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        Rugged vehicle-mount computer is "voice ready"

        Doug | Date: Oct 23, 2006 | Comments: 1



        LXE has added a new model to its line of rugged, half-VGA, vehicle-mount computers that target smaller warehouse vehicles with limited space for mounting a computer. The VX3X runs Windows CE, and is said to be "voice ready" via the company's Tough Talk voice recognition technology.




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        The VX3X appears to be an upgrade of the MX3 and MX3-RFID, both introduced in 2004. The new unit upgrades the SA-1110 processor of earlier models to a 400 MHz PXA255, and increases maximum memory capacity to 128 MB each of SDRAM and flash. The unit's 6-inch high brightness display incorporates a resistive touchscreen with anti-glare coating and tethered stylus, according to LXE.

        VX3X in action
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        The company lists the following key features and specifications for the VX3X:
        • Processor -- Intel PXA255 at 400 MHz
        • Memory :
          • 64 or 128 MB SDRAM
          • 64 or 128 MB flash
        • Display:
          • 6-inch, 240 x 640
          • double CCFL backlight
          • fully adjustable contrast and brightness
        • Keyboard:
          • 63-key QWERTY format with numeric keypad, two large user mappable program keys, and large enter key
          • 10 single-touch function keys
          • all 63 keys are user mappable
          • phosphorescent "glowing" keys
        • I/O ports:
          • USB client port on 9-pin D connector
          • RS-232 on 9-pin D connector with configurable power for external devices
          • audio:
            • 2.5mm audio/microphone jack
            • beeper with adjustable volume control
        • Expansion:
          • PCMCIA V2.1 slot Type I, II, III
          • Compact Flash Slot Type I or II
        • Wireless -- 802.11b/g WiFi
        • Power -- 12 to 80 VDC internal fully isolated power supply with industrial power cable for vehicle attachment
        • Dimensions -- 9 x 6 x 2 inches (228 x 152 x 51 mm)
        LXE describes its ToughTalk voice recognition technology as a specialized combination of ruggedized system design, advanced audio circuitry and noise-canceling techniques that allow the VX3X to support industrial-grade voice recognition applications. The company offers VoxBrowser for developing voice-enabled logistics applications.

        The company did not offer any details on price or availability of the VX3X.



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