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Federal Government Organization Achieves Cleaner and Faster Clinical Study Data Using Tablet PCs From TabletKiosk®

Torrance, CA, April 16, 2013 —

Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP), a worldwide network of Department of Defense (DoD) clinical and research centers that have collaborated to investigate infectious diseases challenges facing the military, revealed that it is using Tablet PCs from TabletKiosk to conduct a completely paperless clinical study resulting in 50% time savings and 100x fewer queries.

The clinical trial process was previously paper-based and involved almost 20,000 paper forms, which resulted in slower data capture into back-end systems for reporting, and more errors/queries.

IDCRP’s current electronic data capture (EDC) solution, deployed in Afghanistan, Kenya and Djibouti, incorporates the Sahara Slate PC® i500 running Mi-Forms mobile-forms technology from Mi-Co to create a comprehensive, all in one data collection unit.

The Sahara Slate PC® i500 is a slate Tablet PC powered by the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. This robust 12.1” Tablet PC solution features both a capacitive touch screen and an active digitizer (pen) panel to allow for highly accurate handwriting input and recognition used in the Mi-Forms software.

According to Josh Kumpf from IDCRP, “Missing or incorrect data is by and large a thing of the past as we can now mandate entry of key information into digital forms. We couldn’t direct attention, highlight blank fields, or ask CRCs to confirm suspect data on traditional paper forms, but we can in a robust computerized system like the one we have built around the Tablet PCs.”

Mr. Kumpf will be discussing the success of their mobile forms solution on April 16th at the Mi-Co PartnerEd Conference 2013 in Durham, NC.

Interested parties can download and read the entire case study by visiting www.tabletkiosk.com/mediaroom/casestudy/cs-idcrp.asp.

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, February 28, 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 a510 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 a510T and accompanying gaming peripherals are available now 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.

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TabletKiosk® Certifies Essential IT Services, Inc. as Gold Reseller Strategic Partner

Tablet PC Manufacturer expands Midwest sales and support

Torrance, CA, December 18, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading manufacturer of enterprise-grade Tablet PCs and mobile accessories today announced that Essential IT Services, Inc. achieved Gold Reseller Status in the TabletKiosk Value Added Reseller Program.

Based in Wichita, KS, Essential IT Services, Inc. is a Managed Services Provider that specializes in offering Sales, Technical Support and IT Services to small to medium businesses (SMBs) throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. With their proven track record of technical knowledge, ability to provide first tier technical support and reputation for providing outstanding customer service, Essential IT Services, represents the qualities that TabletKiosk looks for when recruiting new reseller partners. By adding the TabletKiosk line of purpose-based Tablet PCs to their existing line list, Essential IT Services, Inc. can now target new business customers that utilize industry-specific software solutions which have been certified and approved to run on TabletKiosk devices.

The TabletKiosk Gold Reseller Program was developed in 2011 to identify resellers and ISVs who have exhibited a true commitment to the TabletKiosk product line.

“We are very pleased to welcome Essential IT Services as our newest Gold Reseller partner”, said Martin Smekal, President and CEO of TabletKiosk. “We are committed to growing our channel business and this program reiterates our support of our partners by providing them with pre-qualified sales leads, NFR demonstration equipment, targeted marketing materials and personalized trainings.”

“Establishing Gold Reseller partner status with TabletKiosk is an exciting opportunity for us and our customers”, said JD Zluticky, President of Essential IT Services, Inc. “We are dedicated to providing our customers PC solutions that are of exceptional quality, backed by world class support, and designed to increase profitability by maximizing worker productivity and efficiency. The TabletKiosk line fully meets these criteria and enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry.”

All TabletKiosk products are available in the channel through Seneca, NewWave Technologies, MS Cash Drawers and Filbitron. For more information about becoming a TabletKiosk Authorized Reseller, please visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart mobile accessories are designed to optimize mobile 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.

About Essential IT Services, Inc.

Essential IT Services, Inc., a premium Managed Services Provider, offers a complete line of IT Services that are essential for the overall productivity, efficiency, and profitability of small to medium businesses (SMBs). Essential IT Services, Inc. offers unique and innovative service packages that allow "mass customization" of services to match each customer's individual IT needs including: computer, network and server trouble desk support, hardware and software sales, consulting, business continuity (disaster recovery planning), and cloud computing solutions. For more information, visit www.essentialits.com.

