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        Doug | Date: May 7, 2007 | Comments: 1


        Psion Teklogix has introduced the second generation of its Workabout Pro line of rugged industrial handheld computers. The new devices feature a faster processor and full VGA display, and are available with either Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic or Professional editions, according to the company.



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        The new Workabouts are available in two forms; the Pro C has a 52-key alphanumeric keypad, while the Pro S features a 25-key numeric keypad. They support a variety of field installable expansion modules, including scanners, imagers, RFID modules, Wireless LAN (WLAN), and Wireless WAN (WWAN) radios. Psion says the units are also compatible with expansion modules from the first generation Workabouts.

        Psion lists the following key features and specifications for the new Workabout Pro series handhelds:
        • Processor -- 520 MHz PXA270
        • Memory -- not specified
        • Display:
          • 3.6-inch transflective TFT, 640x480
          • sunlight readable
          • adjustable LED backlight
          • touchscreen
        • I/O ports:
          • 10/100 Ethernet in docking station
          • USB 1.1 On-the-Go
          • RS232
          • audio -- mono speaker and microphone
        • Expansion:
          • SD/MMC slot
          • CompactFlash Type II slot
          • 100-pin expansion interface supports PCMCIA Type II, GSM/GPRS EDGE, and other third party expansion modules
        • Wireless:
          • built-in Bluetooth class II, version 1.2
          • 802.11b/g via CompactFlash
          • quad-band GSM/GPRS EDGE via expansion interface
          • end cap USB interface supports GPS expansion module
        • Barcode scanner options (user upgradeable):
          • 1D and 2D imagers
          • 1D SE955 laser scanner
          • 1D SE1223 high performance laser scanner
        • RFID options:
          • HF, 13.56 MHz
          • MIFARE, 13.56 MHz
          • LF, 125 and 134.2 KHz
          • UHF, 868 MHz and 915 MHz
        • Environmental:
          • withstands 26 drops (on 12 edges, 8 corners, 6 faces) from 5 feet to polished concrete while powered on
          • rain and dust -- IP65, IEC 60529
          • operating temperature: 14 to 122 degrees F (-10 to +50 degrees C)
        • Dimensions:
          • Pro C -- 8.775 x 3.94 x 1.65 inches (223 x 100 x 42 mm)
          • Pro S -- 7.87 x 3.94 x 1.65 (200 x 100 x 42 mm)
        Psion says it offers a Hardware Developer's Kit (HDK) that allows customers and partners to develop custom expansion modules to address unique business needs. As examples, the company cites expansion modules that take fingerprints, read cattle ear tags, and scan passports.

        The new Workabout Pro models are shipping now, according to Psion. Pricing was not disclosed.


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