Intermec 700
This rugged PDA is certainly not pocket sized, unless you wear overalls and have that big kangaroo pouch in the front. Which is probably exactly where this type of PDA is aimed. It has a sturdy plastic construction with a large numeric keypad.
You can choose between monochrome or colour units (we looked at the mono), which have integrated Wireless LAN and a bar code scanner built in. It's tough enough for a warehouse or freight distribution environment. There are no flash memory card slots available on this unit, but again, in a warehouse environment, you don't want anything that came be fiddled about with or come loose accidentally.
The Intermec 700 runs Microsoft Pocket PC operating system with a few Intermec proprietary apps thrown in to control the custom hardware. The stylus has a neat length of nylon cording attached to it that ensures it can't go wandering.
The wireless LAN configuration was almost as easy as the Toshiba to work out, and the unit was up and running in a little under five minutes.
This unit is certainly the most rugged of the lot tested, but also the biggest. Symbol offers a wide range of options and features. It is probably worth testing both the Symbol and Intermec solutions to see which fits your particular business operation better.
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| Product: | Intermec 700 series |
| Price: | AU$3677 |
| Vendor: | Intermec |
| Phone: | 1800 333 120 |
| Web: | www.intermec.com |
| Interoperability: |
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Windows-based, WLAN very easily configured. |
| Futureproofing: |
No expansion slots available, but includes bar code scanner. Very rugged. |
| ROI: |
More expensive than the Symbol base unit, but the final price may change depending on your needs. |
| Service: |
12-month warranty. |
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