Motorola Inc has announced the MC9500 — a premium, industrial-class handheld device that takes mobile computing innovation to the next level.
The MC9500 introduces new capabilities such as modular 3.5G WAN for a groundbreaking enterprise mobility solution that can change the way organisations do business.
Designed to improve operational efficiencies with its extreme ruggedness and superior ergonomics, the MC9500 also redefines backroom management with the first universal accessory system, and a new approach to battery management.
Vincent Chiappazzo, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business, says Motorola first proved its leadership by changing the market landscape with the introduction of the MC9000.
"The new MC9500 demonstrates our continued ability to redefine the industry standard with the most versatile solutions available," Chiappazzo says.
"Together with our new universal accessory system, customers will experience increased efficiency in backroom areas, on the floor and in the field.”
Stringent field-testing means the MC9500 has been built to deliver reliable performance in demanding customer environments such as transportation and logistics, parcel/post, direct store delivery, field service and public safety.
Designed to enable an unprecedented level of flexibility and modularity, the new system maximises backroom efficiency by optimising the space needed for mobile computers, charging cradles, power packs and cables.
In addition, an agnostic cradling approach supports a variety of Motorola mobile computers, which enables customers to migrate to future generations without replacing or upgrading the backroom management infrastructure.
To further increase productivity and reduce downtime, the Motorola MAX Battery provides information indicators that allow backroom managers and users to see the charge level as well as battery health for maximum uptime.
Designed for the most demanding field mobility applications, the MC9500 mobile computer offers an unsurpassed feature set in a sleek and reliable form factor for enterprises that demand versatile and rugged solutions.
It is the first mobile computer to provide modular 3.5G WAN with support for GSM HSDPA or CDMA-EVDO Rev A wireless broadband connectivity in one device — so that customers can select the 3.5G network which best meets their needs.
Known as Motorola MAX FlexWAN, a feature of Motorola’s mobility architecture eXtensions (MAX), this cellular network flexibility allows businesses to deploy a single pool of mobile computers that will provide the best coverage for users in different geographies.
In addition to advanced ergonomic design the new MC9500 mobile computer also features a portfolio of modular, swappable keypads that meet the needs of virtually any application.
The MC9500 also incorporates interactive sensor technology (IST) — a new Motorola feature that supports a host of motion-sensing applications that enable organisations to derive increased business value.
For example, enterprises can increase worker accountability by detecting and logging device drops. In addition, the IST improves power management by enabling the MC9500 mobile computer to automatically revert to sleep mode when not in use, or if the display is face down.
And for added flexibility, in applications such as signature capture, the integrated accelerometer also allows the display to dynamically switch between portrait and landscape modes based on the orientation of the device.
The MC9500 is the first mobile computer based on Motorola’s Mobility Platform Architecture 2.0 — redefining the design and innovation of rugged mobile computing solutions.
Equipped with the Marvell XScale PXA320@806 MHz processor and Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 6.1 operating system, the MC9500 places the latest technology in the hands of mobile workforces around the globe.
With enterprise-class GPS functionality, it provides coverage in even the most challenging environments for reliable location-based services.
The MC9500 also offers a variety of data capture options to provide increased flexibility for enterprise customers, including a 1D laser scanner or 2D imager.
A 3-megapixel, auto-focus, high-resolution digital color camera can be used with either the scanner or imager for the capture of high-resolution photographs, video footage and documents — allowing for easy signature capture, proof of condition or delivery.
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From the first day of hardware purchase, customers can rest assured that no matter what is damaged — from broken displays, keypads, and internal and external components to select accessories — the repair is covered.
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Motorola relies on a worldwide network of best-in-class partners to deliver enterprise mobility solutions that provide real-time information for better decisions and better results.
With a level of industry experience and business acumen that can only be garnered through in-the-field experience, our partners can add significant value to enterprise mobility solutions.
The MC9500 will be available worldwide through Motorola channel partners and Motorola sales.