
Global Communications started in 2008, we are now well established in New Zealand, Australia, throughout the Asia Pacific region and appointed the APAC Distributor for MobileDemand in 2011.
In 2016 we were appointed the Master MobileDemand APAC Distributor.
We work closely with software developers and integrators in a mobile setting to make it all extremely easy. We know mobile devices to provide a simple and intuitive user experience. Our solutions will combine with their software so clients benefit from rugged mobility.



xTablet Flex 10A from $1150.00
Cloud-Based Tablets Thin and light with rugged case. Windows® Professional.
The optional Snap Mount is easy-to-install and allows for quick release and docking of the xTablet. The space-saving mount is compatible with vehicles, boats, walls, machinery and more. Weighing only 2.42 pounds (1097g), the mobile xTablet Flex 10A is ideal for mobile workers who carry the device with them throughout the work day. The 10.1-inch device comes equipped with a briefcase handle and back hand strap for optimal handling in any mobile scenario.
The cloud-based 2-in-1 xTablet Flex 10A from MobileDemand is built for “light” and “medium” duty, mobile applications. Not only is the xTablet Flex 10A thin and lightweight for mobile use, but it comes standard with a protective case and scratch-proof screen protector, extending the life beyond your typical consumer-grade tablets. Other features and functionality include:
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro or Windows® 10 Home operating system with an Intel® Quad-Core processor giving you all day producitivity.
- Snap on a full QWERTY keyboard for accurate and efficient data entry.
- 10.1″ 1280×800 display – Large enough for users of all ages.
- Mobile workers can stay connected to the internet and cloud with WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- The xTablet Flex 10A with protective case is MIL-STD-810G certified, tested by dropping the tablet 26 times from 4 feet to plywood over concrete.
- 5800mAh li-ion batteries last up to 10 hours.
- Quick and easy mounting on walls and vehicles utilizing the optional Snap Mount.
- The Windows® Professional operating system runs full versions of your business and desktop applications providing even greater capacity to a mobile workforce. That means long-term cost savings by requiring less IT support.
Need help determining the best mounting setup for your application? Complete the .
Physical and environmental characteristics
Software | Windows® 10 Professional or Windows® 10 Home |
Exterior | Rugged rubber and plastic case |
Dimensions | With case (excludes corner bumpers): 10.5” W x 7.14” H x 1.22” D (266.75 mm W x 181.45mm H x 30.88mm D) |
Weight | 2.4 lb. (1.1 kg) – base configuration |
Drop / Shock | MIL-STD 810G, 516.6 IV: 26 repeated drops to 1 operating unit on to plywood over concrete from 48 inches |
Operating Temp | 32° F to +120° F (0° C to +49° C) |
Storage Temp | -22° F to +160° F (-30° C to +71° C) |
Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor | Intel® Atom x5-Z8350; 2M Cache, up to 1.92GHz |
System Memory | 4GB RAM DDR3L-RS-1600 |
Storage | 64GB eMMC |
Operating System | Windows® 10 Professional (Home optional); 64-Bit |
Display | 10.1″; 1280 (W) x 800 (H) IPS, OGS capacitive multi-touch (10-point) |
Keys | Power, volume, reset |
I/O Board Configuration | MicroSD, micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 3.0, mini HDMI, headphone, DC-in jack (micro USB) |
Battery System | 21.46Wh, 5800mAh, 3.7V 10.1 hour battery life |
Sensors | Accelerometer |
Audio | Intel® SST audio device (WDM) |
Camera | 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless |
WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with built-in Bluetooth™ 4.2
2.4G/5G double channels |
Mounting options
Vehicle mount | Snap Mount or X-Grip cup holder |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet Flex 10 regulatory approvals | FCC, CE and IC |
File Name | Size | Description |
5020 kb | Tips, Tricks and More | |
141 kb | Spec Sheet |
xTablet Flex 8A from $1005.00
Cloud-Based Tablets – Thin and light with rugged case. Windows® Professional.
This ready-to-deploy device comes standard with a protective case and scratch-proof screen protector already applied to the tablet. Additionally, it meets industry standards for MIL-STD-810G, surviving 4-foot drops to concrete with ease.With Windows 10 Professional, you’ve got a great business partner. Windows 10 Pro enables your business to do great things from anywhere, and has the built-in security and exibility to keep pace with your business growth. Moving from Windows Home to Windows 10 Pro gives you the agile, cost-eective features you need to better manage and protect your systems and data.
The new, ultra-light xTablet Flex 8A is designed to help improve your daily enterprise operations without costing a fortune. Starting at only $495, the Flex 8A is ideal for field workers who carry their devices with them for most or all of the day. Other features and functionality include:
- Choose between Windows® 10 Professional or Windows® 10 Home.
