Data General announces DataGenie III handheld computer; Product to be demonstrated at COMDEX.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1995--Data General Corp. today announced the newest addition to its line of handheld computers, the DataGenie III. This new product adds laser bar code scanning to the DataGenie family of handheld computers known for its low-cost, light weight, rugged design and long battery life. The DataGenie III, which includes new features such as an integrated laser scanner and a larger LCD display, will be demonstrated at Fall COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). in booth H137. Combined with a powerful processor, large memory and adherence to industry standards, the DataGenie III is the ideal handheld computer platform for client/server applications. "The DataGenie family of handheld computers simplifies the collection and management of information in a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, warehousing and distribution and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. ," said Michael Schneider Michael A. Schneider is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 11 (map) since 1996. Previously he was a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1992 through 1995. External links
Ergonomic in design and water-resistant, DataGenie III is durable enough for use in rugged environments. Using four standard "AA" batteries, the product offers an unparalleled battery life. The computer fits comfortably in the user's hand, allowing multiple activities to be performed simultaneously. The product's keypad has 10 primary and 25 alphanumeric keys that allow the user to scroll from line to line and utilize point-and-select operation that makes the unit easy to learn and use Easy to learn refers to software that is well designed and capable of being used right away without having to wade through documentation. If you make the program work with little effort, it is easy to learn. . DataGenie III is 9 3/4 inches long by 3 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/8 inches deep and weighs 1.1 pounds with batteries. The Software Developer's Kit See SDK. (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) provides all the software tools required to build application programs. DataGenie III supports the industry standard ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. "C" language, DOS and Windows file systems and contains up to 4MB flash memory. The product will begin shipping in January 1996. Pricing follows: o DataGenie III with 2MB flash memory and one year warranty - $1695 o DataGenie III with 4MB flash memory and one year warranty - $1895 The Application Developer's Kit includes a Data Genie III handheld computer, RS-232 cable, AC power supply, Cygnus developer's tool set for the DOS and Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. , developer's software "C" run-time libraries which facilitates the development of user applications and a documentation set. o Application Developer's Kit (with 2MB DataGenie III) - $2,000 o Application Developer's Kit (with 4MB DataGenie III) - $2,200 Data General markets a series of handheld computers and bar code scanners A device specialized for reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. Pen scanners, also known as wand scanners, were the first type of bar code scanner developed in the 1970s. that provide economical and compact data collection solutions. Data General, based in Westboro, Mass., specializes in servers, storage systems and related software and services for customers worldwide. The company reported revenues of $1.2 billion in fiscal 1995. Additional information on the company, its products and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com. -0- DataGenie is a trademark of Data General Corp. All brands and product names appearing in this press release may be product or brand names of their respective holders. CONTACT: Data General Corp. Jim Dunlap, 508/898-6546 or Edelman Worldwide DeeAnna McPherson or George Goldman 212/704-8133 or 4440 |
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