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ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size PC Introduction, Pictures and Comparison Chart


Introduction
Pictures
Comparison Charts

Introduction

Your Casio E-100 color Palm-size PC or HP Jornada 680 HPC Pro device might look pretty cool in the office or airport lounge, but would they really cut it on the construction site or in the hospital treatment room?

In our exclusive new Industrial Handhelds Buyer's Guide, we're highlighting a new generation of rugged and tablet Windows CE Palm-size and Handheld PC devices designed for a wide variety of specialized industrial applications, ranging from data collection and decision support applications in healthcare to remote wireless order entry and table booking in the hotel and restaurant business.

We hope that you enjoy reading Windows CE Business Solutions Industrial Handhelds Buyers' Guide!

Industrial Handheld Overview

What is an Industrial Handheld?
For the purposes of this guide we have defined Industrial Handhelds as Windows CE Palm-size, Handheld, and Tablet devices that have been designed for specialized industrial applications rather than general business use. We have divided these into the following three categories:

Ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size Devices
As their name implies, ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size devices are tough, lightweight devices that share many of the features of the standard Palm-size PC form factor, including a touch screen, and stylus input. The main difference is that they've been ruggedized in order to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, such as high temperatures and four-foot drops on to hard surfaces. They also come with additional features such as an integrated WAN chip for wireless data transmission to a central server and a 12-key keypad for fast data input.

Currently there are two ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size devices on the market, the UltraPad 2700 from Ameranth, and the Norand 602 Series from Intermec Technologies. Please check out our Ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size Devices Pictures and Comparison Charts below for further details.

For ruggedized Windows CE Handhelds Introduction, Pictures and Comparison Charts click -Here.

Pictures

 Norand 602Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700
Norand 602Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700


Comparison Charts

1. Hardware Features

Feature Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700 Norand 602
Form Factor Palm-size PC Palm-size PC with 16 key keyboard
Case Design Fully ruggedized Fully ruggedized
Processor NEC VR4111 MIPS AMD SC 400
Processor Speed N/A 66MHz
ROM 8MB 10MB Internal CF
RAM 16MB 16MB
O/S Version Windows CE 2.11 Windows CE 2.11 Palm-size PC
LCD Screen Specs
Screen TypeMonochromeMonochrome
Screen SizeN/A3.75"
ResolutionN/A240X320
ColorsN/AN/A
Touch PanelYY
BacklightN/AY
IO Ports and Expansion Capabilities
Serial PortYY
CompactFlash SlotYY
Infrared PortYN/A
Fax/Modem NN
Audio Features
Voice RecorderN/AN
MicrophoneN/AN
SpeakerN/AN
Headphone JackN/AN
Input Features
Pen InputYY
Keyboard SizeN16-key with side buttons for arrow up/down action, Scanner trigger button
Batteries
Main BatteryRe-
chargeable
Lithium Ion		Re-
chargeable
Lithium Ion
Claimed Battery LifeN/A8 -10 Hours
Back-Up BatteryN/AN/A
Price
US MRSPN/AN/A


2. Size and Weight

Feature Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700 Norand 603
WeightN/A 11oz (312g)
LengthN/A6.1" (155mm)
WidthN/A3.6" (91mm)
HeightN/A3.0" (12mm)


3. Environmental Tolerances

Feature Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700 Norand 603
Rain ResistanceN/ARain Resistance 25.4cm (10") per hour
Drop Spec4' drop onto concrete6' drop onto a hard surface
Operating TemperatureN/A-20° to +60° C (-4° to +140° F)
Storage TemperatureN/A-30° to +70° C (-22° to +158° F)
Relative HumidityN/A5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeN/A-100 to 5000m (-328ft to 16,404ft)
VibrationN/AN/A


4. Additional Accessory/Peripheral Items

Feature Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700 Norand 603
Carrying PouchN/AN/A
Holster4' drop onto concreteY
Display ProtectorN/AY
StylusYY
AC AdapterN/AY
Auto AdapterN/AY
Synching CableN/AY
Docking CradleN/ADesk/Vehicle dock with 10 -Base-T LAN and RS232 serial ports
Multiple Device Docking CradleN/ADepot Dock holding up to 4 computers with optional 10-Base-T LAN and RS232 serial ports
Vehicle Mount OptionN/AN/A
Integated Laser ScannerSymbol SE900 Laser Scanner (optional)Laser Scanner (optional)
Impact Receipt PrinterN/AY
Thermal Receipt PrinterN/AY
Impact Page PrinterN/AY


5. Additional Software

Feature Ameranth Key UltraPad 2700 Norand 603
Software Development KitNY
Hotel Management S/W21st Century HotelN/A
Restaurant Management S/W21st Century RestaurantN/A


Note: We will be adding comments and more information shortly.

Coordinates:

Ameranth UltraPad 2000
http://www.ameranth.com/wireless_products/ultrapad_2700.html

Norand 602
http://www.intermec.com/products/600over.htm

View ruggedized Handheld Devices comparison charts -Here.
View Color Palm-size PC comparison charts -Here.
View HPC/Pro comparison charts -Here.

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