X2 Computing launches new low-cost handheld PCs

Online, December 21, 2009 (Newswire.com) - X2 Computing, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of mobile computing solutions, has announced the immediate availability of the X24 series, a new range of handheld portable PCs. Costing less than other similarly specified systems, they will deliver improved work flow and enhanced productivity in a wide range of point of service applications including retail, gaming, logistics, field service, healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality.

The X24 series features either a standard 3.5" screen with QWERTY keyboard or the largest in class 4.3" resistive touch screen display which is 20% bigger than other commonly used systems. The toughened glass screen is also daylight readable and enables quick and easy mobile data collection without having to use a stylus in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor environments. To further speed up the data entry process, the 4.3" versions also feature an on-screen soft keyboard and keypad as well as a range of options including an integrated magnetic stripe reader, barcode scanner and RFID.

According to X2 Computing. "This new handheld portable PC is feature-rich and provides users with a cost effective alternative to traditional solutions. It will deliver significant cost savings to users in a wide range of market sectors."

The X24 range of handheld portable PCs is based on the RISC 533MHz processor and operates with the Windows CE 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6 operating systems. They provide VoIP push to talk radio and a range of connectivity options including 3G/UMTS, HSDPA, WLAN, integrated Bluetooth and IrDA connectivity enabling collected data to be transferred seamlessly for back end processing. The X24 range is also IP54 rated and ruggedised to meet the most stringent performance requirements in harsh environments.