LXE Inc. has extended its industryleading line of vehicle-mount computing solutions with the new VX8 and VX9 rugged mobile computers. The VX8 and VX9 computers are rugged, wirelessly enabled Windows XP-based mobile PC’s with 10.4” and 12.1” touch-screen displays that are designed for vehicle-mounted use in tough environments.
“With these new Windows XP vehicle-mounted computers, LXE offers a broad product line to meet customers’ specific rugged computing requirements. The VX8 and VX9 enable
organisations to run more advanced applications, but still leverage existing computer support resources. That, combined with LXE’s industry-leading customer service and support network,
can equate to greater cost savings, flexibility and reliability.” Recent LXE customer research has revealed that a greater number of customers now have a preference for Windows XP over Windows CE as the operating system platform for vehiclemount computers. The growing interest in Windows XP among LXE’s current customer base was attributed to several factors, including the ability of the operating system to handle a wider range of mobile applications and to simplify network administration. “As warehouses and port facilities become more operationally complex, so too is the information required by employees at the point of interaction or activity,” said David Krebs, mobile & wireless director, VDC Research. “To support more advanced data collection and communication applications, VDC is seeing increased demand for vehicle mounted computers supported by a full OS – such as XP – in these environments. Moreover, additional benefits in the form of cost savings are expected as organisations adopt a single OS platform strategy.” The compact VX8 computer is ideal for applications where users need high-performance computing in a small package. The slim-line VX9 computer, which is available with an XGA display option, is targeted at users that need a larger screen area. Available with WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth radios, both the VX8 and VX9 computers are suitable for a range of vehicle-mounted applications in challenging deployment environments, including those on forklift trucks, container handling machinery, forestry and construction equipment, and emergency service vehicles.