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Honeywell debuts new scanning and payment accessory for iPad mini

January 13, 2014

Honeywell announced the debut of the Captuvo SL62 enterprise sled, an encasement that transforms an Apple iPad mini into a customer engagement tool for retail, hospitality and field service associates, today at the NRF 2014 Convention & Expo in New York.

Building off Honeywell’s successful Captuvo line, which includes the SL22 and SL42 encasements for fifth-generation iPod touch and iPhone 5 devices, the SL62 helps employees look up inventory, scan bar codes and securely process payments, increasing customer engagement and improving mobile point of sale. According to the company, it gives associates access to transaction data via the Web or mobile apps, providing an opportunity to upsell products and services and keep customers more engaged in the buying process.

The Captuvo SL62 is designed for all versions of the iPad mini, which offers a larger screen size than the iPod Touch or iPhone. An optional magnetic stripe reader allows associates to check out customers on the spot. Additionally, the Captuvo SL62 provides power to the iPad mini when it needs it most, which reduces downtime and maximizes productivity.

"Specifically engineered for the retail and hospitality industries, the Captuvo SL62 gives associates all the tools necessary to create a customized, superior shopping or dining experience," said Peter Fehl, vice president of global marketing for Honeywell Scanning & Mobility. "Store employees can now provide immediate answers to questions about product information and facilitate an on-the-spot checkout for increased sales."

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