Posted by: Brian
on Mar 08, 2010
Have you ever wanted to see the status of your GPS in an easy-to-use interface? I recently found a great application for your GPS-enabled Recon or Ranger called Visual GPSce. The program is available via VisualGPS.net, and it’s a free download.
What I like best about this little program is its simplicity. After downloading the application, all I had to do was set the serial port to COM4 (the Microsoft GPS sharing port), and the data started flowing in.
Posted by: Victoria Gagnon
on Mar 03, 2010
In one of my previous posts, I talked about the benefits of the ExpressCard slot that comes standard on Yuma. And I just happened to think of another good example of someone who’s using it to his advantage.
A dairy professor at Oregon State University uses the ExpressCard slot two ways. First, it serves as a practical tool to communicate with offshore developers. Second, it acts as a teaching tool.
Posted by: Jan Gallant
on Feb 26, 2010
One of the most common questions we hear in Tech Support is “How can I e-mail my data from the field back to the office?” If you have a Web-enabled Bluetooth cell phone, and if your Recon or Ranger is also equipped with Bluetooth, then you may be able to use your cell phone as a modem to connect your handheld to the Internet. You do not need to install any extra software on your handheld; the Windows Mobile 5 operating system includes
Posted by: Victoria Gagnon
on Feb 17, 2010
Need to communicate in real time? One of the most commonly overlooked features of Yuma, the ExpressCard slot offers real-time wireless capabilities when outfitted with a WAN Express Card.*
Let's say a farmer is out in the field and his tractor breaks down. His foreman knows this machine like the back of his hand. Unfortunately, he's back at the shop.
With a Yuma in hand, problem solved. Using the 3G ExpressCard/34 slot and the dual front/back video cameras that come standard on Yuma, the farmer can point the front camera at the tractor and
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Oct 20, 2009
Did you know that the Nomad has a 3G Wireless option that runs on the Sprint Network? The Nomad 800LD bundle comes with a top-mounted USB host port, a USB 3G Sprint WWAN modem, and an Extended CF-Cap to keep it all protected to IP67 standards.
The Franklin Wireless broadband modem is a USB accessory that enables 3G access to CDMA networks (Verizon/Sprint). Compatible with Windows Mobile and Windows Vista, one modem provides connectivity anywhere in 3G coverage areas to enable SMS, Data Transfer, VoIP and Location Services.
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Sep 09, 2009
What factors impact battery energy life? Does operating a computer in indoor versus outdoor environments have a significant impact on the computer's battery life?
First, what is our definition of battery energy life? Battery life is the amount of time a fully charged battery provides power to operate the computer. Now addressing the question, there are many factors that influence battery energy life and yes, outdoor environments add another layer of complexity. This blog post identifies some of the key elements to consider when calculating battery energy life in your usage model and environment.
