WARRINGTON, England, October 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Dolphin(R) 7900 Now Features Integrated GPS Technology in a True
Industrial-Grade Mobile Computing Platform

Hand Held Products, the world's largest manufacturer of linear and 2D
barcode scanners based on image scanning technology, has enhanced its
Dolphin(R) 7900 Mobile Computers functionality. The 7900 mobile computer is
now available with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
This makes the 7900 a true industrial-grade GPS-enabled mobile data
collection solution which excels against any other device with GPS
capabilities on the market. The 7900 with GPS is purpose-built for
transportation, field mobility, route accounting, and parcel delivery
applications. Its high-performance GPS architecture provides fast and
accurate location-based information for navigation services, mobile asset
tracking and documentation of field service or visitation.

The Dolphin 7900's multi-mode wireless connectivity - GSM/GPRS, WLAN and
Bluetooth - provides real-time voice and data communication. When combined
with GPS, this enables real-time tracking and management of field-based
assets. Powered by Adaptus(R) Imaging Technology 5.0, the Dolphin 7900 can
read linear and 2D barcodes, plus capture digital images and signatures. This
combination of functionalities enables customers to deploy a single, complete
and affordable solution, while reducing the support and management costs that
result from utilizing multiple devices.

The power-intensive Dolphin 7900 maintains its robustness and superior
voice communication with the GPS component. Because the GPS is integrated
into the mobile computer, there are no additional hardware connection
requirements and it can be used in conjunction with most GPS-enabling
software platforms. A hard-wired connection ensures the GPS radio maintains
contact with the 7900. Advanced Shift-PLUS(TM) Power Management enables the
7900 to endure an entire workshift, delivering uninterrupted data processing
and enhanced productivity.

"We've combined the ruggedness of our mobile computer with a GPS radio to
create a truly industrial-grade device with GPS," said Eric De Greef,
Business Manager for Mobility Solutions at Hand Held Products EMEA. "The
integration of GPS into the Dolphin 7900 enables enterprises to run new
applications which can increase productivity and efficiency, while enhancing
customer service. The addition of the GPS doesn't sacrifice the durability,
reliability or IP64 sealing against rain, dust and dirt of the Dolphin 7900,
but instead enhances its functionalities. Because the Dolphin 7900 maintains
its superior 10+ hour battery life between charges, with GPS and GPRS running
continuously, we believe that this makes it a truly unique product in the
market."

About Hand Held Products

Hand Held Products is the world's largest manufacturer of image-based
linear and 2D handheld scanners. The company's product offering includes
mobile computers, handheld barcode scanners, image kiosks, barcode
verification devices and image engines powered by Adaptus(TM) Imaging
Technology.

Its headquarters are located in Skaneateles Falls (NY, USA), with
European headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The company also has
additional offices in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan,
Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia and the US.

Hand Held Products has an extensive client base across many different
markets, including: United States Postal Service, DPD, Deutsche Bahn,
TrenItalia, Siemens, WH Smith, Specsavers, Conad, and Heineken.

This material contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected in this publication. While Hand Held Products believes its
statements to be reliable, all information/projections/statements/opinions
expressed herein are based on information available as of the date of
publication and are subject to change without notice.

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