01-05-2005, 07:00 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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SmartMobileAssets Review the TDS Recon
"Don't tell TDS, but I did drop the Recon a number of times just for fun. :-) In fact, my kids thought it was pretty cool to try that themselves. I just had to make sure they didn't try it with any of my other gear. 8) In order to keep the Recon immune from water damage TDS has covered the buttons with a rubber skin. The surprising thing is that the buttons still have a good feel. There is a positive action so that you know when you have pressed the button. Because of it's protective skin the Recon can actually be used in wet conditions. Obviously, as a unit that will be used outside this is really necessary. Hey, if you get the Recon dirty you can actually hose it off. ;-)"
Don't worry Darren, your secret is safe with us. ;-) Yup, it's another review of the unstoppable TDS Recon, but this time SmartMobileAssets prove the Recons is kid-proof in addition to being MIL-STD-810F complient. We've posted about this ruggedised Pocket PC a few times and it always seems like the reviewers really enjoy themselves while giving the unit a good going over. Hey, how many times have you dropped your Pocket PC for fun? I was thinking that it was a shame that there wasn't a midway-point between 'normal' Pocket PCs and the ultra rugged ones like the TDS, when I realised that actually my PPCs have gracefully put up with a barrage of minor abuse for years without complaining. I've dropped my X5 dozens of times, used it in the rain & very dusty conditions and it's always stood up to it. Do you think that generally Pocket PCs are rugged 'enough', or would you be prepared to pay a little extra to have a higher degree of 'survivability'?
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01-05-2005, 11:55 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 45
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I would pay a little extra for more ruggedness, in fact I just purchased a PPT 2800 from Symbol Technologies. It has a barcode scanner and wifi built in and also a 1700MAh battery but on the downside it is a little bulky (understatement).
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01-05-2005, 12:52 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 451
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I thought Casio is coming up with a consumer-level rugged PPC?
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01-05-2005, 01:00 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,959
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Originally Posted by yslee
I thought Casio is coming up with a consumer-level rugged PPC?
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It's targeting businesses more than general consumers, but yes, the Casio IT-10 is somewhat ruggedised. It's been purported as a splash-resistant, dust-resistant and shock-resistant Pocket PC. I posted on this in late November. You can read more on it here.
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01-05-2005, 04:20 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 76
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Another model in the slightly ruggedized category is the new Symbol MC50. It's even somewhat affordable.
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01-05-2005, 04:47 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 32
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We have a mobile field force of about 500 technicians who inspect materials at construction sites. We have looked into using ruggedized units, but we have found that the non-ruggedized units stand up pretty well, even in rough environments. Since there are no fans or moving parts as there are in laptops, the units are pretty well contained. Fortunately, if it is raining our techs do not work, so we don't have to expose the handhelds to heavy amounts of moisture.
Combine this with Dell's complete care package, and we are very comfortable going with standard units.
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01-05-2005, 05:07 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 287
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Really?!? That kind of flies in the face of the reasoning for these ruggedized devices.
Are you guys getting a couple of years out of each unit or is the life shorter than that.
I agree that it would be nice to have an in-between unit that is "strong" rather than "rugged". I use cases to accomplish the same thing but a tougher device would be nice.
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