The Connected Associate (Webinar)
About this Webinar:
The Connected Associate: Accessing the Wealth of Data and Work Effectively Any Place, Any Time
Thursday, October 12th, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central
Presented By:
Rocky Rickard – Director of Business Development
Scot Sinnen – Strategic Channel Accounts, Samsung
What to Expect from the Samsung Connected Associate Webinar
From retail workers in stores to logistic drivers on the road and healthcare professionals in hospitals to technicians in the field, associates struggle to access the wealth of available information and communicate effectively with each other. Frontline workers far too often still rely on outdated technology and, therefore, outdated data.
During this webinar, Samsung will share how to empower your team by democratizing data, increasing their productivity and job satisfaction. The speakers will also cover how to provide busy field workers who are constantly on the move with familiar walkie-talkie experience while using a smartphone.
Key Takeaways:
- What to do to keep teams agile in various verticals, including transportation, warehousing, retail and healthcare
- Why rugged devices designed to withstand rough environments don’t need to be more expensive, less powerful and bulkier than consumer smartphones
- How the Galaxy XCover6 Pro push-to-talk technology allows workers to initiate two-way or group conversations with a single press, even when wearing gloves
Watch the full recording below. If you have any questions about what a push to talk solution might look like in your organization, do not hesitate to contact us.
Enterprise Mobility is Easier with Panasonic’s Toughbook N1
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® N1 mobile computer is the ideal handheld companion for your everyday work adventures. This stylish, tough powerhouse is an uncompromising, all-in-one mobility solution. The Panasonic FZ-N1 has your back whether you’re braving the elements or navigating difficult environments.
Panasonic FZ-N1: Uncompromising Mobility
First and foremost, let’s discuss the FZ-N1’s power. This rugged handheld has an octa-core processor that keeps you on top of your tasks without fail.
Do you need to scan barcodes while on the go? Panasonic included a handy, rear-facing barcode reader.
The rain and glove mode touch-screen keeps you in command, rain or shine.
Not to be forgotten, the Toughbook battery is not only long-lasting, but also hot-swappable for long shifts of uninterrupted barcode scanning.
Android Enterprise Recommended
The TOUGHBOOK N1 is powered by the Android operating system, allowing you to work in an open environment. The Google Play store as well as Panasonic’s trusted partners provides teams with access to a treasure trove of enterprise-grade applications.
Flexible Connectivity & Communication
Do you need to stay connected while on the go? It’s all about adaptability. Optional WWAN capabilities on the TOUGHBOOK N1 include Multi-carrier 4G LTE, FirstNet ReadyTM with Band 14, cellular voice, and dual SIM card support.
Speaking of communication, this rugged beauty is AT&T-certified to support Enhanced Push-to-Talk (EPTT) and can connect with other EPTT handsets and LMR devices.
Living Up to the Namesake
The best part? The Toughbook N1 is made to last. A drop of seven feet? No problem, the handheld is up to the task. So, whether you’re heading to a construction site or a field mission, this device is your dependable companion through thick and thin.
In a nutshell, the Panasonic FZ-N1 is the perfect work companion. It’s ready to face challenges head on, and is an excellent mobile computer from Panasonic. See it in action here:
Full Specifications of the Toughbook N1
- 4.7″ Fully Rugged Handheld with Android™ 11 (R) - Qualcomm® SDM660-2 64bit 2.2GHzx4+1.8GHzx4 Octa-Core with 4GB/64GB RAM/Flash
- Wi-Fi, optional 4G LTE WWAN with GPS – Dual Nano SIM, Bluetooth® with Low Energy, NFC, 1280×720 550 NIT screen 10-point touch.
- MIL-STD-810G, 7′ drop, IP66 and IP68 dust and water-resistant, NIAP and FIPS 140-2 security certification, Android Enterprise Recommended
- 12-hours (19-hour long life battery) depending on user profile; 8-hour rated (or 16-hours with the long-life battery) in continuous data use. User-replaceable battery that is warm-swap capable
- Standard: USB 2.0 (with option for Host or Client mode), front and rear facing cameras, rear-facing angled barcode reader with a scan engine
For a detailed list of key features, download the FZ-N1 spec sheet.
