AUSTIN, TX, Aug. 24 - Xplore Technologies Corp. (TSX:XPL - News), a leading international provider of rugged wireless Tablet PC systems, today announced the first deliveries of its newly released AllVue(TM) LCD technology for its family of iX104 Tablet PCs. AllVue is an advanced LCD and digitizer assembly technology using multi-layer optic enhancements and assembly processes that reduce reflectivity and glare, and increase brightness and contrast, effectively boosting display quality in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.

The majority of existing laptop and tablet PCs use transflective, reflective, or transmissive displays. Each type is best suited for some combination of high, mid, or low light conditions, but never all three. Xplore's AllVue technology was developed to enhance screen readability and image clarity regardless of the light level and without negatively impacting battery life. With AllVue, iX104 tablets realize an increase in screen effectiveness of over 300 percent outdoors, and over 16 percent indoors, resulting in outstanding visibility in all lighting conditions.

New iX104 units can be ordered with AllVue enabled screens, and units already deployed can be retrofitted with the new technology. AllVue technology is currently in use with a number of existing Xplore customers, and enterprise upgrades are already being processed at Xplore's facility.

"Xplore's new LCD technology allows our field technicians to quickly and accurately view information on their rugged tablet computers whether outside or in a building," said John Dobie, senior supervisor of technical services for HydroOne, the leading electricity delivery company in Ontario, Canada. "Our technicians see this as a dramatic enhancement to the performance of their iX104 tablets. Overall, we anticipate greater productivity due to this new screen technology."

"AllVue technology is an exciting addition to Xplore's product family, as it brings a whole new level of usability to our rugged tablets," said Brian Groh, president and CEO of Xplore. "With AllVue screen technology we are able to provide a versatile and clear display in a portable rugged tablet. This compelling functionality will create heightened user acceptance and the potential for a higher return on investment for enterprise customers looking to replace standard commercial grade equipment."

Xplore's AllVue screen technology for new iX104 Tablet PCs carries a MSRP premium over standard iX104 systems of US $350.00. AllVue is currently not compatible with iX104 DualMode models. For further details, contact your local Xplore authorized systems integrator.

About the iX104 Tablet PC

Xplore's iX104 family of rugged mobile computing systems provides reliable operation and durability in harsh environments such as extreme operating temperatures, rain, dust and intense vibration. They are also designed to survive four foot drops to concrete. Both the iX104 Renegade(TM) and iX104 All Terrain(TM) lines are third party tested to Military Standards (MIL-STD-810F), and the iX104 All Terrain line is UL1604 Hazardous Material Certified and provides a heightened level of durability. Xplore also offers iX104 Renegade and All Terrain models featuring Dual Mode(TM) technology, a combination of an active digitizer and a resistive touch screen in a single unit, providing the ability to use either an active stylus for greater input accuracy or finger touch for more utility-centric input.

About Xplore Technologies®

Xplore Technologies Corp, founded in 1996, is an innovative leader in the rugged Tablet PC industry. Xplore, traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX: XPL, has offices in Austin, Texas, Toronto, Canada, and Helsinki, Finland. Its rugged iX104(TM) and GeneSys® family of mobile hardware solutions incorporate leading-edge technology based on years of customer design input. Xplore's diverse customer base comes from the public safety, retail and wholesale warehousing, utility, military, field service, marine, and transportation industries. For more information, visit www.xploretech.com.

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