Android device for rugged environments

A manufacturer of mobile computers has launched an Android device built for mobile workers in logistics, warehousing, utilities, field service, public transportation, security and public safety.

The multipurpose Nautiz X41 from the Handheld Group is a compact and light-weight handheld device designed for field data collection and communication in rugged environments. Its IP65-rating means that it is watertight and dustproof.

The device has 23 physical keys, including programmable function keys and a physical scan button to facilitate fast and efficient data entry, says the manufacturing company. The device also offers a choice of a one-dimensional (1D) scanner or two-dimensional (2D) imager, for any scan-intensive applications.

Features of the mobile device include:

• An 8-core processor with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage
• Android 9.0 and Google Mobile Services, or GMS, certification for full access to all Google applications (apps) including Play Store and Google Maps
• Integrated high-speed 1D laser or 2D imager with High Density optics
• A physical 23-key keypad including programmable keys and a dedicated scan button
• Built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for navigation using GPS, GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou
• 4G/Long Term Evolution, or LTE, Android phone functionality and high-speed data
• NFC, BT 5.0 LE and WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/r/ac
• 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
• A sunlight-readable, 4-inch capacitive display with Gorilla Glass, including rain and glove mode
• IP65-rating, MIL-STD-810G tested and operating in temperatures of -20 °C to 60 °C

Software utilities and accessories

The Nautiz X41 comes with Handheld's free mobile device management software. The MaxGo software suite provides application of universal settings to multiple devices and allows custom application access. In addition, the device offers a wide range of accessories built specifically to enhance enterprise functionality and work efficiency.