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Developed by Black Diamond Advanced Technology, the SwitchBack-PC is an industrial grade UMPC that can stand working in harsh environments. The SwitchBack (named that way because you can actually switch the hardware add-ons on the back of the device) is designed to meet or exceed military specifications for shock, vibration, dust, moisture and extreme temperatures.

One of the most unusual features of the SwitchBack UMPC is that it can run multiple operating systems at the same time (Win XP, Win Mobile, Win CE, Linux) without needing a reboot. The other unique feature is what gives this UMPC its name: the capability to switch between various hardware add-ons instantly. That means you can switch between a digital camera to a terrestrial radio within seconds and when you are finally lost you can just slap on the SAASM GPS receiver to find way to the base.

The Switchback runs on a Intel 1.0 GHz Celeron M processor and comes with a 40GB HDD. The display measures 5.6 inches (1024 x 600) and is actually viewable under direct sunlight. Other wireless services other than GPS include Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity and Wi-Fi b/g.

Weighing only 3lbs the SwitchBack is lighter than most other military grade personal computing devices.

Here are all the back modules that are currently available.

• Additional Battery
• Additional Processors
• Additional Hard Drive
• Digital Camera
• Scanner

• SAASM GPS Receiver
• SATCOM Radio
• Terrestrial Radio
• Laser Range Finder
• Breathalyzer
• Fingerprint Reader

• Barcode Scanner
• Mag-Stripe Reader
• RFID Reader
• Smart Card Reader

• Graphics Card
• Joystick Controller

• Asus R3 UMPC with GPS
• new rugged UMPC from ASUS has GPS
• Medion RIM 1000 UMPC has internal GPS module
• finally another UMPC with GPS
• Vega UMPC works with GPS

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