Motorola Introduces Smaller and Lighter Enterprise Handhelds

Motorola has launched the MC55 series, a relatively small and light addition to its family of Enterprise Digital Assistants. These rugged handheld computers have been created to be used by workers in a variety of situations.

Sporting a monocoque housing, these devices are the smallest in this line offering a 3.5-inch, QVGA display with a full QWERTY keyboard.

The MC55 series is based on the 520 MHz Marvell XScale PXA270 processor and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, and they offer an integrated GPS.

These EDAs offer a selection of data capture options, including a 1D laser scanner or 2D imager. A 2-MPx auto-focus high-resolution digital color camera can be added to either the scanner or imager to allow for easy capture of a signature (document capture) or a photograph (image capture) for proof of condition or delivery.

"The MC55 illustrates Motorola's ability to help mobile workers work without boundaries, with robust connectivity to mission-critical business applications in a compact business-class device," said Bob Chen, vice president and general manager of Mobile Computing, Motorola Enterprise Mobility.

Two Versions for Two Different Roles
There are two models in the MC55 series. The MC5590 was created for people who mostly work inside - including health-care workers in a hospital environment, as well as retail or hospitality associates. It offers Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth connectivity.

The MC5574 is for those in the field, including maintenance personnel and postal and delivery workers. It comes equipped with cellular-wireless connectivity (GSM/GPRS/EDGE), as well as Wi-Fi  and Bluetooth. 

In addition, the MC5590 and the MC5574 EDAs are VoIP enabled offering the capabilities of Push-To-Talk (PTT), as well as the ability to support soft phone clients and integration with installed IP PBXs.

Availability
The MC5590 is available worldwide through Motorola PartnerSelect members and Motorola sales. The MC5574 is available today in EMEA, Latin America and the Asia Pacific regions, and is expected to be available in North America and globally in the second quarter of this year.

For more details about the MC55, visit www.motorola.com/mc55.