Mobile Crossing's WPX handheld has flashy lights and BTO specs

With the number of navigation, PMP and wireless communications devices out there, it's pretty clear by now that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for portable devices. That's why we're fairly intrigued by the new WPX unit from Mobile Crossing, which allows companies to customize their own devices with storage, software, branding and wireless options. The base model includes a Samsung s3c2440 ARM9 processor, 128MB of RAM, 32MB of flash, "SuperSense" GPS, user-upgradeable flash memory at 1GB and up, stereo speakers, and a 4-inch widescreen LCD. You can opt for wireless features like Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi and u-Blox sub-meter pro GPS. There's also a vibration dampened disk cage for 4GB-12GB HDDs, and a snazzy ring of colorful LED lights all around the unit that can be controlled by the software. The device is available large quantities to OEMs for widespread distribution and even custom operating systems, but it can also be purchased in quantities as small as one, starting out at $650 and available in February 2007. Check a few more pics after the break.

[hobgoblin @ Jan 12th 2007 9:35PM]

err, that last image looks like something from a aircraft...

[IdanL @ Jan 13th 2007 1:33PM]

It isn't necessarily for an aircraft; Looks more like it an artificial horizon + azimuth for an off road vehicle or such - in which case it'd require some kind of a compass & accelerometer

[taco @ Jan 12th 2007 11:48PM]

That's pretty ugly.

[Imahottguy @ Jan 13th 2007 2:00AM]

Does that imply a touchscreen? It says just a widescreen LCD... okay..? And it looks like something a pre-schooler might like

[tfgbd @ Jan 13th 2007 4:18AM]

Thats a cute little WinCE PDA...and I love how they say the flash memory can be upgraded by the user! (unless they just mean it has a CF/SD slot) Without a D-pad, it will suck for gaming unless those rubber side things are hiding one somewhere. It sounds like this thing is almost as customizable as one of those "made to order" laptops from Dell but in Windows CE PDA/PNA form. Wifi and Bluetooth options sound really nice as well. I have no idea what "u-Blox GPS" is, though.

I dunno but it looks like it at least has a higher resolution than most of the 320x240 WinCE PNAs. I'd wager its AT LEAST 480x272 like the Blufin and some of the other CE PNAs and PMPs out there. It at least looks like that to me. I think "seeing pixels" is more the result of a bad angle or photo that was taken way too close than anything else. I'm sure its as crisp as the Blufin PMP/PDA's screen.

PS: Based on the presence of Internet Explorer 6.0 CE, it It looks to be running Windows CE 5.0 Professional rather than the bare minimum CE core...So they at least must want to sell this thing as more than a PMP/PNA I'd guess. Maybe they will even sell it with the Windows CE OS "unlocked" and let you install 3rd party programs, etc.