It seems like years since I first reported on the VX3 from Mobits. It wasn’t exactly attractive in its CAD form but looking at the real thing seems even worse. It was spotted at CES by GottaBeMobile when they were with the TabletKiosk team (they are launching it as the ‘TuffTab’) but we didn’t really get much in the way of close-ups.

More images in the Gallery.

It might be a little on the industrial side but what it does have that’s both rather unique and quite cool is the IP53 (ingress protection against dust and water spray,) the ruggedisation and the nice hardware platform. Its a VIA-C7 with VX700 and LED screen just like the Q1b and that means long battery life. I’m guessing that this one is going to be quite good value in terms of price too.

Believe it or not, I’m actually considering one of these. I’m going to be going seriously mobile with an ultra mobile later this year (more on that after the CeBit coverage) and this could fit the bill quite nicely. Actually, with my track record for breaking UMPCs, maybe I should get one of these for the home too!

The images came from Mr Hushhush of DontTellMyBoss Corp. but unfortunately there’s no information other than the images. There’s more in the gallery and the detailed specs, which have been known for some time, are in the database under the TabletKiosk brand.