Casio DTX5 review

The small and rugged DT-X5 combines the advantages of the Microsoft Windows CE.Net operating system with maximum reliability and all the features needed for wireless data collection solutions. Available in four variants, this terminal is equipped with an integrated laser scanner or a CMOS Imager for all common barcodes, as well as integrated Bluetooth for wireless data communication. Alternatively, the DT-X5 features a Wireless LAN module for perfect mobile data exchange in compliance with the IEEE802.11b standard. With a battery life of as much as 220 hours, the DT-X5 is the number 1 terminal among mobile data collection devices and is therefore a reliable partner in your daily work. The semi-transparent LCD display with 128 x 160 pixels and white backlighting guarantees an absolutely clear image with sharp contrasts, thus ensuring maximum readability across a wide range of working temperatures. In sunlight or in darkness, with this display the DT-X5 can be used perfectly anywhere, anytime, even in the most unfavorable environmental conditions. Comfortable to use and, thanks to its weight of about 250 g, pleasantly light and easy to handle. Moreover, the DT-X5 is extremely sturdy and resistant. The magnesium housing is coated with resistant plastic material and offers outstanding protection from the effects of impacts and falls. CASIO hardware is synonymous with absolute reliability and long life. Thanks to the magnesium housing coated with plastic material, the DT-X5 can withstand falls from a height of 1.80 meters onto concrete. It also meets the requirements of protection class IP54 in compliance with the IEC60529 standard for protection against falls and splashes. The DT-X5 works perfectly at temperatures between -20 °C and 50 °C. The DT-X5 runs on Microsoft Windows CE.Net 4.1, allows for easy integration into existing environments, and offers numerous possibilities for wireless communication via Bluetooth and Wireless LAN.