March 2021

New Datalogic QuickScan™ QD2500 delivers superior performance affordably
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the new QuickScan™ QD2500 2D imager. It is designed to be the operators' ideal partner at the POS check-out which never lets them down in data capture. Personnel can always count on the robust QuickScan QD2500's extreme scanning accuracy and avoid erroneous or accidental readings. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 25, 2021 by chb

Inventory better with the Unitech HT730 rugged handheld terminal
Get out of the stone age of warehousing data collection and say goodbye to inefficiency and errors. The Unitech HT730 is the newest handheld terminal to hit the market and it's specially designed for order picking, inventory management, and asset tracking. This device allows one-handed operation using touchscreen or its 38-key easy press buttons. [See Unitech media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 18, 2021 by chb

Kyocera launches DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, first ultra-rugged Android smartphone for Verizon 5G ultra wideband network
Kyocera, launched 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 Friday, March 12, 2021 by chb

Samsung announces Galaxy XCover 5, the newest durable and advanced smartphone built for tough environments
Samsung Electronics today revealed the new Galaxy XCover 5, a rugged yet sophisticated device designed to handle demanding jobs while meeting the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce. Engineered for the field and factory, the Galaxy XCover 5 combines durability with comfort for a product that is sleek and easy-to-hold, yet rugged enough to withstand tough work environments. It's built to power today's mobile business with improved touch sensitivity for use with gloves, and comes with an easy-to-charge, replaceable battery for all day productivity. [See Samsung media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 4, 2021 by chb

Handheld Special Edition: great rugged deployments
Few purveyors of rugged hardware and solutions keep their existing and potential customers as well informed as the Handheld Group. Their Rugged Informer is among the best blogs, and Handheld publishes case studies, success stories, and solutions reports in an informative, modern format. The latest issue highlights borehole surveying with their ALGIZ 8X, scanning timer inventories with the NAUTIZ X2, and search and rescue with the ALGIZ 10X and side-scan sonar. [See Handheld's latest newsletter edition] -- Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2021 by chb

Full review: DT Research DT362GL 6-inch full Windows handheld
With Windows CE and Windows Mobile gone, is Android the only migration path? For many applications it is, but sometimes Android just isn't enough and only full Windows 10 will do. And that is where the DT Research DT362GL comes in. It is a modern, rugged, state-of-the-art handheld computer that brings Windows 10 with all of its power and features to the popular large smartphone form factor. Geared towards numerous applications in military, field services, public safety, transportation and logistics, marine, and manufacturing and warehouse management, the DT362GL may just be what a lot of customers have been waiting for. [See full review of the DT Research DT362GL] -- Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2021 by chb

Trimble announces rugged, lightweight field data controller for land and construction surveying
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the TrimbleŽ TSC5 Controller, a new rugged-yet-lightweight field solution that continues Trimble's legacy of creating high-quality controllers for land and civil construction surveyors. Built for practical, everyday tasks, the Trimble TSC5 combines high performance and dependability so professionals can complete tasks efficiently and accurately. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2021 by chb