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Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Jan 05, 2011
 Conrad Blickenstorfer at Rugged PC Review has an excellent review of the Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer. The review digs deep into many aspects of the user experience, including the display readability in a variety of conditions, and the exceptional battery life. The review also provides performance comparison data with other rugged tablet computers currently available.
Conrad last updated his review in September 2010 after Trimble announced the availability of the Trimble Yuma with Windows 7. Check it out!
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Nov 19, 2010
This video was recorded using the Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer. Watch as the proud Yuma owner places the Yuma into a fish pond and records the fish swimming about. A few minutes into the video, the fish
Posted by: Charles Bonville
on Oct 25, 2010
Alex Johnson conducts a float test of the Recon rugged handheld computer. This test was conducted at scenic Yaquina Bay in Newport on Oregon's central coast.
Posted by: Guest
on Sep 27, 2010
As a precision rifle firearms instructor, as well as a relatively new resident of Colorado, I utilize my Recon 400X for two main tasks, one, using Night Force's Ballistic Targeting Software, and two, locating areas that are safe for shooting, and also provide a diversified environment.
The Night Force Ballistic Targeting software is a straight forward and simple to use program that runs on the Windows Mobile 5 & 6 operating system. It is smooth in its operations and delivers extremely accurate elevation, windage, and lead adjustments, which is based on simple data that the user inputs into the software. The combination of the Recon 400X along with this software has been so successful, that not only do Hunter's in the know use it, but a great amount of US Military Shooters, as well as other Shooters under the NATO umbrella, utilize it as well. This is only one software application that runs seamlessly without locking up.
When I say "locking up," I mean freezing, until rebooting the system. Other types of PDA's were originally manufactured utilizing operating systems that were designed to be nothing more than glorified phone books. The TDS lines of Pocket PC's are different. They are not only water-proof and shock-proof; they have been designed to operate many third party software packages that are ported to run on Windows Mobile 5 & 6.
As I previously mentioned, I am a Precision Shooting Rifle Instructor and although I use my 400X in conjunction with "Night Force's" Ballistic Targeting Software, it has proven to be an invaluable tool when combined with the "Holux GR-271" GPS card. As the batteries in my rugged Recon will burn for up to 15 hours, I use the GPS to track in and out of unfamiliar areas; and have also had great success locating other areas of interest. This is and has been an enormous time saver. The reasons why is because I use my Recon in conjunction with two other desktop mapping software packages that allow me to locate the areas of interest that I want to venture into.
First, I open "Google Earth" and "fly" to the area of interest, tilting, panning and zooming, until I find the right spot. Once there, I take note of the lat long's, launch another software application on my desk-top by TDS called "Terra Guide" which is a mapping software package, then locate and mark the lat long's that I previously acquired in Google Earth, and at times, draw a path in and out of where I want to go. Once I complete those tasks, I connect my Recon to my Desktop computer via a USB cable, and export that information from Terra Guide on my Desk Top, to Terra Guide on my Recon. Later, when I turn on my Recon, and launch the Terra Guide software, the information is there, and the GPS automatically begins working. It is simple and very user friendly.
Venturing out to my areas of interest is fast and easy. Now don't get me wrong... developing mountaineering and map reading skills is an essential skill set that should be learned, however using the software packages that are available from TDS, has saved me months if not years of recon work. Utilizing them on my rugged Recon 400X, has made it easy.
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: 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: Guest
on Jul 19, 2010
When most people think about a rugged computer, they think of some sort of toughened "shell" around fragile components. As we've shown in some of our earlier engineering videos, it isn't that simple. For units to be truly outdoor rugged, we make adjustments on even the smallest components so your handheld performs in extreme temperatures, moisture, vibration etc. Another misconception is that the protective shell on the outside must simply be strong to withstand the shock of a drop. While that is true, it must also be flexible. This flex not only keeps the unit from falling apart, but it also absorbs much of the energy of the drop so that the internal components don't take the brunt of the shock.
Posted by: Brian
on Jul 16, 2010
I was recently shopping for a new watch. In the process, I stumbled across the widely available G-Shock watch from Casio. They are designed to operate in the same rough-and-tumble outdoor environment that the Trimble handhelds thrive on. Here is a product description from an on-line retailer with a short history of the product In 1983, Casio launched the shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch. This product shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care, and was the result of Casio engineers taking on the challenge of creating the world's toughest watch...
Posted by: Shawn Curtis
on Jun 28, 2010
Here is a summary of a review of the Nomad written by Conrad Blickenstorfer at RuggedPCreview.com. See what the independent reviewer says about the Nomad and follow the link to see his full review. "Well, this was fun. We probably spent more time with the Nomad than with most rugged handhelds and notebooks that come to our lab. The 800 MHz Marvell PXA320 processor certainly had something to do with it.
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