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17-FEB-2004, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems Announces Reduced Pricing for TDS Ranger 200C with Survey Software Bundles
Save up to $1,200 depending on software selected
Contacts:
Amy Urban
Tripod Data Systems
541-753-9322
amyu@tdsway.com
Julia Oliver
Sanda Communications
503-445-2400
jo@sandacom.com
Corvallis, Ore.—February 17, 2004—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today announced new lower prices for the rugged TDS RangerTM 200C handheld when bundled with TDS survey software, including Survey ProTM.
Customers can save up to $1,200 off the previous list price depending on the software. Savings include $600 for the Ranger with Survey Standard software, $900 for the Ranger with Survey Pro, and $1,200 for the Ranger with Survey Pro Max.
"More than 20,000 Ranger handheld computers have proven their reliability and performance under the toughest field conditions," said Eric Hall, TDS survey products manager. "With this, our lowest price ever for a color model Ranger with software, now is the perfect time to upgrade."
The rugged Ranger is ideal for work in extreme outdoor conditions. It meets the stringent MIL-STD-810E military standard for drop test, shock and vibration, and it comes with an IP67 rating for protection against dust and water. The Ranger 200C features a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, a 320x240-pixel reflective color touch-screen display, 64 MB of SDRAM and 32, 128 or 512 MB of Flash memory. Its soft polyurethane exterior makes the Ranger slip-resistant and comfortable to hold, and it also includes a 57-key tactile-action keyboard with separate navigation and alphanumeric keypads. The Ranger uses the Microsoft Windows CE .NET (CE 4.0) operating system.
The Ranger is available from TDS-authorized dealers. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $2,199 for the Ranger 200C with 32 MB Flash; $2,599 with 128 MB Flash; and $2,999 with 512 MB Flash. MSRP for the Ranger 200C with Survey Standard software ranges from $2,599 to $3,399; with Survey Pro, the MSRP ranges from $2,999 to $3,799; and with Survey Pro Max, the MSRP ranges from $4,299 to $5,099. Quantity discounts are also available.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) develops hardware and software for mobile computing applications. TDS produces the rugged Ranger and ReconTM handheld computers for extreme outdoor and industrial environments, software for land surveying and construction applications, and GIS systems for field data collection and automation. TDS is also the U.S. distributor for Nikon(R) total stations. TDS software has been the #1 choice of surveyors since 1995-more surveyors use Survey Pro software than all other competitors' software combined.¹
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble. The company is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit www.tdsway.com, email survey@tdsway.com or call 541-753-9322.
¹Business News Publishing Company, "Surveying and Mapping Industry Study" 1995-2003. Includes TDS software sold by dealers and TDS partner companies.
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Tripod Data Systems, Survey Pro, Ranger and Recon are trademarks of Tripod Data Systems. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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