Half Screen Vehicle Computers  


Comparison
 
As advertised
June 2009

Strengths
Weaknesses
Manufacturer Psion Teklogix Motorola Datalogic LXE
Model 8525 G2 VC5090 Half Screen Rhino VX6
Processor Intel Xscale PXA 270 @ 520Mhz Intel Xscale PXA270 processor 624 Mhz Intel Xscale @ 400 Mhz Intel Xscale PXA255 400 Mhz
Memory 128 MB SDRAM 128 MB SDRAM 65 MB RAM 128 MB SDRAM
Operating System Windows CE 5.0 Windows CE5.0 Professional Windows CE.NET 4.2 Windows CE 5.0 Professional; Windows CE.NET 4.2
WLAN 802.11b/g; Narrowband (400-500 Mhz) 802.11a/b/g 802.11b/g 802.11b/g; 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Security WPA 1; WPA 2; WEP, AES; LEAP; PEAP, TLS, TTLS WPA, TKIP, 40/128 bit WEP ? WPA or WPA2; Cisco CCXv4 certified
Antenna Diversity Single or Dual Diversity Single or Dual Diversity ? Single or Dual Diversity
Bluetooth Yes Yes, version 1.2 Yes Yes
Keyboard Options ABC, QWERTY, AZERTY; All with 10 F-keys and 68 key PC like format QWERTY, 65 Key w/ audible key beep 57-key alphanumeric, ABCD layout. With audible beep 60-key keyboard
Keyboard Backlit Yes No Yes Yes
Interfaces One tether port (RS-232, scanner & USB port); One port (DB9 RS-232 w/ optional 5/12V on pin 9); One high density port (RS-232, USB device, 2 x USB host ports) 2 x RS-232 serial ports w/ power; keyboard/USB port; USB port (host or client) 2 x RS232-C serial interfaces 2 x RS-232 (DB9) w/ swithable power; 1 x combo USB host / USB client / ethernet (10/100) port; 1 x 2.5mm Audio / Microphone jack; 2 x internal speakers (up to 95dB); 1 x dual PS/2 Keyboard/mouse port
Storage Drives 64 MB Flash 192MB Flash 32MB Flash 512MB Flash
Display Size 8.8" 10.5" 8.8" TFT Color LCD 10.5" TFT active matrix color touch
Display Resolution 1/2 VGA 640x240 800x320 half SVGA 640x240 800x320 SVGA
Display Brightness ? 350 NIT ? 550 NIT (outdoor display); 350 NIT (indoor display)
Expansion Slots 1 x SD I/O slot; 1 Type II Compact Flash; Optional two type II/one Type III PCMCIA slot. Convenient access to slots via sealed end cap SD Memory Card 2 x PCMCIA type III 2 x Type i/II PCMCIA slots; 1 x SD Memory slot. Expansion access is via top mounted user access panel
Power Internal power supply 10-90VDC 10-60 VDC; reverse polarity protected; connects directly to vehicle battery Internal power supply (11 to 60 VDC), reverse polarity protected 12-80 VDC internal fully-isolated power supply w/ power cable for vehicle attachment
UPS Optional internal UPS w/ built in fast charger Optional, minimum 30 min. operation based on typical user profile No Optional - minimum 15 minutes of operation
Physical Dimensions 11 3/4" W x 4 5/8" D x 11 1/2" H 11.28" L x 12.2" W x 5.04" D 12.6" H x 9.8" W x 3.5" D 9.6" x 12.2" x 3.6"
Weight 9.5 lbs (including integrated UPS) 16.31lbs 7.7lbs 9.4lbs
Enclosure Magnesium Housing Aluminum housing ? Black high strength, high temp industrial plastic w/ an aluminum mounting plate
Operating Temp Standard: -4 F to 140F; Freezer: -22F to 140F Operating: -22F to 122F Operating: -22F to 122F Standard: - 4F to 122F; Freezer: 22F to 122F
Rain and Dust Protection IP66 IP66; Meets MIL-STD-810F Military rating IP65 IP66; Shock & vibration testing exceeds MIL STD 810F Military rating
Typical Price Range - Depending on config. & quantity purchased $3,899 - $5,369 $2,787 - $3,678 $2,997 - $4,435 $2,891 - $3,793
Highlights No need for external pre-regulator. Can also operate on UHF narrowband networks Great value 25g shock tested Has optional touchscreen heater to remove fog & frost. 100% Relative Humidity condensing (heated unit only)

For a quote or more information contact Mark at 206-839-8551 or email: moetken@datagear.com