OverviewGetac presents the X500 rugged notebook computer. Combining design and expansion elements from Getac models B300, A790 and M230, the X500 is built for configurable, high-performance operation in extreme field and military environments.
PerformanceThe X500 is offered with an Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.33 GHz) and 4 MB Intel Smart Cache. The platform targets processor‑intensive applications and sustained field workloads.
Graphics & Display15.6-inch QuadraClear HD display with 1000 NITs brightness. Graphics options include NVIDIA GeForce GT330M MXM with 512 MB VRAM. A multi-touch display is available as an option.
Expansion, Customization & StorageThe system supports an expansion unit that accepts either two PCI Express cards or two full-size PCI cards. Configurations can include dual storage drives and RAID operation. Optional add-ons include USB 3.0, fiber-optic interfaces, RS-485 and a high-power WiFi booster.
I/O and Built-in Connectivity (standard configuration)- 3 × USB 2.0 ports
- 1 × USB/eSATA combo port
- 2 × RS-232 serial ports
- 2 × PCMCIA slots
- ExpressCard slot
- SmartCard reader
- Dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports
- HDMI output
- VGA output
- Full-size keyboard with numeric pad
Use Case & PositioningIntended for military and mission‑critical field deployments where configurability, extended I/O and hardened operation are required. Suitable for command-and-control, diagnostics, and mobile data‑intensive applications.
Certifications & Environmental- MIL-STD-810G (environmental and shock protection)
- IP65 (dust and water protection)
- UL1604 (operation in potentially flammable/explosive atmospheres)
- MIL-STD-464A certified
- MIL-STD-461F ready
- NightVision-ready
- EPEAT Gold certified
Specifications- Model: Getac X500
- Processor: Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.33 GHz)
- Intel Smart Cache: 4 MB
- Display: 15.6-inch QuadraClear HD, 1000 NITs
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT330M MXM, 512 MB VRAM (optional)
- Optional: multi-touch screen
- Expansion unit: supports two PCIe cards or two full-size PCI cards
- Storage: configurable with dual drives, RAID capable
- Standard I/O: 3× USB2.0, 1× USB/eSATA combo, 2× RS-232, 2× PCMCIA, ExpressCard, SmartCard, dual RJ-45, HDMI, VGA
- Keyboard: full-size with numeric pad
- Optional add-ons: USB 3.0, fiber-optic connections, RS-485, WiFi booster
- Rugged certifications: MIL-STD-810G, IP65, UL1604, MIL-STD-464A; MIL-STD-461F ready
- Other: NightVision-ready, EPEAT Gold