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GOBOOK MAX RECEIVES CERTIFICATION FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS.


Itronix Corporation's GoBook MAX rugged notebook computer has been certified by CSA International, a global provider of independent product testing, for safe use in hazardous materials environments. The GoBook MAX is certified under "Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive Systems" for hazardous locations (Class 1, Division 2, Group D), which means it can be operated in environments that may include flammable gases or volatile liquids ranging from acetone acetone (ăs`ĭtōn), dimethyl ketone (dīmĕth`əl kē`tōn), or 2-propanone (prō`pənōn), CH3COCH3  and ammonia to cyclopropane cyclopropane, C3H6, a gaseous hydrocarbon. It is a cyclic alkane, its three carbon atoms being joined together in a ring. The angle between successive carbon-carbon bonds in the ring is only 60°, much less than that between successive  and benzene.

"The GoBook MAX is the only rugged notebook computer in its class to be independently certified under 'Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive Systems' standards," said Jeff Gibbons, Itronix vice president of marketing. "This certification demonstrates our commitment to meeting our customers' needs for beyond mil-spec rugged computers that can withstand the punishing demands that agencies within the DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. , aerospace flightline Flightline can refer to:
  • Flightline (UK), a UK based charter airline
  • Flightline Inc., a general aviation company based in Colorado, USA
 and emergency work environments dish out. The CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology.  certification assures our customers that the GoBook MAX meets the highest independent standards for safe computing in hazardous environments."

The GoBook MAX already exceeds demanding Department of Defense military specifications for safety and durability and, according to Conrad Blickenstorfer of Pen Computing magazine, it is a "no-compromise, no holds barred tool for the toughest of jobs. ... [It] really doesn't have a direct competitor in its size class." Its ultra-rugged features include a totally sealed die-cast magnesium case, a 20GB shock-mounted hard drive and a 700 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc.  Pentium III processor, making the GoBook MAX the lightest and fastest ultra-rugged notebook PC in the world.

GoBook MAX's certified rating means it can be used in a variety of hazardous situations, including aerospace flightlines, where combustible fuels are a concern, in oil and gas exploration, and under emergency conditions or military situations.

According to Donald Ponikvar, of The Defense Group, Inc., an Alexandria, VA based provider of "first response" software for public safety organizations and the military, "The GoBook MAX allows specialized personnel to work more safely and productively in the demanding conditions they encounter." DGI DGI Direction Générale des Impôts (French: Department of Revenue)
DGI Dirección General Impositiva (Argentina)
DGI Danske Gymnastik- & Idrætsforeninger (Denmark)
DGI Drummond Group Inc.
 has provided consulting services that assisted FEMA FEMA,
n.pr See Federal Emergency Management Agency.
 and the New York City Office of Emergency Management The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was originally formed in 1996 as part of the Mayor's Office under Rudolph W. Giuliani. By a vote of city residents in 2001 it became an independent agency, headed by a Commissioner who reports to the Mayor.  at the World Trade Center site immediately following the September 11 attacks September 11 attacks

Series of airline hijackings and suicide bombings against U.S. targets perpetrated by 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda.
. "When military and civilian personnel are on the ground they need a computer that won't compromise their safety and will keep working," he said. "This is the only computer we know of that's certified as safe for hazardous materials teams and bomb squads. It's the only one that allows you to go into a hostile environment and not have to leave it behind. The GoBook MAX is a critical piece of the solution to gear up and plan for anti-terrorist activities."

The GoBook MAX exceeds military drop tests, and can be operated at extreme temperature ranges from -22 - 140 F. It has exclusive user-upgradeable CRMA CRMA Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (Iowa)
CRMA Customer Relationship Management Association
CRMA City and Regional Magazine Association
CRMA Cytokine Response Modifier A
CRMA Common Radio Module Architecture
 (Common Radio Module Architecture) wireless technology, a standard ColorVue touchscreen for enhanced outdoor viewing.

GoBook Max can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.gobookmax.com/.

About Itronix Corporation:

Itronix is a global supplier of ruggedized computer systems with integrated Radio Frequency and cellular modems, which allow field service organizations to achieve break-through results in the reduction of costs, and in the improvement of productivity and service quality for mobile workers in markets such as commercial field services, telecommunications, utilities, government, public safety, geographical surveying and meter reading. Itronix is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation; a Germantown, MD-based global communications equipment provider focused on communications technology solutions. Itronix worldwide headquarters are located in Spokane, Wash. The corporation's European operations, Itronix Ltd., are located in Coventry , UK.

Itronix can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.gobookmax.com/.

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