On this page you will
find some comparisons between the Psion Workabout MX and the Psion
Workabout PRO.
Although manufactured
by the same company Psion Teklogix, the two units are still two very
different breeds. You may be familiar with the Workabout MX as this
unit has being going now for many years and has proven itself to be
a very reliable field terminal.
The Workabout PRO is
the next generation of the Workabout family and boasts some new and
impressive features. These will undoubtedly will give your business
more flexability and more power to your management and field
workers.
Integration
Backwards compatibility will provide existing customers with a
natural migration path from the Workabout MX to the Workabout PRO.
OPL applications will transfer with minimal intervention.
C applications will need to be recompiled.
OVAL applications will need to be re-written. However, guidelines
will be provided utilizing Microsoft Visual Studio.
Many WorkAbout applications will migrate to the WORKABOUT PRO
through a Psion Teklogix SIBO translator.
"What are the
Key differences
between the Workabout MX & Workabout PRO"
Workabout MX
Category
Workabout PRO
Custom ordered & assembled/configured at the factory.
Assembly
Some assembly required for optional components.
16
Bit NECV30MX @ 27.684Mhz
Processor
Intel XScale PXA255 @ 400Mhz
SIBO
Operating System
Windows CE .NET
2MB
Rom
Memory
32MB Rom
2 x
'AA' Alkaline or rechargeable NiCd or NiMH.
Battery Type
3.8v 1800 mAh Li-ion, Optional 2700 mAh. Optional 'AA' Alkaline.
Days
Battery Life (RF)
4.5 Hours (RF, scanning),
8
hours batch (1800 mAh)
35
& 57 Button - Fn keys only on 35 key, Hard capped, no backlight.
Keyboard &
Function Keys
55
Button Only - Shifted Fn keys - Hard capped with backlighting.