Handheld Europe has announced the Nautiz eTicket, a rugged PDA with an integrated smartcard reader. A built in smartcard reader supports various ISO14443 type A/B, and ISO 15693 RFID devices, including MIFARE and ICODE. The contactless electronic link between the card and the reader allows for the fast transactions needed in transportation security and payment systems.
The unit comes with an 806MHz processor and advanced features such as an integrated 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, integrated 2D imager, WLAN, Bluetooth, 3G cellular capabilities, and GPS. The Nautiz eTicket uses the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and comes with 256Mb of RAM and 512Mb built-in flash storage. The rechargeable 4400mAh Li-ion battery provides more than a full day's work on a single charge. The transflective VGA colour display and touchscreen provide sharp and clear resolution even while working outdoors.
