A Few Words About Nova Mobility NMS - 5000 Rugged CE Tablet Computer

I was reading an article on the internet and I remembered about Nova Mobility and their product, NMS - 5000 , a  rugged CE tablet computer.

In a few words, NMS 5000 allows you to use an onscreen keyboard, read emails, surf the internet, use messenger and even write documents. The strong point of this rugged tablet computer is the applications that you can write for a CE based device.

It is great for restaurant industry, fleet management, etc.

As a short technical overview, as they present it on their website, see below:

 

 

 

 

Data Collection Technology Ideal For:
• Field Service
• Military
• Industrial / Manufacturing
• Medical
• Parking Management
• Public Safety
• Utility Services
• Retail
• Fleet management
• Building inspection
• Production management
• Patient care
• Restaurant industry
• Warehouse management
• and more...

General Characteristics
• CPU: Intel XScaleTM PXA255, 400MHz
• Companion Chip: SM501G8 with 8MB VRAM
• OS: Microsoft WindowsTM CE.NET 4.2
• Flash: 32MB Intel Strata Flash for image
• SDRAM: 128MB on board
• Audio system: AC-97 link audio system

Power
• Battery: Swappable Li-ion battery pack 7.4V, 4400mAH
• Operating time: 4 hours
• Charging time: 4 hours (on/off mode)
• Backup battery: 5-min. life for changing main battery
• Power adapter: Universal AC 90V ~ 265V, 47~63Hz input;
  12V output

Wireless Communication (options)
• 802.11g WLAN, built-in antenna
• Bluetooth (class 1)
• 2.4GHz long range transceiver (up to 2 miles/3.2km)
• Wireless LAN and WAN capable
• Support for installation, updates, monitoring and control

Price is $1,699 plus available options that you can buy, for ex Bluetooth GPS, keyboard, mouse, etc.