Motorola unveils mid-range MC3100 mobile computer
By Benny Har-Even,
Motorola is looking to extend its presence in the enterprise market by launching the MC3100 mobile computer, aimed at applications such as data capture and stock management.
The MC3100 is a mid-range offering for the enterprise market, with the high-end MC9500 released earlier this year.
The MC3100 offers both a touch screen and a range of swappable keypads and is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 on a Marvell XScale PXA320 running at 624 MHz. It also offers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and features FIPS 140-2 certification for government level secure wireless support.
While Windows Mobile 6.1 is long-in-the-tooth in the high-end smartphone market it provides a familiar and flexible base for creating custom enterprise applications.
“Motorola's legacy of excellence in design and ergonomics continues with the MC3100 mobile computer - helping organisations increase productivity, streamline operations and reduce total-cost-of-ownership," said Gerald McNerney, vice president of Motorola's enterprise mobility solutions, in a statement.
"With an MC3100 in their hands, in-building mobile workers across a range of industries will have an ergonomically superior device that provides access to better information to make better decisions all resulting in better outcomes."
The MC3100 also features a ‘Motorola MAX Sensor’, which Motorola said could enable smarter power management by going into sleep mode when it detects when the unit is face down or not in use. It can also monitor and log when it’s dropped.
The built-in accelerometer can also automatically rotate the display when it's handed over in the field for capturing signatures.
The MC3100 is also equipped with RFID tags so can be used to track and manage inventory.
To accompany the product, Motorola is offering its ‘Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage’ insurance scheme, so all aspects of the unit, such as broken keypads or displays are fully covered.
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