New Zebra Mobile Handhelds Keep Workers Busy at Far-Flung Job Sites

By Todd R. Weiss

The TC75 handheld computer includes a 4.7-inch HD display that can be touched with gloved hands, an optional stylus or bare fingers; a tough Corning Gorilla Glass outer covering; a 1.7GHz dual-core processor; 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal flash storage.

The TC75 handheld also features 2 Nano SIM slots and a Mini SIM/SAM slot, an 8MP rear auto-focus camera, a front 1.3MP fixed-focus camera and a Li-Ion 4620mAh replaceable battery. The computer is 6.3 inches long, 3.3 inches wide, 1.1 inches thick and weighs 13.3 ounces.

The TC75 is ruggedized for use in tough environments, featuring IP67 certification to battle back against dust, dirt, water, extreme temperatures, repeated 8-foot-high drops on concrete and more. It runs on the Android AOSP 4.4.3 operating system and includes 4G LTE connectivity.

Adding to the flexibility of the TC75, users can switch out a growing number of accessory add-ons to provide additional capabilities, including a trigger grip or a magnetic-stripe payment reader that lets the device collect credit card information. The TC lists for $2,595.

The TC75 provides users with advanced data capture with its enterprise-class imager attachment that can scan 1D and 2D barcodes, regardless of their physical condition, according to Zebra. The TC75 and the TC55 also include Zebra’s latest enterprise security applications and features.

The TC55 handheld has been upgraded from Android Jelly Bean and now runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. It has a 4.3-inch Blanview LCD display, a Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display cover, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage.

TC55 users can do their work through multiple connectivity options, including 4G LTE from Verizon or AT&T, WiFi or Bluetooth 4.0. The $1,049 TC55 includes a standard 2,940mAh Li-Ion battery. Weighing 7.8 ounces, it is 5.4 inches long, 2.7 inches wide and 0.63 inches thick.

Along with the same ruggedized durability of the TC75 mobile handheld, the TC55 also includes an 8MP auto-focus camera and a wide range of barcode-scanning capabilities, as well as enterprise-ready applications and security features.