Can't find exactly what your project needs? OEM/ODM may help. (Author: Conrad H. Blickenstorfer) Share: Tablet computers are a huge and growing multi-billion dollar market with many applications in industrial, medical, retail, public service, and many other environments. The similarity of all tablet computers is that they are all-in-one computers based on displays, and displays also represent their main user interface. Despite their uniform appearance and design, the variety of tablets is almost endless—one size is definitely not suitable for everyone. The size of a tablet has gone from just as big as a smartphone to as big as a flat-screen TV. Tablet computers can use various operating systems, provide a very wide range of computing performance, and have unlimited I/O arrangements. Almost no two tablet applications are exactly the same. Therefore, it is almost impossible to stock all types of panels that customers may require. Does this mean that tablet customers must inevitably compromise and take advantage of the product provided by the supplier, even if it is not entirely appropriate? Or are they forced to resort to designing their system from scratch, with all costs involved? Each method has its advantages, but not always the best and most cost-effective method. This is why leading tablet PC suppliers are increasingly offering customized solutions to adapt modular platform modules to the exact requirements of customers. Teguar Computers, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, does exactly this, providing industrial and medical computers specifically designed, selected, and configured to meet customer requirements. The company prides itself on combining adaptability and technological leadership with precision, quality and attention to detail. Many tablet computer suppliers only offer a few models, and Teguar's product range is extremely broad, with many different panels and displays. If even in such a wide variety of products can not find the right product for a specific application, then Teguar can do it anyway. In this article, we will describe how they proceed.

Tablet computers are a huge and growing multi-billion dollar market with many applications in industrial, medical, retail, public service, and many other environments. The similarity of all tablet computers is that they are all-in-one computers based on displays, and displays also represent their main user interface. Despite their uniform appearance and design, the variety of tablets is almost endless—one size is definitely not suitable for everyone. The size of a tablet has gone from just as big as a smartphone to as big as a flat-screen TV. Tablet computers can use various operating systems, provide a very wide range of computing performance, and have unlimited I/O arrangements. Almost no two tablet applications are exactly the same. Therefore, it is almost impossible to stock all types of panels that customers may require.

Does this mean that tablet customers must inevitably compromise and take advantage of the product provided by the supplier, even if it is not entirely appropriate? Or are they forced to resort to designing their system from scratch, with all costs involved? Each method has its advantages, but not always the best and most cost-effective method. This is why leading tablet PC suppliers are increasingly offering customized solutions to adapt modular platform modules to the exact requirements of customers.

Teguar Computers, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, does exactly this, providing industrial and medical computers specifically designed, selected, and configured to meet customer requirements. The company prides itself on combining adaptability and technological leadership with precision, quality and attention to detail. Many tablet computer suppliers only offer a few models, and Teguar's product range is extremely broad, with many different panels and displays. If even in such a wide variety of products can not find the right product for a specific application, then Teguar can do it anyway. In this article, we will describe how they proceed.

OEM service, ODM service, customization In our modern global economy, you often encounter the two terms OEM and ODM. OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. Today, the term is loosely used, but usually OEM refers to an entity that actually manufactures parts according to customer specifications. Take the famous "Apple made in California. Assembled in China" on the iPhone box as an example. Apple designed and specified all aspects of the phone, but its parts were manufactured elsewhere by another original equipment manufacturer and then assembled by another original equipment manufacturer. ODM stands for original design manufacturer. Here, the customer provides a concept, takes it to the ODM, and then the ODM designs and manufactures products for the customer. Customization, in the end, that's it-changing and configuring off-the-shelf products to meet the precise needs of customers. How is customization different from simply selecting the options to add to the product? Well, options usually increase the price, and customization may just replace the unwanted with the unwanted. If customization requires extensive changes to existing products, additional costs will be incurred. Teguar offers all three options: OEM service, ODM service, and customization. If it is an OEM service, Teguar employees will look at the customer’s blueprints and designs and determine if they can do so. If so, the product specifications, materials, budget, and delivery schedule will be discussed. Teguar will then manufacture one or more prototypes for testing. Once a unit is fully approved, there will be a production and delivery schedule that takes into account forecasts and expected fluctuations in demand. If it is a complete ODM service, the customer will communicate their vision for the project, how the project must be operated, what functions must be provided, and what the cost should be. Then, Teguar will raise design, specifications, materials, timetables, compliance issues, and draw blueprints and build prototypes after signing. After that, it will be the same as OEM service. If it is a customized consultation or request, Teguar will listen to the customer's request, search for suitable existing off-the-shelf products, and determine whether it can be customized to meet all the requirements within the given budget.

