Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Sep 03, 2010
Rob Nicol and Chris Peskin provide an engineering overview of the Nomad product development. Rob Nicol discusses the challenge of making a rugged, sealed device which still offers the user the option of customizing the hardware configuration. Rob also shows you
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Aug 30, 2010
Rob Nicol and Chris Peskin provide an engineering overview of the Nomad product development. Rob Nicol's team is responsible for the mechanical and electrical engineering. Chris Peskin's team is responsible for implementing the firmware and the
Posted by: Brooks McKee
on Aug 27, 2010
I read the description in the trail guide:
Prepare for weather extremes: heat, rain, wind, and snow! 
Instantly, I thought this would be a great place to take my Nomad on an outdoor adventure! Yes, here in the soggy Northwest we have access to one of the most active volcanos on the planet....Mt. St. Helens.
Posted by: Guest
on Aug 23, 2010
Every year backpacking and outdoor publications and websites come out with their top ten products. It's a great way to learn about a new cutting edge products, old tried-and-true favorites or find an idea for that perfect gift. Here are some of my favorite rugged products (and some that are still on my wish list). Maybe you can use them while you are out backpacking or hiking this year.
10. Felt Virtue Two - This bike features an awesome new suspension design, great for the most hard core of riders. If you're more of a traditionalist however, you can't go wrong with a Santa Cruz Superlight.
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Aug 20, 2010
View a brief overview of some of the products from the Trimble family of rugged handheld computers, including the Ranger, Nomad and the Recon.
Posted by: Guest
on Aug 16, 2010
If you're new to rugged computing and are hungry for a comprehensive-yet-understandable overview of what "rugged" means, I'd recommend that you read this article by Group Mobile Rugged Computers. They cover everything from non-rugged laptops all the way through rugged standards and IP ratings, wrapping up with the concept of price vs cost.
One note: you'll see that the definition of "fully rugged" can vary, e.g., they consider IP54 (standing up to a heavy spray) to be a "fully rugged" laptop. For those who need something more durable, our handhelds have an IP67 rating, which we differentiate with the term "outdoor rugged" -- standing up to dust and temporary immersion. If your application calls for working outdoors, be sure you know the IP rating of the computer you select. Weather is unforgiving, and you don't want to lose your device and your data to the elements.
Posted by: Brian
on Aug 13, 2010
Some have wondered about how the camera works on the Nomad. I recently took a Nomad out to test its capabilities and found that it takes very reasonable photos. Just like other Windows Mobile devices, the camera is accessed from Start>Programs>Pictures and Videos. The first thing I like about the camera is
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Aug 09, 2010
An overview of some of the manufacturing processes used to build the Trimble Nomad. Also, discussion of why the Trimble Nomad is built in the U.S.A. instead of out-sourced to other countries for manufacturing.
Posted by: Guest
on Aug 06, 2010
I own a RECON 400 mhz which I purchased in 2005 to help me locate remote jungle sinkholes and aid in data collection for a wide variety of scientific disciplines.
I run the SoloField Software on the RECON and ArcView 9.2 on my laptop. Without a doubt the RECON has revolutionized the way in which I work in the field. I have lived for the last 14 years in Quintana Roo, Mexico. I am a cave diver and run a non-profit dedicated to protecting the freshwater resources of this area through
Posted by: Guest
on Aug 02, 2010
Imagine our surprise to find a newspaper article about the Congo pygmies and find a photograph 
of a man in the jungle, using a Recon! The Congo pygmies are using the Recon - equipped with GPS and Helveta's CI Earth icon-based software -- to pinpoint sacred sites and hunting areas in order to protect their land and habitat from logging in the area.
