Gotive H41: Ruggedised WinCE Handheld

[Jonathon Watkins]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/03/23/tech_digest/' target='_blank'>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/0...23/tech_digest/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"...[T]here's something inherently appealing about ruggedised gadgets nonetheless. Maybe it's the bright colours, or the rubbery exteriors, or maybe it's just the promise that you can bash them about with no recriminations. Whatever it is, we're feeling enthusiastic about Gotive's H41 ruggedised PDA. As well as the GSM/GPRS data and voice capabilities, the H41 comes with a GPS function, Bar Code Reader and MMC and CF card slots. It's weather and drop resistant and the connectors are described as "unbreakable" which is surely asking for trouble. It runs on the WinCE NET OS and includes all the usual PIM software. It's pricey though - £990 excluding VAT from Smartdevices."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/gotiveh41_1.jpg" /> <br /><br />Interesting looking device. If only I could work out what the form factor <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=335133&amp;sid=c2de262886748657fa6256de77eb8ada">reminded me of.</a> :wink:

[surur]

Hey, thats pretty! Its nice to see some industrial design going on with the platform.

Surur

[Muntasser]

Looks cool. WOnder if you can bounce it around on the floor like some of those Nokias out there :P :devilboy:

[pbg]

Interesting looking device. If only I could work out what the form factor reminded me of. (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=335133&amp;sid=c2de262886748657fa6256de77eb8ada) :wink:

It reminds me of the container that I used to buy razor blades in. Like this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000530JI/002-8295147-7842464). A bit different in size, of course.

Would you believe I also used to trim my fingernails and toenails with those blades? (After I had discarded them from the razor, that is)