In our modern global economy, you often encounter the terms OEM and ODM.

OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. Today, the term is loosely used, but usually OEM refers to an entity that actually manufactures parts according to customer specifications. Take the famous "Apple made in California. Assembled in China" on the iPhone box as an example. Apple designed and specified all aspects of the phone, but its parts were manufactured elsewhere by another original equipment manufacturer and then assembled by another original equipment manufacturer.

ODM stands for original design manufacturer. Here, the customer provides a concept, takes it to the ODM, and then the ODM designs and manufactures products for the customer.

Customization, in the end, that's it-changing and configuring off-the-shelf products to meet the precise needs of customers. How is customization different from simply selecting the options to add to the product? Well, options usually increase the price, and customization may just replace the unwanted with the unwanted. If customization requires extensive changes to existing products, additional costs will be incurred.

Teguar offers all three options: OEM service, ODM service, and customization.

If it is an OEM service, Teguar employees will look at the customer’s blueprints and designs and determine if they can do so. If so, the product specifications, materials, budget, and delivery schedule will be discussed. Teguar will then manufacture one or more prototypes for testing. Once a unit is fully approved, there will be a production and delivery schedule that takes into account forecasts and expected fluctuations in demand.

If it is a complete ODM service, the customer will communicate their vision for the project, how the project must be operated, what functions must be provided, and what the cost should be. Then, Teguar will raise design, specifications, materials, timetables, compliance issues, and draw blueprints and build prototypes after signing. After that, it will be the same as OEM service.

If it is a customized consultation or request, Teguar will listen to the customer's request, search for suitable existing off-the-shelf products, and determine whether it can be customized to meet all the requirements within the given budget.

Teguar ODM project example Teguar sent us TA-A920-15 as an example of a custom ODM project. The client came to Teguar with the idea and concept of an interactive outdoor game, which requires a suitable touch screen computer to complete the work, no more, no less. The client wanted a 15-inch projected capacitive touch screen that was bright enough to be used comfortably outdoors, and there was no reflection or glare. The screen must be reasonably protected to prevent potential damage and be able to be used continuously outdoors. This means not only having to withstand rain, but also high and low temperatures. They want a user-facing camera, which is not common in tablets. They want an integrated barcode scanner, which is not common in panels. They only need a USB port and device power, no other ports are needed. They don't want power cords and power bricks everywhere, and they don't want any buttons. They hope that everything will be covered and protected, and loopholes will be minimized again. In this way, Teguar started to work. First of all, although customers may not mind the display size shrinking by an inch or two, they might as well take a look at what is available with a 15-inch screen and narrow it down to a few final candidates. The following table lists the potential donor systems available in the Teguar product portfolio: Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet and related products company Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Model TA-A920 TP-A945-15 TR-2920-15 TWR- 2920-15 TS-5010-15 CPU 1.0GHz quad-core NXP i.MX6 1.0GHz dual-core NXP i.MX6 1.83GHz Intel N2930 1.83GHz Intel N2930 Intel 6th generation Core i3/i5/i7 operating system Android 6.0, Ubuntu Android 6.0 , Ubuntu Win 7 Emb, 8.1 Pro, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro/Emb, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro, 10 Pro, 10 IoT RAM 1/2/4GB LPDDR3 1GB DDR3 4/8GB 2/4/8GB 4 /8/16 /32GB Mass storage eMMC Flash eMMC Flash mSATA SSD mSATA SSD 2/5" SATA HDD/SSD Actual size 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch Resolution 1024x768 1024x746264040000. NA NA NA NA NA PPI 85 85 85 85 85 Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:3 Color 16.2m NA 16.2m 16.2m 16.7m Brightness (nits) 250/10005 250/10005 250/1000 450/1000 Resistive NA Standard Standard NA Standard P-Cap Standard Optional NA Standard Optional Pow er 12V DC, option. PoE DC 9~36V DC 9~36V M12 DC 9~36V DC 7~32V Weight (lb) 11.0 9.9 10.8 15.0 18.5 Dimensions (mm) 363x278x45mm 410x310x55mm x 398x2738 USB x3 5 USBx3 108 USBx30 108 USBx3 10.8 USB 2.0, 1 x micro US B 2 x USB 2.0 1 x M12 USB 2.0, 2 x M12 dual USB serial 1 x M12 RS232 1 x RS232/422/485 1 x RS232 1 x M12 RS232 2 x M12 RS232 1 Gigabit LAN RJ 4 xgx gigabit RJ45 1 x gigabit RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 Slots 1 x micro SD card 1 x SD card, 1 x mini PCIe NA NA 2 x Mini PCIe, 1 x M.2 Type E This is different from console and PC desktop games. A large amount of computing power is required, and the performance requirements of outdoor game projects are moderate, so the complexity and cost of a Windows-based system are not necessary or desirable. In any case, customers tend to use Android, and Teguar has found two relatively bare-bones Android-based systems that can get the job done. However, low power requirements are critical. Of the two final candidates, both final candidates are running on the extremely energy-efficient 1GHz NXP i.MX6 ARM Cortex 9 CPU. The internal chip of TA-A920-15 is a quad-core design, and the panel has been equipped with capacitive touch as standard, while TP-A945 is a dual-core processor and resistive touch. In addition, TP-A945 includes a flexible wide-range DC power input, which is not needed in the project. On the other hand, TA-A920-15 has PoE options and minimal additional I/O. So the decision to choose TA-A920-15 is easy. Then Teguar customized the panels to meet all the requirements of their customers, as follows: For outdoor/sunlight readability, they increased the display brightness from 250 nits (suitable for indoors) to 800 nits. They added optical bonding to prevent condensation caused by humidity and temperature changes in the outdoor environment, improve screen clarity, to achieve better light and color transmission between LCD and touch, minimize reflections, and increase touch The durability between the control and LCD to withstand more impact and prevent glass from breaking or loosening. Finally, they added an anti-glare coating. Except for a USB port, they eliminated all redundant I/O (although they left a micro USB port and SD card slot under the screw-in metal cover). They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