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TabletKiosk® Revises Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PCs

Torrance, CA, December 11, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced an upcoming transition to new Intel® CPUs for all Sahara Slate PC® i500 series of Tablet PCs. The new CPUs are the Intel® Embedded equivalents to the CPUs currently shipping in the Sahara Slate PC i500.

This revision affects the following TabletKiosk Tablet PC systems:

  • All Sahara Slate PC® i520 (RST/RSD/CAT/CAD) Tablet PCs
  • All Sahara Slate PC® i550 (RST/RSD/CAT/CAD) Tablet PCs
  • All OEM and Private Label TSE500 Tablet PCs

Within the next 45 days, TabletKiosk will begin shipping the Sahara Slate PC i500 and TSE500 Tablet PCs with a revised motherboard that accommodates these new Intel® Core™ i7-620LE and Intel® Celeron® U3405 processors. This change in processors was due to the impending EOL of the Intel® Core™ i7-640LM and Intel® Celeron® U3400 processors. System BIOS, operating system images and hardware drivers are not changed by this revision.

As a benefit of this revision, in general, customers may find that certain system configurations with the new motherboard run a bit cooler and have slightly better battery performance than those that contain the original motherboard and CPUs.

For more information regarding this system revision or the Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PC in general, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Reseller.

For more information about TabletKiosk's Product EOL/EOS Policy, please go to www.tabletkiosk.com/legal/eol-policy.asp.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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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 13, 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:$1,849.00(Regular Price $2,198)
 Savings:$ 349.00 

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:$1,999.00(Regular Price $2,348)
 Savings:$ 349.00 

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:$2,249.00(Regular Price $2,598)
 Savings:$ 349.00 

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:$2,399.00(Regular Price $2,748)
 Savings:$ 349.00 

All promotional models can be purchased at 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 TabletKiosk Sales at 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

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


Global Gaming Expo, Las Vegas, NV, October 2, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of mobile touch screen computing solutions, today announced the debut of its 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, hot swappable battery pack 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 award winning pen enabled technology by Wacom for enhanced signature capture and handwriting recognition. The eo™ a7400 combines the efficiency and familiarity of a full Windows Professional Operating System with the convenience and data collection capabilities of a traditional handheld device.

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. Additionally, one of the battery packs is internal while the second is external and hot swappable. This means that armed with an extra battery pack, workers can go a full shift without needing to stop and recharge the system.

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

Component Interchangeability and New Options for Data Collection

The eo™ a7400 is designed to utilize many of the same accessories and components used also by the company's signature Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PCs in order to better maximize ROI for installations with mixed system requirements. Shared accessory 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, digitizer styli (pen) and VESA standard mounting solutions.

Key Features Include:

  • On-board 2.0GB RAM
  • Intel® HD Graphics 3650
  • Intel® HD Audio with 32-bit/192KHz support
  • Optional 128GB mSATA SSD
  • Hot-Swappable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • 1x Full Size USB 2.0 port
  • 1x MiniUSB 2.0 port
  • 1x 10/100 Mbps Full Duplex Ethernet
  • 1x Built-in SD/SDHC/MMC/xMMC media card reader
  • Built-in front (2MP) and rear (5MP) facing cameras
  • 1.5mm stereo headphone and audio input ports
  • Built-in dual digital microphone array and stereo speakers
  • TabletKiosk Modular Expansion System port for added functionality via optional Business Smart™ Feature Expansion modules
  • G-Sensor for auto screen rotation
  • Two (2) user-programmable function buttons
  • Trusted Platform Module (TCG v1.2)
  • Kensington Security Slot
  • 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. 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.

eo™ a7400 Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC full specs: www.tabletkiosk.com/products/eo/a7400-overview.asp
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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Life for eo TufTab® a7230X Tablet PCs

Torrance, CA, July 2, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the End of Sales date for the eo TufTab a7230X rugged 7 inch Tablet PCs. On September 30, 2012, TabletKiosk will discontinue order availability for the following systems:

  • eo TufTab a7230XT Rugged Touch Screen Tablet PCs
  • eo TufTab a7230XD Rugged Dual Pen/Touch Tablet PCs

As of October 1, 2012, there will be no further orders accepted for the above listed SKUs, unless otherwise specified under separate customer agreement. Technical support and hardware repairs will continue without interruption until October 1, 2015.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's current generation of slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC® i500 series Tablet PCs, Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC, and AerGO™ TufTab Rugged Tablet PC which all provide increased performance and more modern technology. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's most modern operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support*.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Reseller.

