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When you work in the real world, you need the TDS Recon rugged handheld computer. Built tough to work where you do, the Recon meets the MIL-STD-810F military durability standard for shock, vibration and extreme temperatures. It's completely sealed from water and dust, earning an IP67 rating. Its Windows Mobile software for Pocket PCs runs all the applications you use every day. And you can work all day with the Recon's 15-hour rechargeable battery.

But don't just take our word for it. See what industry publications—as well as real-world users—say about the TDS Recon:


GCN Government Computer News --
July 19, 2004

The Recon "kicked the stuffing out of the GCN Lab's ruggedness tests." Dropped multiple times, "it bounced more like a Superball than a computer," and, GCN says, "its on-screen application never stopped running."
Black Hills Don Strachan, information systems manager, Black Hills FiberCom
Field service technicians use the Recon to manage time more efficiently, reduce paperwork and control inventory. As a result, Black Hills FiberCom can save time on service calls and reduce paper shuffling.
About.com About.com -- June, 2004
Since mobile workers can't always control their work environment, About.com says "having a mobile device such as the Recon ready to handle any work environment is definitely a benefit."
Denver Fire Mike Stutz, information technology manager, Denver Fire Department
The Denver Fire Department uses the Recon to streamline its fire safety inspection process, eliminating multiple time-consuming steps, saving paper and preventing costly data-entry errors.
Business 2.0 Business 2.0 -- June 23, 2004
Calling it "the Humvee of handhelds." Business 2.0 says the "hardy Recon is rugged enough to survive your most brutal summer adventures."
Trusted Reviews Logo Trusted Reviews, April 4, 2004
For users who "need a PDA that will survive everything the elements can throw at it," Trusted Reviews says the Recon " ...is not a machine of half measures, it truly is the real deal."
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