The GoBook MR-1

No, your eyes are not playing tricks – that is a small computer.

General Dynamics Itronix announced today a full-featured, fully rugged computer in the "ultra-mobile" category — 4.3 inches by 6 inches!

"We are seeing market interest in smaller, more portable devices that still have all the functionality of a full-fledged notebook," said David Daoud, research manager, United States Quarterly PC Tracker and Personal Systems, IDC. "The GoBook MR-1 is likely to find a receptive audience among the highly mobile workforce in segments such as government, utilities, communications, and field services in need of a fully functional PC in a ruggedized ultra-small form factor."

It sports a 1.2GHz Core Solo U1400 processor, new wireless options (including WWAN by the end of the year), and a hard drive of 80GB, with 16GB and 32GB SSD drives also available as an option. Of course, perhaps the most significant upgrade is its newfound ruggedness, which meets or exceeds MIL-STD 810F specifications for temperature, drop, and vibration tests, as well IP-54 specs for dust and humidity.

Plan on seeing this in September for  $4,450.