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1-JUL-2003, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems Launches Improved Ranger Rugged Handheld Computer
New Ranger features up to 512 MB of Flash memory, improved cold-weather performance, enhanced reliability and standard color screen
Contacts:
Amy Urban
Tripod Data Systems
541-753-9322
amyu@tdsway.com
Julia Oliver
Sanda Communications
503-445-2400
jo@sandacom.com
Corvallis, Ore.—July 1, 2003—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today introduced an improved line of RangerTM rugged handheld computers. The new Rangers are available with up to 512 MB of nonvolatile Flash® memory, work in extremely cold temperatures down to -13° F (-25 C) and feature a color screen.
"TDS has made today’s Ranger even better thanks to continuous improvement and feedback from our users," said Bill Martin, TDS director of marketing. "Customers told us they wanted more memory to handle bigger jobs. Others told us about working in extreme cold on dark winter days. So we increased the Ranger’s operating temperature range and improved the backlight so users can leave it on while working in freezing temperatures."
With up to 512 MB of internal Flash storage available, the new Ranger allows users to store more points and handle larger, more complex jobs. Files are saved to nonvolatile Flash memory, so users don’t have to worry about losing their data.
TDS has also improved the Ranger’s reliability using metric analysis in manufacturing and Pareto-driven issue resolution to prioritize problem areas and process improvements. As before, the Ranger is extremely rugged, with a lightweight carbon fiber and polyurethane exterior to withstand tough field conditions. It exceeds the MIL-STD-810E standard for drop test, shock and vibration and IP67 for protection against dust and water.
The new Ranger is available with 32, 128 or 512 MB of nonvolatile Flash memory. Every Ranger features a 206 MHz Intel® StrongARM® processor, a 320 x 240 backlit reflective color display, 64 MB of SDRAM and a 57-key tactile-action keyboard with separate navigation and alphanumeric keypads plus touch-screen input. The Ranger uses Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) designs and manufactures rugged Windows CE handheld computers specifically designed for extreme outdoor and industrial environments in the land surveying, mapping, forestry, utility, machine control, public safety and military markets. The rugged TDS Ranger handheld computer was the first Windows CE device to meet military specifications for drop, vibration, immersion, and both high- and low-temperature operation.
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB). The company is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit http://www.tdsway.com/, email survey@tdsway.com or call 541-753-9322.
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