Total Cost of Ownership

There is no question about it: rugged mobile-computing devices are more expensive than PDA-style consumer computing products. So, why spend more if a cheaper alternative is readily available?

The answer is simple: ultimately, the "cheaper" alternative is much more expensive.

How can that be?

They key word is "ruggedness." Off-the shelf consumer computing products are not designed for rough usage in tough environments. The malfunction factor of PDA-style devices in a cold storage warehouse would be exceptionally high. Malfunctions mean downtime. Frequently sending devices out for repairs or replacing them would result in frustration and lost revenue.

So, lower your TCF - Total Cost of Frustration - and your TCO - Total Cost of Ownership - with rugged devices developed specifically for cold storage environments.