Rugged from the inside out

Which Trimble rugged handheld computer is right for you? Each fully rugged handheld comes with a Windows® operating system and includes integrated wireless capabilities. Here's what sets one apart from the other:


Nomad

  • Solid platform for solution integrators
  • Flexibility to customize features for your solution needs
  • Optional Built-in bar code laser scanner and camera
  • AT&T Network Certified GSM cellular WWAN

Yuma

  • Powerful ultra rugged computer (Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor)
  • 80 GB solid-state drive
  • Large display for maps and situational awareness
  • 2 geotag-enabled cameras (video, photo)
  • Flexibility to add more memory, devices

Recon

  • Most economically priced; everything you need, nothing you don't
  • Flexibility to add more memory, accessories
  • Stable, well-tested platform (1st produced 2003)

Ranger 3

  • Designed for high data-entry applications: field work, utilities, meter reads
  • Quick, accurate data entry (58 button alphanumeric keypad)
  • Stable, well-tested platform (3 generations since 2003)
  • Consistent form factor, long-life minimizes disruption

Comparison Chart

System Specifications

Recon Nomad Ranger 3 Yuma
Operating system Windows Mobile 6 Windows Mobile 6.1 Windows Mobile 6.5 Windows 7 Professional
Processor 400 MHz XScale processor 806 MHz Xscale processor 800 MHz Sitara processor 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor
Memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1 GB DDR2
Data storage 256 MB 2 GB 8 GB 80 GB
Ruggedness Withstands 1.2 m / 4 ft drop Withstands 1.2 m / 4 ft drop Withstands 1.2 m / 4 ft drop Withstands 1.2 m / 4 ft drop
Environmental IP67 sealed against dust and accidental immersion in water IP68 sealed against dust and accidental immersion in water IP67 sealed against dust and accidental immersion in water IP67 sealed against dust and accidental immersion in water
Operating temp -30 ºC to 60 ºC
-22 ºF to 140 ºF
-30 ºC to 60 ºC
-22 ºF to 140 ºF
-30 ºC to 60 ºC
-22 ºF to 140 ºF
-30 ºC to 60 ºC
-22 ºF to 140 ºF

Platform Specifications

Recon Ranger 3 Nomad Yuma
Display size 8.9 cm / 3.5" 8.9 cm / 3.5" 10.7 cm / 4.2" 17.8 cm / 7"
Display Orientation Portrait or Landscape Portrait or Landscape Landscape Portrait or Landscape
Display Resolution 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) 480 x 640 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA)
Weight (includes battery) 0.49 kg / 1.31 lbs .60kg / 1.3 lbs 1.04 kg / 2.3 lbs 1.18 kg / 2.6 lbs / standard battery;
1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs / extended battery
Battery life (standard battery, default settings) 15 hours 15 hours 30 hours 4 hours standard
8 hours extended

User Interface

Recon Nomad Ranger 3 Yuma
Touchscreen Yes Yes Yes Yes
Soft input panel (SIP) on screen keyboard Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transcriber handwriting recognition Yes Yes Yes Yes
PDA keypad Yes Optional No No
Numeric keypad No Optional Yes No
Alphanumeric keypad No No Yes Optional Peripheral Accessory
Integrated barcode scanner No Yes Optional No
Audio jack No Yes Yes Yes

Connectivity

Recon Nomad Ranger 3 Yuma
CompactFlash slots 1 Optional (1) 0 0
ExpressCard slot 0 0 0 1
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) slot 0 1 1 1
USB client Yes Yes Yes No
USB host No Yes Yes Yes (2)
Serial RS-232 1 Optional 1 1
Integrated Bluetooth Optional Yes Yes Yes
Integrated wireless LAN Optional Optional Yes Yes
Integrated cellular modem No Optional Optional Optional Peripheral Accessory
Integrated camera No Optional (1) Optional (1) Yes (2)
GPS Accuracy with WAAS/SBAS No 2-4 m 2–4 m 2–5 m
GPS NMEA output No Yes Yes Yes