Teguar sent us TA-A920-15 as an example of a customized ODM project. The client came to Teguar with the idea and concept of an interactive outdoor game, which requires a suitable touch screen computer to complete the work, no more, no less.

The client wanted a 15-inch projected capacitive touch screen that was bright enough to be used comfortably outdoors, and there was no reflection or glare. The screen must be reasonably protected to prevent potential damage and be able to be used continuously outdoors. This means not only having to withstand rain, but also high and low temperatures. They want a user-facing camera, which is not common in tablets. They want an integrated barcode scanner, which is not common in panels. They only need a USB port and device power, no other ports are needed. They don't want power cords and power bricks everywhere, and they don't want any buttons. They hope that everything will be covered and protected, and loopholes will be minimized again. In this way, Teguar started to work.

First of all, although customers may not mind the display size shrinking by an inch or two, they might as well take a look at what is available with a 15-inch screen and narrow it down to a few final candidates. The following table lists the potential donor systems that are readily available in Teguar's product portfolio:

 Teguar TA-A920-15 Android Tablet PC and Related Products Company Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Model TA-A920 TP-A945-15 TR-2920-15 TWR-2920-15 TS-5010-15 CPU 1.0GHz quad-core NXP i. MX6 1.0GHz dual-core NXP i.MX6 1.83GHz Intel N2930 1.83GHz Intel N2930 Intel 6th generation Core i3/i5/i7 OS Android 6.0, Ubuntu Android 6.0, Ubuntu Win 7 Emb, 8.1 Pro, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro/ Emb, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro, 10 Pro, 10 IoT RAM 1/2/4GB LPDDR3 1GB DDR3 4/8GB 2/4/8GB 4/8/16/32GB Mass storage eMMC Flash eMMC Flash mSATA SSD mSATA SSD 2/5 "SATA HDD/SSD actual size 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 NA 5 NA 5 NA Specification 5 NA 5 5 NA Specification 8 5 NA Specification 8 5 NA Specification 8 NA Specification 8 5 NA Specification 8 NA Specification 8 3 4:3 4:3 4:3 Color 16.2m NA 16.2m 16.2m 16.7m Brightness (nits) 250/1000 420 250/1000 250/1000 450/1000 Resistive NA -Cap standard standard option optional power supply 12V DC, opt.PoE DC 9~36V DC 9~36V M12 DC 9~36V DC 7~32V Weight (lb) 11.0 9.9 10.8 15.0 18. 5 Dimensions (mm) 363x278x45mm 410x310x55mm 398x308x58mm 363x278x45mm 410x310x55 USB 1 x M12 USB 2.0, 1 x USB OTG 2 x USB 2.0, x1 x2 USB 2 M 1 x1 USB 2 M 1 x 2 USB 2 M USB 1 x 2 M 1 x RS232/422/485 1 x RS232 1 x M12 RS232 2 x M12 RS232 LAN 1 x Gigabit RJ45 1 x Gigabit RJ45 1 x Gigabit RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 1 x SD card, 1 x SD card 1 x mini PCIe NA NA 2 x Mini PCIe, 1 x M.2 Type E Unlike console and PC desktop games that may require a lot of computing power, the performance requirements of outdoor game projects are moderate, so Windows The complexity and cost of a system-based system is not required, nor is it desirable. In any case, customers tend to use Android, and Teguar has found two relatively bare-bones Android-based systems that can get the job done. However, low