04-22-2004, 06:00 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,171
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MaximumPDA Reviews TDS's Recon 400 Rugged PDA
"Replacing a $600 to $800 PDA every time it gets dropped into the mud, caught in a downpour, or bounced off of the hood of a utility truck can become financially draining for even a large company with deep pockets. There are cheaper PDA�s but many lack the options the business or professional customer needs. One solution is to get a ruggedized PDA case. There are a few cases that can help protect a PDA in an outdoor or industrial scenario but they tend to be bulky and can make using the PDA difficult. In some cases they just don�t provide the protection needed. That may be OK for the occasional use in those environments, however for sustained use the only real solution is a ruggedized PDA."
"I must admit we tossed this thing around, dropped it, submerged it and even took it to a Puget Sound Handheld Users Group meeting the local Handheld/Pocket PC club here in Seattle and let them abuse it for a couple of hours. This device really can take some serious punishment."
It's certainly not for me, but if you're looking for an all-condition handheld computing solution, check this review out.
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04-22-2004, 11:08 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 275
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maybe if it wasn't lemon yellow :|
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04-23-2004, 01:01 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 116
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They do come in slate grey. Blue would be nice but not offered.
--Bill
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04-23-2004, 03:47 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 545
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Giveaway
I noticed if you follow the link at the end of the review, you can enter to win a TDS Recon 400 (I think a 400) from mobile planet.
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04-23-2004, 05:31 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 135
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This PDA is perfect for those circumstances where you need a ruggidized device. I deployed two to a Sea Hawk squadron in Florida for a three week test. When the first one came back all I did was remove the screen protector and it looked great. The Navy mechanics loved it and hated to give it up.
Highly recommended for rough use.
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04-24-2004, 10:42 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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You can get even more reviews of this device here and here.
Looks like TDS really went wild handing out review units! 8O :lol: I wonder were/when the next review will turn up.
Shame most other manufacturers don't have a similar attitude to review units. :?
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