Smart, tough and loaded with features
The TDS Ranger rugged handheld computer offers outstanding performance even in the most challenging work environments. The Ranger's Windows CE operating system and capacity of up to 512 MB of Flash memory make it easy for you to handle large, complex jobs. And the Ranger has a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, so it can quickly process even the most graphic-intensive applications.

The Ranger's carbon-fiber construction makes it lightweight yet rugged. And its soft polyurethane exterior provides great grip in any weather. Separate navigation, alpha and numeric keypads are widely spaced to make it easy to operate even when you're wearing gloves.

Full-color screen
Every Ranger comes with a full-color screen. The reflective LCD touchscreen keeps the display crisp and bright even in direct sunlight, and the powerful front light illuminates the screen in low-light conditions.

Download the brochure
Click on the link to download this product brochure. Brochures are from two to four pages long and include product overviews and specifications.

Built for extreme temperatures
The Ranger performs even in extreme conditions. It works in temperatures as high as 140 °F (60 C) or as low as -13 °F (-25 C). The Ranger also meets military (MIL-STD-810E) and IP67 standards for drops, vibration, dust, corrosion and water immersion.

Hardware test standards
Click here to see a list of the independent technical standards TDS uses to evaluate the Ranger's ruggedness. The entries in this list detail the levels of ruggedness represented by these standards—so you can compare and evaluate hardware products.

Proven reliability
TDS uses rigorous analysis and measurement, as well as customer feedback, to ensure the Ranger's reliability.

Useful programs
The Ranger comes with many programs you'll find useful in the field. These programs include a calculator for quick field calculations, a keypad wedge for working with bar-code laser scanners, and Wave Recorder software that lets you record and play back audio.

U.S. Steel case study
Click here to see a case study detailing how U.S. Steel uses the Ranger at its Gary Works plant. The plant uses the Ranger in the dusty, extreme heat of its coke batteries to gauge operating temperatures. See the results in this case study.