The Gotive H41 wireless communicator for vertical markets was awarded the 2003 National Prize for Design in the category: Industrial Design - Original design of new products designed and produced in Slovakia. The prize was collected by two chief designers, Ivan Gavenda and Peter Olah, as well as by Gotive as the company producing the handheld communicator.

When we started with the design, most of the available devices in the world offered only a processor with some simple accessory for data capture, for example a bar code reader. When it was required to work on-line, these devices were connected to the system via mobile phone or modem and classical networks. The keynote of our design and development was to optimise the system by accommodating all functions into one device. So we put together hardware, software and mechanics with an attractive design. Our idea was also, that the devices should not only be functional, but they should look good as well… and this included not only the device, but also its overall presentation, our web site, promotional items etc.,“ says Gavenda, who works as Gotive Chief Designer and who coordinated the works between the external designer Peter Olah and the development team at Gotive. “When working, it is very important for me to bring into accord inspiration, art and technical requirements, requirements on ergonomy, etc. This complex approach is what I see as the fascination of the industrial design” adds Olah.

Anna Rosivalova, Gotive PR Manager adds: “The idea and design of our H41 product - be it its functional or visual aspect – represents the crucial point of our marketing and sales. People generally like to possess striking and unique looking things, and more specifically with our product, they appreciate its looks, its ergonomy, and its ruggedness. They also like to have the final word regarding their hardware configuration or the colour of the handheld. We believe that in our case we succeeded in making the right design at the beginning. We are getting a very positive response to the Gotive H41 Series.”

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Anna Rosivalova - Public Relations
Gotive a.s.
+421 (2) 5263 2332
annarosi@gotive.com

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About Gotive’s H41
Gotive H41 is a rugged handheld computer designed for professional outdoor activities. It replaces the need for independent devices by its combined features of Mobile Phone (GSM/GPRS data/voice/sms communication), Handheld Computer with large outdoor readable touch-screen HVGA (640 x 240 pixels), Bar Code Reader and GPS, all built into one unit. It features full finger operable QWERTY keyboard and programmable Action Keys to ensure true one-hand operation. It is drop and weather resistant (IP54 Standard compliant). Gotive H41 it built upon Windows CE.NET operating system. www.gotive.com/products/H41.htm

About Gotive
Gotive Ltd. develops, produces, and sells highly innovative Wireless Enterprise Communicators (WEC’s). WEC’s are designed for use in any application in which mobile users need to collect, process and communicate information at the point of activity: remote logistics, transportation, field services, utilities, retail on the move, public safety, forestry, military, … in practically any mobile enterprise solution.

Gotive's WECs are powerful devices that integrate various components needed for mobile enterprise solutions. The desired combination handheld computer, mobile phone, GPS, bar code scanner, smart card and magnetic card readers, printer, fingerprint identification unit, digital camera, etc. is built into one mobile device. Added ergonomics and ruggedisation complement the unique features of Gotive's devices.

Gotive supplies its customers with excellent, 'fit for purpose' products by providing state-of-the-art design, product customisation, high-quality manufacturing, and fast logistics. From its operation in Central Europe (Bratislava and Vienna) Gotive provides many advantages for its European and Global customers - including geographic accessibility, price competitiveness, and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of market.
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