(openPR) - HORSHAM, PENNSYLVANIA, Two Technologies, Inc.®, a leading manufacturer of rugged hand held computers and terminals used in global applications, introduces the Safari 2D rugged hand held computer.

IP65 rated for protection against dust and water; Safari 2D is ideal for indoor and outdoor use in harsh environments.

The 2D imager reads a wide variety of 1d-and 2d barcodes.
For mobile ticket applications, the Safari 2D can also read 2d barcodes, such as Aztec, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF 417 and many more from a cell phone display.

Safari 2D also offers a 240 X 320 QVGA transflective display with integral touch screen, providing excellent readability, both outdoors and indoors. A tethered stylus with integrated storage pocket is provided on the device.

Safari 2D offers wireless computer communications and networking capabilities via Bluetooth®, WLAN 802.11b/g and IR. RS-232 and USB ports are available for connection to peripherals and accessories that extend the product’s utility

Optional integrated GPRS/EDGE and a 13,56 MHz RFID r/w module or GPS extend the unit’s features.

A powerful computer featuring 128MB SRAM, 128MB internal FLASH, as well as a user accessible SD card slot for additional mass storage, Safari 2D uses Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 5.0 operating system and a Marvell PXA270 processor operating at 520 MHz

Safari 2D can be equipped with either a 26 key or a 41 key alpha numeric keypad providing seamless integration into a wide variety of applications. Keypads can be tailored to a specific application allowing for an intuitive user experience. An integrated microphone and speaker provides audio feedback specific to an application via the use of .WAV files. To extend Safari’s time in the field, an optional 4000mAh high capacity battery is available.

A docking station with USB host and client, RS232 and charging bay for a spare battery is available as an accessory.

The case is molded from Cycoloy®, an ABS/Polycarbonate blend plastic offering extreme resilience to environmental stresses. The housing features superior drop and shock protection. For added brand recognition, the case can be molded in a variety of custom colours.

With its rugged design and wide array of available features, Safari 2D is well suited for a broad range of outdoor and indoor applications where durability and flexible operations are mandatory including: law enforcement (meter reading/traffic), agriculture, environmental (water testing), security (crowd control), medical/hospital, and even the hospitality sectors.

For more information on Safari and Rugged Computers, visit the company web site at www.2t.com or contact Two Technologies at europe@2T.com

Two Technologies, headquartered in suburban Philadelphia with offices in China and Europe, is an ISO9001:2000 registered manufacturer of fully customizable, rugged hand terminals and computers. Through its GEM Partnership and GEMPASS Programs, Two Technologies serves as a strategic partner to hundreds of domestic and international Value-Added Resellers, Systems Integrators, OEM’s and Solution Providers. Founded in 1987, the company has more than 4,000 customers worldwide and one million products in use in the field. All Two Technologies products are tested to meet or exceed the requirements of UL, FCC and CE by certified testing laboratories. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.2t.com or contact Two Technologies at europe@2T.com

Robert Hofbauer
Manager Sales & Services Europe
Two Technologies, Inc.
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