CE .NET powered handheld is optimized for retail POS

William Yang | Date: Oct 29, 2003 | Comments: 1

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Logostek and ITWELL (Seoul, Korea) have collaborated to introduce a Windows CE .NET based handheld computer for retail POS (point of sale) applications with integrated bar code scanner, magnetic strip reader, printer, and optional CDMA/GSM wireless modem.

Combining the functions of a PDA, printer, bar code scanner, and credit card reader into an all-in-one device optimized for POS applications saves cost and also eliminates cumbersome use and configuration hassles, the companies say.

The XPDA-9's key features and specifications include . . .

• Operating system -- Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 and Windows CE .NET 4.1
  
• Processor -- 206MHz Intel StrongArm SA1110
  
• Memory -- 64MB SDRAM plus 32MB Flash
  
• Display -- 3.5-inch QVGA (240 x 320) reflective TFT LCD with touch screen
  
• Input keys -- 12 numeric keys and 6 programmable keys
  
• Built-in peripherals:
  • 1D barcode reader; 2D scanner available as option
    
  • 2/3 track magnetic card reader
    
  • Thermal printer
• Expansion slots:
  • CompactFlash I and II
    
  • MMC slot for up to 256MB expansion memory
• Other interfaces:
  • IrDA
    
  • USB device port
    
  • Ethernet or WLAN (802.11b) card in CF slot
    
  • Optional integrated CDMA or GSM/GPRS wireless radio
• Sound:
  • Internal speaker and microphone
    
  • Stereo audio output jack
    
  • Phone output jack (for CDMA or GSM/GPRS equipped options)
• Battery:
  • Lithium-ion battery for main unit and printer/MSR
    
  • Operable 6-8 hours under normal usage
• Dimensions -- 8.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 in.
  
• Weight -- 18 oz.