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Jan. 14, 2008

Metrologic Instruments has announced a ruggedized Windows CE 5.0-based PDA with available bar code scanning and GSM/GRPS wide-area networking. The SP5700 OptimusPDA also includes optional Bluetooth and 802.11b/g wireless networking, as well as an optional external GPS receiver.

(Click here for a larger view of Metrologic's SP55700 OptimusPDA)

The OptimusPDA is based on a Marvell PXA520 processor clocked at 520MHz. It has 128MB of RAM and 128MB of flash memory. There's also a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, and a backlit numeric, telephone-style keyboard.

Resembling an older cell phone, the SP5700 was obviously created for sturdiness rather than chic. It resists multiple 1.5-meter drops to concrete, and is "sealed" against dust and water splash to IP54 requirements, Metrologic says.

The SP5700 offers expansion via a miniSD card slot, as well as through a slot called an "R-UIM" (removable user identity module). Available expansion accessories include WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, a two-megapixel camera, a GSM/GPRS cellular data modem, and an external GPS. Available barcode scanners include both 1D and 2D devices.

Metrologic offers three different cradles for the OptimusPDA. A one-slot cradle charges the battery and lets the device dock with external USB and serial devices, while a four-slot cradle provides USB and charges multiple PDAs at once. A vehicle cradle mounts the PDA to a dashboard and provides it with 12VDC juice.

Features and specifications listed by Metrologic for the SP5700 OptimusPDA include:

Processor -- Marvell PXA270 clocked at 520MHz
Memory -- 128MB RAM and 128MB flash
Display -- 3.5-inch touchscreen display, resolution not specified
Camera -- 2 megapixel (optional)
Networking:
- LAN -- 802.11b/g WiFi (optional)
- WAN -- GSM/GPRS (optional)
- PAN -- Bluetooth 2.0 (optional)
Other I/O:
- 1 x USB
- 1 x RS232
- Barcode scanners:
  - 1D: UPC/EAN/KAN, Code 39/93/128, Interleaved 2 of 5, etc.
  - 2D: PDF417, Data Matrix, QR code, Maxicode, etc.
Dimensions -- 7.4 x 3 x 1.2 inches, thinning to 1 inches at tail end (187 x 77 x 31mm, thinning to 26mm)
Weight -- 8.5 ounces (240g) including barcode scanner but not battery
Battery type -- 3.7V, 2000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery

The device is provided with a software development kit (SDK) for creating custom applications, according to Metrologic. Pricing was not provided, but the device appears to be available now.

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