The business and industrial gets another big boost as far as communication options as Intermec launches two new rugged 3G Wireless WAN mobile computers in the CN50 and CN4. Both are lightweight and ideal mobile computing solutions for industries that cover a lot of field work thereby covering the area of durability which is something that holds back businesses from investing in such gadgets.

“The CN50 is the smallest and most technologically advanced rugged mobile computer on the market today,” said Héctor Calva, chief information officer of Coca-Cola Femsa. “As an organization that accounts for almost ten percent of Coca-Cola’s global sales, our mobile workers need a rugged mobile computer that will make their workday more efficient and enhance the customer experience. The capabilities of the CN50 will revolutionize our delivery operations and enable us to increase the amount of sales transactions we complete.”

The addition of these two new rugged mobile devices are sure to be welcomed in the business field. Today, communication is pretty much important for productivity and with the CN50 and CN4, these areas of consideration are sure to be covered.

Both products will be available for volume shipment in the third quarter of CY 2009.

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Panasonic offers another business gadget tool that will help spur up productivity in the corporate setting. VAI will offer Panasonic’s Toughbook line of computers, specifically the Ultra-mobile Toughbook U1 to its customer portfolio.

The Toughbook product line will empower VAI’s clients with the mobility, durability and connectivity, needed to enhance employee productivity, by providing mobile access to VAI’s S2K Enterprise Software Suite.

The fully-rugged Panasonic Toughbook U1 allows remote workers to connect to critical information and applications in real time, improving organizational efficiency, increasing information accuracy, and enabling field-based decision-making. The U1 can integrate a robust set of features previously unavailable in handheld devices, including 3G mobile broadband, GPS, 1D and 2D barcode and RFID readers, a 2-megapixel digital camera, a daylight viewable screen and twin, hot-swappable batteries offering up to nine hours of life.

Unlike most handhelds, the U1 operates on the full-function Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, giving users unprecedented remote access to feature-rich software applications in the field. The device’s fanless all-weather design also reduces noise, weight and points of failure and its magnesium alloy chassis delivers protection from bumps and drops of up to 4 feet.

VAI is offering the Panasonic Toughbook to enhance the products and services provided to its customer base. Kevin Beasley, CIO, VAI, noted, “VAI strives to offer solutions that enhance the capabilities of our S2K product line.

Toughbook U1 complements our solutions nicely, since it provides reliable access to the data and information necessary to run an effective business. Streamlined operations are a core promise delivered via our S2K software, and making real-time information accessible to mobile workers saves time, money and increases productivity.”

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With rugged handsets slowly becoming a demand, Motorola has developed and released two new rugged handsets, the r765 and the r765IS. Both are custom-designed for the utility, petrochemical and industrial markets. These easy-to-use, rugged communications solutions for private iDEN networks provide mobile workers in noisy and hazardous environments with terrific call clarity and access to data applications, helping ensure they stay connected, informed and productive.

For workers at refineries or maintenance staff at a petrochemical plant where noise levels often reach extremes, the clarity of the message and access to business-critical information really matters. Leveraging the best features of a two-way radio, cellular phone, and paging and packet data, Motorola’s r765 and r765IS handsets are engineered to ensure loud and clear communications — even in high volume environments.

In addition, the ergonomic design and easy-to-reach controls enable mobile workers to change settings and make adjustments with the turn of a knob, helping users stay focused on the task at hand. The result is a reliable, secure and seamless communications solution that helps organizations empower their workers with the right information, at the right time.

The r765 offers an impressive 1.0 watt iDEN output power for greater range while the FM/IS-certified r765IS delivers 0.6 watt iDEN output power. Dual SIM cards allow for two unique accounts on one handset, enabling administrators to quickly customize handset operation for different users through a simple menu selection and operate the radios on either 800MHz or 900MHz networks.

The r765 and r765IS enterprise-grade iDEN handsets offer additional flexibility with customizable menus that let organizations tailor the interface for different users with as many or as few of the features as they choose.

The r765 will be available for purchase in the second quarter of 2009, while the r765IS will be available in the third quarter of 2009.

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Motion Computing adds another potential rugged tablet PC in the market with the release of the Motion J3400 Rugged Tablet PC. Maximizing performance and flexibility, the J3400’s lightweight package, superior ergonomics and integrated features allow it to adapt easily to a broad range of demanding work environments.

Ideal for mobile workers that compute while walking or standing, the J3400 extends the computing day with a dual battery design and shines with an industry-leading, bright outdoor display.

The J3400 joins Motion’s family of proven tablet PCs that meet the needs of mobile users across a variety of markets including healthcare, construction, field sales and service and government. Balancing performance, weight, durability and integrated features, Motion tablets have significantly enhanced mobile productivity by enabling users to take technology directly to the point of service.

A variety of features create a reliable, rugged device:

• 1.8 inch hard disk drive (HDD) that provides extra shock protection
• Shock-mounted display and HDD with DataGuard™, an accelerometer that protects data during drops or other events that could potentially damage the hard drive
• Optional low cost 64GB SSD for extreme shock and vibration protection

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