Next-Gen Pocket-Sized Computer for Today’s Mobile Work Force

Logistics Insight Asia - Top Story, 8/10/2008

Expanding its rugged wireless computing solutions to a host of new light industrial mobile applications, Psion Teklogix unveiled NEO, its next-generation lightweight, pocket-sized handheld computer.

NEO combines rugged durability with fine ergonomics that include a unique angled display for optimal viewing during data capture with a brilliant color touch screen with maximum brightness and clarity for easier readability both indoors and outdoors. Combined with its compact size and an 8-hour battery, NEO is designed for today’s mobile workforce.

NEO provides a new device option for existing customers while simultaneously opening new market opportunities for both Psion Teklogix and its channel partners. Further, after a successful 13 year production run of its Workabout MX, Psion Teklogix is able to provide this customer base with an excellent replacement product and a complementary addition to Psion Teklogix’s portfolio of highly functional devices.

NEO takes full advantage of Microsoft Windows CE .NET 5.0 to integrate a number of advanced data capture and communications functions that increase worker productivity and connect users with their critical applications whether in the store, warehouse or remote job site. These functions include an integrated imager or laser scanner, and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Bluetooth wireless capabilities.

In addition, NEO leverages Psion Teklogix’ PTX Connect application to deliver Voice over IP (VoIP) with discrete Push-to-Talk for real-time voice communications as well as Instant and Text Messaging functions. NEO can be easily expanded to incorporate new technologies, such as Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), based on a user’s future application requirements. NEO’s rugged engineering and compact, stylish design make it ideally suited for a number of applications including:

· Retail Front of the Store: mobile stock checking, price checking, merchandising
· Light Duty Warehousing: inventory tracking, stocking, back-dock shipping and receiving
· Utilities: meter reading, surveying, parking enforcement, asset tracking
· Courier and Parcel Delivery: receipt acknowledgement
· Ticket Verification: theater and sporting events

Small and compact, NEO weighs just 275 grams (9.7 ounces) and measures 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long by 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) wide by 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) high. Despite its small size and stylish design, NEO maintains Psion Teklogix’ hallmark ruggedness and is designed to withstand demanding customer usage environments with an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance as well as an ability to withstand 26 drops from 1.2 meters (4-feet) to concrete. It also has an easily removable pistol grip that simply clips on and off for quick transition between different data acquisition activities. In order to support different application requirements, NEO is available with 48 key alphanumeric or 26 key numeric keyboards.

Psion Teklogix, www.psionteklogix.com.