Tumble Testing Rugged Intermec Mobile Computers
Given the wide range of applications that mobile computers get used in, ruggedness is a primary concern when choosing a unit that will last over time. The reality of daily use in the warehouse or out in the field is that any device you use with eventually, if not regularly, get dropped to a variety of surfaces.
Intermec has some of the most rugged mobile devices and their testing procedures cover the gamut of what a device might encounter. Â One of the key tests is the tumble test to simulate daily dropping and mishandling. As you can see from the video below, every Intermec device is thoroughly tumble tested to ensure they continue to function, without failure, even after repeated drops and abuse.
For assistance finding the best Intermec device to meet the needs of your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Motorola’s New MC9200 Series Rugged Mobile Computer
Motorola continues their line of rugged mobile computers with the new MC9200.Â
The MC9200 is the next generation rugged gun-style mobile computer in the MC9000 Series, the industry leading gold standard for mobility in demanding environments. You get the same signature features that make up the foundation of every MC9000 Series mobile computer – rugged design, best-in-class bar code scanning and dependable operation – now with the power to run today’s highly-intuitive applications to help increase productivity and task accuracy in your warehouse, manufacturing plant, airport or military bases.
Added support for 802.11n, the fastest Wi-Fi connection available today, allows you to give your workers the best possible wireless voice and data experience. The MC9200 is built for your toughest environments, delivering reliable performance in spite of drops or exposure to subzero cold, extreme heat, dust and splashing liquids. You can mix and match six different types of scan engines and keypads to create the device that delivers the best performance on the types of bar codes in use in your facility – and the easiest data entry for your users.
Intermec Mobile Computer Reference Guide
Mobile computers are continually evolving with greater capabilities, more rugged designs, and multiple forms of wireless communications. Choosing the best fit unit for your specific needs can be a challenge when faced with multiple models with sometimes up to several dozen configurations!
Lucky for us, Intermec makes the decision process easy with this convenient mobile computer reference guide. Organized by ruggedness, typical application uses, and technical specs like scanner type and wireless communication options, this guide clears some of the mystery behind all the model and part numbers. Whether you need a basic CS40 for light inventory tracking or a CK71 to help manage a warehouse, Intermec has a mobile computer to meet any needs.
For more assistance finding the right Intermec product for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
LDX10 Mobile Computer – AML’s Newest Data Collection Solution
The LDX10 is the next generation of handheld computers from AML. Like all AML products, the LDX10 is engineered, manufactured, and serviced in the U.S.A.  It is an ultra-low-cost handheld computer, with integrated barcode scanner, specifically designed for light-duty commercial applications such as inventory control and asset tracking where acquisition cost is a driving factor in the selection of a data collection device.
Every LDX10 comes not only with an affordable price tag, but with AML’s DC Suite software.  DC Suite contains seven common barcode data collection applications already pre-loaded onto the device.
Most users will be able to simply charge the battery, select the DC Suite application that fits their needs, and go to work.  Collected data can be easily uploaded to any Windows PC using a USB cable and the DC Sync upload utility which is available to download at www.barcodepower.com.
For more information or to order a new LDX10, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Intermec Scanner Type Reference Guide
With all the advances in scanner technology, there are more options than ever for the type of scan engines  you can get in a handheld scanner and mobile computer. Application needs are always key when deciding on the right one but when you have multiple laser and imager options it can be a challenge to know which one really is best.
Being a leading manufacturer of scanners and mobile computers, Intermec offers 8 different type of scan engines in their products.  The included chart to the right is a quick and easy to use guide to the different scan engines they have. A range of specifications are provided as well as a the types of codes each engine can read, their unique strengths, and what products they are available in.
For more assistance finding the right Intermec product for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Efficiency is the Key to Survival for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Warehouse operations can benefit from technology to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with handheld bar code scanners and mobile computers with wireless communications are the tools of a modern warehouse
As a business grows, its warehouse and inventory needs increase. Often, the tools originally put in place to manage them do not. Inefficiencies from legacy systems usually go undetected and add hidden operating costs to a business. This is particularly important for Small and Medium Sized Businesses (SMB). SMB’s have a smaller margin for error in managing their operational costs and need to make the most of every resource.
Warehouse operations can benefit from technology to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with handheld bar code scanners and mobile computers with wireless communications are the tools of a modern warehouse. This is true regardless of the size of the business. Today there are WMS systems to fit any sized enterprise – from an out of the box system for small to medium businesses, to a custom deployed system developed by a staff of programmers and IT professionals. There are also cloud based systems that use the internet eliminating the need to purchase additional servers and software.
Honeywell Offers New ATEX Certified Dolphin 99EX Mobile Computer
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.
Trenor Chooses the Memor Mobile Computer for TOPSHOP and TOPMAN
Overview
Trenor Group is a fashion retailer with a franchise of brand stores. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Thanks to an agreement with British fashion company Arcadia Group Ltd., a British retail giant in fashion, Trenor has a portfolio of many different brands, including the widely known TOPSHOPÂ and TOPMAN.
The Challenge
Both the TOPSHOP and TOPMAN retail stores used a solution for store inventory management that required a lot of work and that was very time consuming. Every time an inventory procedure needed to be performed, someone from the head office would have to bring a laptop with a specific integrated application to each store, along with another terminal for wireless data transfer. These devices needed to be set up for use in the specific store, and the inventory process could finally begin.
Janam Announces New XT85 3G/4G Cellular Rugged Mobile Computer
Janam has announced the release of its new XT85, a high-bandwidth wireless rugged mobile computer designed to support demanding enterprise applications in equally demanding outdoor environments.
The ability to deliver products with the right features at the right price sets Janam apart from its competitors in the rugged mobile computing industry. Janam’s XT85 follows suit, offering the complete set of features enterprises require in a rugged wireless wide area device, at a price point that makes extending enterprise mobility beyond the four walls more affordable than ever.
The XT85 survives multiple 5′ drops to concrete at temperature extremes (and 6′ drops at room temperature), offers a full 3.5″ high-transmissivity display that maximizes outdoor readability while minimizing power consumption, maintains Janam’s reputation as provider of the industry’s fastest computing platforms, offers advanced 4G-ready cellular network connectivity with five-band UMTS for true global roaming and yet is far smaller and lighter than any device with a similar specification.
CipherLab Releases the New CP60 Industrial Mobile Computer
CipherLab has announced the release of  the CP60 industrial mobile computer. The CP60 is packed with flexible wireless communication options in 3.8G HSPA+, 802.11 a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth V2.1 with EDR. The CP60 goes one step further and provides 4G LTE option which allows you to transfer large amounts of data in a speedier time. Its embedded GPS/AGPS allows total navigational control.
Moreover, CP60 is armed with a 1GHz processor and multiple operating system options in Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 and Windows CE 6.0 R3. It comes fully equipped with a large 4 GB flash memory and 512 MB SDRAM, which allows for extended storage of data and software. On top of all that, it provides versatile and accurate data capture with laser reader, long range laser reader, 2D imager and 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Your field agents are definitely ready to deliver a more efficient business operation.
