosk

TabletKiosk is an early innovator of business Tablet PC solutions for the enterprise and was one of the first to offer touch screen enabled Windows tablets. The company regularly integrates modern technology with key legacy components to create forward thinking mobile systems, while still providing backwards compatibility and long product life cycles.

As a manufacturer and distributer of proven mobile computing solutions since 2003, the company’s line of Tablet PCs, including the Sahara Slate PC, has been widely used in Healthcare, Hospitality, Government and Manufacturing both as TabletKiosk branded and OEM / private label deployments. For more information about TabletKiosk, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Upgrades Sahara Slate PC® i500 line of Enterprise Tablets with New Intel® Processors and Expanded Functionality

Newest Tablet PCs Feature Enhanced Graphics Performance, Greatly Improved Battery Life, Integrated Front and Rear Facing Cameras, and True RS-232 Serial Connectivity.

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Torrance, CA, June 19, 2013 — TabletKiosk, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise, today announced two new additions to its flagship line of 12.1” Tablet PCs. The Sahara Slate PC i575 and Sahara Slate PC i535 are premium, enterprise-grade Tablet PCs powered by 3^rd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors and offer enhanced performance and security features, greatly improved battery life and expanded connectivity.

The new Sahara Slate PC i575 and i535 Tablet PCs offer many upgraded features over the existing models that make them even more valuable for business use, including:

· Improved performance, greatly enhanced battery life, and hardware embedded security features with 3^rd generation Intel Core vPro™ processors

· User upgradable to 16GB of RAM and 1.0TB HDD or 480GB SSD

· Built-in front and rear facing cameras

· 2x USB 3.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2 and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)

· WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) Dual Mode

· A true—not USB emulated—RS-232 Serial Port for interoperability with legacy industrial devices

“I am very excited about the release of these new Sahara Slate PC Tablet PCs and the incredible value they offer our enterprise customers,” said Martin Smekal, President and CEO of TabletKiosk. “In addition to improved battery life and security features, the new Sahara Slate PCs feature a true RS-232 serial interface to control and communicate with legacy equipment used in various industries including Diagnostic Automotive Testing, HVAC system control, Advanced A/V systems and CNC manufacturing.”

To extend the backward and forward compatibility between product generations, all of the same interchangeable accessories created for the original Sahara Slate PC i500 models can be used with the new Sahara Slate PC i575 and i535. Additionally to ensure operating system continuity for large scale deployments, the two new models will run Windows® 7 Professional, Windows® 8 Pro or Linux.

“Because the new Sahara Slate PC i500 tablets are based on 3^rd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors, customers can be confident that they will have the compatibility, performance and security features needed in the most demanding commercial environments,” said Jason Kennedy, Intel Business Client Marketing Director. “In addition, these tablets offer the durability, functionality, and flexibility needed for computing on the go, anywhere at any time.”

Availability

Sahara Slate PC i575 and i535 Tablet PCs will begin shipping at the end of June. For additional details, pricing, or to place an order please visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About TabletKiosk

TabletKiosk is an early innovator of business Tablet PC solutions for the enterprise and was one of the first to offer touch screen enabled Windows tablets. The company regularly integrates modern technology with key legacy components to create forward thinking mobile systems, while still providing backwards compatibility and long product life cycles.

As a manufacturer and distributer of proven mobile computing solutions since 2003, the company’s line of Tablet PCs, including the Sahara Slate PC, has been widely used in Healthcare, Hospitality, Government and Manufacturing both as TabletKiosk branded and OEM / private label deployments. For more information about TabletKiosk, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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Sahara NetSlate® a510 Certified by Konami Gaming, Inc. as Preferred Hardware Upon Which to Deliver SYNKROS™ Table Management

TORRANCE, CA March 5, 2013 — TabletKiosk®, a Torrance, CA based manufacturer of mobile touch screen computing solutions, announced today that Konami Gaming Inc., a leading provider of slot machines and casino management systems has selected the Sahara NetSlate a510 Tablet PC as a recommended hardware platform upon which to run the table management module of SYNKROS, its casino management system.

The Sahara NetSlate a510T is a 12” resistive touch screen Tablet PC which features high speed data transfer and connectivity via SuperSpeed USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and dual-stream 802.11n wireless networking. The Sahara NetSlate a510T, with its integrated magnetic stripe reader module, can be easily mounted to any blackjack, poker or baccarat table, as well as the central console in the pit, to provide easy access to the casino management system .

“We are pleased that Konami Gaming, Inc. has certified the Sahara Slate PC i510 as a recommended hardware platform,” said Martin Smekal, president of TabletKiosk. “This partnership between TabletKiosk and Konami will offer casino IT professionals a proven solution to run their casino management system for years to come. The Sahara NetSlate a510 offers flexibility, robust performance, increased durability and a longer product life cycle than many comparable tablet-based solutions.”

