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
  • Built-in GSM, bar code laser scanner
  • AT&T Network Certified

Yuma

  • Powerful ultra-rugged computer (Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor)
  • 32 GB solid-state hard 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

  • Designed for high data-entry applications: field work, utilities, meter reads
  • Quick, accurate data entry (57 button alpha numeric keypad)
  • Stable, well-tested platform (1st generation 2003, 2nd generation 2005)
  • Consistent form factor, long-life minimizes disruption

Comparison Chart

System Specifications

Recon Ranger Nomad Yuma
Operating system Windows Mobile 6 Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 6 Windows 7 Professional
Processor 400 MHz XScale processor 516 MHz XScale processor 806 MHz Xscale processor 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor
Memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 1 GB DDR2
Data storage 256 MB 512 MB 2 GB 32 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 IP67 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 Nomad Yuma
Display size 8.9 cm / 3.5" 9.7 cm / 3.8" 8.9 cm / 3.5" 17.8 cm / 7"
Display Orientation Portrait or Landscape Landscape Portrait or Landscape Portrait or Landscape
Display Resolution 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) 480 x 640 pixels (VGA) 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA)
Weight (includes battery) 0.49 kg / 1.31 lbs 0.95 kg / 2.1 lbs .60kg / 1.3 lbs 1.18 kg / 2.6 lbs / standard battery;
1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs / extended battery
Battery life (standard battery, default settings) 12 – 16 hours 20 hours 15 hours 4 hours (8 hours optional)

User Interface

Recon Ranger Nomad Yuma
Touch screen 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 No Optional No
Numeric keypad No Yes Optional No
Alpha-numeric keypad No Yes No Optional Peripheral Accessory
Integrated barcode scanner No No Yes No
Audio jack No No Yes Yes

Connectivity

Recon Ranger Nomad Yuma
CompactFlash slots 1 1 Optional 0
ExpressCard slot No No No 1
SDIO (Secure Digital) slots No 1 1 1
USB Client Yes Yes Yes No
USB Host No No Optional (2) Yes (2)
RS232 1 1 Optional 1
Integrated Bluetooth Optional Yes Yes Yes
Integrated wireless LAN Optional Yes Optional Yes
Integrated cellular modem No No Optional Optional Peripheral Accessory
Integrated camera No No Optional Yes (2)
GPS Accuracy with WAAS/SBAS No No 2–5 m 2–5 m
GPS NMEA output No No Yes Yes
 

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