Vail Resorts, a premier ski resort in Colorado, has recently implemented Intermec CN3 mobile computers equipped with IP30 RFID readers. The easy-scan process offered by the Intermec CN3 allows getting through lift lines much faster and more convenient.

Now, skiers and snowboarders holding 2008-2009 passes can breeze through lines without ever having to take their passes out of their jacket, since RFID readers will be able to automatically scan them.

The Intermec CN3 mobile computers with IP30 handheld RFID readers are one of the smallest, most advanced, rugged computers in the world, offering a powerful, modular passive UHF RFID handle. The flexibility that the IP30 offers combined with the RFID-readiness of Intermec mobile computers bring the power of RFID readily available at the fingertips.

The Intermec CN3 also features GPS and Bluetooth technologies in order to increase efficiency and safety. Offering hands-free, turn-by-turn voice navigation with 3G WAN, Cisco Compatible WiFi, and Bluetooth radios, users are connected with voice and high-speed data anywhere they go.

Since lift lines at Vail Resorts are moving much more quickly with the Intermec CN3 mobile computer, its only a matter of time before ski resorts around the country adopt similar technology in order to bring customer satisfaction to a whole other level.

The new Intermec 6822 mobile printer is the perfect solution for route accounting applications. The Intermec 6822 can print receipts, invoices, reports, and other documents at full size and full quality, all in real time.

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If you’re interested in high-quality, mobile printing for your company, the Intermec 6822 can make your team work smarter, not harder. Contact a value added reseller to order the Intermec 6822 today!

Or, if you’re like me and hate getting barely legible, handwritten invoices from your pool, lawn, or other service person, then we can only hope more people invest in the Intermec 6822!

Intermec has announced the release of their newest mobile computer, the rugged CK3.  The foundation of the CK3 appears to be flexibility.  With numerous data capture options, image capture, Voice, optional RFID reader, 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth, this one device has it all.  And it’s also rugged enough to withstand the rigors of a warehouse but compact and comfortable so it can be used all day.  The CK3 also boasts the latest Microsoft operating system.  Intermec recently added Windows Mobile 6.1 to their CN3 mobile computer, and they followed suit with the CK3, making it the second mobile computer to offer WM 6.1.  This new addition to the Intermec family is sure to deliver the mobility and flexibility your mobile workforce requires.  The CK3 will begin shipping in late October, so start learning more now.  For more information on the new CK3 you can read the Product Overview from Intermec.

I use a mobile printer at work, so I know firsthand the benefits they can provide, but do you?  I thought it’d be good to take a look at a first-rate mobile printer to see what you might be missing out on.  I chose to focus on Intermec’s PB50 mobile label printer pictured at left.  The PB50 is Intermec’s newest mobile receipt and label printer and is the fastest portable receipt printer around.   The PB50 is a direct thermal printer that supports a variety of media, including- receipts, tags, fan-folds and labels.  Also capable of printing 2″ to 4″ labels, the PB50 is perfect for applications that require flexibility.  Equipped with Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity, the PB50 allows you to print labels or receipts wherever you need to.

Providing your workers with mobile printers keeps them productive and can increase the efficiency of your operations.  I experience this increased productivity and efficiency daily because of mobile printing.  When I need to print a label or tag I don’t have to worry about leaving the floor to return to a printer, my printer is with me at all times.  The PB50 can be with you at all times as well, and can be worn with a shoulder strap, belt clip, or mounted on a vehicle or cart.  Mobile printers like the PB50 are also rugged enough to be used in demanding environments such as warehouses and out in the field.  For more information, you can read the entire product profile for the PB50 Mobile Label Printer.  If you have any other questions about mobile printing or mobile computers that work seamlessly with these types of printers, please contact me at ehodges@barcode.com

Implementing Bluetooth® wireless connectivity can easily improve the safety and convenience in your mobile environments.  Bluetooth eliminates the cables, reduces costs and increases productivity.  Now who wouldn’t want that combination?  This technology has so much to offer I thought it’d be good to take a closer look at what Bluetooth technology is and what it’s capable of.

Bluetooth is a wireless radio frequency (RF) communication technology.  Bluetooth devices exchange data with each other without transmission having to travel through an access point or server.  Depending on what type of class radio is used, Class 1 or Class 2, Bluetooth can provide a typical range from 30 to 300 ft.  Bluetooth shares the same frequency band as 802.11b and 802.11g, but the technologies can be used together because they have different protocols for transmission power.  Wireless Wide-Area Network (WWAN) devices can also be used concurrently with Bluetooth devices.  Bluetooth protocol provides many levels of security and Bluetooth devices can be configured to communicate with only known devices to increase this security.  Bluetooth SIG can provide more information about Bluetooth security, specifications and protocols.  You’ll find that the main feature of Bluetooth technology is of course its flexibility, but it has numerous other benefits as well. 

Device Flexibility- Bluetooth offers the flexibility to use multiple peripheral devices without having to worry about unplugging and swapping out interface ports.  You can also take advantage of newer technologies without worrying about replacing your mobile computer by using Bluetooth to add peripheral capabilities.

Cost Control- without cables, there is no cost for connectors or cable repairs.  You’ll also save money by reducing lost productivity.

Increased Productivity- Bluetooth technology will save your workers time and make them more productive.  No need to unplug, plug in, readjust, or wait on replacement cables.  You can also reduce the waiting time at docking stations, because Bluetooth wireless base stations accept simultaneous transmissions from multiple mobile computers.  Bluetooth is a great time saver and also provides your workers with wireless flexibility to go where the work requires them to.  An example of this is the Intermec CV60 vehicle mount computer pictured at left.  With integrated Bluetooth technology, the CV60 will support Intermec’s Bluetooth line of printers and barcode scanners without the hassle of cables.  This provides your workers the mobility they need to be productive.

This technology makes it easier than ever to connect your mobile computers, barcode scanners, printers and PCs, just to name a few.  As you can see, this makes Bluetooth a reliable and flexible way to increase the convenience of mobile devices.  For more information about Bluetooth-enabled devices please contact me at ehodges@barcode.com.