Zebra, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the EC5x series, a new category of individually assigned mobile computers designed to keep workers connected and informed while improving individual productivity, collaboration and the customer experience across multiple industries. Featuring the look and feel of a consumer smartphone with the Android™ 10 operating system (OS), an optional integrated scanner and a robust software suite specifically designed for front-line workers, the durable EC5x series is Zebra's thinnest, lightest mobile computer. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2021 by chb
Datalogic's Memor K compact keyboard handheld
Catching up on more recently introduced Datalogic rugged handhelds, we analyzed the very pocketable Memor K Android 9-based keypad handheld. Designed for mobile data collection, the Memor K has a much larger screen and much more performance than earlier Memor generations. [See description, analysis and specs of the Datalogic Memor K] -- Posted Thursday, January 21, 2021 by chb
First look: Datalogic Skorpio X5
Datalogic has almost half a century's worth of experience in optical sensors, scanners, and all sorts of data collection devices. Its Skorpio line of keypad handheld mobile computers has been one of Datalogic's most successful products for well over a decade. The new 5th generation Skorpio X5 represents a major step forward for the platform. Designed for Android, the latest Skorpio is far more powerful, has a much bigger display, USB Type-C, wireless charging and more. It represents a thoroughly modern data collection device with numerous applications. [See description, analysis and specs of the Datalogic Skorpio X5] -- Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2021 by chb
Datalogic launches the new Skorpio™ X5, the most advanced key-based mobile computer
Datalogic is pleased to announce the Skorpio™ X5, a new ultra-fast, high-performing key-based mobile computer featuring the largest multi-touch display in the Portable Data Terminal (PDT) market. Maintaining rapid, accurate and seamless data capture to provide real-time visibility is essential in applications like warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, store operations, shipping & receiving. The new Skorpio™ X5 enables Retail, Transportation, Logistics, Manufacturing and Healthcare companies to reach new levels of reliability and flexibility. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by chb
Blog: Consumer smartphones vs rugged handhelds
How can providers of rugged handhelds prevail against the competition from inexpensive consumer tech? That is a question that’s been asked ever since the advent of modern smartphones, which is generally since the Apple iPhone was introduced in 2007. The question comes up because the massive global (and initially unanticipated) success of smartphones has been both a big opportunity for the rugged handheld industry, as well as a frustrating challenge.... [read more] -- Posted Monday, January 18, 2021 by chb
Elo introduces M50 Android-powered mobile computer
Elo, a leading global provider of Android-powered interactive devices, today announced the Elo M50 mobile computer. The new M50 joins Elo's robust portfolio of Android-based devices used by world-class retailers, restaurant brands and manufacturers around the globe for applications from POS and self-order to endless aisle and automation. [See Elo media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 13, 2021 by chb
Creating perfect ski slopes with ALGIZ 10X
Skiers and snowboarders riding the slopes at destination ski resorts may not spend much time considering the effort needed to ensure their smooth glides, but hundreds of snow groomers working each night make it all possible. When it’s time to prepare the snow, the drivers start their Handheld Algiz 10X ultra-rugged tablets as soon as they start their grooming machines. The tablet is mounted to the dashboard at the front of the machine, like a navigation system. [See Handheld case study] -- Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2021 by chb
Kyocera unveils DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, first ultra-rugged android smartphone for Verizon 5g ultra wideband network
Kyocera, unveiled its first 5G ultra-rugged Android smartphone today, DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, which delivers ultra-durability, ultra-fast speeds and ultra-low latency on the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) network. DuraForce Ultra 5G builds on Kyocera's 10+ years of rugged device expertise to create the most advanced, rugged smartphone to date for public safety, enterprise, small business and adventurous consumers alike. [See Kyocera media release] -- Posted Monday, January 11, 2021 by chb
TCL shows off futuristic 17-inch scrollable tablet and 6.75-Inch rollable phone concepts
Hothardware.com reports on low-cost TV maker TCL presenting some interesting tablet and smartphone concepts at the 2021 virtual CES show. Tablets that look like a scroll but then unfurl like window blinds, and a smartphone that expands with a rollable display. [See Hothardware article] -- Posted Monday, January 11, 2021 by chb
Winmate launches E430RQ8 next-gen rugged handheld
Winmate a global leader in developing advanced rugged mobile technologies for industries operating in some of the most challenging environments, is proud to announce the launch of the next-generation 4.3-inch rugged handheld computer E430RQ8 powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform and running on Android 9.0 operating system. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 7, 2021 by chb
Introducing Intel RealSense ID facial authentication
Intel introduced Intel® RealSense™ ID, an on-device solution that combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver secure, accurate and user-aware facial authentication. Intel RealSense ID works with smart locks, access control, point-of-sale, ATMs, kiosks and more. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 7, 2021 by chb