- New Zebra Mobile Handhelds Keep Workers Busy at Far-Flung Job Sites
- TC75 Has Enterprise Power and Features
- Multiple SIM Slots, Dual Cameras, Powerful Battery
- Ruggedized for the Toughest Business Uses
- Changeable Accessory Capabilities
- Here’s the Attached 2D Imager
- TC55 Now Runs on Android 4.4 KitKat
- Wide Connectivity Options Available
- Durability and Full Complement of Features Mark the TC55
New Zebra Mobile Handhelds Keep Workers Busy at Far-Flung Job Sites
By Todd R. Weiss
TC75 Has Enterprise Power and Features
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.
Multiple SIM Slots, Dual Cameras, Powerful Battery
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.
Ruggedized for the Toughest Business Uses
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.
Changeable Accessory Capabilities
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.
Here’s the Attached 2D Imager
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.
TC55 Now Runs on Android 4.4 KitKat
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.
Wide Connectivity Options Available
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.
Durability and Full Complement of Features Mark the TC55
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.