(Click here for larger image of the SoMo 650Rx in its docking station)According to Socket Mobile, its new SoMo 650Rx has a case made of special antimicrobial material, designed to protect against the spread of MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus). Lab test results show that the casing brings about a more than 99 percent reduction in staph bacteria on the device over a 24-hour period, the company claims. Additionally, when the computer is cleaned with Sani-Cloth wipes, its antimicrobial properties are doubled, the company adds.
To go with the SoMo 650Rx, Socket Mobile is offering either a scanner that fits into the device's CompactFlash slot, plus a cordless hand scanner that can connect to the device via Bluetooth. Both use the same antimicrobial material for their casings, and both provide for 1D and 2D barcode scanning, the company says.
Socket Mobile's SoMo 650
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Apart from the color and material of its casing, the SoMo 650Rx is essentially similar to the previously released
SoMo 650 (right), which is also offered as the radioless
SoMO 650-HS. However, where these earlier devices were launched with Windows Mobile 5.0, the SoMo 650Rx comes with Windows Mobile 6.1, according to Socket Mobile.
The SoMo 650Rx has a 624MHz Marvell PXA270 processor clocked at 624MHz, 128MB of RAM, and 256MB of flash storage. It has a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with 320 x 240 resolution, and sports both CompactFlash and SDIO expansion slots. The 650Rx includes both 802.11b/g wireless networking and Bluetooth, and has a built-in microphone and speaker, allowing it to be used for VoIP applications, says Socket Mobile.
Key features and specifications of the SoMo 650Rx, as listed by the manufacturer, include:
- Processor -- Marvell PXA270, clocked at 624MHz
- Memory -- 128MB RAM; 256MB flash
- Display -- 3.5-inch QVGA (320 x 240) TFT LCD
- Input method:
- Buttons -- 4 programmable soft keys; 5 navigation keys; 2 programmable action keys; reset switch; control-lock switch; power on/off button
- Analog resistive touchscreen with stylus
- Wireless:
- 802.11 b/g WiFi with internal antenna
- Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR Class 2; profiles supported include HID, GAP, DUN, SDP, A2DP, GOEP, HFP, SPP, HSP, OPP, and PAN
- Other I/O:
- USB 1.1 host and client
- 26-pin docking connector
- Audio -- built-in microphone and speaker; headset jack
- Expansion -- "Reinforced" CompactFlash and SDIO slots
- Size -- 5.00 x 2.94 x 0.98 inches (127 x 74.60 x 25mm)
- Weight -- 7.7 ounces (204g) with extended battery and stylus
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 50 deg. C (32 to 120 deg. F)
- Ruggedization -- Multiple 1-meter drops to concrete covered with vinyl; +/- 8kV ESC
- Battery -- 3.7v 2600mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
As noted, the device is based on Windows Mobile 6.1, and it comes with a full suite of Windows Mobile applications, including "Pocket" versions of IE, Outlook, Word, Windows Media Player 10.2, and so on. Additionally, the device ships with a set of device configuration apps for WiFi, Bluetooth, and its I/O ports.
Kevin Mills, CEO of Socket Mobile, said "We continue to see rising instances of MRSA/staph infections, which have become increasingly prevalent for patients under the age of 18. As healthcare providers are recognizing the need for increased control and prevention, we felt strongly that mobile devices should follow suit."
AvailabilitySocket Mobile says the SoMO 650Rx is available now, with prices starting at $795. The device is also available with the docking cradle shown at the top of our story, as the SoMO 650Rx-M.
More information may be found on the company's website,
here.
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