Motorola unveils another rugged handheld device catered to serve the business and industrial sector, the Motorola MC950. As more businesses today are going mobile, the MC950 carries a whole bunch of features that include 3.5G WAN capabilities, a unique accessory system and better battery management.

The Motorola MC950 is equipped with the Marvell XScale PXA320@806 MHz processor and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and an enterprise-class GPS system that promises to cover various environmental conditions. It also carries a 3 megapixel auto-focus high resolution digital camera for capturing and scanning important images and documents as required.

The Motorola MC950 will be made available worldwide through Motorola partners and sales groups.

(Source) Press

Tags: accessory system, auto focus, battery management, Digital Camera, enterprise class, environmental conditions, GPS System, handheld device, high resolution, industrial sector, Marvell, megapixel, mhz processor, microsoft windows, mobile computer, Motorola, Motorola, motorola partners, operating system, wan capabilities, Windows Mobile

MaxID has unveiled a new handheld theft management device in the Lumidigm’s fingerprint reader. The iDLMax is the first commercially-available mobile computing device to incorporate Lumidigm’s superior multispectral imaging technology.

The Lumidigm Venus fingerprint reader embodies a significant breakthrough in optical imaging technology. Based on patented multispectral biometrics, the robust Lumidigm sensor is uniquely capable of delivering high-quality images in the most difficult and demanding physical environments. This characteristic is particularly important in mobile applications because handheld devices are regularly used in conditions where other biometric technologies fail.

MaxID integrated Lumidigm’s Venus fingerprint reader into the iDLMax, a multimodal, rugged mobile computer that offers a complete set of features for virtually any identity management challenge including contact card, contactless card, barcode, optical fingerprint, and magnetic swipe readers with a digital camera, GPS, and comprehensive wireless communications.

The iDLMax is a complete, integrated mobile solution for all badging and identity management requirements. When users need to read fingerprints, TWIC, CAC, PIV, or FRAC cards, or driver’s licenses, as well as use the other on-board biometric functions to verify identity, the iDLMax connected handheld device does it all in a light, compact, easy-to-use form factor.

(Source) Press

Tags: biometric technologies, fingerprint reader, handheld device, imaging technology, lumidigm, magnetic swipe, management challenge, management device, management requirements, mobile applications, mobile computing device, Mobile News, mobile solution, multispectral imaging, optical imaging, physical environments, piv, Portable Devices, quality images, rugged mobile computer, swipe readers

NLU Products, long known for developing protective covers for mobile gadgets, announced that they will exhibit their line of new devices at the CTIA 2009. The new protective skins are:

1. BodyGuardz
2. TatSkinz
3. ScreenGuardz

BodyGuardz, TatSkinz and ScreenGuardz complement handheld devices like cell phones, media players, gaming units, Macbooks and other items by helping provide for a longer lifespan for exterior hardware through custom-cut, non-intrusive protection. The products are removable and require no special care or maintenance.

BodyGuardz, the company’s flagship product, consists of a thin, transparent scratch-resistant layer of the same material commonly used to shield the front of automobiles. The removable skins are cut specifically to fit handheld products such as Blackberries, iPhones and iPods, adhering directly to the devices without leaving sticky residues. The thin material protects device screens without impeding touch-screen functionality. BodyGuardz for handheld devices are now available for US MSRP $24.95.

TatSkinz provide handheld devices with protective capabilities similar to BodyGuardz while offering stylish, original designs that add personality to the consumer’s device. TatSkinz are available for a wide range of handheld devices, including most cell phones, and allow for regular functionality with specific cuts for the device’s ports. TatSkinz are available for US MSRP $14.95.

ScreenGuardz cling to handheld device screens without impeding touch-screen functionality, enhancing the interface and experience while providing protection for the device’s most sensitive exterior hardware. The protection is especially important for touch-screen devices where nicks and scratches can impede regular practicality. ScreenGuardz for handheld devices are now available for US MSRP $11.95.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, BodyGuardz, Cell Phones, gaming units, handheld device, handheld devices, handheld products, iphones, lifespan, media players, mobile device, mobile gadgets, original designs, protective capabilities, protective covers, screen functionality, screenguardz, thin material

The first fully integrated auto dealer inventory listing application for the iPhone has been released by Web2Carz.com Ltd., providing a better way to find out the latest deals on available cars in the market. Unlike other auto classified listing applications, the Web2Carz iPhone application has been designed to run natively on the iPhone and the iPod Touch platforms.

With its intuitive navigation and streamlined design, iPhone users can search a national database of cars for sale, view images, see detailed listings for each car, read CARFAX ™ reports, and much more.

The iPhone application has been set up for complete ease-of-use and one click navigation.

Key features include:

• Search by Make and Model
• Search within a Zip Code and distance range or use current location (optional)
• Sort by Price, Year or Mileage
• Filter by Max Price and/or Max Mileage
• Auto Save of Search Criteria
• Tap the CARFAX ™ logo to view a car history report
• Tap the Phone Number to call the Seller
• Auto Save of User Contact Information

The iPhone is packaged with a variety of applications or iPhone web apps that make it a wonderful browsing experience for the user, therefore, applications on iPhone are growing extremely fast in popularity.

The approximately 1.3 million iPhone users nationwide tend to use their handheld device more than others to access the Internet.

(Source) Press

Tags: Apple, auto dealer, available cars, cars for sale, handheld device, iPhone, iphone web apps, iPod Touch, max mileage, Mobile News, Mobile Software, web2carz