Group Mobile Adds New DAP Rugged Handheld Computers to Product Line

Chandler, AZ — January 19, 2011 — Group Mobile, well known for carrying the top brands in rugged laptops, rugged tablet PCs, rugged PDAs, and rugged handheld computers has has added two rugged handheld devices from DAP Technologies to its product line — the DAP M2000 rugged PDA and the DAP M4000 rugged handheld computer.

DAP's M2000 Series rugged PDA packs memory and features into its compact size. It offers a 3.5 inch LCD display with touchscreen and a choice between an alpha-numeric (M2010 model) and a full-alphabetical (M2020 model) backlit keyboard. It communicates wirelessly via Summit Radio WLAN 802.11b/g and Bluetooth®, or optional GPRS. It also features a hot-swappable battery to maximize uptime and an optional 1D laser or 1D/2D imager for barcode scanning. Other integrated options include GPS for navigation and mapping, and RFID functionality for goods tracking when barcodes are not available or cannot be used. DAP's M2000 is sealed to protect against dust and moisture and is built to withstand drops and extreme temperatures. It is perfect for use in field service, utility, transportation, logistics, parking enforcement, and warehouse environments. To learn more about the DAP M2000 Series rugged PDA, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5031/dept_id=/mf_id=52.

DAP's M4000 Series rugged handheld computer is designed with modularity in mind, allowing users the flexibility to select the features they need, and making it easy to change and upgrade the device. It offers a 3.5 inch LCD display with touchscreen and a choice between a numeric (M4010 model) and an alpha-numeric (M4020 model) backlit keypad. It communicates wirelessly via Summit Radio WLAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth®, IrDA 1.2, and an optional GPRS/GSM 3G WWAN module. The M4000 rugged handheld has plenty of memory for storing data locally and a user-accessible, memory-expandable SD slot. It also features a fast-swappable battery to maximize uptime and an optional 1D laser or 1D/2D imager for barcode scanning. Other integrated options include GPS module for navigation and mapping, and RFID functionality. DAP's M4000 is sealed to protect against dust and moisture and is built to withstand drops and extreme temperatures. It is ideal for use in manufacturing, warehousing, public safety, security, and field service environments. To learn more about the DAP M4000 Series rugged handheld computer, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=5109/dept_id=/mf_id=52.

"DAP Technologies' new rugged handheld computers combine performance, durability, and mobility," stated Richard Lawson, President of Group Mobile. "With the demand for rugged handheld devices increasing in the market, we expect DAP's M2000 and M4000 to be very popular with our customers."

"DAP's M2000 and M4000 rugged computers are unique because of their modularity, which gives customers choices, not only at the time of purchase, but later as their needs change or technology advances," said Eric Miller, Vice President of DAP Technologies. "That's true future-proofing."

The DAP M2000 and DAP M4000 series of rugged handheld computers can be purchased from Group Mobile. For more information on DAP's rugged computer line, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/brand.asp/mf_id=52.

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