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        Profile: Honeywell O5100

        Jonathan Angel | Date: Oct 24, 2011 | Comments: 1


        Honeywell announced an entry-level handheld computer initially aimed at the APAC (Asia Pacific) region. The ruggedized O5100 runs Windows CE 5.0 on a 624MHz Marvell PXA300 processor, has 64MB of RAM and 128MB of flash storage, does 1D and 2D barcode scanning, and includes 802.11b/g wireless networking as well as Bluetooth 2.0.

        Like most other handhelds of its type, the O5100 has a 320 x 240 pixel display (here, measuring 2.4 inches diagonally) with resistive touch capabilities. Meeting the IP54 standard for resistance to liquids and dust, the device survives four-foot drops and operates in temperatures ranging from -4 to 158 deg. F, says Honeywell.

        According to Honeywell, the O5100 has a numeric keypad (with shifted alphanumeric mode), four function keys, a prominent scanning key, and a four-way controller. It includes 64MB of RAM, 128MB of flash storage, and a microSD slot that accepts up to 32MB of RAM, the company adds.

        Equipped with 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless capabilities, the O5100 is offered with a standard 2200mAh battery or an optional 3300mAh unit. We were unable to translate the Chinese-language, PDF-formatted data sheet to see what duration is claimed, however.

        Specifications listed by Honeywell for the O5100 include:

        • Processor -- Marvell PXA300 clocked at 624MHz
        • Memory -- 64MB of RAM and 128MB of RAM
        • Storage -- microSD slot accepts up to 32GB
        • Display -- 2.4-inch, 320 x 240 pixel display with resistive touch
        • Keys -- numeric keypad, function keys, scanning key, four-way controller
        • Scanning -- 1D/2D CMOS imager
        • Networking:
          • WLAN -- 802.11b/g
          • PAN -- Bluetooth 2.0
        • Other I/O:
          • RS232 port
          • USB 1.1 port
        • Power -- 2200mAh battery (standard); 3300mAh battery (optional)
        • Dimensions -- 6.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 inches
        • Weight -- 8.1 ounces
        Further information

        According to Honeywell, the O5100 will be available in November. More information may be found on the O5100 product page.

        Jonathan Angel can be reached at jonathan.angel@ziffdavisenterprise.com and followed at www.twitter.com/gadgetsense.

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