DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Armor X7 compact rugged tablet has been approved for connectivity on the Sprint 3G network. This certification will enable Armor customers that utilise the integrated WWAN capabilities of the Armor X7 on Sprint’s network to experience the benefits of a seamless data and communication exchange.

The Armor X7 underwent rigorous testing to achieve this certification. The tablet met several technical requirements, including: antenna performance, network selection, network impact, regulatory confirmation, and data connection management.

“Reliable connectivity is crucial to the mobile workforce. We’re pleased that Armor has received this certification from Sprint as it means that Armor X7 customers will experience dependable wireless connectivity over the Sprint 3G network,” said Mike Sarrica, Vice President and General Manager of DRS Tactical Systems.

At a weight of 2.85 lbs (1.3 kg), it offers hand-held mobility with a 7-inch (17.8cm) sunlight readable touch screen display. It features advanced wireless connectivity through integrated Gobi WWAN mobile broadband as well as Bluetooth wireless, integrated GPS, and 802.11 a/g/n WiFi.

Specifically designed for missioncritical tasks that require connectivity, mobility, ease of use, and the durability to support all-weather operations, it is certified for extremes in temperature, vibration, shock and drops, and carries an ingress protection (IP) rating of 65 for being highly resistant to dust and moisture.

The Armor X7 features the Intel Atom processor N450 and runs Microsoft Windows 7 Professional. Other features include energy efficient touch-screen LCD display, new docking system, and new m-SATA solid-state drives from Intel in both 40GB and 80GB capacities.