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Windows handhelds target high-accuracy mapping
Trimble announced two Windows Mobile handheld computers designed for high-accuracy data collection using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). The GeoExplorer 6000 devices achieve up to four-inch accuracy in real time, support both GPS and GLONASS, include five megapixel cameras, and have sunlight-readable 4.2-inch screens, according to the company."
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Wrist-mounted computer offers GPS, cellular
Eurotech announced a wearable Windows CE computer that includes a 12-key keyboard, a GPS receiver, and optional cellular connectivity. The Zypad WL1500 has a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, an 806MHz Marvell PXA320 processor, eight-hour battery life, and an available 1D/2D barcode scanner, the company says."
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Rugged handheld gets upgraded scanning, GSM/CDMA cellular
Honeywell announced a Windows Mobile 6.5 device billed as the company's most durable mobile computer. The Dolphin 99EX includes a 1GHz Texas Instruments OMAP3715 processor, 256MB of RAM and 1GB of flash storage, a cellular radio that works with multiple GSM or CDMA carriers, a three megapixel camera, and upgraded "next-generation" barcode scanning, according to the company."
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Scanning handhelds run Windows Mobile
[Updated, 3:49 p.m.] -- CipherLab announced two handheld computers that run Windows Mobile on Marvell processors. The CP40 and CP45 both include 3.5-inch touchscreens with 320 x 320 pixel resolution, cameras, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a variety of scanning capabilities, and optional 3G, the company says."
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Windows handhelds score huge railway customer win
Handheld announced a massive customer win for a rugged Windows PDA featuring a smart card reader, GSM cellular modem, GPS receiver, and "more than all day" battery life. At least 6,000 Nautiz eTicket Pros will be supplied to the Netherlands Railways, which will issue them to all "first-line" personnel and purchase 4,000 additional devices during the next five years, the company says."
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Mapping handheld runs 15 hours on AA batteries
Mitac's Magellan division says it's re-entering the GIS (geographic information system) market with a Windows Mobile 6.5 device designed for high-accuracy data collection. The eXplorist 10 has a three-inch touchscreen, high-sensitivity GPS receiver, 3.2 megapixel camera, 4GB of flash storage, and a 533MHz Samsung processor, according to the company."
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Windows handheld's loaded with sensors
Shipment dates, specs, and a big customer win have all been revealed for a Windows handheld that was first announced last December. Psion's Omnii EP10 features an 800MHz processor, a 3.7-inch VGA display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, GSM or CDMA cellular capabilities, plus an array of sensors that includes a digital compass, the company says."
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Windows handheld has dual-processor architecture
Datalogic announced a handheld Windows computer that includes a dual-processor architecture and an optional pistol grip. The Falcon X3 offers a Marvell PXA310 CPU and an ARM Cortex-M3, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a choice of keyboards, plus Bluetooth and 802.11a/b/g wireless networking, the company says."
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Pocket-sized portable's for military and police
General Dynamics Itronix announced a Windows portable intended for the military, law enforcement, and emergency first responders. The GD2000 has a 5.6-inch touchscreen, sealed keyboard, magnesium chassis, an available "stealth mode," and a range of wireless options, the company says."
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Rugged handheld shrugs off being dunked
Elecsys Corporation announced a Windows CE handheld computer designed for "extreme environmental conditions." The Radix FW960 includes a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a choice of three keypads with membrane or raised keys, a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 processor, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a variety of other wireless options, the company says."
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Rugged handheld has 800 x 480 pixel screen
Unitech announced a rugged handheld computer that offers a GSM/CDMA cellular modem, a GPS receiver, a five megapixel autofocus camera, and a 1D barcode scanner. The PA690 runs Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 on a 806MHz Marvell PXA320 processor, includes a microSD slot, and may be customized with an RFID reader and 2D imager, according to the company."
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Windows handheld is double-sided, with two keypads and two displays
Bluebird Soft announced a Windows-based handheld computer with an unusual double-sided, dual-screen design. Aimed at point-of-sale applications, the Pidion BIP-1500 has a 3.5-inch touchscreen plus a two-inch secondary display, a two-inch or three-inch thermal printer, built-in PIN-pad, a card reader, a GPS receiver, a three megapixel camera, and cellular connectivity."
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Windows handheld offers 3MP camera, plus barcode and RFID scanning
IEI announced a handheld computer that's intended for stock-taking purposes, featuring a 1D/2D barcode scanner, an RFID reader, and a three megapixel camera. The Modat-328 runs the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system on a 624MHz Marvell PXA310 processor, includes 128MB of RAM and 256 of flash storage, has a numeric keyboard plus eight function keys, and has an optional cradle with USB and RS232 ports."
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