The VX4 vehicle-mounted wireless computer from LXE is designed specifically for use on forklift trucks, highway trucks, and other types of industrial vehicles. It offers a Windows-based operating system, an Intel Pentium 266MHz MMX processor, and a 10.4-inch color SVGA display with touchscreen interface. The unit, whose Windows-based operating system supports Windows 98 and 2000, comes equipped with an internal hard drive that meets vibration-testing standards.

The VX4 can be ordered with an internal 10-60V DC power supply or a 120V-240V AC power supply. The vehicle computer includes 64MB SDRAM (128 optional), a Compact Flash slot, and one type III or two type II PCMCIA V2.1 slots. Interface options include two RS-232 serial ports, one USB port, a PS/2 keyboard port, an audio/microphone port, and an internal speaker/beeper.

The unit is manufactured with cast aluminum material and high-impact resistant black polycarbonate/ABS blend plastics. Accessories available include durable integrated mounting brackets and rugged IP66-rated keyboards. The keyboard itself is backlit for added visibility and features large keys for gloved-hand operation. The keys are coated for resistance to chemicals and abrasion.

The VX4 provides reliable performance for a broad array of wireless WAN, LAN, and mobile computing applications, including a variety of popular 2.4GHz radio technologies.

For more information, visit www.lxe.com.

Texas Instruments' Radio Frequency Identification Systems Division has released several additions to its family of high-frequency readers that support the global International Standards Organization (ISO) 15693 standard. The TI6000 series readers are designed for applications such as product authentication, ticketing, asset management, and supply chain management.

One of the units in this series, the TI S6500 Long Range reader, requires a power supply, housing, interface connection, and antenna for operation. The S6550, on the other hand, comes complete with a power supply, housing, and interface connections; it only requires the attachment of an antenna.

For more information, visit www.ti-rfid.com.

Zebra's new 110PAX3 print engine offers a remote front-panel option for both 203 and 300 dpi resolutions. That means that manufacturers of print-and-apply systems can mount the print engine's control panel up to 25 feet away from the engine itself.

ZebraLink, the company's advanced printer management tool, enables centralized, remote print engine monitoring and active alert messaging. With ZebraLink's WebView utility, users can change darkness settings, adjust burn temperatures, and download new label formats and graphics via the Internet to the print engine's network address. ZebraLink also enables users to set conditions where printers will send real-time, remote status alerts to e-mail–capable devices, including laptops, cell phones, and personal digital assistants.

For more information, visit www.zebracorporation.com.

The Model 2435 handheld computer from Intermec features a high-contrast 31-character LCD display that makes long part numbers easier to read. The 160- by 128-pixel screen displays 50 percent more characters than Intermec's other 2400 series terminals can.

The device features a scratch-resistant display, internal antenna, and rugged polymer case. A lithium-ion battery provides more than eight hours of continuous operation.

For more information, visit www.intermec.com.

Three new "7-Minute Solutions" videos from J.J. Keller & Associates offer refresher safety training to tractor-trailer drivers. The new set consists of three titles: Truck Stop Accidents, Yard Spotting, and Defensive Driving. Truck Stop Accidents reminds drivers of the need to be extra safety-conscious when entering and leaving truck stops and when fueling their vehicles, backing up, and parking. Yard Spotting reviews safe, efficient operation of yard tractors and covers basic skills related to coupling and uncoupling trailers. Defensive Driving gives drivers an overview of critical elements of defensive driving such as visual scanning, and identifying and dealing with road hazards.

The three-video set is available for $169. The tapes are also available separately for $69 each.

For more information, visit www.jjkeller.com or call (800) 327-6868.

Designed to twist and bend around pipes, hoses, couplings, and fittings while still holding its shape, the PIG-TAIL Absorbent Twist Sock from New Pig Corp. stops drips and leaks at their source, keeping floors and machines clean and safe.

Made of polypropylene skin and filler, the unit absorbs a variety of liquids. Untwisted, the product's internal steel wire support and narrow (2-inch) diameter enable it to fit into tight openings where traditional absorbents will not fit.

For more information, visit www.newpig.com or call (800) 468-4647.

Supplier Logistics Management (SLM) software from Elogex offers shippers a tool for managing inbound transportation. The Web-hosted application supports order management, supply chain visibility, event management, and shipment optimization. (www.elogex.com)

The Collaboration Manager package from Click Commerce enables corporations to work together by exchanging real-time information on the Internet. It acts as an intelligent portal, coordinating internal and external data for access 24 hours a day from around the globe. (www.clickcommerce.com)

Delivery Technologies' Accountability Suite provides a point-to-point logistics system that manages the transportation of high-value items at each step of the shipping and receiving process. Clients can use a desktop Internet browser to track the status of items in transit. (www.deliverytechnologies.net)

"OPTI-PAC" from Quantigate Advisors provides a tool shippers can use to optimize small-package transportation costs. The application, which can identify the optimal size and number of packages to minimize transportation costs, can also select the lowest-cost carrier to meet a delivery schedule. (www.quantigate.com)