Hypercom introduces smallest handheld wireless payment terminal
April 18, 2006
LAS VEGAS — Hypercom Corp. introduced the electronic payment industry's first high-security palm-sized 32-bit wireless credit/debit terminal with signature capture touchscreen.
Weighing in at 7.1 ounces and measuring 4.9 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 1.15 inches deep, the rugged Wi-Fi, GPRS and Bluetooth-equipped Optimum M4100 Blade offers fast, highly secure and economical mobile payment and authentication capabilities to restaurants, delivery services and other businesses and organizations worldwide, a news release said.
Key features include:
- Palm-sized, lightweight form factor for true easy-use, anytime, anywhere.
- Industry-leading transaction speeds, based on a 200Mhz 32-bit Intel XScale processor.
- High-contrast 64K color 2 1/4" VGA signature capture touchscreen with 240 x 320 pixel viewing area providing exceptional viewing indoors or outdoors.
- Full support for all payment types, including cash, magnetic stripe, chip and contactless cards.
- Large illuminated color-coded keypad with clear, concise and simplified layout for fast data entry/key strokes and compliance with ADA and British Disability Act.
- Wi-Fi, GPRS and Bluetooth communications options to deliver maximum flexibility in meeting the needs of a wide range of merchants and other businesses.