- With an Intel® Quad-Core processor, the Flex 8A gives you the power and performance you need to efficiently complete your daily operations.
- 8″ display – The “sweet spot” for many industries as it provides enough screen real estate for their enterprise applications but is small and light enough for all day mobility.
- Mobile workers can stay connected to the internet and cloud with WiFi 802.11b/g/n.
- The xTablet Flex 8A comes standard with a protective case which is MIL-STD-810G certified, tested by dropping the tablet 26 times from 4 feet to plywood over concrete.
- The scratch-proof screen protector does exactly what it says, protects the screen from scratches. It is also impact resistant, enduring a 225g steel ball being dropped from 100cm.
- The li-ion batteries last up to 7 hours.
- The Windows® operating system runs full versions of your business and desktop applications providing even greater functionality to a mobile workforce. That means long-term cost savings.
Need help determining the best mounting setup for your application? Complete the .
Physical and environmental characteristics
Dimensions | With case (excludes corner bumpers): 8.54” W x 5.08” H x 0.65” D (217mm W x 129mm H x 16.4mm D) |
Display | 8″ diagonal widescreen |
Weight | 1.4 lb. – base configuration |
Drop / Shock | MIL-STD 810G, 516.6 IV: 26 repeated drops to 1 operating unit on to plywood over concrete from 48 inches |
Operating Temp | 32° F to +120° F (0° C to +49° C) |
Storage Temp | -22° F to +160° F (-30° C to +71° C) |
Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor | Intel® Atom x5-Z8350 (2M Cache, up to 1.92 GHz) |
System Memory | 4GB RAM DDR3L-RS-1600 |
Storage | 64GB eMMC |
Operating System | Windows® 10 Professional or Windows® 10 Home |
Display | 8″; 1280 (W) x 800 (H) IPS; COB(P+G/OGS) Capactive multi-touch (10-point) |
Keys | Power, volume |
I/O Board Configuration | Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, TF card, headphone |
Battery System | 12.95Wh, 3500mAH, 3.7V 7.2 hour battery life |
Sensors | Accelerometer |
Audio | Intel® SST audio device (WDM) |
Camera | 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless |
WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n with built-in Bluetooth™ 4.2
2.4G/5G double channels |
Mounting options
Vehicle mount | Snap Mount or X-Grip cup holder |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet Flex 10 regulatory approvals | FCC, CE and IC |
File Name | Size | Description |
5020 kb | Tips, Tricks and More | |
129 kb | Spec Sheet |
xTablet 8650
The xTablet T8650 is the first-to-market rugged tablet with an integrated 3D camera. The revolutionary, long-range HD camera “sees” like the human eye with the ability to sense depth, track human motion and calculate volume. Learn more about .
The ruggedized tablet comes standard with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage backed by an Intel Atom X5-Z8550 processor and secure, enterprise-ready Windows OS. System expansion ports include multiple USB along with a single microHDMI, both of which come with covers to protect any water, dirt or dust from penetrating the tablet. The device is IP65 sealed and meets mil specs for drops from 5 feet.
- 3D camera
- High performance 2D barcode imager
- Fingerprint reader
- High capacity battery
- Digitizer
- Desktop dock
- Vehicle / forklift mount
Physical and environmental characteristics
Dimensions: | 9.16″ W x 5.91″ H x 0.87″ D (232.6 mm W x 150 mm H x 22 mm D) |
Display: | 8″ diagonal widescreen |
Weight: | 1.87 lb. (0.85 kg) – base configuration |
Sealing: | IP 65 (water and dust) |
Drop / Shock: | 26 repeated drops to 1 operating unit on to plywood over concrete from 60 inches |
Operating Temp: | 14° F to +122° F (-10° C to +50° C) |
Humidity: | 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor: | Intel® Atom X5-Z8550 |
System Memory: | 4GB RAM |
Storage Drive: | 64GB eMMC |
Operating System: | Windows® 10 Professional |
Display: |
1280 (W) x 800 (H) IPS; 370 nits
5-point touch; Glove touch; Anti-water drop Digitizer optional |
Buttons: | Barcode scanner trigger, power, volume +/- |
I/O Board Configuration: | Micro HDMI, USB 3.0 x 2, audio, power jack |
Battery System: |
Standard: 25Wh, 6700mAH (Up to 8 hours)
High Capacity: 43Wh, 11850mAH Hot swappable with 150mAH backup battery |
Audio: | Intel® HD audio, built-in microphone |
Scanner: | High performance 2D barcode imager (optional) |
Camera: |
8MP integrated w/ LED flash (rear-facing) and 2MP integrated (front-facing)
Optional real-facing 3D camera (Intel RealSense R200) |
3D Camera characteristics
Model: | Intel RealSense R200 |
Technology | Three cameras: Two infrared and one RGB plus one infrared laser |
Depth / IR: | 640×480 resolution at 60 FPS |
RGB: | 1080p at 30 FPS |
Range: | 3-4 meters indoors, longer range outdoors (Both dependent on lighting conditions |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
GPS: | Included: Broadcom BCM4752 |
WWAN: | 4G / LTE available via cellular carriers |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet T8650: | FCC Class B , FCC/SAR, cUS, CE, CB, TUV, UL, NOM |
File Name | Size | Description |
198 kb | Spec Sheet |

xTablet T1600
- The xTablet T1600 has a high performance Intel® i5 processor with 4GB or 8GB of DDR3L RAM.
