Intermec has made a giant leap forward with their new 70 Series of mobile computers. The Intermec 70 Series comprises four distinct products sharing a common platform and capabilities – Intermec CN70 (field service, transportation and logistics), Intermec CN70e (direct store delivery/route accounting), Intermec CK70 (parcel delivery in courier, express and postal operations) and IntermecRead more
Motorola MC55 — an upgrade worth reviewing
Motorola has released the latest version of their popular MC55 Mobile Computer, the MC55A0. The Motorola MC55 has been a workhorse mobile computer known for its rugged and compact form factor. In addition to operating as a mobile computer and cell phone, it also has the functionality of a bar code scanner, digital camera andRead more
What does it mean to be a “Rugged” mobile computer?
“Rugged” Mobile Computer exactly what does that mean? Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder…but “Rugged” is a little more scientific. To evaluate “rugged” most manufacturers refer to IP (Ingress Protection) Standards. Water and dust are two of the elements most commonly encountered in harsh environments. Unfortunately, they can also be exceptionally harmfulRead more
Rugged Mobile Computer — LXE Marathon
LXE just announced a very unique mobile computer — the LXE Marathon. What’s so unique? First, it’s rugged and boasts a 7″ outdoor, touchscreen display. Very nice! Second, it sports a full QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera and 2d imager to read barcodes. Wow! Third, LXE’s Marathon field computer utilizes a Gobi™ WWAN radio thatRead more