New Norand PEN.KEY 6632 From Intermec Combines PEN-Computer Mobility and Convenience with Desktop Performance.CEDAR RAPIDS Cedar Rapids, city (1990 pop. 108,751), seat of Linn co., E central Iowa, on the Cedar River; inc. as a city 1856. The second largest city in Iowa, it is named for the surging rapids in the river. , Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1998-- The new Norand(R) PEN.KEY(R) 6632 from Intermec Technologies Corporation combines the power and performance of a desktop personal computer with the portability of a mobile computer. With preinstalled Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 95(R), this powerful Pentium-based computer runs the latest business applications extending office computing capabilities to front-line workers in many industries including insurance, health care, field service and utilities. "The Norand 6632 is ideal for busy field representatives that spend most of their time away from the office," said Mike Colwell, director of marketing for the Norand Mobile Systems Division of Intermec Technologies Corporation. "It is a valuable tool that allows them to perform desktop PC functions with the portability of a mobile computer." The Norand 6632 also features HRS 5.0(R) handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). software from Communication Intelligence Corporation to ease data entry in situations where typing is impractical or cumbersome. The Norand 6632 comes complete with a large 8.4 inch Active Matrix color VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. display, capable of displaying up to 65,536 colors to present information in a clear, easy-to-read format. This light-weight device, weighing only 3.1 pounds with batteries, features a powerful 120 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Pentium(R) processor, 16 MB RAM expandable to 48 MB, 1.6 GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive and dual battery packs. With standard IrDA(R) infrared data transmission capabilities, the Norand 6632 can wirelessly communicate with printers and other IrDA compatible devices. With support for two type-II or one type-III PC cards, this mobile computer can easily accommodate additional data storage, modem/fax and other PC card technologies. Additionally, serial and parallel interfaces, keyboard connection and external speaker connection allows for maximum configurability and easy system expansion. The Norand 6632 is further enhanced with a durable integrated display cover, which protects the screen from moisture and scratching. The integrated desktop stand, Sound Blaster PRO(R) compatible sound, and built-in keypad make the Norand 6632 a valuable asset for almost any application. The integrated programmable keypad allows the user to customize the keypad to meet specific application needs. Intermec Technologies Corporation, a UNOVA, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UNA Una personification of honesty; leads lamb and rides white ass. [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene] See : Honesty ) company, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and integration of automated data collection and mobile computing systems. The company's products and services are used by customers in multiple industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. to field sales and service. Norand solutions from Intermec are typically used in route distribution, field sales and service, utilities, transportation, and other over-the-road industries. The companies formerly known as Intermec, Norand and UBI UBI Universidade da Beira Interior (Portugal) UBI Unrelated Business Income UBI Unified Business Identifier UBI United Bank of India UBI UKW-Sprechfunkzeugnis für den Binnenschifffahrtsfunk were consolidated in the Spring of 1997. As of June 1998, the Transportation Systems Group of Amtech Corporation also became a part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. UNOVA, Inc. is a $1.5 billion industrial technologies company, formed by a spin-off from Western Atlas Inc. UNOVA specializes in automated data collection, mobile computing systems, and in the design and integration of manufacturing systems, primarily for the global automotive industry. The Company has global leadership in all its businesses. For more information, contact: Intermec Technologies Corporation, Norand Mobile Systems Division, 550 Second Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 USA. Telephone 319.369.3100 or 800.553.5971. Facsimile 319.369.3453. Visit Intermec's web site at: www.intermec.com. Norand and PEN.KEY are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CIC CIC circulating immune complexes. CIC Circulating immune complexes. See Immune complexes. Handwriting Recognition System 5.0 is a registered trademark of Communication Intelligence Corporation. The IrDA Trademark is owned and licensed by the Infrared Data Association See IrDA. (standard, body) Infrared Data Association - (IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware. . Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Sound Blaster PRO is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc. NOTE TO EDITORS: The product name PEN.KEY(R) referred to in this news release, contains an asterisk between PEN and KEY. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.
CONTACT: Maureen Szlemp
(319) 369-3546
Marketing Communications
E-mail: szlempmj@norand.com
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