SmarTerminal Announces SmartMate-2D and SmartMate -RF13 Rugged Handheld Terminals for Highly Mobile Users in Demanding Environments

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2005--

Provides Image Reading Capability; Offers Industry's First RFID Capacity with Internal Antenna and Scanner

“SmartMate's imaging technology and RF capabilities bring even greater performance and speed to our wireless handheld terminal customers”

SmarTerminal Computers Inc., a provider of rugged industrial data capture portable terminals, today announced SmartMate-2D and SmartMate -RF13 rugged handheld terminals.

SmartMate-RF13 offers the industry's first RFID handheld computer with internal RFID antenna and/or 1D Barcode scanner. This means that users can read 13.56 MHz RFID tags along with traditional 1D linear barcodes using a compact ergonomically designed unit. Traditional RF handhelds have awkward external antennas that make handling cumbersome.

SmartMate-2D offers integrated 2D imaging capabilities capable or reading two-dimensional matrix codes as well as omni-directional 1D bar codes.

Both handheld products are ideal for manufacturing, healthcare, government, transportation and warehousing applications. SmartMate-2D and SmartMate-RF13 incorporate high-performance Bluetooth/WiFi capabilities through an internal module and Microsoft(R) Windows CE.Net technologies with the stringent IP 65-compatible rating for dust and water. They have a high-speed throughput of internal 11mbps enabling the wireless transfer LAN and Bluetooth(TM) of bandwidth-intensive data within the enterprise.

"SmartMate's imaging technology and RF capabilities bring even greater performance and speed to our wireless handheld terminal customers," said Seung Kee Lim, CEO, SmarTerminal. "SmartMate-2D has an integrated 2D imager that expands our customers' abilities to read multiple bar codes. This includes standard 1D bar codes and more complex 2D images, such as signatures. SmartMate-RF provides users with a multi-functional data capture device that combines an internal RF 13.56 MHz antenna with a data collection terminal that is rugged yet small, light and ergonomic with a simple keypad that is easy to use. Both handhelds deliver excellent performance on today's bar code standards while providing an investment in the future."

Key Features of SmartMate-2D and SmartMate-RF13

-- Advanced enterprise integration with Microsoft Windows CE.Net 5.0

-- Rugged and ergonomic design with lightweight profile

-- Brilliant screen with clear transflective color display

-- Flexibility built-in with expansion compact flash and secure digital slots

-- Powerful and efficient data collection utilizing the integrated 1D or 2D imager or RFID

-- Convenient wireless connectivity using 802.11b radio and Bluetooth internal options

Pricing and Availability and Partner Information

SmartMate-2D and SmartMate-RF13 will be generally available in October 2005 at prices ranging from $1,500 and $2,000. SmarTerminal is seeking new business partners for its handheld terminal product lines. Interested parties can call 949-756-0856 for more information or email: sales@smarterminal.com.

About SmarTerminal

Headquartered in Irvine, California, SmarTeminal Computers, Inc. is a provider of automated data capture portable data terminals that optimize productivity and performance in rugged industrial environments. Designed to accommodate a variety of conditions, its family of products include handheld, industrial and touch panel tablet computers that are targeted to manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, public safety and transportation industries. SmarTerminal differentiates its offerings by providing customers with the widest range of wireless and scanner technology options at the most competitive prices. Founded in 1999, SmarTerminal is the US subsidiary of Korean based Sammi Information Systems and sells its products exclusively through a distributor and reseller network. Its business partners include Glacier Computer (US), SilenceNet (Japan), BPS direct (Benelux), Wisac (Scandinavia), mobit (Turkey). More information is available at http://www.smarterminal.com/

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