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The Workabout PRO from Psion Teklogix

From MX to PRO

 

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

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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.

1D only

Scanners

1D, 2D Imager, Combo RFID / Laser

RS-232 and/or TTL

Tether Connector

USB Std connector, Low power

240 x 100 greyscale LCD

Display

240 x 320, ¼ VGA, 3.3" mono, 3.5" colour

N/A

Touch Screen

4 wire - Similar ruggedness as PDA type device

None

Back Light

Manual

Pezzo Buzzer

Beeper

86db Speaker

3.3' (1m) drop to concrete

Drop Rating

4' x multiple times to concrete

Truck Only

Shock & Vibe

Truck only - E-mark - 60g shock rating

N/A

Radio

Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/1xRTT, 802.11b w/ std antenna only.

SDD - Proprietary

Internal Expansion Technologies

SD, CF, USB, RS-232, High Speed Expansion

Further Information

 

Download the Psion Teklogix Workabout PRO datasheet

 

Workabout PRO main page

 

Get answers to the most common questions

 

Workabout PRO main page

 

Download the Psion Teklogix Workabout PRO price list

 
 
 

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