- Comes with either Microsoft® Windows® 10 with a 128GB to 256GB hard drive.
- Utilize Verizon LTE or CDMA for reliable cellular connection.
- IP65 sealed against water and dust.
- The large 11.6″ Hi-Brite display is ideal for mobile workers of all ages and abilities.
- Choose an optional 2D imager to turn your ruggedized tablet in to the field productivity tool you’ve been waiting for.
- The high-power, 7-hour battery means added time in the field without having to plug in the device to charge.
- Bluetooth 4.0 and built-in GPS (optional) means greater functionality and increased productivity for field employees.
- The T1600 does have an option for RFID scanning capabilities. Ask your sales rep for more details.
Physical and environmental characteristics
Dimensions: | 11.75″ W x 7.55″ H x .79″ D (298.5 mm W x 191.8 mm H x 20.1 mm D) |
Display: | 11.6″ diagonal widescreen |
Weight: | 2.7 lb. (1.23 kg) – base configuration |
Sealing: | IP 65 (water and dust) |
Drop / Shock: | 26 repeated drops to 1 operating unit on to plywood over concrete from 48 inches |
Operating Temp: | 14° F to +131° F (-10° C to +55° C) |
Storage Temp: | -27° F to +160° F (-33° C to +71° C) |
Humidity: | 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor: | Intel® 5200U Series i5 |
System Memory: | 4GB or 8GB DDR3L 1333 |
Storage Drive: | 128GB to 256GB M2-SATA |
Operating System: | Windows® 10 Professional |
Display: |
1366 (W) x 768 (H) 400 nits 10-pt Projected Capacitive Touch (handles rain drops and thin gloves)
Outdoor viewable display option (700 nits) |
Buttons: | Windows® Virtual Button, volume +/-, power, barcode scanner trigger, programmable function key |
I/O Board Configuration: | Standard: One micro SD card slot, two USB 3.0, one DC-in |
Battery System: |
45Wh, 11.1V, 4130 mAh replaceable battery 7-hour battery life with standard battery
Optional: 86Wh, 11.1V, 7,800 mAh XL battery pack |
LED: | 3 color LEDs for notification, power/charger, wireless |
Audio: | Intel® HD audio, built-in microphone |
Sensors: | G sensor, gyroscope, and e-compass |
Scanner: | High performance 2D imager (optional) |
Camera: | 5MP integrated w/ LED flash (rear-facing) and 2MP integrated (front-facing) |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless: | Intel® Centrino® Wireless AC7260 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC |
Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
GPS: | Optional (Mutually exclusive with WWAN) |
WWAN: | One M2 Socket for WWAN 3042-S3-B (Mutually exclusive with GPS) |
LTE | Via Verizon Wireless Network (Option) |
Docking system
Desktop Cradle: | USB (4), Serial, Ethernet (RJ-45), VGA |
Vehicle Cradle: |
Durable, key lock USB (2), Serial, VGA, Power
Dual serial port option |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet T1600: | FCC Class B , FCC/SAR, cUS, CE, CB, TUV, UL, NOM |
Downloads
File Name | Size | Description |
5020 kb | Tips, Tricks and More | |
151 kb | Specification Brochure | |
1167 kb | Installation Guide | |
2140 kb | Installation Guide | |
5025 kb | Driver |
Forklift-mounted T1600 rugged tablets help plastic manufacturer become more efficient facility-wide.
Honda Transmission Manufacturing replaces poor performing rugged laptops with forklift-mounted rugged Windows tablets.
For warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout the world including Japs-Olson Co., it’s absolutely vital that they are as efficient as possible.
HRAOK, Inc., a civil engineer and surveying company, improves productivity with MobileDemand xTablet T1600 rugged tablet.

xTablet T8540
The MobileDemand are designed to be productivity tools. The lightweight xTablet T8540 is no different. A versatile rugged tablet that is designed to power through your work day with less downtime.
- Windows® 10 Professional
- 8-Inch Display, 1280×800
- Highly sealed (IP67)
- MIL-STD810G; 4-ft. Drops
- Intel® Quad Core Z8350 Processor
- WiFI 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- 4GB System Memory
- 64GB Storage Drive
- Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
The T8540 is a replacement device for the T8500 model.
