Socket Mobile Unveils New Handheld Computer

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Socket Mobile has unveiled its new handheld mobile computer. The new Socket SoMo 650 is built to address the market that exists between consumer-oriented PDAs and heavy duty industrial devices. The sleek, durable device uses a touch screen and is based on the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system to ensure the highest level of mobile application compatibility and gives workers a familiar computing environment. The SoMo 650 handheld computer's flexible design enables ease of customization and integration with Socket and third party peripherals and information systems. The company will launch a new extended, multi-year service warranty on the device as well as on many of its higher-end peripheral products.

Socket Mobile plans to leverage more than 100 value added reseller partners to target current and prospective customers seeking cost effective mobile computing solutions to deliver applications for inventory control, sales force automation, patient tracking, asset management and merchandising. The company's primary focus will be on the healthcare, automotive, life sciences and retail markets in which workers have a need for efficient data collection, real-time information management and applications in the field.

The SoMo 650 includes the following features and applications:
- Durable form factor designed specifically to withstand multiple drops from one meter onto vinyl-covered concrete;
- True business class 802.11b/g Wi-Fi technology provides fast roaming for superior in-building / campus environments and VoIP applications;
- Bluetooth 2.0 radio with enhanced data rate; one of the most complete libraries of Bluetooth profiles for maximum support of third party peripherals;
- Reinforced CompactFlash and SDIO slots that enable expandability and provide better protection for peripheral devices;
- More stable platform and a three to five year lifecycle to meet business needs and lower total cost of ownership;
- 128MB SDRAM and 256MB Flash memory to enable users to work with multiple applications;
- Intel processor operating at 624MHz to ensure better application responsiveness;
- High-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery to power the most demanding applications; an optional extended life battery is also available;
- Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.

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