(Click here for larger image)The PA600 is based on a 520 MHz PXA270 processor, and comes with 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of flash memory. The unit is a little light on wireless communication, with only IrDA and Bluetooth built in. 802.11b/g WiFi is available through the SDIO slot, however. An integrated 1D laser barcode scanner is offered as an option.
Unitech lists the following key features and specifications for the PA600:
- Processor -- PXA270, clocked at 520 MHz
- Memory -- 64 MB RAM; 128 MB flash
- Display:
- QVGA transflective TFT LCD, size not specified
- touchscreen
- backlight
- I/O ports:
- USB host and client on docking connector
- Audio -- built-in mic and speaker; headphone jack
- Expansion -- SDIO slot
- Wireless:
- IrDA 1.2 (SIR)
- Bluetooth
- supported profiles: Printer, Modem, ActiveSync
- Optional 802.11b/g WiFi -- through SDIO slot
- Optional GPRS WAN
- RFID ready; requires expansion option
- Dimensions -- 5.9 x 3.3 x 1.0 inches (149.5 x 85 x 26.6 mm)
- Weight -- 290g with battery and scanner
- Battery life -- 12 hours between charges
- Environmental:
- sealed to IP54
- drop test to concrete -- 4 feet
- Operating system:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- Windows CE 5.0 Professional
Unitech says the PA600 is "VoIP ready," which should go along well with the built-in mic and speaker. A software development kit (SDK) is available for custom application development.
The PA600 is shipping now priced at approximately 1,300 euros.
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