Device Profile: Tripod Data Systems Recon, rugged handheld

jill | Date: Feb 8, 2003 | Comments: 1

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Tripod Data Systems has introduced Recon, a 17-ounce, battle-hardened PDA that meets mil specs for water tightness, extreme temperatures, and drop resistance. The Recon lists for $1,500. Tripod is owned by Trimble Navigation Ltd., the well-know maker of global postioning system readers.

An interview with the design team describing how Windows CE .NET componentization benefited TDS in the development of its Recon product is available here.

Here is a summary of the Recon's key features and specifications . . .

• Operating system -- Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC
  
• CPU -- 200 MHz or 400MHz Intel XScale Processor
  
• Main memory -- 64 MB high-speed SDRAM / 64 MB or 128 MB nonvolatile Flash storage
  
• Display -- Sunlight-readable color, 240 x 320 pixel (1/4 VGA) TFT with LED front light
  
• Size -- 6.5 x 3.75 x 1.75 in.
  
• Weight -- 17 oz. (including rechargeable PowerBoot)
  
• Input/output connections
  • RS-232 serial port
    
  • USB port
    
  • Dual CompactFlash slots: one Type I + one Type II
• Power -- 3800 mAh NiMH rechargeable pack
  
• Ruggedization details --
  • complies with MIL-STD-810F for humidity, sand & dust, water, drop, vibration and altitude limits
    
  • Operating environment: -- -22 to 140 deg. F