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        Rugged, wireless tablet PC runs Windows XP Embedded

        Doug | Date: May 19, 2005 | Comments: 1



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        SmarTerminal Computers, the US subsidiary of Korean-based Sammi Information Systems, has introduced a rugged tablet PC with several wireless connectivity options and support for Windows XP Embedded. The SmarTablet SMT-7820 meets the IP 54 dust and water resistance rating making it ideal for applications in manufacturing, public...


        safety, and transportation, according to the company.

        (Click here for larger image of the SMT-7820 in its docking station)

        The SMT-7820 uses an 800 MHz Transmeta Crusoe 5800 processor with 256 MB of RAM standard. The company says an upgrade to 1 GHz is planned. Storage is provided by means of a Type II CompactFlash slot or, optionally, a 30 GB 2.5-inch removable hard drive. Windows XP Embedded support for the device is provided on a 1 to 4 GB CompactFlash card.

        SmartTerminal lists the following key features and specifications for the SMT-7820:
        • Processor -- Transmeta Crusoe 5800 at 800 MHz
        • Memory -- 256 MB SDRAM standard, 512 MB optional
        • Display -- 8.4-inch diagonal, SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) color active matrix TFT LCD, with resistive touch panel
        • I/O ports:
          • 2 USB 1.1
          • Mini VGA port
          • RJ45 Ethernet
          • PS/2 keyboard
          • Audio -- built-in speaker and microphone. Line out and mic in jacks
        • Expansion slots:
          • Type II CompactFlash slot
          • Type II PC Card slot
        • Hard drive -- 30 GB removable hard drive (optional)
        • Wireless options:
          • 802.11b WLAN -- optionally integrated
          • Bluetooth -- via USB port
          • CDMA1-X1 (Class B) or GPRS/GSM -- via PC Card
            slot
        • GPS -- optionally integrated
        The company says the SMT-7820 also supports Windows XP Home Edition and XP Pro, as well as Windows 2000. Windows CE is supported on 32 MB of Flash memory.

        Price and Availability

        The SMT-7820 is currently shipping, and is available to distributors and resellers at prices ranging from $1,200 to $1,800, according to the company.



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