Motorola MC5574

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<strong>The new Motrola rugged pda EDA  ip 54 MC5574</strong><br itxtvisited="1" />
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According to Motorola, the MC5574 runs Windows Mobile 6.1, with a 520MHz Marvell processor, 128MB of RAM, 256MB of flash storage, and a microSD slot for up to 2GB of memory expansion. The device has a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (320 x 240) resolution and LED backlighting, according to the company.<br itxtvisited="1" />
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The MC5574 is available with either a 26-key numeric keypad, for smartphone-like operation, or a 44-key alphanumeric keyboard in QWERTY, AZERTY (French), or QWERTZ (German and Central European) layouts. Also, the device is available with or without a two-megapixel autofocus camera, and with or without 1D and 2D barcode scanners. The 1D laser barcode scanner and 2D 640 x 480 pixel image scanner operate at distances up to 24 inches or 16 inches, respectively, Motorola says.<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Like many of Motorola's other handheld computers, the MC5574 is rated to withstand four-foot drops to concrete, and up to 250 1.6-foot "tumbles." The unit's gray case meets the IP54 rating for resistance to liquids and dust, and resists electrostatic discharges of up to 12KV, according to the company.<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Motorola offers both a standard 2400mAh lithium-ion battery pack, and an optional 3600mAh battery. The MC5590 was rated for eight hours of operation, "based on 600 scans and WLAN transmits per hour," but the company has not released specifications on cellular talk or standby time for the MC5574.<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Features and specifications cited by Motorola for the MC5574 include:</p>
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Processor — Marvell PXA270 clocked at 520MHz<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Memory — 128MB of RAM and 256MB of flash storage<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Display — 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Camera — 2Mpix, with autofocus and user-controllable flash<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Barcode scanners (optional) — 1D laser scanner and 2D imager with 640 x 480 pixel resolution and grayscale support<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Keypad options — Numeric keypad, or alphanumeric keypad with QWERTY, AZERTY, or QWERTZ layouts<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Wireless:
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WWAN — 2.5G GSM/GRPS/EDGE (frequencies not specified)<br itxtvisited="1" />
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WLAN — 802.11b/g<br itxtvisited="1" />
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PAN — Bluetooth 2.0</li>
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Other I/O — USB<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Expansion:
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Connector for cradle<br itxtvisited="1" />
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MicroSD slot</li>
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Batteries — lithium-ion, 2400mAh (standard) and 3600mAh (optional)<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Environmental specifications:
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Operating temperature — -10 to 50 deg. C<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Drop resistance — 4 ft. drop to concrete, 250 1.6-foot tumbles<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Dust/liquid sealing — meets IP54 standard</li>
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Dimensions — 6.0 x 3.03 x 1.10 (147 x 77 x 26mm)<br itxtvisited="1" />
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Weight, with standard battery — 11.8 ounces (336g)</li>
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