Ready to learn more? Contact a rugged smartphone expert today to explore applications, bulk pricing, and custom integrations and deployments from Barcodes, Inc.
The Zebra ET51 Android Enterprise Tablet is Built For Everyday Business
When choosing the right tablet for your business, you need durability, data capture, and accessory capabilities to provide the perfect environment for your workers, apps, and operations. In addition, customers now expect swifter services, meaning your business has to keep up with technology that keeps pace as demand grows.
The Zebra ET51 enterprise-grade tablet is the thinnest and lightest of all Zebra rugged tablets. The tablet is built to handle all-day, everyday business, combining the thin form factor and lightweight build of a consumer-grade tablet with the powerful components of a business device.
Enhance Productivity and Efficiency With the High-Quality Zebra ET51
The Zebra ET51 combines the best in styling with all the enterprise-class features and flexible options you need to meet your business needs. The Zebra tablet is perfect for workplace applications such as in-store, field, and warehouse operations. The ET51 enhances workforce efficiencies with features including:
Advanced Touchscreen Technology
The high-resolution screen delivers sharp text and clear graphics for superior readability. In addition, the ZT51 has more precision, and every input mode works, even when wet or wearing gloves.
Fastest Wireless Connections
Wherever there’s a hotspot, the ET51 allows access points to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously. The worry-free WiFI delivers near-instant application response times, unmatched roaming performance, and more.
Advanced Data Capture
With the integrated SE4710 scan engine, you can scan 1D and 2D barcodes – setting the bar for enterprise-class scanning. Moreover, with PRZM intelligent imaging, fast capture of any barcode in practically any condition is delivered the first time, every time.
Why the Zebra ET51 Matters
Your workforce is truly unique in its operations.
A highly responsive and powerful mobile computing device, such as the Zebra ET51, that will run all of your applications seamlessly, provides staff with the tools they need and the capabilities you need to run an efficient operation. Contact us today to start streamlining your business.
Introducing Honeywell’s RT10 Rugged Tablets
It is crucial for every company to keep workers and managers connected and provide them with real-time data updates when they need it. To facilitate this, you need mobile devices, such as the Honeywell RT10 rugged tablet, that not only suit your workflow, but also your workforce.
When workers choose not to use a device to its full capabilities, the advantages of connectivity, data capture, and productivity/efficiency are not realized. The RT10 is luckily incredibly easy to adopt. It works just like a Windows or Android tablet, with a protective design much better suited for industrial environments.
With its bright, high-resolution, 10.1-inch display, perfect balance of ruggedness and lightweight design, and integrated barcode scanner, the Honeywell RT10 improves worker productivity while maintaining a low total cost of ownership. The RT10 rugged tablet is ready to be used all day long with standard 8-hour or extended 16-hour hot-swappable batteries.
The Honeywell RT10 is ready to be integrated into your daily workflow and is perfect for rapid user adoption.
Shop the Honeywell RT10 online or contact your Barcodes, Inc. Account Manager for more information on the best rugged tablet solution for your organization.
Things to Consider When Mounting To Your Forklifts
With different environments and users all under one roof, it is important to have a product that can tolerate the rigorous demands of material handling. Whether the best solution is mounting a device horizontally on the overhead guard leg or vertically off the overhead guard leg, Gamber-Johnson has a solution for every user’s unique needs.
Barcodes, Inc. is ready to assist with your next warehouse material handling solution. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Introducing Honeywell’s Granit XP Ultra-Rugged Scanners
Barcode scanning has been widely deployed in manufacturing environments, as well as distribution and fulfillment centers. However, in fast-paced workflows, handheld devices can take a beating, increasing the maintenance costs of devices and decreasing reliability. Damage to barcodes (or poor quality of internally printed labels) can reduce scanning speed and efficiency, or require users to manually enter data, a process that is much slower and more vulnerable to error.