For more information about TabletKiosk's Product EOL Policy, please go to www.tabletkiosk.com/legal/eol-policy.asp.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

* Digital Inking in Windows 7 requires a Digitizer (pen) input panel be installed in the computer to function as intended. Not all Tablet PCs come standard with Digitizer (pen) input support. Contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative for more information.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Life for MediSlate™ Mobile Clinical Assistants

Torrance, CA, July 2, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the End of Sales date for the MediSlate mobile clinical assistants. On August 31, 2012, TabletKiosk will discontinue order availability for the following systems:

  • MediSlate MCA i1040XT
  • MediSlate MCA a1045XT

As of September 1, 2012, there will be no further orders accepted for the above listed SKUs, unless otherwise specified under separate customer agreement. Technical support and hardware repairs will continue without interruption until September 1, 2015.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's current generation of slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC® i500 series Tablet PCs, Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC, and AerGO™ TufTab Rugged Tablet PC which all provide increased performance and more modern technology. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's most modern operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support*.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Reseller.

For more information about TabletKiosk's Product EOL Policy, please go to www.tabletkiosk.com/legal/eol-policy.asp.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

* Digital Inking in Windows 7 requires a Digitizer (pen) input panel be installed in the computer to function as intended. Not all Tablet PCs come standard with Digitizer (pen) input support. Contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative for more information.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Service for First Generation 7" Tablet PCs

Torrance, CA, June 13, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the End of Service (EOS) date for its first generation, slate-style seven (7) inch Tablet PCs. On June 30, 2012, TabletKiosk will discontinue updates and will limit repairs for the following systems:

  • eo Ultra-Mobile PC v7110 and v7110e
  • eo TufTab v7112XT Rugged Ultra-Mobile PC

As of July 1, 2012, there will be no further software updates issued and hardware repairs will be limited to component stock on hand.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's current generation of slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PCs, Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC, or eo TufTab® a7230X Rugged 7-inch Tablet PCs which all provide increased performance, more reliable wireless connections and longer battery life. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's current operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Reseller.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Life for the Docking Cradle and VESA Mounts for Sahara Slate PC® i400 series Tablet PCs

Torrance, CA, January 27, 2012 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the End of Sale (EOS) date of the first generation of Docking and VESA mounting solutions specifically designed for the Sahara Slate PC i400 series and Sahara NetSlate a230T Tablet PCs. On February 29, 2012, TabletKiosk will discontinue order availability for the following items:

  • Docking Cradle for Sahara Slate PC i400 series (TK-4XX-DOCK)
  • Docking Cradle with Quick Release for Sahara Slate PC i400 series (TK-4XX-DOCK-QR)
  • VESA Mount with Port Replication for Sahara Slate PC i400 series (TK-4XX-VESA)
  • Quick Release VESA Mount with Port Replication for Sahara Slate PC i400 series (TK-4XX-VESA-QR)

As of March 1, 2012, there will be no further orders accepted for the above listed SKUs, unless otherwise specified under separate customer agreement. Technical support and hardware repairs will continue without interruption until March 1, 2015.

As a replacement for these items, TabletKiosk is now selling its new second generation line of docking cradles and VESA mounts featuring slight modifications to better support the newer Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs released in 2011. The new SKUs are as follows:

  • Docking Cradle for Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs (TK-5XX-DOCK)
  • Docking Cradle with Quick Release for Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs (TK-5XX-DOCK-QR)
  • VESA Mount with Port Replication for Sahara Slate PC i500 (TK-5XX-VESA)
  • Quick Release VESA Mount with Port Replication for Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs (TK-5XX-VESA-QR)

All of these new docks retain the same feature set, dimensions and electronics of the previous generation of docks and mounting plates, along with full backwards compatibility with the Sahara Slate PC i400 series and Sahara NetSlate a230T Tablet PCs. In addition, they feature a new removable, upper left-side panel to enable access to the DisplayPort digital video out and Gigabit Ethernet on the Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs while docked, along with accessibility to both audio in and audio out ports on all compatible Sahara branded systems. The active cooling and venting on both the VESA mounting plates and docking cradles have been expanded to allow for more efficient system cooling for all Sahara Slate PC Tablet PCs, and the L-Channel bracket has been slightly modified to allow the biometric fingerprint reader on the Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs to be accessed while attached.

