This rugged Windows tablet handles mud and rain - but didn't impress with the basics

Getac G140 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Ruggedized package that's ideal for heavy outdoor use.

Runs Windows 11 and Copilot+ features.

Lots of expansion possibilities. Cons Expensive.

Heavy.

Screen is a bit dim in bright light. View now at Getac

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While laptops and PCs dominate the office space, they're not always the best form factor for taking compute power out of the comfort and safety of the workspaces. This is where tablets come into play. They're not only more portable than laptops or desktops, they're far easier to ruggedize.

Sure, performance isn't as good as what we'd expect from a more traditional system, but thanks to modern processors, the power that can be packed into a tablet is still pretty amazing.

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The Getac G140 is a tablet that's been built from the ground up to be powerful enough to run Microsoft's Copilot+ AI tools, but also tough enough to survive rough handling by Mother Nature.

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