“After testing and comparing various tablet and touch screen PCs to provide access to the SYNKROS Table Management module, we selected the Sahara NetSlate a510 as a recommended hardware solution due to its durable construction, large 12” resistive touch screen and ability to run Windows® 7 Professional,” said Michael Ratner, director of product management for systems at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Additionally, because the device offers an integrated Gigabit Ethernet port, our casino partners can easily connect to their wired or existing casino-managed wireless networks to quickly and securely transfer player data and tracking information.”

The Sahara NetSlate

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a510T and accompanying gaming peripherals are available from select TabletKiosk resellers.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk, based in Torrance, CA, offers the latest developments in Tablet PC enterprise computing. As one of the early innovators of slate Tablet PCs, TabletKiosk offers an established and vetted computing solution which has been utilized by professionals worldwide for proven reliability, dependability and security. The company’s line of streamlined Tablet PCs are widely used in the Healthcare, Hospitality and Field Force Automation vertical markets for both TabletKiosk branded and OEM private label deployments.
For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About Konami Gaming, Inc.

Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas based subsidiary of KONAMI CORPORATION (NYSE: KNM). The company is one of the largest providers of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc, visit www.gaming.konami.com.

TabletKiosk Offers FREE Memory and SSD Upgrades on select Business Tablet PCs

For a limited time, get 8.0GB RAM and an Intel® SSD FREE on select Sahara Slate PC i500 systems.


TORRANCE, CA – November 12, 2012 — TabletKiosk®, a leading manufacturer of enterprise-grade Tablet PCs and accessories for business, announced today that until the end of the year, customers who purchase select Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs with a capacitive touch screen will receive a free memory upgrade to 8GB RAM and a free upgrade to a Solid State Drive (SSD).

The Sahara Slate PC i500 offers business professionals a robust and powerful Tablet PC computing platform that runs full versions of Windows-based enterprise application software (EAS) programs instead of just cloud-based apps. All Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs feature a 12.1" WXGA (1280x800) screen, 300 nit AFFS+ LCD panel, Intel® Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR, biometric fingerprint reader, hot swappable batteries, a full array of PC standard I/O ports, and run Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional (64 bit). The Sahara Slate PC i500 is available with either an Intel® Core™ i7-640LM vPro™ or Intel® Celeron® U3405 processor.

The TabletKiosk free upgrade promotion applies to the four special configurations listed below

Sahara Slate PC i520CAT Part # ST-520CAT-SPEC1 Intel® Celeron® U3405 (1.06GHz, 2C/4T CPU), Capacitive Touch Screen, 8GB RAM ,
60GB Intel® SDD
                   Promotional Price: $1,849 (Regular Price $2,198)
                   Savings: $ 349

Sahara Slate PC i520CAD Part # ST-520CAD-SPEC1 Intel® Celeron® U3405 (1.06GHz, 2C/4T CPU), Dual Mode Wacom® Digitizer+ Capacitive Touch Screen, 8GB RAM, 60GB Intel® SDD
                   Promotional Price: $1,999 (Regular Price $2,348)
                   Savings: $ 349

Sahara Slate PC i550CAT Part # ST-550CAT-SPEC1 Intel® Core™ i7-640LM (2.13GHz, 2C/4T CPU), Capacitive Touch Screen, 8GB RAM,
120GB Intel® SDD
                   Promotional Price: $2,249 (Regular Price $2,598)
                   Savings: $ 349

Sahara Slate PC i550CAD Part # ST-550CAD-SPEC1 Intel® Core™ i7-640LM (2.13GHz, 2C/4T CPU), Dual Mode Wacom® Digitizer+Capacitive Touch Screen, 8GB RAM, 120GB Intel® SDD
                    Promotional Price: $2,399 (Regular Price $2,748)
                    Savings: $ 349

All promotional models can be purchased at http://www.tabletkiosk.com/tkstore/pc/showSpecials.asp or from a TabletKiosk Authorized Reseller. Quantities are available while supplies last. No substitutions or exchanges permitted. For more information, call 310-782-1201.

About TabletKiosk®
TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. The company's line of quality enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and mobile accessories are designed to optimize productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. All TabletKiosk products are marketed and sold through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com .

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TabletKiosk Debuts New 7” Business Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC

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Fourth Generation, 7” Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC offers enterprise-class computing with dual digitizer and multi-touch input, enhanced data security and desktop compatibility running Windows® Professional or Linux Operating Systems

TORRANCE, CA –October 10, 2012 — TabletKiosk®, a Torrance, CA based provider of mobile touch screen computing solutions, today announced the newest member of its eo™ Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC line, the eo™ a7400 ─ a compact 7” handheld Business Tablet PC designed to run powerful enterprise software programs as well as cloud-based computing apps. The eo™ a7400 offers improved value, versatility and productivity with its small form factor, dual pen and touch input, modular expansion system and the ability to run desktop PC Operating Systems and software applications.

