Tablet Honeywell Thor VM1A

The Honeywell Thor VM1A is an 8-inch Android-based vehicle-mounted tablet designed for forklift and industrial workflows. Built on Honeywell's Mobility Edge platform and powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon processor (up to 2.2 GHz), the Thor VM1A provides an ergonomic, rugged solution with a 1280 x 768 display, integrated keyboard and card reader, 32 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM, Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth and optional cold-storage support. The device supports Android O through Android R and offers extended security updates to help protect investment and simplify lifecycle management.

Advantages

The Mobility Edge hardware and lifecycle tools enable accelerated provisioning, application certification, deployment and long-term management across the enterprise. The field-replaceable front panel reduces maintenance time and cost by allowing quick in-house repair of touchscreen and keyboard failures. The Smart Dock enables fast mounting and removal without touching cables, so units can be shifted between vehicles quickly. Ignition control and power management settings help save startup time and extend vehicle battery life. An optional screen defroster and cold-storage configuration make the device suitable for freezer environments.

Suitable for

• Forklift and warehouse vehicle mounting
• Distribution and inventory replenishment tasks
• Cold storage and freezer environments (optional defroster)
• Manufacturing, port and intermodal terminal workflows

Key specifications

• Display: 8.0", 1280 x 768 pixels
• Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon (up to 2.2 GHz)
• Memory & Storage: 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage; microSD support (MicroSDHC/MicroSDXC)
• Operating System: Android 8.1 (upgradable O → R) with extended security update support
• Wireless: Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth
• Weight: 2.1 kg
• Additional features: integrated keyboard, integrated card reader, Smart Dock, field-replaceable front panel, optional screen defroster

How to use

Mount the Thor VM1A into the Smart Dock on the vehicle to establish power and data connections without handling cables. Use the integrated keyboard and touchscreen for application input and navigation. Configure ignition control settings in device power management to match vehicle startup behavior and conserve battery. For repairs of common touchscreen or keyboard issues, remove and replace the field-replaceable front panel following the service manual. For cold environments, select the cold-storage model with the optional screen defroster and follow the manufacturer guidance for operation in low temperatures.

Recommendations

Install enterprise provisioning and update tools available through Honeywell Mobility Edge to automate application deployment and security updates; keep Android and security patches current to maximize lifecycle and minimize downtime.