New Touchmonitors Deliver Style and Functionality to Rugged Environments Like Point-of-Sale (POS), Point-of-Information (POI), Interactive Digital Signage, and Kiosk Information Systems

Elo TouchSystems, a Tyco Electronics business, brings high performance LCD panels together with the industry’s leading touch technologies to create new wide-aspect touchmonitors.

The two new touchmonitors are 15 and 19 inches and are well suited for public venues such as point-of-sale (POS), point-of-information (POI), point-of-service, interactive digital signage, loyalty systems, kiosk information systems, light industrial shop-floor automation and home control. Both touchmonitors are built to withstand the rugged and sometimes punishing commercial or public environments where many people use them. Personal computer monitors that have not been ruggedized may not last long in these types of environments.

Both touch monitors are available in three industry-leading Elo touch technologies:

1. Zero-bezel APR ― touch is sensed on the display when the unique pattern of sounds is recognized. It has the advantage and durability of pure glass, works with any input device; finger, glove, pen, credit card, etc. – and is resistant to water, dust, and grease.
2. Standard-bezel IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave ― uses pure-glass touchscreens for excellent clarity, resolution, and light transmission. It has a durable, scratch-resistant glass surface, delivers stable, no drift calibration performance and can be activated by a finger, gloved hand, or soft stylus.
3. Zero-bezel AccuTouch 5-wire resistive ― delivers stable, drift-free operation. It has broad input flexibility, is contamination resistant and is accurate for high-use applications.

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Teklynx has released version 8.5 of LABELVIEW that adds support for Windows 7.

A free 3-month Software Maintenance Agreement is also now included with every purchase.

LABELVIEW 8.50 is a free upgrade for current SMA holders.

TEKLYNX CODESOFT 9, LABEL MATRIX 8.50 and LABELVIEW 8.50 are now all compatible with Windows 7.

The Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner™ 7X and 7XRx are the smallest, most powerful scanners on the market, rounding off the popular Series 7 product line

Socket Mobile, an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced the availability of its newest two-dimensional (2D) barcode scanners–the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X and an antimicrobial version, the CHS 7XRx.

Features and Benefits:

• Bluetooth HID Profile support—easy to set-up and use right out of the box with no additional software required
• Tactile vibration recognition—feel when you have a successful scan, even in high-noise environments
• Omni-directional barcode scanning – read traditional 1D linear, stacked and 2D matrix symbologies from any angle or direction
• Standard (CHS 7X) and antimicrobial (CHS 7XRx) versions available
• Provides data editing features with special barcodes
• Ruggedized case withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops, and is dust, shock and water resistant
• CMOS high-density imaging technology
• Bluetooth v2.1 with 330 ft (100 m) range; decode distance 1.5 to 10.5 inches (3.8 to 27 cm)
• Operates for 10 hours on a single charge

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The Opticon Mobility Group announced today that they will begin offering The H21 Windows Mobile Smartphone to in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Don Davis, the Group Director said, “This new device fills a gap in the market for a ruggedized device with a street price under $900. You really have to hold the H21 in your hand to appreciate the elegance of it and the functionality we give you at this price point.”

The Opticon H21 is a ruggedized Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphone with 3.5G network speed along with Assisted GPS, 1D and 2D barcode scanning, a 3.5 mega pixel camera and a full QWERTY keypad. It comes pre-loaded with AirWatch hosted device management and carries a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Service plans for no-fault Hotswap and Opticon Total Care (guaranteed turn-around time on repair) can be purchased beyond the standard warranty.

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Star Micronics America, Inc. today announced that multiple models from its point of sale printer line, have achieved certification for Sharp Point of Sale terminals. As a result, of the certification, Star Micronics is an officially endorsed hardware partner of Sharp USA.

Star’s SP700 impact printer and the TSP650 thermal printer have both been certified with Sharp’s UP-3500 and UP-800 terminals. The SP700 is Star’s kitchen printer offering, while the TSP650 is most often utilized at point of service. The impact, SP298 has also been certified with the UP-800.

“Star Micronics is honored to announce printer certification from an industry-leading technology supplier like Sharp,” said Michael Hanson, Vice President, Star Micronics America, Inc. “By certifying a variety of Star’s printers, Sharp POS terminal users are guaranteed a first-class, dependable and efficient receipt transaction process; regardless of whether it is a hospitality or retail application, independent operation or a national chain.”

