Hydrus Handheld Computer Has Phenomenal Battery Life

How long can your smartphone last before it requires a trip to the nearest power outlet? I’d say a couple of days at best, assuming you’re a pretty heavy user. Two Technologies has released their handheld ruggedized computer known as the Hydrus that is touted to come with a whopping 40 hour battery life despite boasting all the bells and whistles found in most other smartphones of today. Features of the Hydrus include :-

• Marvell PXA270 624MHz processor
• 256MB RAM
• 2GB flash memory
• 3.6″ 320 x 240 resolution display
• 55 key keyboard
• 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Barcode scanner
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity

There is no word on pricing or availability, but you ought to be able to get a whole lot more done with this phone on a single charge compared to other devices in the market.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Cellphones