Intermec says its new handheld computers all use a common technology platform which, among other things, allows them to employ the same optional docking systems. However, each model has slightly different dimensions and has been customized for a specific purpose, according to the company: the CN70 is for field service, transportation and logistics; the CN70e is for store delivery and route accounting; the CK70 is for parcel delivery; and the CK71 is for manufacturing and warehousing.


Intermec's four new handhelds
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A choice of numeric and QWERTY keyboards is offered on the CN70, while the slightly larger CN70e makes room for "large numeric" or "QWERTY-numeric" keyboards, and both pack 4000mAh batteries. The elongated CK70 and CK71, meanwhile, have 5200mAh batteries: The former comes with a choice of alpha-with-numeric or alphanumeric keyboards, while the latter offers "numeric with function keys" or alphanumeric layouts.

Intermec offers the above range of keyboards
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All four models cater for the butter-fingered, being able to survive six-foot drops or 2000 one-meter tumbles, according to Intermec. Sealed against water and dust to the IP67 standard, the handhelds have 3.5-inch touchscreen displays with VGA resolution, an accelerometer for screen rotation, LED backlighting, and an ambient light sensor, the company adds.

According to Intermec, the CN70, CN60e, CK70, and CK71 are all equipped with a 600MHz TI OMAP3530 processor, 512MB of RAM, 1GB of flash storage, and the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system. A microSD slot accepts memory cards up to 32GB in capacity, and there are also USB 2.0 host and client ports, says the company.

Intermec says all four are available with its EA30 imager, which can scan 1D and 2D barcodes as small as 5 mil, or standard UPCs from as far away as 13 inches. The CK71 is also available with the EV12 and EV25 imagers, which respectively provide 1D imaging and "laser-like" aiming, or 1D/2D imaging over distances ranging from six inches to 50 feet, the company adds.

All models include 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.1, and cellular radios that provide downloads at up to 7.2MBps on GSM networks, or 3.1Mbps on CDMA networks, according to Intermec. Also said to be included are five megapixel cameras, GPS receivers, digital compasses, and speaker/microphone support for push-to-talk VoIP applications.

Features and specifications listed by Intermec for the CN70, CN70e, CK70, and CK71 include:

• Processor -- 600MHz TI OMAP3530
• Memory -- 512MB of RAM and 1GB of flash storage
• Display -- 3.5-inch touchscreen with VGA resolution
• Keyboard:
  • CN70 -- numeric, QWERTY
  • CN70e -- large numeric, QWERTY-numeric
  • CK70 -- alpha with numeric, alphanumeric
  • CK71 -- numeric with function keys, alphanumeric
• Camera -- 5 megapixel
• Expansion -- microSD slot
• Networking:
  • WLAN -- 802.11a/b/g/n
  • PAN -- Bluetooth 2.1
  • WWAN -- GSM and CDMA cellular
• Other wireless capabilities:
  • GPS receiver
  • 2D imager/laser aimer
  • 1D imager (CK71 only)
  • 1D/2D imager with near-far capabilities (CK71 only)
• Other I/O -- USB 2.0 host/client
• Battery -- 4000MAh (CN70, CN70e); 5200mAh (CK70, CK71)
• Dimensions:
  • CN70 -- 6.66 x 3.14 x 1.35 inches
  • CN70e -- 7.66 x 3.14 x 1.35 inches
  • CK70 -- 9.33 x 3.16 x 1.69 inches
  • CK71 -- 9.33 x 3.16 x 1.98 inches
• Weight, with battery:
  • CN70 -- 15.2 ounces
  • CN70e -- 16.6 ounces
  • CK70 -- 19 ounces
  • CK71 -- 19.75 ounces

Further information

Intermec did not announce pricing or availability details. Further product information may be found on the company's 70 series microsite.

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