For more information regarding these docking and mounting solutions, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Dealer.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Life for Sahara NetSlate® a230T Tablet PC

Torrance, CA, December 30, 2011 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the end of sale (EOS) end of life (EOL) of the Sahara NetSlate® a230T slate-style Tablet PC. On March 30, 2012, TabletKiosk will discontinue order availability for the following systems:

  • Sahara NetSlate a230T Tablet PCs
  • All Sahara NetSlate SG22 (a230T) Tablet PCs
  • All OEM and Private Label SG22 (a230T) Tablet PCs

As of March 31, 2012, there will be no further orders accepted for the above listed systems, unless otherwise specified under separate customer agreement. Software updates, technical support and hardware repairs will continue without interruption until March 30, 2015.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's newer generation of Sahara Slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC i500 series Tablet PCs, and  Sahara Slate PC TS500 (OEM and private label only), or the upcoming Sahara NetSlate a500 and Sahara NetSlate TS500 (OEM and private label only), which provide increased performance and longer battery life. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's most modern operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Dealer.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and d/b/a of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Partners with NewWave Technologies to Distribute Tablet PCs
to the Mobile Data Capture Industry

Torrance, CA, September 28, 2011 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with NewWave Technologies, the nationally recognized, award winning distributor of document imaging products and services. As an authorized value-added distributor, NewWave Technologies now carries the entire line of TabletKiosk Tablet PCs and Business Smart mobile accessories. They also offer Tablet PCs in conjunction with Mi-Forms, a popular tablet-enabled mobile forms capture software from industry leader, Mi-Co.

Through this new partnership, NewWave Technologies will be promoting a bundled solution specifically designed to address the growing demand for robust mobile data capture. Organizations who are able to replace traditional paper forms with electronic versions that are easy to update, can be designed or modified quickly, and are seamlessly integrated into back-end applications can save time and money. TabletKiosk Tablet PCs, which run full PC operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional, help ensure that mobile professionals maintain productivity.

Martin Smekal, president and CEO of TabletKiosk, comments, "We are excited to partner with NewWave Technologies and Mi-Co, both well-respected experts in the document and data capture space. Together, we are able to bring to market a solution that addresses the rising need for fast and highly accurate mobile data capture, including electronic signature capture for compliance purposes. We are also now able to directly access a whole new category of Value Added Resellers who are eager to expand their content management offering with superior mobile capture solutions."

Bill Cordell, president of NewWave Technologies, explains, "TabletKiosk products are an excellent fit within our overall mission to deliver quality solutions for mobile data capture. Their focus on the enterprise, with Tablet PCs that offer input options from touch to digital handwriting recognition, is a perfect fit for our Value Added Reseller channel seeking to expand their current content management offering."

Both the TabletKiosk product suite and Mi-Co solution are available now through NewWave Technologies.

For more information about NewWave Technologies, please visit www.newwavetech.com.
For more information about Mi-Co, please visit www.mi-corporation.com.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark of TabletKiosk. The company's line of quality, enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and Business Smart accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

About NewWave Technologies

NewWave Technologies, Inc., founded in 1992, is a nationally recognized distributor of Enterprise Content Management technologies and support services. Together, NewWave and its Value Added Reseller channel partners deliver seamlessly integrated products and solutions that capture, store, manage, and distribute business-critical information.

Strategic alliances with document management market leaders such as Kodak, Fujitsu, Canon, Panasonic, and Kofax, as well as emerging mobile capture partnerships with TabletKiosk and Mi-Co, help ensure that NewWave partners can continue to meet the ever changing needs of their customers.