Physical and environmental characteristics
Dimensions: | 8.66″ W x 5.63″ H x .55″ D (220 mm W x 143 mm H x 14 mm D) |
Display: |
8″ diagonal widescreen; 1280 (W) x 800 (H)
10-pt Projected Capacitive Touch; 320 nit |
Weight: | 1.11 lb. (0.63 kg) – base configuration |
Sealing: | IP67 (water and dust) |
Drop / Shock: | MIL-STD 810G, 516.6 IV: 26 repeated 4-foot drops 225g ball drop to screen w/ protector from 100cm |
Operating Temp: | -4° F to +140° F (-20° C to +60° C) |
Storage Temp: | -22° F to +158° F (-30° C to +70° C) |
Humidity: | 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor: | Intel® Atom Quad-Core Z8350; 1.44-1.84GHz |
System Memory: | 4GB DDR3L RAM |
Storage Drive: | 64GB |
Operating System: | Windows® 10 Professional OR Windows® 10 Home Edition; 64-Bit |
Buttons: | Volume +/-, power |
I/O Board Configuration: | Micro USB, micro SD, mini HDMI, SIM card slot, earphone jack |
Battery System: |
29Wh, 3.7V, 8,000 mAh; 6-8 hour battery life
Barrel jack charger |
Audio: | Intel® HD audio, built-in microphone |
Sensors: | Gravity acceleration |
Camera: | 5MP integrated (rear-facing) and 2MP integrated (front-facing) |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
GPS: | Ublox (included) |
NFC | Optional |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet T8540: | FCC, CE, and IC |
Downloads
File Name | Size | Description |
920 kb | Specifications Brochure |
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xTablet T1550
When you put an xTablet and Microsoft® Windows® technology at the center of your mobile business strategy, a new era of possibilities begins. One where employees are empowered with devices they love, productivity is effortless, and innovation happens in the moment. The durable and innovative xTablet T1550 enables mobile workforce productivity like never before.
- With Windows® 10 professional, multi-tasking means multi-doing. Enable workers to do more work in less time, securely and efficiently.
- For easy carrying, the device comes standard with a briefcase handle and back hand strap.
- IP65 sealed from water and dust and will survive 4-foot drops (MIL-STD 810G).
- Next generation productivity via custom apps and software or standard desktop applications like Microsoft® Office® (not included).
- Have a need for a high-performance barcode scanner? Look no further, with the optional 1D or 2D integrated barcode scanner.
- Work longer without having to charge the device. The xTablet T1550 comes standard with a 6-8 hour battery.
- Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 come standard on the xTablet T1550.
Physical and environmental characteristics
Dimensions: |
11.02″ W x 7.36″ H x .87″ D
(280 mm W x 187 mm H x 22 mm D) |
Display: |
10.1″ diagonal widescreen; 1280 (W) x 800 (H)
10-pt Projected Capacitive Touch; 320 nit |
Weight: | 2.2 lb. (1.01 kg) – base configuration |
Sealing: | IP65 (water and dust) |
Drop / Shock: | MIL-STD 810G, 516.6 IV: 26 repeated 4-foot drops 225g ball drop to screen w/ protector from 100cm |
Operating Temp: | -4° F to +140° F (-20° C to +60° C) |
Storage Temp: | -22° F to +158° F (-30° C to +70° C) |
Humidity: | 95% non-condensing |
Performance characteristics
Processor: | Intel® Atom Quad-Core Z8350; 1.44-1.84GHz |
System Memory: | 4GB DDR3L RAM |
Storage Drive: | 64GB |
Operating System: | Windows® 10 Professional OR Windows® 10 Home Edition; 64-Bit |
Buttons: | Volume +/-, power, barcode scanner trigger |
I/O Board Configuration: | USB, micro USB, mini HDMI, serial, ethernet, earphone jack |
Battery System: | 37Wh, 3.7V, 10,000 mAh; 6-8 hour battery life |
Audio: | Intel® HD audio, built-in microphone |
Sensors: | Gravity acceleration |
Scanner: |
High performance 1D or 2D barcode scanner (optional)
1D uses the Zebra SE655; 2D uses the Honeywell N3680 |
Camera: | 5MP integrated (rear-facing) and 2MP integrated (front-facing) |
Docking system
Desktop Cradle | 3 x USB, 1 x ethernet |
Wireless & GPS network characteristics
Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
GPS: | Ublox (included) |
NFC | Optional |
Regulatory approvals
xTablet T1550: | FCC, CE, and IC |
Downloads
File Name | Size | Description |
136 kb | Spec Sheet |
Armed with the right tablets and the right apps, airlines can find real efficiencies across many scenarios. One of those scenarios is the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), in which pilots can …