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Grayhill says that its mobile computing devices are supplied with all of the tools required for Windows CE programming, including a platform SDK that installs into Visual Studio or eVC++, ActiveSync ports for both USB and serial, and "multiple methods of registry editing" for field deployment. All platforms are "fully regression tested [including] file systems, device drivers, peripherals, and operating system stress tests, to ensure reliability" according to the company.

Grayhill lists the following key features and specifications for the DuraMax:

• Processor -- Intel XScale at 400 MHz
  
• Memory -- 64 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash
  
• Display:
  • 8.4-inch SVGA LCD
    
  • Sunlight readable
    
  • ATEX rated high impact
• Expansion -- (not specified)
  
• Wireless options:
  • Cellular -- CDMA, 1X RTT, 1X EV-DO
    WLAN -- 802.11 a, b or g
    
  • Bluetooth
    
  • Zigbee
• Environmental:
  • Immersion -- 3 feet for 30 minutes. Meets IP65, IP67, and NEMA4
    
  • Impact -- 4 foot drop per MIL 810F
    
  • Operating temperature -- -20 to +50 degrees C
    
  • Rubber overmolded sides
    
  • Sealed docking cradle connector
    
  • Sealed speakers and microphone
• Battery -- "Full shift battery power", approximately 8 hours

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