To support the Mobile Safety application, a PDA must have the Windows Mobile operating platform, version 5 or 6.

Choosing a PDA - Personal Digital Assistant - from the vast range of devices on the market nowadays - will cost anywhere from £100 to over £1000.  A typical device including a mobile phone and camera for general use will cost around £400. The price differences are represented by the different features that they offer:

• Mobile Phone Features
  • Voice
  • GPRS - data connection
  • 3G - high speed data connection
  • Bluetooth
• Mobile Computer Features
  • WiFi / Wireless LAN
  • Office Software - Word, Excel, Notepad, Calendar
  • Email - Outlook, Tasks, Push-Email
  • Data Storage - Microsoft SQL Server CE
•  Hardware Features
  • Camera
  • Video
  • Voice Recorder
  • Global Positioning
• Screen and Keyboard Features
  • Screen size from 2.5" to 5"
  • Resolution 320 x 240 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels.
  • Integrated keyboard
  • Touch Screen Technology
• Special Features
  • Intrinsic Safety
  • Portable printer attachment
  • Ruggedisation
  • Bar Code reader
  • RF ID reader
  • SD Card - up to 8GB online data storage

For further information regarding Microsoft Windows Mobile^TM please click on the picture below: