Vehicle-Mount Computer includes full-screen interface.

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Based on Advanced Intel XScale/CE .NET platform, Model 8530 features 10.4 in. sunlight-readable interface with on-screen virtual keyboard. It includes 802.11 technologies, WAN capabilities, Bluetooth, RFID, and SNMP. With IP66 rating, computer is protected against dust and sprays of water at temperatures as low as -4°F. It can also withstand shock and vibration transferred from vehicles indoors and out, and is suited for warehouses, ports, and manufacturing operations.



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Psion Teklogix Extends CE .NET Mobile Computing Product Family with Next Generation 8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer



Latest addition to the Psion Teklogix line provides customers with new features and graphical interface advances for rugged vehicle-mount computers

Mississauga, ON - January 17, 2006 - Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, today announced the launch of its 8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer, the latest generation of vehicle-mount products in the Psion Teklogix portfolio. Based on the Psion Teklogix 8525, the new 8530 delivers all of the same connectivity and expansion capabilities, but with a display ideally suited to vertical industries such as transportation and food that demand applications with expanded graphical interface capabilities.

The 8530 is based on Psion Teklogix' Advanced Intel XScale/ CE .NET platform, and includes a large full-screen interface measuring approximately 10.4 inches. This large screen enables users to take advantage of the powerful, on-screen virtual keyboard giving enhanced functionality in certain applications. The new large display is readable in sunlight and can be used with the 8525 peripherals and accessories. A separate full keyboard is also available as an option. The 8530's standards-based platform also allows application developers to easily create customized applications using Psion Teklogix' Mobile Devices Software Development Kits (SDK).

"The 8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer provides customers with a powerful, flexible vehicle-mount computer designed to provide the maximum performance in the most harsh industry environments," said Ron Caines, vice president of marketing, Psion Teklogix Inc. "This latest addition to our product portfolio shows Psion Teklogix' continued commitment to investing in technologies to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our customers in the supply chain and logistics industries."

Built for use in the world's most rugged environments, such as warehouses, ports, manufacturing operations and yards, the Psion Teklogix 8530 is rugged enough to provide users with the maximum amount of uptime and productivity in almost any industrial situation. With an IP66 rating, the 8530 is protected against dust and sprays of water at temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C). The 8530 can also withstand the substantial shock and vibration transferred from vehicles working in rugged indoor and outdoor applications.

"Psion Teklogix continues to prove itself as a leader within the global rugged mobile vehicle mount computer market*," said David Krebs, mobile & wireless practice director, Venture Development Corporation. "The 8530 leverages the successful 8525 platform and maintains PsionTeklogix' commitment to superior design, ruggedness and performance."

The 8530 is the next evolution of Psion Teklogix' Windows-based family of vehicle-mount computers. When teamed with the recently updated 8525 Windows XP vehicle-mount computer, customers have the power to choose the mobile computing devices that best fits their needs. Further, the extended CE .NET device family that includes the 7530, 7535, WORKABOUT PRO, WORKABOUT PRO S and NETBOOK PRO hand-held computer give customers the capability to deploy their applications across multiple form factors with minimal development effort. The 8530, like all Psion Teklogix CE .NET devices, provides customers with Intel XScale processors, 802.11 technologies, WAN capabilities, Bluetooth, RFID and SNMP. The 8525 can be used in batch, WLAN or WWAN implementations.

The 8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer is now available worldwide through Psion Teklogix' sales offices and value-added resellers.

*(VDC, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, 2005)

About Psion Teklogix Inc.
Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services, and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, including image capture and RFID. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 80 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional corporate offices in America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed in the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.

For more information, please contact:
Charmaine D'Silva
Psion Teklogix Inc.
905 812-6382
416 875-8052
charmaine.dsilva@teklogix.com

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