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        Rugged handhelds gain major wireless carrier

        Doug | Date: Jun 21, 2007 | Comments: 1



        An industrial-strength handheld computer made by Psion Teklogix is now usable on AT&T's BroadbandConnect and EDGE wireless networks. The Workabout Pro is powered by Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0, and offers built-in barcode and RFID scanning, GPS, Bluetooth, and WiFi capabilities, among other features.




        AT&T says its 3G BroadbandConnect network -- currently offered in more than 165 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. -- can sustain average downlink speeds of 400 to 700 Kbps with bursts exceeding 1 Mbps, and offers uplink speeds of up to 384 Kbps. When outside the BroadbandConnect coverage area, service seamlessly reverts to AT&T's widely available EDGE network, according to the company.

        The Workabout Pro offers a range of simultaneously supported radio options, including WWAN (GSM/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA), Bluetooth, 802.11b/g and GPS. Also available are bar code and RFID scanning options and portable printing devices, according to Psion. The device is available with either Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic or Professional editions.

        For comprehensive details on the Workabout Pro, see our prior coverage.

        The Workabout Pro is currently available from both Psion and AT&T. Pricing was not disclosed.



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