Comments on: Motorola VC6096: Fugly meets function

By: pheer6224

pheer6224 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:57:59 +0000

I thought the point of windows mobile was for smaller devices.

By: Michael Jones

Michael Jones — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:48:37 +0000

@JS – Yeah, I work on the IVIS software replacement team.

By: JS

JS — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:27:13 +0000

UPS will be using this starting in 2010 for all of its package cars. They currently have a similar product called IVIS in their tractors.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:36:19 +0000

That thing is almost as big as the BlackBerry Bold! (Just not as curvy)

By: bonesb

bonesb — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:58:39 +0000

Don’t beat me up on this one, but the device does work well for persons that work with me in heavy construction and surveying – people that don’t need a full PC experience in the field but still need access to or the ability to exchange data with support staff. I’ve worked with firms that shut down a two-man survey crew (break down, travel to office, travel to site, set up) just to get a data update – 4 hours of billable time down the tubes or a lost day of construction activity.

The device is more capable than the handhelds (WinMo devices that Trimble sells) and just enough for what we need in the field – and it won’t crap out when the weather turns damp.

You guys should see some of the products Moto buries on their web site – this thing’s attractive compared to some of the bricks they still sell…

By: Zach Epstein

Zach Epstein — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:11:52 +0000

I could have sworn I saw that thing on someone’s desk in War Games…

By: Michael Jones

Michael Jones — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:27:40 +0000

It’s not for you, or your pocket, silly! it is the size of a large dictionary. This device’s case is made of metal, not plastic, and it weighs as much as a couple of bricks. If it falls five feet onto concrete, it will survive.

I know, because I have one on my desk, and I am developing applications for it, to be used by truckers in our fleet. I am a software developer for a large shipping company (well, the largest).

By: shadow

shadow — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:51:22 +0000

DUH, If you had actually read the article Marc, instead of trying to come up with a “cute” name, u would have seen it is for “fleet” users… not us. With a 6.5″ screen, not really pocketable.

By: Ilias

Ilias — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:25:21 +0000

this thing brought me memories of Oric Atmos (if you are old enough to have seen one)

By: Michael Bettiol

Michael Bettiol — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:26:54 +0000

First impression: When did Leap Frog enter a partnership with Motorola to make toys for adults?

By: Esquire0399

Esquire0399 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:23:02 +0000

Rugged + Ugly = RGLY! There’s the perfect name for this absolutely pointless and obscenely hideous piece of technology. Try again Moto.