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Unitech’s PA550 – where the rugged PDA meets the smartphone
With a weight of only 320 grams, combined with a slim design, the PA550 easily fits inside a shirt or trouser pocket. Y
et it is still resilient
enough to withstand multiple drops to concrete from 1.2 meters.
provide status updates, etc. Also, instant data exchange both inside and outside the four walls is ensured by using the reliable Marvell radio or the 3.5G modem.
camera. The landscape colour transflective touchscreen allows easy viewing of web-based applications. And with its compact form factor and light weight it is able to fit easily and comfortably in a mobile worker’s shirt pocket. However, the PA550 falls within the industrial grade PDA segment and provides levels of durability and performance comparable to some of the most rugged mobile computers currently available on the market.
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nitech, producer of rugged mobile computing products, has announced the launch of its latest state-of-the art industrial
PDA, the PA550. The new offering is highly compact with smartphone looks, while also offering the durability of a rugged industrial PDA. The combination of form factor and the latest modern communication technologies makes the PA550 a highly compelling device for today’s and tomorrow’s market.
The PA550 features a cleverly designed QWERTY keypad with a complete line up of numeric keys, which allows quick processing of numeric data. It is also equipped with the latest technologies such as Windows Mobile 6.5, WLAN, WWAN 3.5G, integrated A-GPS and full colour
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Jeffrey Huang, managing director of Unitech, said: “Today’s market demands easy-to-carry devices. The PA550 perfectly responds to these demands, offering a high level of efficiency and easy handling to markets such as field service, field sales, law enforcement and different logistics applications.” He added that, although the PA550 is a highly ruggedised device, it still fits in the mobile workers’ pocket so he or she will not be hindered while serving customers.
Extensive range of communication capabilities
The PA550 encompasses the popular Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and is equipped with an extensive range of communication capabilities such as WLAN, Bluetooth and WWAN. It allows GSM-voice calls to customers or back-office colleagues at any time to
Because mobile workers are on the road almost all day the PA550 is equipped with built-in GPS for route optimisation. If applicable most common barcodes can be read by using the integrated linear laser scanner. The 5.0 Mega Pixels camera with autofocus makes it possible to provide a proof of condition, accompanied by a digital signature using the landscape 2.8-inch colour touch screen. Huang explains that this landscape touch screen allows perfect viewing of web-based applications. The QWERTY keypad centre-point distance and complete line-up of numeric keys allows data to be entered quickly without errors.
Small and tough
The PA550 is designed to fit the needs of a modern mobile worker. The device weighs only 320 grams, yet is IP54 rated, making it capable of withstanding multiple drops to concrete from 1.2 meters. It can also be used outdoors in wet conditions. A concise summary of the PA550’s main features is as follows:
• Industrial PDA. • Easy to handle keypad wit complete line up of numeric keys – easy and straightforward data input.
• 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth and 3.5G UMTS/HSDPA wireless connectivity – multiple communication options reducing amount of time in the office, access to real-time customer data at service location.
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