Heart of Texas Council of Governments
says GETAC's B300 rugged laptop"Stands out from the crowd"
in emergency response applications



Mayor Ken Hensel
President

Council Member Randy Riggs
Secretary/Treasurer

Councilmember Linda York
Vice-President 

Kenneth L. Simons, CPA
Executive Director

Choosing and implementing the technology to support a mission can be a taxing ordeal.  With all of the various vendors, equipment, and standards on the market today, one can easily feel lost in the fast-paced world of electronics.  The GETAC B300 ruggedized laptop, provided by R Associates, has appeared to be a common solution for many of the issues faced when developing mission critical applications for emergency management and response.

Whether plotting GPS points or operating in the field, the GETAC B300 holds its own with competitors.  When compared to other widely used laptops for the same application, the B300 definitely stands out from the crowd.  With comparable features as that of the Panasonic Toughbook, the B300 is cost effective, being substantially lower priced than other competitors.  Compliant with MIL-STD 810F and IP54, the B300 continues to perform in high heat environments, even when stored in a sealed vehicle under the hot Texas sun.  With 12 hours of battery life and a sunlight readable screen, the B300 is definitely an ideal piece of equipment for outdoor applications.  The integrated GPS receiver and Bluetooth technology enable the system to perform a wide range of functions without complicated and unsightly accessories.  The fingerprint scanner also ensures that the system is secure and prevents unauthorized access of the system and its contents.

The GETAC B300 is definitely a system that any Fire Department, Police Department, EMS Service, or Emergency Manager should consider.  With the operational capabilities and cost effectiveness of the system, we highly recommend this system to others.

Boyce Wilson

Emergency Preparedness Department
Heart of Texas Council of Governments