“Sharp is continuously acting to provide the best accessories and peripherals for our customers,” said Greg Tucker, Product Planning Manager for the Sharp Pont of Sales division. “We do this by working with the most innovative companies within each category. We are very pleased to work with a company like Star Micronics who excel in their field.”

New Family of Rugged All-in-One Touchcomputers Delivers Style, Power and Functionality to Retail and Hospitality Environments

Elo TouchSystems, a Tyco Electronics business, is introducing high performance versions of the Elo 19R Series All-in-One Touchcomputers. The demanding needs of different point-of information venues such as retail stores, hospitality, gaming and healthcare environments can now be met with a range of performance options in a sleek and stylish package.

“Customers can now take advantage of a small footprint touchcomputer that combines industry-leading performance with the strong value of Elo TouchSystems,“ states Thomas Richardson, PhD, business development manager. “The 19R touchcomputer series is the latest addition to the Elo TouchSystems family of reliable, multi-function touch solutions.”

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Unitech introduces the new HT680 rugged mobile computer. The HT680 is a compact yet robust handheld terminal that features the highest drop rating of all Unitech mobile computers.

Durable and rugged, the HT680 is designed to meet the demands of the toughest data collection applications such as manufacturing, retail, logistics and transportation. It is IP54 rated and can withstand multiple 6-foot drops to concrete.

The Windows CE 5.0 operating system and 520MHz PXA270 Processor provide a robust platform for easy configuration and integration. The HT680 is equipped with multiple wireless communication options, including Bluetooth, WLAN and EDGE-GPRS connectivity for mobile application needs.

The HT680 weighs less than a pound and is ergonomically designed for one-handed operation. Its optional 1D laser or 2D imager scan engine features a 30-degree smart scan angle for more comfortable and targeted scanning. It features a color touch screen, integrated stylus and 22-key backlit keypad, making data entry simple.

Print Full-Color Labels Fast & On-Demand!

LX900 is Primera’s newest, fastest and most economical to operate color label printer. It utilizes the latest in high-resolution inkjet technology to print brilliant, colorful labels for your products, boxes and packaging. Individual ink cartridges for each color let you replace only the colors that need replacing. You’ll save time and money on every job you print.

Printed labels can include photos, graphics, illustrations and text – even high-resolution linear or two-dimensional bar codes. Print labels when and where you need them in just the quantities you can actually use.

Outstanding Print Quality
LX900 incorporates the most advanced inkjet technology ever offered in a desktop label printer. Called Primera Imaging Perfection™, this all-new printing technology delivers razor-sharp text, graphics and the most photo-realistic printing possible.

Color droplet size is just 4 pL and black is 5.5 pL – the smallest available on an industrial-grade color label printer. Print resolution is up to 4800 dpi versus just 1200 dpi on other printers.

The Fastest Desktop Label Printer in the World!
With LX900, you’ll produce full-color labels at up to 4.5” per second in draft mode. Short runs are printed fast and efficiently, helping you to increase the production of your products. You can even operate several LX900 printers from one PC as your production volumes grow. Whether you print just a few labels at a time or thousands, they’ll be printed at speeds you probably never before thought was possible from a desktop label printer.
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Zebra has announced the discontinuance of the XiIIIPlus High-Performance Printer line. The replacement for this product line is Zebra’s new Xi4 family of high-performance printers.

Zebra XiIIIPlus printers will stop shipping in May, but service, parts and support will continue to be available through July of 2015.

Control Inventory with the Power of IntelliTrack V8

IntelliTrack has announced the release of the next major version of Data Management Software. IntelliTrack’s Data Management Software (DMS) includes applications for Inventory, Stockroom, Check In-Out, Fixed Assets, and Package Track.

A significant improvement to DMS Version 8.0 includes a valuable new kitting feature in Check In-Out. Version 8.0 also includes support for the latest Microsoft operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Express 2008 databases, and Microsoft Sync Technology, including Windows Mobile devices.

New Features in DMS Version 8.0:

• Kitting function in Check In-Out
• Support for SQL Express 2008
• Support for SQL Server 2008
• Windows 7 – 32 bit support (64 bit support in release 8.1)
• Support for the latest hardware from the leading manufacturers

The new kitting feature in Check In-Out allows for multiple assets to be assigned to a kit. The kit is then treated just like any other inventory item in the system. A kit may be reserved, checked out or assigned to a particular individual, location or department.

Version 8.0 also includes support for the latest Microsoft operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Express 2008 databases, and Microsoft Sync Technology, including Windows Mobile devices.