Advantech's Rugged Handheld Terminal series is a trusted platform for harsh environments. Designed as a compact handheld mobile terminal, the MARS handheld product family is equipped with an Intel XScale PXA255 400 MHz processor. Combined with the WinCE 4.2 operating system, it provides the highest in performance. The optional 1-D / 2-D barcode scanner lets users collect information efficiently and communicates with back-end host data servers seamlessly through WLAN 802.11b and Bluetooth protocols. Wireless connectivity with peripheral devices such as a portable printer is also supported.

Advantech’s Industrial Tablet PC family is built with durability and stability in mind; sustainable in the toughest of environments. Advantech MARS series is the ideal rugged handheld computer platform to capture, process, and transfer data according to specific business requirements, such as manufacturing, warehousing, factory maintenance, field services, transportation, police, fire, and other emergency services. With integrated WLAN, Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS/EDGE modules, rapid data transfers and communications are easily established.