About Mi-Co

Mi-Co, a leading provider of mobile data collection solutions, provides software to automate paper forms-based business processes for organizations like Sutter Health, the IRS, Eli Lilly, AT&T and more. Mi-Co's enterprise Mi-Forms processes for organizations like Software System provide flexible electronic forms design for data capture using digital ink, touch or other options and has proven capabilities for handwriting interpretation and verification, data validation and the communication of forms-based data.

TabletKiosk® Introduces World's Most Powerful Slate Tablet PC
Next Generation Sahara Slate PC® i500 Powered by Intel® Core™ i7 Processor,
Runs 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 7 Operating Systems

Torrance, CA, June 1, 2011 —

TabletKiosk, a leading provider of slate-style Tablet PCs and customized mobility solutions for the enterprise, today announced the availability of the Sahara Slate PC® i500 series, the newest generation in the company's flagship line of Tablet PCs. The new line features an unparalleled array of user configurable options that provide flexibility in terms of user input, functionality, performance and price. Now shipping, the Sahara Slate PC i500 will be on display at Computex Taipei (Microsoft Booth, Nangang Hall #L108)

Designed for professional use in the field or at the office, the Sahara Slate PC i500 offers a robust, yet highly mobile computing solution in a new sleek, streamlined design. Capable of running 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional, the Sahara Slate PC i500 is the only slate-style Tablet PC currently powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-640LM vPro™ processor, making it the most powerful Tablet PC on the market today. It also is equipped with a 12.1” dual mode screen that intuitively switches between a Wacom® active digitizer (pen) and two different touch options, including traditional resistive and new, multi-touch capacitive screens. Flexible input options allow users to leverage the precision of Microsoft's Digital Inking technology for superior handwriting recognition.

“We really hit the mark with the Sahara Slate PC i500 by offering an even more enhanced user experience at a price point starting below the previous generation,” said Martin Smekal, president and CEO of Torrance, CA-based TabletKiosk. “Like all of our products, the Sahara Slate PC i500 is built with a designated purpose emphasizing productivity and speed. With its enormous power and modular expansion capability, the i500 allows an enterprise the flexibility to choose add-on functionality to support a highly specialized business application, minimizing the need to pay for superfluous options.”

TabletKiosk offers mobile solutions for industry sectors including healthcare, gaming and hospitality, government, industrial control systems and field force automation. The Sahara Slate PC i500 gives users the flexibility to choose different functionality solutions, ranging from basic to add-on modules for highly targeted business applications, such as a bar code scanner for inventory management or a magnetic stripe reader, creating a mobile point-of-sale device.

The Sahara Slate PC i500 is manufactured with dual hot swappable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries, which allows users to essentially operate the Tablet PC 24/7 without any system down time. As with all TabletKiosk products, the new Tablet PC features an extended life cycle of more than 24 months, as well as compatibility with existing accessories.

“Intel is excited to see the strength of mobile Intel Architecture come to market through one of our innovative, long time customers,” said CJ Bruno, VP, GM, Intel Americas. “TabletKiosk has a long history of providing breakthrough Tablet PCs to business customers. The combination of TabletKiosk's creative product design and Intel's energy efficient performance will enable businesses to implement tablet technologies that will deliver growth and business success.”

Enhanced Security

To address on-going concerns in the enterprise marketplace regarding mobile security and remote management, the new Sahara Slate PC i500 features an Infineon Single Chip TPM (trusted platform module) with high-level encryption capability; Intel® vPro™ technology with BIOS level remote management; and Intel® Trusted Execution and Intel® Anti-Theft Technologies. Together, these security measures keep critical data safe from external attacks or physical theft, provide for secure remote access with field upgradeability, and enable safer electronic transactions and wireless communication.

“We are delighted to see TabletKiosk, one of our strategic OEM partners, launch the new Sahara Slate PC i500, here at Computex,” said Eddie O’Brien, Vice President US OEM, Microsoft Corporation.  “This high-end device, when brought to life by Windows 7, is clearly designed to meet the needs of serious business professionals who seek to leverage the power of productivity, security, and digital inking capabilities in a single device.”

