Bigger Screen, New Battery Option and Lower Cost Processor for Datalux Mobile Computer; The Datalux IPIX Series Mobile Computer Offers Three New Options to Meet Health Care Providers' Point-of-Care Computing Needs.

WINCHESTER, Va. -- Datalux Corp., a leading manufacturer of mobile hardware, carts, mounts and peripherals, has introduced three new options for its flagship IPIX Series integrated computer system: a larger screen, an internal back-up battery and a lower cost CPU. The three new options for the IPIX Series computer--which combines an LCD display and a compact PC into a single, rugged, low energy computing system--are designed to give health care organizations more flexibility in functionality and cost when selecting point-of-care mobile computing solutions.

The first of the three new options is a 20-inch display that offers higher resolution than the standard 17-inch screen of the IPIX SX700. The computer system with the 20-inch monitor option is called the UX2000; the only physical difference between the SX700 and its UX2000 counterpart is screen size. The UX2000 is unique because the larger display is integrated into the system; this gives health care organizations a more compact and lower cost alternative to buying nonintegrated, freestanding monitors. The 20-inch display boasts 1200x1600 (UXGA) resolution, which gives clinicians the ability to view files such as diagnostic images with even greater clarity and detail and more easily review them with patients. The SX700 integrated computer system lists at $2,700; the UX2000, which includes 512MB of DDR DRAM, lists at $3,700. The company offers discounts for volume orders.

The second option is an internal battery that provides backup power and extends the runtime and enhances the mobility of both the IPIX Series SX700 and UX2000. For the SX700, the new Lithium ion battery adds up to 45 minutes of runtime; for the UX2000, it adds up to 30 minutes of runtime. When used on a mobile mount such as a cart and linked to a wireless LAN, IPIX computers with the additional battery can operate with no other power source. An LED indicator on the front of the IPIX shows the charge level of the optional battery. The new battery lists at $75.

The third option is an Intel Celeron M 1.3 GHz processor, an alternative to the standard Pentium M 1.6 GHz CPU. Selecting the Celeron processor, only slightly less powerful than the Pentium M, reduces the price of the SX700 by $200. The same option may be offered for the UX2000 at a later date.

Healthcare provider organizations consider many different requirements when looking for point-of-care computing hardware and typically evaluate many products. "There is no single pointof- care product that meets everyone's needs," says Gary Davis, director of sales and marketing- healthcare products at Datalux. "But by making hardware more flexible, you can satisfy more needs with the same product."

Healthcare I.T. decision makers scrutinize standards, cost and performance levels when evaluating products for use in clinical applications; clinical staff study ergonomic factors and determine whether the product fits their workflow, Davis adds. "The three new options for the IPIX computer offer more alternatives to fit a wider range of budgets and applications, providing better solutions for both clinical users and I.T. departments."

For more information on the IPIX Series SX700, UX2000 and other Datalux mobile health care products, please visit www.datalux.com.

About the IPIX Series Computer System

To improve patient care and increase efficiency, physicians, nurses and other caregivers need quick, convenient access to patient information at the point of care. Datalux enables easy access to critical healthcare data with the IPIX Series SX700 and the Datalux family of mounting and mobility solutions. The Datalux flagship computer, the Series SX700 combines a PC and LCD display into a single, rugged, low-energy computing system. The compact, sealed and fanless Series SX700 includes a 17-inch LCD display and powerful, energy-efficient Intel Pentium M CPU with 256 MB DRAM. The computer, with a list price of $2,500 (Celeron M) or $2,700 (Pentium M) and discounts for volume orders, runs Microsoft Windows XP Professional and features a 20GB or larger hard drive. Unlike conventional desktop PCs, it can be mounted and maneuvered in the tightest of spaces while sacrificing nothing in terms of computing power and performance. Available Datalux mounting alternatives and an adjustable tilting screen and keyboard accommodate different user heights and work styles. Another version of the IPIX Series computing system, the UX2000, which lists at $3,700, offers a 20-inch display that features higher resolution than the standard 17-inch screen of the SX700. The only physical difference between the SX700 and its UX2000 counterpart is screen size.

About Datalux

Datalux Corporation designs and manufactures rugged and compact computer products for use in environments that require unique durable designs and have limited available space. Datalux product offerings range from individual components, such as keyboards, monitors and computers, to complete systems. Tooling, plastic injection molding, PC board (PCB) layout and final assembly all are executed at the Datalux Winchester headquarters. The company's core competence lies in its ability to package and redesign PC hardware to meet the unique computing requirements of various industries, including healthcare. For more information, please visit www.datalux.com.