Intermec Delivers First Rugged EV-DO Mobile Computer
World's smallest, most advanced, rugged handheld computer now certified for operation on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network
March 26, 2007 — Intermec (NYSE: IN) announces the availability of its CDMA/EV-DO capable CN3 mobile computer, the first rugged handheld computer to operate with Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) wireless broadband data transmission capabilities. The handheld computer will operate on release version 0 of the EV-DO specification for CDMA WWAN cellular networks.
The CN3 has been certified for voice and data transmission on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, which is the largest mobile broadband network and reaches more than 209 million people nationwide in more than 10,700 communities and 1,000 airports.
Sprint customers now can use the CN3 mobile computer to make voice calls, send data and manage documents. The bandwidth afforded by the computer's EV-DO capabilities allows for richer applications as well as data-intensive services such as high-speed video telephony, video messaging and large file transmissions.
Equipped with integrated GPS and Bluetooth®, the CN3 increases user efficiency and improves safety by allowing onscreen and hands-free turn-by-turn voice navigation. The CN3 also features 3G WAN and Cisco® Compatible WiFi® connectivity so users stay connected with voice and high-speed data anywhere they go, increasing flexibility and productivity.
The CN3 is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack, including Direct Push Technology for wireless e-mail, and comes with a QWERTY keyboard or an optional numeric keypad.
About Intermec
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. Contact Intermec Investor Relations Director Kevin McCarty at mailto:kevin.mccarty@intermec.com