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        Device profile: Symbol MK2000 microkiosk for retailers

        jill | Date: Jan 15, 2003 | Comments: 1



        Symbol Technologies has tapped Windows CE.NET 4.1 to power its new Xscale-based MK2002 multimedia kiosk.




        The system, which has a form factor that Symbol says makes it a "microkiosk," supports full motion video advertising and interactive applications for retailers. It's intended to be placed (or wall-mounted) in stores to provide another visual purchasing cue through which consumers can check product availability, styling and pricing.


        Here's a summary of the insides of the MK2000:

        • Operating system -- Windows CE.NET 4.1
        • CPU -- Intel Xscale 400MHz
        • Main memory -- Flash: 64 MB Flash (128 MB configuration also available) / RAM: 32 MB DRAM (64 and 128 MB configurations also available)
        • Display -- 6.4 in. / 16.26 cm diagonal, 640 x 480 pixels (Full VGA) with backlight, Optional: Resistive touch screen available
        • External dimensions (W x D x H) -- 8.9 x 3.6 x by 10.9 in.
        • Weight -- 3.5 lbs.
        • Features
          • Two integrated stereo speakers
          • Decode capabilities support standard retail codes including and 2D symbologies
        • Communications --
          • Serial: RS-232/RS-485
          • On-board FTP Server
          • Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (802.3)
          • WLAN: 11 Mbps (802.11b) and 2 Mbps (802.11)
        • I/O Connections --
          • RS-232: Powered (5V/500 mA)
          • RJ-45 connector
          • RS-485: shared RJ-45 connector
          • USB: shared RJ-45 connector
          • 10/100 Mb 10-Base T
          • Stereo Line Out: 2.2 watts per channel
          • standard head phone jack
        • Expansion capabilities --
          • One Type II/III PC Card
          • One Type I/II CompactFlash Card
        • Optional Peripherals --
          • 3-track Magnetic Stripe Reader
          • CS 104 Key Fob scanner optical well
          • Auxiliary/external scanner holder
        • Power -- 12-24 VDC / 1.5 A; Supports Power-over-Ethernet