Earlier this week Gigaset extended their Gigaset Pro line by adding a new 10” Android tablet they call Maxwell. I must say that at first glance the device looks VERY nice.
As just an Android tablet Maxwell is a little unremarkable. The display is 1280 x 800 pixels. It runs Android 4.2.2, aka Jelly Bean, which is a little old on the eve of widespread Lollipop rollout.
What makes Maxwell stand out from the crowded tablet marketplace are the customizations intended to make it a communication centerpiece. These include;
- Ethernet interface with POE support
- Ethernet pass-through
- Wired handset (RJ9)
- EHS & DHSG connectivity
- Bluetooth & wired headset connectivity (RJ9)
- Audio augmented by a large speaker in its back
- Built-in DECT base radio
- Optional DECT handset
- Desk stand
- Wall mount capability
- Gigaset Pro telephone app
- Micro-HDMI output for a larger monitor
- 2x USB host ports (supports external camera, keyboard, mouse, etc)
Color me curious about this tablet. I’d simply love to lay hands on one. I suspect that won’t happen since their Gigaset Pro line has not been offered in North America. The only thing that made it to these shores was the Gigaset DX800A
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