Motorola announced the MC9500 – an industrial-class handheld device that takes mobile computing innovation to the next level to further increase productivity, streamline operations and reduce total cost of ownership.

The new MC9500 leverages the features and functionality of the industry’s best-selling Motorola MC9000 mobile computer and introduces new capabilities such as modular 3.5G WAN for a groundbreaking enterprise mobility solution that can change the way organizations do business. Designed to improve operational efficiencies with its extreme ruggedness and superior ergonomics, the MC9500 also redefines backroom management with a unique accessory system and a new approach to battery management.

Adding to the revolutionary design and functionality of the MC9500 mobile computer, Motorola is also introducing the first universal accessory system. Designed to enable an unprecedented level of flexibility and modularity, the new system helps maximize backroom efficiency by optimizing the space needed for mobile computers, charging cradles, power packs and cables. In addition, the new backroom management system provides increased return-on-investment by integrating an agnostic cradling approach that can support a variety of Motorola mobile computers enabling customers to migrate to future generations without replacing or upgrading the backroom management infrastructure.

Designed for the most demanding field mobility applications, the MC9500 mobile computer offers an unsurpassed feature set in a sleek and reliable form factor for enterprises demanding the most versatile and rugged solutions. It is the first mobile computer to provide modular 3.5G WAN with support for GSM HSDPA or CDMA-EVDO Rev A wireless broadband connectivity in one device – allowing customers to select the 3.5G network that best meets their needs. Known as Motorola MAX FlexWAN, a feature of Motorola’s mobility architecture eXtensions (MAX), this cellular network flexibility allows businesses to deploy a single pool of mobile computers that will provide the best coverage for users in different geographies. In addition to advanced ergonomic design the new MC9500 mobile computer also features a portfolio of modular, swappable keypads that meet the needs of virtually any application.

The MC9500 incorporates interactive sensor technology (IST) – a new Motorola feature that supports a host of motion-sensing applications that enable organizations to derive increased business value. For example, enterprises can increase worker accountability by detecting and logging device drops. In addition, the IST improves power management by enabling the MC9500 mobile computer to automatically revert to sleep mode when not in use or if the display is face down. And for added flexibility, in applications such as signature capture, the integrated accelerometer also allows the display to dynamically switch between portrait and landscape modes based on the orientation of the device.

The MC9500 is the first mobile computer based on Motorola’s Mobility Platform Architecture 2.0 – redefining the design and innovation of rugged mobile computing solutions. Equipped with the Marvell XScale PXA320@806 MHz processor and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the MC9500 places the latest technology in the hands of mobile workforces around the globe. With enterprise-class GPS functionality, it provides coverage in even the most challenging environments for reliable location-based services.