[January 10, 2005] Psion Teklogix Launches WORKABOUT PRO S Tweet MISSISSAUGA, Ontario --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 10, 2005 -- New rugged mobile computing device delivers the functionality and customization of the WORKABOUT PRO M and C in a compact form factor Psion Teklogix, (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today unveiled the WORKABOUT PRO S, a Microsoft Windows CE .NET based hand-held computer that delivers the flexibility and performance of the recently launched WORKABOUT PRO, in a smaller, lightweight form factor. Adding the WORKABOUT PRO S to the Psion Teklogix Windows CE .NET product family ensures the ability to meet exact data collection needs of customers across a broad range of markets. An evolution of the WORKABOUT PRO, the WORKABOUT PRO S delivers the same customization capabilities, expansion, task-specific ergonomics, and radio and data input options in a more compact form factor. With its colour touch-screen and scanner options, the WORKABOUT PRO S is ideally suited for signature-capture and barcode scanning in direct-to-store delivery, transportation and logistics, retail, field service and other mobile applications. "Psion Teklogix is committed to offering our customers a range of mobile computing options from lightweight hand-held devices to industrial strength computers," said Thierry Beclin, director of product management and marketing, Psion Teklogix. "By expanding our product portfolio with the WORKABOUT PRO S we are continuing to solve our customers data collection challenges and are better positioned to meet the needs of the overall rugged hand-held market which is expected to grow to over $2.86 billion by 2008(a)." An ergonomic and compact, yet rugged hand-held computer, the WORKABOUT PRO S is built on Psion Teklogix' Windows CE .NET and the Intel XScale processor platform. It will offer a range of simultaneously supported radio options including WWAN (GSM/GPRS, CDMA), WPAN (Bluetooth) and WLAN (802.11b). With an IP54 rating and ability to withstand multiple drops from four feet to concrete, the rugged design of the WORKABOUT PRO S delivers reliable performance in harsh environments. The WORKABOUT PRO S is the next evolution of Psion Teklogix Windows CE .NET-based family of hand-held computers. When teamed with the 7535 and WORKABOUT PRO M and C, customers have the power to choose the hand-held device that best fits their needs. Further, the extended CE .NET device family that includes the 8525 vehicle mount computer and NETBOOK PRO gives customers the capability to deploy their applications across multiple form factors with minimal development effort. The WORKABOUT PRO S, like all Psion Teklogix CE .NET devices, provides customers with Intel XScale processors, 802.11 technologies, WAN capabilities Bluetooth, RFID and SNMP. The WORKABOUT PRO S can be used in batch, WLAN or WWAN implementations. The WORKABOUT PRO S will be available February 2005 in North America, Europe and Asia. (a)(VDC, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, 2004) About Psion Teklogix Inc. Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 35 sales and support offices in 16 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com. Psion Teklogix Inc. (LSE:PON) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]