power requirements are critical. Of the two final candidates, both final candidates are running on the extremely energy-efficient 1GHz NXP i.MX6 ARM Cortex 9 CPU. The internal chip of TA-A920-15 is a quad-core design, and the panel has been equipped with capacitive touch as standard, while TP-A945 is a dual-core processor and resistive touch. In addition, TP-A945 includes a flexible wide-range DC power input, which is not needed in the project. On the other hand, TA-A920-15 has PoE options and minimal additional I/O. So the decision to choose TA-A920-15 is easy. Then Teguar customized the panels to meet all the requirements of their customers, as follows: For outdoor/sunlight readability, they increased the display brightness from 250 nits (suitable for indoors) to 800 nits. They added optical bonding to prevent condensation caused by humidity and temperature changes in the outdoor environment, improve screen clarity, to achieve better light and color transmission between LCD and touch, minimize reflections, and increase touch The durability between the control and LCD to withstand more impact and prevent glass from breaking or loosening. Finally, they added an anti-glare coating. Except for a USB port, they eliminated all redundant I/O (although they left a micro USB port and SD card slot under the screw-in metal cover). They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

Company Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Teguar Model TA-A920 TP-A945-15 TR-2920-15 TWR-2920-15 TS-5010-15 CPU 1.0GHz quad-core NXP i.MX6 1.0GHz dual-core NXP i.MX6 1.83 GHz Intel N2930 1.83GHz Intel N2930 Intel 6th Generation Core i3/i5/i7 OS Android 6.0, Ubuntu Android 6.0, Ubuntu Win 7 Emb, 8.1 Pro, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro/Emb, 10 IoT Win 7 Pro, 10 Pro, 10 IoT RAM 1/2/4GB LPDDR3 1GB DDR3 4/8GB 2/4/8GB 4/8/16/32GB Mass storage eMMC Flash eMMC Flash mSATA SSD mSATA SSD 2/5" SATA HDD/SSD actual size 15.0-inch 15.0-inch 15.0 -inch 15.0-inch 15.0-inch Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Opt. res. NA NA NA NA NA NA PPI 85 85 853: 4 4 s 3 Specification 4 Color ratio: 4 3 8 m NA 16.2m 16.2m 16.7m Brightness (nits) 250/1000 420 250/1000 250/1000 450/1000 Resistive NA Standard Standard NA Standard P-Cap Standard Optional NA Standard Optional Power opt 136V DC DC 9~36V M12 DC 9~36V DC 7~32V Weight (lb) 11.0 9.9 10.8 15.0 18.5 Dimensions (mm) 363x278x45mm 410x310x55mm 398x308x58mm 363x 78x45mm 410x310x55 USB 1 x M12 USB 2.0, 1 x USB OTG 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x micro USB 2 x USB 2.0 1 x M12 USB 2.0, 2 x M12 dual USB serial 1 x M12 RS232 / 85 x RS23 x RS232 1 x M12 RS232 2 x M12 RS232 LAN 1 x gigabit RJ45 1 x gigabit RJ45 1 x gigabit RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 1 x M12 RJ45 Slots 1 x micro SD card 1 x SD card, 1 x NA mini PCI2e Mini PCIe, 1 x M.2 Type E

Unlike console and PC desktop games that may require a lot of computing power, outdoor game projects have moderate performance requirements, so the complexity and cost of Windows-based systems are neither necessary nor desirable. In any case, customers tend to use Android, and Teguar has found two relatively bare-bones Android-based systems that can get the job done.

