2-Jan-09 – CompuLab introduces exeda – an extensible handheld – a mobile device with high usability, abundant connectivity – both wireless and wired, a novel extension mechanism and a choice of operating systems.

exeda is designed to serve as an enterprise digital assistant (EDA). Comprised of embedded components, the exeda has guaranteed long-term availability and can be custom configured when ordered in volume.

Software developers will appreciate exeda’s special development platform. exeda offers to developers -

• Open source u-boot bootloader
• Detailed hardware and software documentation
• Full BSP’s
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
• JTAG interface
• RS-232
• Unlocked SIM

Usability

exeda incorporates a 3.5″ VGA sun-readable display with a touch screen, five row, full QWERTY keypad with backlight and a unique capacitive touchpad acting as a mouse. This makes exeda ideal for reading, browsing and data entry.

Connectivity

• A choice of wireless voice/data modem – quad band GSM/GPRS, CDMA or 3G UMTS
• 802.11g WLAN
• Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR
• 2 USB ports
• RS-232 port

CompuLab provides an extension with -

• 100Base-T Ethernet through RJ45 connector
• SDIO socket
• JTAG header

Other connectivity devices for exeda will be provided by 3rd parties.

Other features

• Marvell PXA270 520MB CPU
• 128MB RAM
• 2 banks of internal FLASH, 512MB each
• 2MP camera with flash
• GPS with built-in and external antennas
• MicroSD socket with SDHC support
• Built-in microphone and speaker + 3.5mm stereo jack
• High capacity 3000mAh battery

Extension

exeda functionality can be extended with an extension board inside the device. Extension boards may be designed by a 3rd party.
CompuLab will publish the electrical and mechanical interface and provides a reference extension board with full schematics.

Operating Systems

exeda supports Windows Mobile 6.1, Android, Windows CE 6 and Angstrom Linux.
Other operating systems may be supported in the future.

Dimensions

4.9” x 3.7” x 0.6” (126 mm x 96 mm x 16 mm)

Availability

exeda will be available for purchase in May ‘09.
Pricing was published at http://www.compulab.co.il/exeda/html/exeda-price.htm.