RFID and mobile computing vendor Intermec today introduced two rugged, 3G wireless-based mobile computers for field service applications. The CN4 is an upgrade of the company’s CN3 family, and the CN50 is a new entry in the company’s product portfolio.
At the same time, Intermec introduced enhanced mobile document imaging (EMDI) technology, available as an option on both devices.
The CN50, which company executives billed as a “game-changing” new class of mobile device, is said to be small, lightweight, and feature-rich. Its multi-processor architecture makes it suitable for data-intensive applications, according to a company statement. The device “enables expanded business processes at the point of service,” said Earl Thompson, senior vice president of Intermec’s Mobile Solutions Business Unit, on a webcast this morning.
The CN50 is based on 3.75G WWAN HSUPA radio technology and features high-speed downlink and uplink capability. Users can program the unit to work on HSUPA, UMTS, or CDMA networks, giving them greater flexibility in choosing carriers or supporting mixed networks with standard hardware. The CN50 is specified for five-foot drops, making it suitable for rugged environments where mobile workers need to be connected in real-time to enterprise applications, the company said in its statement.