SoMo® 650 Windows Handheld Computer Updates

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Service Pack 6 (overview)
  
  

  • Socket Power Plus Battery Friendly® utility
  • 128 MB SoMo File Store
  • Re-flash from SoMo File Store
  • Socket Enhanced Wi-Fi® Companion™ software v3.0
  • SocketScan™ software v7.6
  • Socket CPU Performance Utility
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop support
  • Japanese language support
  • Sprite Backup update (trial version)
  • Improvements to audio recording and playback, Bluetooth suspend/resume, file transfer speeds, and Internet Explorer configuration
  
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  Note: Compatible only with SoMo 650 devices running Windows Mobile 6. Customers using Windows Mobile 5 can purchase an upgrade DVD, SKU SW1241-893.

• DuraCase - Hard cover case with rubber corners protects SoMo from drops and scratches.
  SoMo 650 DuraCase - HC1676-1270
  SoMo 650Rx DuraCase (antimicrobial) - HC1679-1280
  
  Deluxe version also includes hand/wrist strap, belt clip, and tethered stylus. Available May 1st.
  SoMo 650 DuraCase Deluxe - HC1678-1274
  SoMo 650Rx DuraCase Deluxe (antimicrobial) - HC1680-1281

• Belt Clip - Secures SoMo 650 to belt to provide convenient access and prevent accidental drops. HC1669-1201

• SocketCare - Starting May 1st, when you purchase a SocketCare service plan for the SoMo 650, you'll get a FREE DuraCase.

• SoMo Battery Spacers - This is a fix for customers who have problems with the SoMo 2600 mAh extended lithium-ion battery (P/N 1610-00010).

Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Updates

• CHS 7X and 7XRx support for Apple iPad - 2D barcode scanners now compatible with Apple iPad, using Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) profile.
  
  Compatible revisions include:
  CHS 7X and 7XRx (HID only version) - Revision B or later
  CHS 7X and 7XRx (SPP and HID version) - All revisions
  

• CHS 7X and 7XRx with SPP support - 2D barcode scanners with Bluetooth support for both Serial Port Profile (SPP) and Human Interface Device (HID) profile. Includes SocketScan keyboard wedge and Connect!Agent Bluetooth connection software.
  
  CHS 7X (SPP and HID) - CX2854-1276
  CHS 7XRx antimicrobial (SPP and HID) - CX2856-1278
  

Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Updates

• Support for Bluetooth 2.1 with Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) - Requires SocketScan CE 7.6.0 or later (download coming soon)

Enhanced Wi-Fi® Companion™ Software Updates

• Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion for the SoMo - (v3.0) Included with Windows Mobile 6.1 Service Pack 6. Log in to download.

  • Configures WLAN network using XML configuration file, supports configuration of 3rd party device management tools
  • Clear Text Keys and Passwords option
  • LEAP configuration with static WEP
  • Improved configuration for access points with hidden SSID
  • LEAP connectivity and roaming - faster reconnections

  Software update for Go Wi-Fi! cards coming soon.

SocketScan Software and SDK Updates - Coming Soon

• SocketScan for Windows Mobile/CE/7/Vista/XP - Support for Bluetooth 2.1 with Secure Simple Pairing for the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) coming soon, check our website for updates

• SocketScan SDK for Windows CE and CE.NET - Soon the SDK will have APIs and support for ActivePairing, including Permanent Pair, for the CHS and CRS.
  
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Product Discontinuations

The following products have been discontinued:

• FlexGuard for the SD Scan Card and Motorola MC35 AC4040-1131
  

• Rechargeable battery for GPS Receiver or Cordless 56K Modem AC4008-540

For a full list of discontinued products, click here