Euless, TX - September 5, 2006 - AML, a leading developer and manufacturer of wired and wireless automated data capture products, today announced the launch of the M5900 Series portable data terminal. The M5900 is a robust, full-featured portable data terminal designed to excel in data collection applications where product performance, functionality, ease of use, and affordability are critical success requirements. The M5900 portable data terminal provides high performance for everyday, all day data collection applications including inventory control, factory floor management, price verification, shipping/receiving, asset tracking, and more.

The AML M5900 portable data terminal features 32MB RAM/16MB flash ROM memory (with 10MB of user-available non-volatile memory), a rapid 200 MHz ARM9 processor, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a backup lithium battery, large graphical backlit LCD display, and a 55-key alphanumeric keypad. It also comes with an SQLite database engine for powerful handling of data files.

Each M5900 Series portable data terminal includes all the software development tools required to quickly and efficiently put the M5900 to work in any business. The M5900 terminal is preloaded with six everyday data collection applications that give users the capability to scan bar codes and collect basic data. For custom application development, the AML M5900 Program Generator is included at no additional cost. Uploading of data is simple via RS-232 or USB data transmission.

The AML M5900 portable data terminal is available in two configurations to meet the demands of varying working environments and application needs. The rugged M5900i Industrial terminal is ideal for data collection applications in more rugged manufacturing and industrial environments, while the M5900 General Purpose terminal is suited for in-store, office or light industrial applications. Both models are available with customer choice of integrated standard laser, long range laser, advanced long range laser, or long range CCD bar code scanner.
"The AML M5900 Series portable data terminal delivers the product performance, ease of use, and affordability that customers have come to expect from AML," said Teresa Stone, Marketing Director for AML. "Packed with big business functionality at a small business price, the AML M5900 portable data terminal is ideal for everyday, all day data collection applications. The AML M5900 can help streamline and improve business operations, while keeping IT costs low - no matter the size of the business."
AML M5900 Series portable data terminals are available for immediate shipment. For more information, visit AML's website at www.amltd.com, call 800-648-4452, or e-mail