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23-AUG-2006, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems Names Tough Corp. as Master Distributor for
TDS Handheld Computers in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea
CORVALLIS, Ore.—August 23, 2006—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today announced that Tough Corp. of Sydney, Australia has been named the company’s master distributor in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea for its popular TDS Recon® and TDS RangerTM rugged handhelds for mobile computing applications.
The Recon and Ranger offer field-proven mobile computing capabilities in extreme temperatures, driving rain, dusty job sites and other harsh environments. Tough will provide sales, service and support for TDS rugged handhelds throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea.
“Tough is well known and respected by mobile professionals in the Asia Pacific region, and we expect their customers will find the Recon and Ranger are just what they need to work more productively in the field,” said TDS president Bill Martin.
“Australia is famous for its rugged Outback, and is the perfect operating environment for the Recon and Ranger,” said Tough Director, Tony Troth. “Their proven ruggedness and versatility will make them very appealing to our customers who regularly work outdoors.”
TDS has expanded its global distributor network to extend its sales and support efforts internationally to meet increasing demand for its products.. Handheld Europe AB of Gothenburg, Sweden, is the master distributor for Europe, and Santiago & Cintra Technologies based in Miami, Florida, serves TDS customers in Latin America.
TDS rugged handheld computers—the Recon and the Ranger—meet the stringent MIL-STD-810F military standard for drops, vibration and temperature extremes. Both also come with an IP67 rating, meaning they're impervious to water and dust.
The Recon and Ranger feature Windows Mobile software, allowing users to run thousands of familiar applications, as well as industry-specific programs. Both feature integrated Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless, a sunlight-readable color TFT touchscreen and two CompactFlash slots for adding peripheral devices. The Ranger also offers a Secure Digital (SD) slot.
The Recon comes with a 200 or 400 MHz Intel XScale processor, 64 MB of SDRAM and 128 or 256 MB of nonvolatile Flash storage. Its standard PowerBoot ModuleTM features a 15-hour rechargeable NiMH battery; with the optional AA PowerBoot ModuleTM, the Recon can run for eight hours on two AA alkaline batteries.
The Ranger comes with a 312 or 520 MHz Intel XScale processor, 64 or 128 MB of SDRAM and 256 or 512 MB of nonvolatile Flash storage. The Ranger also features a 30-hour Li-Ion battery and an ergonomic keypad with separate navigation, alpha and numeric keys.
Tough Corp is a specialist distributor of rugged computer solutions for the Asia Pacific region. Tough Corp’s products represent hardware solutions supplied by the leading ruggedized computer manufacturers from around the world.
Tough Corp is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and was founded in 2000. For more information about Tough Corp, visit www.toughcorp.com, e-mail info@toughcorp.com or call +612 9427 6577.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) designs and manufactures mobile computing systems for extreme outdoor and industrial environments. The TDS Recon and Ranger rugged handheld computers help users collect accurate field data and work more productively in public safety, field service, utilities, military and other outdoor or service-related applications. Both TDS handhelds meet military specifications for drops, vibration, immersion and temperature extremes, and with an IP67 rating, they are impervious to water and dust.
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble. TDS is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit www.tdsway.com, e-mail handhelds@tdsway.com or call 541-752-9000.
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Recon is a registered trademark of Tripod Data Systems. Tripod Data Systems, Ranger, PowerBoot Module and AA PowerBoot Module are trademarks of Tripod Data Systems. Tough is a registered trademark of Tough Corp. 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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