The latest models in the Honeywell Granit XP line were designed to address these challenges, offering best-in class durability, premium scanning performance, and purpose-built scanning range to drive efficiency and reliability in these mission-critical applications.
The Granit XP series of wired and wireless scanners are available in Standard Range (SR) and Extended Range (XR) versions. The SR will eventually replace the Granit 1910i and 1911i, and the XR establishes a new category of scanner that can scan equally as well up close as it can far away. Customers no longer have to compromise up close barcode scanning speeds in order to scan barcodes from a distance.
The Granit XP is compatible with existing Granit accessories, simplifying implementation and mixed deployments.
What Applications are Best for Each Scanner?
- Granit 1990iSR (wired) and 1991iSR (wireless): Scanning barcodes from contact to arm’s length.
- Granit 1990iXR (wired) and 1991iXR (wireless): Scanning barcodes from contact to 33 feet.
- Granit 1980i (wired) and 1981i (wireless): Scanning barcodes from contact to 52 feet and beyond.
The Granit XP series offers best-in-class durability, premium scanning speed (even on low quality barcodes), and a portfolio of products that provide compelling solutions for the most common applications in warehouse, DC, and manufacturing environments.
Contact us today if you have any questions or would like to receive a custom quote.
Less is More with the Infinea X
Fully ruggedized, Infinite Peripherals Infinea X is a workhorse. Designed to stand up to the rigors of demanding environments like warehousing and field services, the Infinea X combines the functions of many devices to bring new efficiency into your application. Compatible with iOS devices including the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 you can do more from the palm of your hand.
Contact Barcodes to see how the Infinite Peripherals Infinea X can enhance efficiency and productivity in your daily operations.
Zebra XPAD L10- The Reliable Rugged Tablet
Best recognized for its ergonomic hard handle, Zebra Technologies XPAD L10 has much more to offer. The rugged tablet, formerly manufactured by Xplore Technologies, is field proven among those in field service and industrial sectors who spend all day walking and working. Designed for custom configuration, the XPAD L10 gives users the exact technology they need to complete tasks faster than ever, even with tough conditions typically found in construction, manufacturing, transportation and field service environments.
Part of the popular L10 Series of tablets, the XPAD L10 has a 10.1 inch display made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with a Capacitive 10-point touchscreen. Designed with auto-sensing standard to sense glove and wet touch. A combination of 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Near Field Communication (NFC) and 4G LTE wireless technology keeps signals strong in both dense and remote locations worldwide. The standard battery snap into the body of the XPAD tablet for a quicker and easier swap of a fresh battery. The 36 watt-hour battery can last up to 10 hours.
XPAD L10 Rugged Tablet Features:
- Lightweight Strength: IP65 Waterproof and dustproof, C1D2 certified for safe use in Hazardous locations.
- MIL-STD-810G rated for 6 foot drops.
- Integrated fingerprint reader.
- Integrated Barcode Reader.
- Multiple I/O options for easy connection: HDMI-In, True Serial, USB 3.0, USB-C, and RJ45.
- Shared Accessory Ecosystem with all Zebra L10 tablet models.
- 13 Megapixel Rear Camera.
- 2 Megapixel Front Camera.
- High-speed 8th generation Intel Core or Intel Pentium processor.
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How to Spot a Knockoff Rugged Tablet?
Like anything else you buy, if the price seems too good to be true, there’s an excellent chance that your instinct is right. You always get what you pay for.
True rugged computers are engineered for quality and performance first. Not only do they meet the industry benchmarks, they are the ones setting new standards. That is why you can trust these fast, powerful, and high- quality devices to do what you need them to do. (Examples: work with your software, connect in remote areas, IoT, sensors, etc)
So how to spot a knock off device?
1 )How many rugged specs are disclosed?
IP rating may provide information against dust and ware but dust and water are not the only hazards threatening the tablet’s reliability, data security, or even worker safety. A truly rugged device will be MIL-STD-810G tested for drops, vibration, shock, extreme temperature tolerance at a minimum. The best rugged manufacturers will test device behavior when exposed to high humidity levels, salt fog, fluid containment, and frequent altitude variations.
