Handheld computers

Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Business has released the FR series of handheld computers, designed specifically for enterprises in the Asia–Pacific region.

The FR68 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) and the FR6000 rugged handheld computer are only available in Asia–Pacific markets, and offer full-function 3.5G HSDPA/WAN network capabilities, simultaneous voice and data connectivity, and GPS navigation. The FR series devices come in a highly compact form factor and operate in a range of local languages. This flexible design aims to increase productivity in small, medium or large enterprises across a broad range of verticals including retail, healthcare, logistics, transportation, utilities, manufacturing and public safety.

Functionality includes a 1D laser scanner, plus added connectivity through wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and IrDA. The Marvell XScale PXA312 624MHz processor and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system ensures simple integration with existing enterprise infrastructure, enhanced security features, a flexible development platform and improved mobile messaging. The FR68 also offers a high-resolution 3.2 megapixel auto-focus colour camera, and OCR functionality.

Designed to withstand the rigours of everyday use, the FR series can withstand 1 m drops to concrete and is sealed to protect from elements such as sand, dust and water.

The combination of real-time local and wide-area wireless communications coupled with advanced data capture capabilities and an industry-standard operating system enables easy implementation of business-essential applications including enterprise resource planning (ERP).

The keypad and the Microsoft WM 6.1 operating system on both devices is available in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English.