However, low power requirements are critical. Of the two final candidates, both final candidates are running on the extremely energy-efficient 1GHz NXP i.MX6 ARM Cortex 9 CPU. The internal chip of TA-A920-15 is a quad-core design, and the panel has been equipped with capacitive touch as standard, while TP-A945 is a dual-core processor and resistive touch. In addition, TP-A945 includes a flexible wide-range DC power input, which is not needed in the project. On the other hand, TA-A920-15 has PoE options and minimal additional I/O. So the decision to choose TA-A920-15 is easy.

Then Teguar customized the panels to meet all the requirements of their customers, as follows: For outdoor/sunlight readability, they increased the display brightness from 250 nits (suitable for indoors) to 800 nits. They added optical bonding to prevent condensation caused by humidity and temperature changes in the outdoor environment, improve screen clarity, to achieve better light and color transmission between LCD and touch, minimize reflections, and increase touch The durability between the control and LCD to withstand more impact and prevent glass from breaking or loosening. Finally, they added an anti-glare coating. Except for a USB port, they eliminated all redundant I/O (although they left a micro USB port and SD card slot under the screw-in metal cover). They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

They added optical bonding to prevent condensation caused by humidity and temperature changes in the outdoor environment, improve screen clarity, to achieve better light and color transmission between LCD and touch, minimize reflections, and increase touch The durability between the control and LCD to withstand more impact and prevent glass from breaking or loosening. Finally, they added an anti-glare coating. Except for a USB port, they eliminated all redundant I/O (although they left a micro USB port and SD card slot under the screw-in metal cover). They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

Except for a USB port, they eliminated all redundant I/O (although they left a micro USB port and SD card slot under the screw-in metal cover). They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

They implemented a customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) solution and combined USB and Ethernet/PoE into a cable with a waterproof M12 threaded connector. This eliminates the need for power cords and power outlets; PoE cables can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) long, and Ethernet is the limit, not a power source. As it is, Teguar recommends not to exceed 50 meters. They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

They made design changes to accommodate downward 1D/2D barcode scanners and user-oriented 5MP cameras. They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

They use heavy-duty cast aluminum housings as additional heat sinks and heat sinks for high-brightness displays. They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

They created custom I/O covers and enclosures for credit card terminals. Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing. Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements. High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone. Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

Now let's take a closer look at the customized TA-A920-15 sample unit that Teguar sent to RuggedPCReview.com for evaluation and testing.

Teguar TA-A920-15 15-inch Android Tablet PC In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere. Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back. As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button. Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides. Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing. TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector. On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage. On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles. For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern. Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options. It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts. On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue. Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors. The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink. On the right side, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and also to keep the USB and PoE/LAN cables safe and well-routed. Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals. Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked. These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements.

In terms of size, TA-A920-15 is in the mid-range of Teguar's comprehensive lineup of industrial panels. Its display has a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio and a diagonal size of 15 inches. This format has fallen out of favor in desktop monitors, laptops, and most tablets, but Apple’s iPad is a notable exception. . However, 4:3 is still popular in many vertical market deployments, and of course there are ported legacy applications. However, the Teguar industrial-grade display weighs 11 pounds, which is relatively light by industrial panel computer standards, and of course it is light enough to be easily installed anywhere.

Anyone's first impression of Teguar TA-A920-15 is how modern and stylish it looks. From the front, the panel looks like a modern consumer tablet, with its flat, plain glass surface and black edges around the LCD. However, lift it up and you will immediately realize that this is not a lightweight tablet, but a very strong heavy cast aluminum workhorse. What we are talking about here is an all-metal structure, front and back.

As you can see from the image collage below, there are no physical buttons or controls. This is a fully touch-controlled device. There is not even a switch button.

Below is the appearance of Teguar TA-A920-15 from the front and all four sides.

Please note that there are no commonly used wired connection ports on both sides of the panel. There are egg yolk installation points on the left and right sides. The top shows several areas available for I/O for other possible uses of the panel housing.

TA-A920-15 The only visible I/O port faces downwards. It uses a screw-type M12 waterproof 12-pin connector, supports Gigabit LAN (including Power over Ethernet) and standard USB 2.0 pin assignments. Eight wires (four pairs of twisted pairs) are connected to the RJ45 LAN jack, four of which are connected to the USB Type A connector.

On the right is the window with integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and next to it is a cutout with a cover that can be used to access the USB OTG connector that can be used to install software, and the MicroSD card slot that can be used for expansion onboard mass storage.

