The IT-10 has been designed for maximum durability and it can withstand a drop from 3.3 feet (1 meter) onto concrete. It is also dust and water proof to level IP54 (International Standard IEC60529). The internal components are sealed inside extremely tough yet light magnesium inner shielding with the outer casing made of a durable plastic resin to give added protection. The LCD screen is set in a shock absorbent rubber mounting to resist the effects of hard impacts.

The removable, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack has a capacity of 2,300 mAh which can provide up to 27 hours of continuous use (without use of CF/SDIO card). Advanced battery power management functions mean that the IT-10 can easily deliver a full business day of use from a single charge. Large capacity battery pack yet a thin and flat shape does not compromise the gripping comfort.

Maximum 6 battery packs to be charged at the same time with 3 units of HA-C32DCHG connected.

The IT-10 has a fine 3.7 inch transflective TFT color LCD which is capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480) giving 4 times the number of pixels as a conventional QVGA screen. This makes it ideal for displaying web based applications which contain detailed images. The screen displays conventional QVGA applications without modification so you can continue to use software originally developed for less technically advanced PDAs. In addition, landscape mode is now also available to allow developers to design applications for a wider display. The backlight uses LEDs to reduce power consumption and improve the resistance to harsh impacts. Finally, because the screen uses a transflective LCD it provides high visibility in both indoor and outdoor environments whatever the lighting conditions are.

The IT-10 has both a CompactFlash and SDIO slot concealed under a robust, removable cover. Furthermore, the area around the slots has been designed to include screw holes to allow extended covers to be securely attached. This means that wireless communication cards with antennas can be incorporated. The CF slot is capable of supplying up to 1A of current and built with anti-electrical noise measure which mean it can easily cope with specific demands of wireless communication cards. The SD slot supports "SDIO NOW!" so it cannot only be used for memory cards but also bar code scanner, camera and Wireless LAN cards if necessary. the IT-10 is truly one of the most versatile rugged PDAs on the market.