| Handheld POS device runs Windows CE |
Jan. 15, 2007
 MP2 Solutions is shipping a new "all-in-one," wireless-capable handheld POS (point-of-sales) terminal running Windows CE 5.0. The multifunction MRT300 series terminal combines mobile data collection and communications functions, and targets applications in retail POS, field sales and support, mobile operations, and data collection, according to the company.
(Click here for larger view of the MRT300)
The MRT300 is based on a 520MHz PXA270 XScale processor, and is equipped with 128MB each of RAM and flash memory, MP2 says. The "durably" packaged device is available in a range of models that include an embedded barcode scanner, an on-board thermal printer, an integrated three-track magnetic stripe-reader, and built-in 802.11 g/b wireless communications, depending on model.
Key features and specifications of the MRT300 series terminals, as listed by the company, include:- Processor -- Intel XScale PXA270, clocked at 520MHz
- Memory -- 128MB SDRAM; 128MB flash
- Audio -- AC97 CODEC; built in speaker; stereo headphone jack
- Display -- 3.5-inch QVGA TFT LCD, 64K color
- Built-in peripherals:
- Thermal printer with paper width 58mm, 12 lines/s (UART-accessed)
- Barcode Scanner (UART-accessed)
- Bi-directional 3-track magnetic stripe reader
- Wireless -- 802.11b/g WiFi
- Expansion -- MMC/SD/SDIO slot
- USB 1.1 interface via docking cradle
- Battery -- lithium-ion
- Physical:
- Dimensions -- 9.4 x 3.6 x 2.3 inches (239 x 91 x 58 mm)
- Weight -- 3.1 lbs (1.4 Kg)
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Certification -- UL, FCC
- Environment -- IP-52 rating for water and dust
- Shock -- rated for 1 meter drop to rigid plate
- Software platform:
- Windows CE 5.0
- SQL Mobile
- .NET Framework 2.0
According to MP2, the MRT300 series handheld terminals can be used to "complete transactions, check inventory, take payments, deliver goods, print receipts and report progress to headquarters in a timely fashion." As a result, the device provides mobile-oriented enterprises with the ability to "gain real-time, actionable information that translates into better field operations management, trend response, and sales productivity."
MP2 CEO Anthony Davis stated, "The market for mobile business demands a broader feature set with increased functionality to support a growing set of communications and operational applications to connect the field with the central office in real time. The MRT320 Series handheld terminal delivers that broader feature set in a single, integrated device, at a substantially lower price, without compromising on performance, security or durability.”
Availability
The MRT300 series terminal is immediately available, priced "around $1,250," according to the company. The device is on display in MP2's booth at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2007 Annual Convention and Expo in New York City this week.
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