Powered by an Intel® Atom™ N2600 processor, the eo™ a7400 comes with a 64GB mSATA Solid State Drive (SSD), and features a 7.1” WSVGA, LED backlit LCD with dual mode capacitive multi-touch screen and active digitizer. The screen is auto-sensing and auto-switching and features Wacom pen enabled technology for enhanced signature capture and handwriting recognition.

To ensure safe and secure data capture and transmission, the eo™ a7400 features PC standard connectivity via USB 2.0, 802.11bgn WiFi networking, optional 3.5G WWAN as well as enhanced hardware encryption via TPM (TCG v1.2). Additionally, eo™ a7400 offers an integrated 10/100 Ethernet port for direct access to corporate networks for maximum integrity and connectivity.

To keep workers productive all day, the eo™ a7400 features two Lithium-Ion battery packs for up to six hours of continuous, on-the-go computing. One of the batteries is internal while the second is user accessible and hot swappable. This means that armed with an extra battery, workers can go a full shift without needing to stop and recharge.

“As a specialty Tablet PC hardware manufacturer, TabletKiosk is in a unique position to help our customers determine the most effective mobile computing solutions for their needs,” said Martin Smekal, President and CEO of TabletKiosk. “Since 2004, TabletKiosk has been supplying mobile computing solutions, and based on customer feedback, we believe that the eo a7400 will fill a unique niche as a new solution for healthcare document management, mobile POS, and electronic forms.”

Component Interchangeability and New Options for Data Collection

The eo™ a7400 is designed to utilize many of the same accessories and components originally designed for the company’s signature Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PC to better maximize ROI for mixed system installations. Shared components include hot-swappable batteries, external battery charger, Business Smart™ Feature Expansion Modules (including Magnetic Stripe Reader, Barcode Scanner and multi-use MSR+Barcode scanner modules) power cords and digitizer styli (pen).

Additional Features Include:

· On-board 2.0GB RAM
· Intel® HD Graphics 3650
· Intel® HD Audio with 32-bit/192KHz support
· 1x Full Size USB 2.0 port
· 1x MiniUSB 2.0 port
· 1x Built-in SD/SDHC/MMC/xMMC media card reader
· Built-in front (2MP) and rear (5MP) facing cameras
· G-Sensor for auto screen rotation
· Two (2) user-programmable function buttons
· Built-in VESA compatible mounting capability

Pricing and Availability

eo^™ a7400 will begin shipping by the end of October 2012. For additional details, pricing, and to pre-order, please visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company’s line of quality enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and mobile accessories are designed to optimize productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. All TabletKiosk products are marketed and sold through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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80% of our Products Sold are used as Non-Mobile Touchscreen Input Devices

In today’s super competitive world of consumer-based, media consumption tablets, there still exists a defined niche for our enterprise-based Tablet PCs.  Would you believe that nearly 80% of TabletKiosk products sold are used as non-mobile touchscreen input devices for various industries including Healthcare, Factory Automation, Hospitality and Augmentative Communication?

So if these mobile form factor tablets are being used for non-mobile scenarios, how are they being used and what type of business professionals are using them?  Consider these business scenarios…

• Attached to a medical cart to access and input EMR records
• Mounted on a self-contained pedestal in a factory to control the assembly line
• Permanently affixed to a rolling cart in a school cafeteria for cashless POS
• Fastened to an electric wheelchair as an augmentative communication device
• Secured to a forklift to run order fulfillment software
• Attached to a blackjack or poker table in a casino to run table management software
• Affixed to a desk in a blood donor center admissions area to run donor questionnaire
• Secured to a long arm or short arm industrial quilting machine
• Permanently mounted to a wall for conference room scheduling management
• Affixed to a cockpit as an electronic flight book
• And the list goes on…

All TabletKiosk Tablet PCs are designed for business use, and we’ve been manufacturing and distributing enterprise-based Tablet PCs for over 10 years.  We have a long list of legacy customers who have continuously purchased the Sahara Slate PC line (consistently through 4 product generations) since its introduction in 2003.

When our enterprise customers spec out a Tablet PC for their business functions, they require power, speed, reliability and flexibility as well as a full ecosystem of business accessories, to ultimately get the job done. For these TabletKiosk customers who cater to the enterprise marketplace, a consumer-oriented, media consumption device (like an iPad or Android tablet) just isn’t cut out for their business functions.

As the editor of this blog, I use my Sahara Slate PC i550CAD for everyday general computing functions including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, administration of the company’s Salesforce database and social media.  When I’m sitting at my desk, I put my Tablet PC in its docking station and use an external mouse, monitor and keyboard and dock in order to get my work done.  But as one who uses the Sahara Slate PC i500 for everyday computing functions instead of running specialized purpose-based software programs, I know I’m in the minority…  

How do you use your Sahara Slate PC?  All responses welcome and we love hearing different scenarios about how are Tablet PCs are being used in the field.