Providing the tools utilities need
The complexities of a utility operation demand versatile, high-tech tools that can keep up. Whether it's reading field meters or in-house equipment, testing transmission equipment or creating infrastructure inventories, your data requirements call for a computing solution that's easy to use but ready for challenging field environments. And it would be even better if the same data tool could also provide real-time communication.

That's why the TDS Recon is a perfect fit for utilities. It's rugged enough to withstand weather extremes, drops and even accidental submersion. It's lightweight and easy to operate. And it's incredibly versatile, with Windows Mobile and options like TDS SOLO Field software, plus two CompactFlash slots that let you connect a wide range of peripherals to customize performance for your specific needs. You can even use GPS and wireless networking for tracking and instant communication.

TDS Nomad
The high-performance TDS Nomad is rugged, powerful and full-featured. The Nomad comes with Windows Mobile 6, an 806 MHz processor, a long-life battery and integrated wireless capabilities like GPS, 802.11g and Bluetooth, plus a full VGA display - then add the options you need for your application. Get your hands on a TDS Nomad.

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TDS Recon
The TDS Recon rugged handheld computer is rugged and versatile enough for any situation, yet lightweight and easy to carry. The Recon runs Windows Mobile software, letting you run the applications you use most. Its two CompactFlash slots and modular design make it an adaptable, multipurpose tool that can provide the various data and communication capabilities you need. And with a battery capable of over 15 hours of continuous usage, you can work all day without a battery change.

Case Study: Black Hills FiberCom
Nothing sells a new technology solution like paying for itself in less than six months. Ask Black Hills FiberCom, a cable and communications provider in North Dakota, where a powerful new combination of software, handheld computing and an innovative mobile wireless communication system has field techs more productive, dispatchers more efficient and money watchers more than pleased.

SOLO Field
SOLO Field mapping software lets you gather position and attribute data on a handheld computer such as the Recon. It uses intuitive menus and dialog boxes to make it easy to map points, lines and areas; navigate; calculate distances and areas; and view and edit collected data in the field.

SOLO Office
The companion product to SOLO Field, SOLO Office software helps you manage your data back at the office. Its interface—similar to that of SOLO Field—makes it easy to learn and operate.

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