The devices will be used as part of a comprehensive enterprise mobility solution for strategic logistics, delivery, and service applications "to maximize efficiencies and customer service," Symbol says.
Also today, Symbol introduced two new models in its MC9000 series of ruggedized Pocket PCs for enterprise mobility applications -- the MC9000-S and MC9000-K. The MC9000-S offers a compact, slimmer format than the original MC9000-G, while the MC9000-K provides a full-sized keypad format. Like the MC9000-G, the new devices offer a choice of operating systems -- Windows CE .NET or Windows Mobile 2003. Both models feature multiple wireless capabilities including Bluetooth, local area Wi-Fi (802.11b), and GSM/GPRS, and/or CDMA wide area networks.
Summary of key features and specifications of the new models:
- Processor -- 400MHz Intel XScale PXA255
- Operating System -- choice of Windows CE .NET or Windows Mobile 2003 with Pocket PC phone edition
- Display -- 3.8-inch 1/4 VGA (320 x 240 pixels), choice of mono or color
- Field replaceable keyboard --
- MC9000-S -- 28 keys
- MC9000-K -- 28, 43, or 53 keys
- Data capture options --
- 1D laser scan engine
- 1D and 2D imaging engine captures grayscale images and signatures
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An SDK for application development is available through the Symbol Developer Zone website.
Symbol's MC9000 handhelds offer a choice of OS
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