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ruggedized Windows CE Handheld Device Comparison Chart

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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.

Ruggedized Windows CE Handheld Devices
Ruggedized Windows CE Handheld Devices closely resemble their Handheld PC or Handheld PC Pro counterparts such as the NEC MobilePro and Compaq Aero 8000, and are designed for heavy-duty applications as field repair and servicing where high levels of robustness and durability are required.

Two ruggedized Windows CE Handheld devices are now available: the Itronix T5200 and the Husky Field Explorer 21. Please check out our Ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size Devices Pictures and Comparison Charts below for further details.

For ruggedized Windows CE Palm-size PCs Introduction, Pictures and Comparison Charts click -Here.

Pictures

Husky Field Explorer 21

Itronix T5200

Comparison Charts

1. Hardware Features

Feature	Husky Field Explorer 21	Itronix T5200
Form Factor	Handheld PC	Handheld PC
Case Design Features
Case Design	Impact Modified Plastic Case with Integral Backstrap	Rugged Polycarbonate case
		Multi-layer Reinforced Display Assembly with Reinforced hinges
		Non-slip Elastomer Thumb and Finger Grips
		Non-skid, non-marring bottom case
System Specifications
Processor	Toshiba MIPS R3900	Philips PR31700 MIPS
Processor Speed	75MHz	73.7MHz
ROM	16MB	16MB Internal CF
RAM	16/32MB	16/32MB
O/S Version	Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition	Windows CE
LCD Screen Specs
Screen Type	Transflective Monochrome, Transflective STN Color	Transflective Monochrome
Screen Size	6.5"	7.3""
Resolution	640X240	640X240
Colors	N/A	16 Shades of Grey
Touch Panel	Y	Y
Backlight	N/A	Y
IO Ports and Expansion Capabilities
Serial Port	COM 1 DB9 Optional COM 2 DB9	COM 1 DB9
PC Card Slot	Y	Y
CompactFlash Slot	Y	Y
RJ-11 Jack	Y	Y
Connectivity & Communications Features
Infrared Port	Y	Y
Fax/Modem	33.6Kbps v34bis PSTN soft modem vial RJ11 connector	33.6Kbps v34bis fax/modem
Audio Features
Voice Recorder	Y	Y
Microphone	Y	Y (weatherproof)
Speaker	Y	Y (weatherproof)
Headphone Jack	N/A	Y
Speakerphone	N/A	Y
Input Features
Pen Input	Y	Y
Keyboard Size	67 hardened rubber keys (QWERTY Layout)	75 Key QWERTY keyboard with customizable overlay
Batteries
Main Battery	4X AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack 4X AA Alkaline Pack	3-cell Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Claimed Battery Life	N/A	N/A
Back-Up Battery	N/A	N/A
LED Alarm	N/A	N/A
Price
US MRSP	US$1,899.95 (16MB B/W) US$2,029.95 (32MB B/W) US$2099.95(16MB C) US$2,129.95 (32MB C)	US$2,349.95

2. Size and Weight

Feature	Husky Field Explorer 21	Itronix T5200
Weight	26oz	N/A
Length	7.5"	N/A
Width	6.1"	N/A
Height	1.5"	N/A

3. Environmental Tolerances

Feature	Husky Explorer 21	Itronix T5200
Rain Resistance	Water Resistant IP65	Rain at 4 "/hr at approximately 40 psi for 40 min. for all axes per MIL STD 810E, 506.3 Proc III
Drop Spec	4' drop onto hard surface	54 repeated 1M drops on all surfaces, edges and corners per MIL STD 810E, 506.3, Proc III
Operating Temperature	N/A	-20� to +60� C (-4� to +140� F)
Storage Temperature	N/A	-N/A
Relative Humidity	N/A	N/A
Operating Altitude	N/A	-N/A
Vibration	N/A	Vibration of 0.4g2/Hz over 20-1000MHz random

4. Additional Accessory/Peripheral Items

Feature	Husky Field Explorer 21	Itronix T5200
Carrying Pouch	Y	N
Hard Carrying Handle	N/A	Y (Optional)
Soft Carrying Handle	N/A	Y (Optional)
Shoulder Strap	N/A	Y (Optional)
Hand Strap	N/A	Y (Optional)
Customized Keyboard color & Legend Overlays	N/A	Y (Optional)
Stylus	Y	Y
AC Adapter	N/A	Y
Auto Adapter	Y	Y
Synching Cable	Y	N/A
Docking Cradle	Y with USB Port, Serial Port & Charger	N/A
Vehicle Mount Cradle Option	Y	Y
Integated Laser Scanner	Integrated Symbol SE900 Laser Scanner (optional)	N
External Battery Charger	N/A	Y (optional)

5. Wireless Features

Feature	Husky Field Explorer 21	Itronix T5200
Services	N/A	ARDIS Network Bell South Wireless Data Network

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

Coordinates:

Husky Field Explorer 21
http://www.huskyinc.com/CE/CEHOME.HTML

Itronix T5200
http://www.itronix.com/T5200/index.html

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