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark of TabletKiosk, LLC. The company's line of quality enterprise-grade to rugged Tablet PCs and accessories are designed to optimize mobile productivity in key vertical markets while offering power, flexibility and security. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Life for Sahara Slate PC i400 Series Tablet PCs

Torrance, CA, March 1, 2011 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of enterprise-class mobile touch screen computing solutions, announces the end of sale (EOS) end of life (EOL) of the Sahara Slate PC® i400 slate-style Tablet PCs. On May 31, 2011, TabletKiosk will discontinue order availability for the following systems:

  • Sahara Slate PC i412T, i440T, i440D Tablet PCs
  • All Sahara Slate PC SG22 Tablet PCs
  • All OEM and Private Label SG22 Tablet PCs

As of June 1, 2011, there will be no further orders accepted for the above listed systems, unless otherwise specified under separate customer agreement. Software updates, technical support and hardware repairs will continue without interruption until May 31, 2014. Order availability of the Sahara NetSlate SG22 (a230T) is not affected by this EOL announcement.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's newer generation of Sahara Slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC i500 series Tablet PCs, and Sahara Slate PC TS5XX which all provide increased performance and longer battery life. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's most modern operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Dealer.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark of TabletKiosk, LLC, a privately owned Limited Liability Company. The company produces enterprise-class and rugged-grade slate-style Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and mobile clinical assistants (MCA) marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® announces improved battery technology for all SG22 Slate PCs

Torrance, CA, March 1, 2011 —

In order to improve battery life, safety and performance, TabletKiosk® has released a new revision of the battery pack for all Sahara Slate PC® SG22 models of Tablet PCs. This includes the follow systems:

  • Sahara Slate PC i412T, i440T, i440D Tablet PCs
  • All Sahara Slate PC SG22 Tablet PCs
  • All OEM and Private Label SG22 Tablet PCs
  • Sahara NetSlate SG22 (a230T) Tablet PCs

In order to use these new, improved battery packs, the systems must be running a new version of their Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). In order to verify that a system has the most current BIOS, please take the following steps:

  1. Start/Restart your Tablet PC
  2. When you see the TabletKiosk logo, press the Screen Rotation function button on the front of the tablet (second button on the left of the LCD screen) to enter the BIOS
  3. When you enter the BIOS, you will see the version listed near the top left of the screen. The version will be something like R1.XX.
  4. For the Sahara Slate PC SG22 (i400 series), BIOS version R1.11 or newer is required to use the new batteries. For the Sahara NetSlate SG22 (a230T), BIOS version R1.13 or newer is required to use the new batteries.
  5. After you have verified your BIOS version, press the SAS button on the front of the Tablet to exit the BIOS and restart your system.
  6. If you do not have the necessary BIOS version, you can find out how to download and install it here: www.tabletkiosk.com/support/FAQ/index.asp?CATE=0#11.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark of TabletKiosk, LLC, a privately owned Limited Liability Company. The company produces enterprise-class and rugged-grade slate-style Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and mobile clinical assistants (MCA) marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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TabletKiosk® Announces End of Service for Legacy Generation Tablets

Torrance, CA, August 1, 2010 —

TabletKiosk®, a leading provider of enterprise-class mobile touch screen computing solutions, today announced the impending end of service (EOS) date for several of its older generation, slate-style Tablet PCs. On December 31, 2010, TabletKiosk will discontinue updates and will limit repairs for the following systems:

  • Sahara Slate PC Touch-iT T01, T101 (Transmeta) Tablet PCs
  • Sahara Slate PC T200, i200, i213 and i215 (Pen) Tablet PCs
  • Sahara Slate PC T201, i200, i213, and i215 Touch-iT Tablet PCs
  • eo Ultra-Mobile PC i7209 and i7210

As of January 1, 2011, there will be no further software updates issued and hardware repairs will be limited to component stock on hand.

Customers are encouraged to migrate to one of TabletKiosk's current generation of slate PCs including the Sahara Slate PC i400 series Tablet PCs, eo a7330 UMPCs, or eo TufTab a7230X Rugged UMPCs which all provide increased performance, more reliable wireless connections and longer battery life. Additionally, all of these systems run Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft's most modern operating system that features enhanced touch and digital inking support.

For more information regarding these systems, please contact your TabletKiosk Account Representative and/or Authorized TabletKiosk Dealer.

About TabletKiosk®

TabletKiosk is a registered trademark and wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate-style Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and a mobile clinical assistant (MCA) marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

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