Honeywell points out that with the various mobile Windows versions' end-of-life officially announced, it’s time to start thinking about transitioning to Android. To that extent, Honeywell offers the new Dolphin CN80, a thoroughly modern and ultra-rugged Android device with integrated industrial-grade scanning that's ready to tackle the transition to Android. With the help of integrated hardware keypads for those legacy apps still in use. Makes perfect sense. [See description, analysis and specs of the Honeywell Dolphin CN80] -- Posted Monday, June 25, 2018 by chb
Universal Stylus Initiative elects Board of Directors and adds Members to support adoption of Open Active Stylus Standard
The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) elected eight member companies to its 2018 Board of Directors including representatives from Google, Hanvon, Intel, Lenovo, Solomon-Systech, Synaptics, Wacom and Waltop. "USI has a strong Board of Directors, an active and growing membership and the first and only open, non-proprietary active stylus specification," said Peter Mueller, chairman, USI. "Indications are that there will be released products based on the USI 1.0 Specification available this year. The industry adoption of USI will provide consumers with more stylus options, new capabilities and great performance across multiple classes of devices." [See USI press release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 13, 2018 by chb
Opticon's new 5-inch Android H-28 handheld computer
Opticon, which has been making barcode scanners for over 40 years, released their new Opticon H-28, a rugged 5-inch Android handheld computer. IP67-sealed, able to handle up to 6-foot drops and -4 to 122F temperatures, the Opticon H-28 comes with two high-res cameras (5 and 16mp), a 2D imager, an optional 18-hour battery, and optional 4G cellular. [See description, analysis and specs of the Opticon H-28] -- Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2018 by chb
Make IP67 the minimum standard for rugged handhelds
Few outside of the rugged computing and perhaps a few other sectors know what an "IP" rating means, or the specific significance of "IP67." Those inside those markets, however, cherish the designation for what it is — a degree of protection that brings peace of mind. If an electronic device is "IP67-sealed," that means neither dust nor water will get in. IP67 should be the minimum standard for any industrial handheld that may be used outdoors or near liquids. [Read RuggedPCReview.com EIC Conrad Blickenstorfer's "Make IP67 the minimum standard for rugged handhelds"] -- Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2018 by chb