CipherLab is beating the marketing drums for its upcoming 9700 Series Windows CE rugged handheld that offers three different keypads for diverse deployments (2 numeric keypads with 4 or 10 function keys, and a 53 alphanumeric keypad with 20 function keys to handle VT220/TN3270/TN5250 terminal emulation). There are various near, far and long-range laser and imager options, a 6-foot drop spec, IP65 sealing, pistol grip, etc., making the 9700 an interesting candidate for all sorts of new and legacy applications. [See CipherLab 9700 Series product page] -- Posted Monday, June 30, 2014 by chb
Motorola Solutions unveils rugged MC3200 handheld available with either Windows Embedded Compact or Android
Motorola Solutions introduced the third generation of one of the industry's most successful mid-range rugged mobile computers. The new enterprise-class MC3200 retains the MC3000 Series flexibility with three form factors and three keypads, but is now based on new dual-core OMAP4 processors and is available either Windows Embedded Compact 7.0 or with Android 4.1 with Moto's Mx extensions that add enterprise security and support. The new models retain complete accessory compatibility from any MC3000 Series handheld. -- Posted Monday, June 23, 2014 by chb
Preventive maintenance with the Juniper Mesa and Turner MobilOps Software
A recent article in the Turner 2.0 Newsletter describes how Juniper Systems' Mesa Rugged Notepad is being used with Turner Industries' MobileOps software solution for preventive maintenance. Turner Industries said that "clients are reporting efficiency gains, drops in unplanned outages, and improved safety, all while building a contractor culture focused on optimum equipment capacity." [See Preventive Maintenance with Mesa & MobilOps Software article] -- Posted Monday, June 9, 2014 by chb
CipherLab exhibits at FMI Connect 2014
CipherLab announced it will exhibit at the FMI Connect 2014 show at McCormick Place, Chicago, June 10-13, 2014 at booth 3864. Ciperlab will show how their dedicated OS handheld can help with Intelligent Order Entry solutions or a Telxon replacement solution. Cipherlab will show their coming 9700 series WinMo device as well as their 1600 series Bluetooth barcode scanner, both designed to control cost and boost productivity on mobile computing and barcode scanning applications. -- Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2014 by chb