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PDAs get rugged

By Nkuli Mngcungusa
Johannesburg, 17 Feb 2005

Barcode and mobile company Harmonic Group has released the Microflex 2240 PDA in SA.

The device is waterproof, rugged and shock-resistant, and designed for use outdoors and on-site, says the company.

"Our target is government meter readers, and people working in service maintenance, construction, geological and public safety tasks," says Harmonic`s MD, Barry Baetu.

He believes there is a big market for the new device and expects sales of around R20 million a year in SA.

The Microflex 2240 is rated IP67 and meets all MIL-STD-810F standards, says Harmonic. It is equipped with Windows 2003 software that can be upgraded.

It has a battery life of 15 hours and is built to withstand extreme temperatures. Harmonic is the sole distributor of the product, which for around R12 000.

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