Finding the right mobile device for your specific business needs can be a challenge with the wide range of options available today. The ever changing landscape of consumer products can seem to be a suitable solution but when the rigors of daily. out in the field use come into play, ruggedness and reliable connectivity become crucial for getting the most out of your investment.

Leading the way with mobile devices made for mobility, Honeywell provides a full range of devices to meet the demands of any application.  From smartphone-like units like the 60s to ultra rugged units like the 99GX series, this infographic is a great overview to the Honeywell mobile computers.

For assistance finding the right Honeywell device for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Honeywell has announced its newest scanphone, which blends the capabilities of a consumer smart phone, rugged mobile computer and bar code scanner in an affordable package. Built for workers on-the-go, the Dolphin 60s mobile device provides quick and reliable access to critical data through Honeywell’s proven technology. The device serves as a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes across industries including retail, field service, and direct store delivery (DSD), where manual processes are becoming a competitive disadvantage.

The pocket-sized rugged enterprise device has been engineered to withstand 4-foot drops and more than 800 tumbles. To increase data collection efficiency and accuracy, the Dolphin 60s scanphone integrates 1D and 2D scanning technology with multiple data entry options, such as full QWERTY and numeric keypads. Additionally, the scanphone’s extended battery can last for a typical worker’s full shift.

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Intermec, now part of Honeywell, announced the CN51 rugged mobile computer – the company’s latest offers unparalleled versatility allowing the choice of Windows or Android operating systems on a single device coupled with a power-packed 1.5GHz dual core, multi-engine processor design with 1GB RAM, and 16GB Flash for the highest degree of future-proofing capability. Perfect for an array of applications:  direct store delivery, transportation and logistics and field service operations.

Honeywell has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Intermec, a leading provider of mobile computing, radio frequency identification solutions (RFID), voice-enabled workflow and data-collection solutions, and printing solutions. Honeywell announced its intent to acquire Intermec in December 2012, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $600 million.

“The acquisition of Intermec will add  innovative products and solutions, as well as deep engineering expertise and a broad global sales channel that further demonstrates our commitment to provide our customers an increasing array of innovative technologies in the highly attractive AIDC industry,” said John Waldron, president of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility.

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Honeywell has announced two new tools for retailers to shorten check out times and make shopping more personalized for customers and store owners. Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 and SL22 are snap-on accessories for the Apple iPhone 5 and fifth generation iPod Touch mobile digital devices, respectively, turning the consumer devices into selling tools that allow retail workers to look up inventory, scan barcodes and securely process payment, bringing the check out to the shopper so no one has to wait in line.

Both new products feature Honeywell Adaptus 6.0 imaging technology, which reads virtually any barcode, including coupons or loyalty club bar codes increasingly found on the reflective screens of mobile devices.

Scanning performance, durability and ease-of-use were key factors that led executives from Sportsman’s Warehouse to equip workers in each of its 46 stores with the Captuvo SL22 for iPod Touch mobile digital devices. The company’s big-box stores across the United States are a one-stop shop for outdoors enthusiasts, selling sporting goods, clothing, footwear and supplies to campers, fishers and hunters.

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Setting up a new scanner has historically meant using a programming manual and scanning various barcodes to customize the device as you needed. Luckily for us, Honeywell has developed an easy to use application to quickly configure their scanners called EZConfig.

Honeywell’s EZConfig for Scanning 4.1 has been improved to facilitate fast and easy barcode scanner configurations with an improved, user-friendly interface. Some new features include: port agnostic automatic device discovery, expanded interface support, configuration history with undo functionality, and simplified data formatting – all from an HTML-5 platform independent browser-based utility.

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The need for mobile computing and real-rime data access is crucial to many types of applications. However, not every mobile device is capable to handle the rigors of most environments and in the case of being ATEX compliant, can also be dangerous to use. This is where the new ATEX Certified Dolphin 99EX is the perfect solution for applications working in explosive and highly flammable environments.

Certified equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the Dolphin 99EXni delivers an outstanding feature set that enables improved productivity for mobile workers in environments such as chemical, oil and gas, life sciences and utilities. This robust data collection and communication solution combines a reliable, user-friendly design with a complete suite of cutting-edge technologies to maximize mobile user efficiency.

For more information or help finding the correct and safest mobile device for your environment, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Honeywell has announced the Thor VM2, its tenth generation vehicle-mount computer (VMC) that provides the mobile workforce with unprecedented flexibility and productivity.  Featuring a larger 9.7 inch XGA display screen, the Thor VM2 builds off the successful Thor VM1, utilizing breakthrough mobile technology to create immediate time savings and protection against unplanned disruptions in the supply chain.

Equipped with a field-replaceable front panel, the Thor VM2 integrates the two most damage-prone device components, the keyboard and touchscreen, into a user-replaceable part.  As a result, users can repair the most common forms of vehicle-mount computer malfunctions on the go, reducing maintenance cost and spare parts capital cost.

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The Industry’s Most Rugged 2D Area-Imaging Device

Honeywell announced the Auto Identification and Data Capture’s (AIDC) most rugged hand-held area-imaging device available for industrial and commercial enterprises: the Granit 191Xi hand-held area-imaging scanner. As the leader in 2D area-imaging technology, Honeywell’s latest hand-held device combines high-performance scanning on a platform that can keep up with the most demanding conditions in the supply chain.

Granit is at the forefront of 2D Area-Imaging, which is slated to grow at more than 15 percent per year through 2016 — six points higher than the aggregate growth for all hand-held scanners in the regions, according to a report from VDC Research Group. More manufacturers and logistics companies are adopting 2D area-imaging in the workflow, from warehousing to pharmaceutical distribution to parcel delivery.

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Managing all your mobile devices can be a challenge when they are constantly in use out in the field. Luckily, Honeywell has their Remote Mastermind device management tool.  This simple tool allows you to track and manage all your Honeywell as well as iOS and Android mobile devices.

This video is a great primer into the features and use of Renote Mastermind.