SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 02, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --
Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB)
introduced today its next generation of durable, lightweight field computing
devices with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology -- the new
Trimble(R) Juno(TM) SB and Juno SC handhelds. These pocket-sized devices are
packed with features and functionality. In addition to integrated GPS, both
models include wireless LAN (WLAN) and Bluetooth(R) connectivity, a 3
Megapixel camera, a 533 MHz processor, 128 MB of onboard memory, a
MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot, an all-day battery and a 3.5 inch display.
"The Juno series handhelds are the ideal solution for GIS-enabled
organizations that require high productivity from their mobile field
workforce," said Peter Large, general manager of Trimble's Mapping and GIS
Division.
The Juno series handhelds incorporate a high-sensitivity GPS receiver,
specifically designed to maximize position yields in challenging GPS
environments, such as under forest canopy and near buildings in urban areas.
Both can achieve 2 to 5 meter GPS positioning accuracy postprocessed or in
real-time with Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) such as the U.S.
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay System (EGNOS), and Japan's Multi-Functional Satellite Augmentation
System (MSAS).
For organizations wishing to equip field workers with high-speed Internet
connectivity worldwide, the Juno SC handheld includes a 3.5G High-Speed
Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) broadband cellular modem. The data transmission
capabilities of the Juno SC enable field workers to access email and download
large files and maps without making a trip to the office. Mobile workers can
access and update mission critical information in real time, increasing
overall data accuracy and productivity.
Powered by the industry-leading Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) version 6.1
operating system, users have access to personal productivity tools such as
Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, and Outlook(R) Mobile,
allowing a seamless exchange of data between the field and office. The Juno
series is also available in 10 languages for worldwide users and is fully
compatible with Trimble's range of Mapping and GIS field and office software.
A range of optional accessories complement the Juno series handhelds. The
OtterBox Defender Series case provides additional protection through a hi-
impact hard polycarbonate shell wrapped in a silicone skin for absorbing bumps
and shock. The vehicle mount, in conjunction with Trimble's TerraSync(TM)
field software and popular CoPilot Professional navigation software, provides
a complete and productive in-car navigation and data collection solution.
The Trimble Juno series is now available through Trimble's Mapping & GIS
distribution channel.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses
and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on
applications requiring position or location -- including surveying,
construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and
mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS,
lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to
the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the
solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back
office. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has a
worldwide presence with more than 3,800 employees in over 18 countries.
For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com
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SOURCE Trimble
http://www.trimble.com
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