eTech’s software is supported on most HTC manufactured PDAs, together with the
Samsung Omnia 2. The PDAs recommended and supplied by eTech are the HTC P6500,
HD2, X7500 and Samsung Omnia 2. In our opinion, the HTC HD2 (specified by over
60% of eTech’s customers) delivers the best all-round performance and value for money.
All models have integrated cameras, use the Windows Mobile 6
operating platform, are 3G GPRS enabled for data submission in the field and GPS
enabled for TomTom satellite navigation.
PDA’s can either be sourced independently by the customer or supplied to the customer by eTech.
PDAs sourced independently by the customer are sent to eTech for software configuration at
no additional charge. PDAs are supplied by eTech either as an Outright Purchase, through our
Subsidised option or our Monthly option.
eTech typically provides the SIM card required to enable survey submissions
in the field. The associated costs of maintaining the SIM card are included
in the applicable Survey Generation Fees payable for use of the software,
subject to a minimum monthly usage requirement of 10 EPCs or 1 Inventory
Report per month. As with Hardware, clients can provide their own SIM card
for use in the PDA if they wish, in which case no minimum monthly usage
requirements apply.