On the right, you can see the stock non-customized version of TA-A920-15 from the back. Please note the 100 mm VESA screw mounting pattern and the two speaker grilles.

For wall, desktop stand or other articulated arm mounting, there is a standard 100 x 100 mm VESA screw hole pattern.

Please note that this customized Teguar TA-A920-15 Android tablet is classified as IP65. IP65 means it is completely dust-proof and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. This is different from most tablet computers, the latter's advanced intrusion protection is limited to the front of the panel. This is because, as the name suggests, most of these devices are installed in the panel, thereby providing additional protection to the internal parts of any components installed in the panel PC. However, in this customized version, the entire device is protected by IP65, which broadens outdoor installation options.

It is rarely necessary to open one of the customized Teguar TA-A920-15 tablets. There are no hard drives or fans or anything else that may be damaged or need to be upgraded. Of course, we always like to look at what's inside because it reveals solidity, manufacturing, attention to detail, and other aspects of the overall concept. this is very simple. Loosen about 15 small Phillips screws, and the heavy die-cast aluminum front and back can be separated. But be careful: there are a few wires between the two parts.

On the top you can see what it looks like inside. The very compact embedded motherboard and its NXP i.MX6 quad-core ARM processor are mounted on an internal steel frame. Several small daughter boards handle the scanner and touch screen display interface. All connectors are firmly fixed in place with a piece of white silicone glue.

Although the computer itself consumes very little power, a display with a bright backlight and black bezel can become very hot when used outdoors.

The thermal load is still not enough to warrant a fan that may have problems, but Teguar ensures that the passive cooling spreader is achieved by distributing the heat generated by the display and some other components to the heavy metal housing that serves as both a heat sink and a heat sink.

On the right, you can see another ODM/customization of the terminal: there is a steel I/O cover on the back to prevent tampering with the M12 connector, and to ensure that the USB and PoE/LAN cables are safe and well wired.

Also shown are payment terminal stand components for applications that require such payment system terminals.

Likewise, the terminal can be firmly installed. Teguar designed and manufactured all the hardware, even individual small plastic bags for the various screws required for assembly, each clearly marked.

These examples illustrate the advantages of looking for experienced ODM/OEMs, who can not only purchase suitable hardware and software platforms, but also configure and customize software packages according to customers' exact requirements.

High brightness Since industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use. Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen. What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source. Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit". We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications? This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone.

Because industrial panels can be used indoors and outdoors, many panels offer two brightness options. For indoors, 250 to 450 is bright enough (a good laptop is about 250 nits, and a modern tablet is in the range of 400-550 nits), which is not enough for outdoor use.

Therefore, Teguar provides powerful high-brightness options for most of its industrial computers and displays. For outdoor games, the standard TA-A920-15 of 250 nits is not enough, so Teguar configured the system with a 800 nits bright screen.

What makes the "high-brightness" backlight? This is where the brightness (the intensity of the emitted light) comes in. The unit of measurement of brightness is candela per square meter, where candela refers to the luminous intensity, that is, the power emitted by the light source.

Since "candela per square meter" is a bit cumbersome, the industry uses "nit", which is actually just an abbreviation for "unit".

We measured the screen brightness of TA-A920-15 under five different HSB brightness levels (see the table on the right) and found that the maximum brightness is 720 nits. Why not 800 nits listed in the specifications?

This is because the various coatings on the display will slightly reduce the brightness. In this case, the capacitive touch and anti-glare coating reduced the brightness by about 10%. This is still bright enough, brighter than any high-end consumer tablet or smartphone.

Customized TA-A920-15 — Summary This review is not only a review of the product, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customization capabilities. In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options. The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch. Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. — Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, June 2020 Teguar Computers 1-800-870-7715 www.teguar.com

This review is not only a product review, but also a display and demonstration of hardware suppliers with OEM, ODM and customized functions.

In this case, Teguar Computers seeks to satisfy customers' needs for outdoor gaming computer systems, allowing them to choose a suitable off-the-shelf platform, and then make changes and modifications to it, far beyond what can be done just by adding options.

The lesson learned is that what is on the shelf or in the showroom is not necessarily the limit. Appropriate hardware vendors with OEM/ODM capabilities will be able to mix and match components and functions, discard what is not needed, and add what is needed, even if something must be created from scratch.

Although the terms "OEM" and "ODM" may be reminiscent of large OEM factories in Taiwan or China, the answer may be closer than you think. For example, Charlotte, North Carolina. —