Data General announces DataGenie handheld computer; Simplifies data collection for mobile professionals.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 1995--Data General Corp. today announced the newest member of its family of handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. , DataGenie, a low-cost, durable, lightweight data collection device that allows mobile professionals to collect, enter and access data and system information in the palm of their hand. "More and more, customers are demanding tough, affordable, and low-cost handheld computers to make data collection more efficient for mobile professions," 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
Users can download data from a host computer directly to the DataGenie computer before going into the field, making current information available for mobile applications. After information is collected, mobile professionals can use DataGenie on the spot to compare, compute To perform mathematical operations or general computer processing. For an explanation of "The 3 C's," or how the computer processes data, see computer. or graph results. Users can also upload the data to the host computer, through an RS-232 connection, either directly or through a telephone link. The product is an ergonomically designed, water-resistant, rugged computer A rugged (or ruggedized) computer is a computer specifically designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty conditions. suitable for use in tough environments. Using four AA batteries, DataGenie offers 200 hours of battery life (actual usage), the longest power uptime available in the industry. Examples of industries that might use DataGenie include: o Automotive o Banking and Insurance o Travel and Accommodations o Food and Beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. o Shipping and Distribution o Utilities o Real Estate o Retail o Industrial and Manufacturing DataGenie requires no technical skill or training and is designed to simplify data collection in portable computing computing - computer applications and environments. The computer fits in the palm of the users hand and the menu-driven, point and select functions can be operated with the thumb. DataGenie is 7.5" high x 3" wide and 1" deep and weighs 15 ounces. Options include barcode scanners See bar code scanner. , printers and other RS-232 devices. The product is immediately available, at a list price of $745, for end users, OEMs VARs and system integrators See systems integrator. . Data General markets a series of handheld computers and barcode scanners that provide economical and compact data collection solutions. Data General is an open systems company that specializes in providing enterprise servers, storage systems and services to information technology users worldwide. The company, which is headquartered in Westboro, Mass., reported revenues of 1.12 billion in fiscal 1994. -0- DataGenie is a trademark of Data General Corp. CONTACT: Data General Jim Dunlap, 508/898-6546 Edelman Worldwide Kendra Collins/ Dee Anna McPherson, 212/704-8286/8133 |
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