It is a VERY difficult rating to obtain, but very desirable in the world of 'Rugged" handhelds. What does it mean?

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Sure, smart phones are small and light, and they can perform all sorts of tasks. But none of that does you any good if you go into the hot desert sun or accidentally drop it in a lake. If you need to expose your device to such risks, you might consider the Trimble Nomad 900XE.

Next generation Ranger rugged handheld computer remains true to the original concept, but offers a very comprehensive technology update with numerous improvements

Next generation Ranger rugged handheld computer remains true to the original concept, but offers a very comprehensive technology update with numerous improvements

Trimble MCS is offering a special promotion for the next 2 months on the Yuma rugged tablet computer. As part of this program, we are temporarily reducing the list price of the 3 Trimble Yuma tablet models and offering a SPIFF to the dealer/reseller salesperson for each unit sold.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2010 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the next generation of the Trimble® Nomad® outdoor rugged handheld computers. The Nomad 900 series adds a 5MP auto-focus camera with flash, enhanced GPS performance, and new Wi-Fi® capabilities. These new features, along with the its rugged construction and computing power, make the Trimble Nomad 900 series ideal for mobile workers in forestry, public safety, surveying, construction, mapping, field service, utilities, and other outdoor or service-related fields.