2) How specific does the manufacturer set their specific specs, and how are these capabilities certified?
It’s not enough to say that a tablet can handle extreme temperatures or it’s safe to use in Hazardous locations. Are there any certifications to certify HazLoc safety with a third-party and detail the exact operating range for every other rugged spec that applies to their device’s claimed rating?
3) What level of engineering has gone into achieving a rugged rating?
How are these devices tested? As a consumer, you may want to understand the exact technology used to make them these way. True rugged device manufacturers, supply you the information so you know how rugged your mobile device actually is. Other relating engineering questions to ask are, is the tablet still waterproof when the I/O ports are open? How are internal antennas designed, will the tablet stay connected in dodgy reception areas? At what temperature can the processor withstand to protect it before it gets too hot?
4) How long is the device expected to last?
This isn’t about the length of the warranty of the device but about the time that you can use your entire installed mobility solution and workflow. Your rugged computer should last a minimum of 3-5 years on average.
5) What is the sticker price and total cost of ownership?
True rugged tablets are designed to survive and thrive for many years. It requires lots of engineering, materials, and manufacturing process. As a result, some of the costs are front loaded. A well-made rugged tablet will dependably do the job you need it to do. The return would be it will reduce and oftentimes prevent organizational costs incurred by other less expensive device options.
As industry experts, we believe that it is hard to make a fair assumption about the device actual value based on the upfront cost. A rugged device superiority over another can only be determined once you understand the ancillary costs that will be required to implement the right workflow software for the device, deploy comparability accessories, and ultimately secure and maintain the entire mobility IT solution for the future. Check out our selection of rugged tablets and rugged laptops selection that have passed all the tests. Feel free to contact Barcodes if you have any questions, don’t sacrifice performance to save money that will help you secure approval on your next project.
Trimble’s Yuma 7 – Everything you Need in a Rugged Tablet
The Yuma 7 rugged tablet was designed to deliver productivity in the places you need it most. Small enough to carry but big enough to take the knocks, the Yuma 7 was contrived for the mobile field workers in mind. The Windows 10 Pro operating system allows users to move seamlessly from both field and office applications. Designed with powerful and dependable system capabilities that include 4G mobile data connectivity, wireless communications and broad peripheral support; all aimed to get the job done faster and in the places users need it most. Empower your Yuma 7 with optional modules for your daily operations. Scalable and flexible, the Yuma 7 comes with two module bays that can be paired with EMPOWER modules deliver the perfect combination to field data capture in nearly any industry and application. The EMPOWER modules offers a barcode imager, barcode imager/ RFID combo, and a sub-meter GNSS reciever module. Furthermore, the Trimble Empower Developer Program allows 3rd party developers to create innovative module solutions for a more customizable device and future- proofing your device for any future applications.
Trimble’s rugged tablet provides the perfect combination of size and robustness to survive the rigors of real-world use. With a MIL STD-810G and IP68 rating, the Yuma 7 rugged tablet was purpose built to perform in any environment, hot or cold, wet or dry. The rugged tablet was constructed with dual Lithium-Ion hot swappable battery packs to work anywhere users need to as long as they need to.
Yuma 7 Features
- 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD (EMMC).
- 10 Point Capacitive multi-touch with rain mode.
- Daylight Readable
- Rear 8 MP Auto-Focus Camera with a Front 2 MP Camera
- Full Charge in 3.5 hours, 80% Charge in 2 hours.
- Two Trimble EMPOWER module slots. (RFID/ Barcode or GNSS module)
- Included Accessories in the Box: Battery, AC Power Adapter, Stylus with tether, and Screen protector.
Users shouldn’t have to compromise their mobility for productivity, with Trimble’s Yuma 7 they won’t have to. Invest in equipment that is destined to last for years. With the type of work that outdoor operations demands, go with the quality that you can trust. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the Yuma 7 can help you in your daily operations.
