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11-JAN-2005, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems Offers New Accessories to Extend Capabilities of Recon Handheld Computer
Recon now supports CompactFlash digital cameras, bar code scanners and SD cards
CORVALLIS, Ore.—January 11, 2005—Tripod Data Systems™ (TDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), announced today extended capabilities for the rugged TDS Recon™ handheld computer via a line of new accessories. These capabilities give workers in public safety, field service, utility, military and other outdoor applications the ability to use the TDS Recon with CompactFlash cameras, bar code scanners and SD memory cards.
"With these new accessories, the Recon now has additional ways to increase the productivity of mobile workers," said Bill Martin, TDS president. "In addition to collecting and managing field data, these new accessories let users take pictures or scan bar codes, without compromising ruggedness."
The new Optical CF-Cap™ features a clear window to allow the Recon to work with selected CompactFlash cameras and bar code scanners. The cap is completely sealed to protect CompactFlash accessories from dust, dirt, water and impacts from accidental drops. TDS will bundle the Optical CF-Cap with additional accessories:
- The Optical CF-Cap bundled with LifeView's FlyCAM camera lets users capture still photos and live video.
- The Optical CF-Cap bundled with Socket Communications' In-Hand Scan Card-Imager allows users to scan a variety of bar codes including linear (1-D), stacked bar codes, stacked matrix (2-D) and postal bar codes. It can also capture VGA images.
TDS will also offer a CF-to-SD adapter that allows users to transfer data between the Recon and SD memory cards. In addition to the convenience of using SD memory cards, this adapter allows easy access to the memory card slot while other large CompactFlash devices such as GPS and wireless cards are being used in the Recon's second slot.
The new Recon accessories and bundles are available through Mobile Planet (www.mobileplanet.com) and Tripod Data Systems (www.tdsway.com).
List prices for the new accessories are as follows:
- The Optical CF-Cap is $120.
- The Optical CF-Cap with LifeView's FlyCAM camera is $250.
- The Optical CF-Cap with Socket Communications' In-Hand Scan Card-Imager is $775.
- The CF-to-SDIO adapter is $35.
The Recon is designed for all-day operation in extreme outdoor and industrial environments. It meets MIL-STD-810F military standards for drops, vibration and temperature extremes. It also has an IP67 rating, meaning it's impervious to water and dust.
The Recon's rugged construction makes it ideal for public safety, field service, utility, military and other outdoor or service-related applications. It weighs just 17 ounces, and its rounded edges provide a comfortable grip. Large, widely spaced buttons are easy to use, and its reflective color TFT display is bright and clear in sunlight.
The Recon comes with a 200- or 400-MHz Intel XScale processor, 64 MB of SDRAM and up to 128 MB of internal nonvolatile Flash storage. It also features two CompactFlash slots, plus a standard 9-pin serial port and a high-speed USB port for connecting to a PC. The standard PowerBoot Module™ features a 15-hour rechargeable NiMH battery.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) designs and manufactures hardware and software for mobile computing applications. TDS handheld computers are designed for extreme outdoor and industrial environments. With the rugged Ranger™, TDS was the first manufacturer to create Windows CE-based handheld computers meeting military specifications for drops, vibration, immersion and both high and low temperature operation. In 2003, the company developed the Recon, a Windows Mobile-based handheld built to the same rugged specifications.
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/handhelds, e-mail handhelds@tdsway.com or call 541-752-9000.
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Tripod Data Systems, Ranger, Recon, Optical CF-Cap and PowerBoot Module are trademarks of Tripod Data Systems. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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