Olympus has introduced a pair of rugged PDA-like devices dubbed “Tough Digital Assistants” (TDAs). The slim, light-weight TDAs run Linux 2.4.18 (with Qtopia v1.7.0) on a Freescale MXL processor, come with up to 128MB RAM and 256MB Flash, and offer built-in Bluetooth and optional 802.11b wireless.

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Olympus lists the following key features and specifications for the R1000 series TDAs:

• Processor — Freescale XML (unspecified clock rate)
• Memory — up to 128 MB RAM; up to 256 MB NAND Flash
• Display — 3.5-inch, 240×320 resolution, 65K-color, transflective TFT LCD with touchscreen and LED backlight
• Wireless:
  • Model R1000 — integrated Bluetooth
  • Model R1018 — integrated Bluetooth and 802.11b
• I/O ports — USB, IrDA, audio in/out jacks, speaker, microphone
• Operating system choices:
  • Embedded Linux 2.4.18 (with Qtopia v 1.7.0 graphical windowing environment)
  • Windows CE 4.2
• Environmental:
  • Operating temperature — -10 to +50 degrees C
  • Drop test — 4-foot drop to concrete at three temperatures (high, low, and room)
  • Dust and water — sealed to IP54 Category II
• Dimensions — 13.2 x 7.6 x 1.6 cm (5.2 x 3.0 x 0.6 inches)
• Weight — 180 grams (includes battery)
• Battery supports up to 12 hours of operating time

Olympus, best known for its cameras and optics, says that it has a “long standing history” of designing and building wireless handheld devices for an unspecified OEM partner.

 
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