Getac introduces the new fully rugged GPS PDA PS535F with camera, altimeter and E-compass
Written by MiTAC Technology Corporation
Monday, 02 March 2009
Getac's new generation GPS PDA enables pinpoint positioning and instant visual data capture for GIS surveying applications.
Telford, England, 2nd March 2009 -- MiTAC Technology Corporation, specialist rugged mobile
computer manufacturer, is set to unveil the latest offering from its
comprehensive portfolio of rugged solutions, the Getac PS535F, a next
generation fully rugged GPS PDA featuring an auto focus camera,
altimeter and E-compass. These new features will enable field-based
employees to capture field data on-site and transmit data back to
headquarters in real-time, as well as provide pinpoint navigation
support to improve location based productivity.
The PS535F is perfectly designed for GIS surveying applications
across different sectors, including; utilities, oil and gas, forest
patrol, and surveying and mapping of geology and mineral resources. The
built-in 3 mega pixel auto-focus camera enables instant visual data
capture in the field, and the VGA touch screen display with sunlight
readable technology enhances the viewing quality of graphic intensive
files and detailed maps. To enhance its navigation support, in addition
to built-in GPS, the PS535F also offers built-in altimeter and
E-compass, allowing pinpoint positioning of longitude, latitude and
altitude, as well as providing the directional relation between the
targeted subject and the user's position. The PS535F also features
comprehensive wireless connectivity options, including integrated
Bluetooth V2.0 and 802.11b/g WiFi. Users can connect the PS535F to a
GIS server to transmit data or process data in the field using a Getac
Bluetooth modem or a mobile phone.
"Enterprise customers today have come to expect seamless and
accurate information exchange between head office and field workers to
improve overall operational efficiency and productivity," said Julian
Willis, Senior Sales Manager, Getac UK Ltd. "For example, water, oil
and gas companies need to send field workers out across the country to
perform pipeline safety inspections or maintenance, and the inspection
and maintenance reports, including accurate time, location and
descriptions, must be transmitted back to the head office in real-time
to make dispatch and repair planning; Forest patrols reporting the
location and fire hazard conditions to a fire center to assist fire
rescue planning is another good example of application for the PS535F."
Getac's PS535F features Window Mobile 6.1 which is compatible with
a wide variety of software applications. It boasts a 300gramme
lightweight design, 8 hours operational battery power and has been
built and tested to withstand rigorous every day use as and use in
harsh environments. The Getac PS535F is compliant with MIL-STD 810F and
IP54 with safeguards against frequent drops and exposure to water, dust
and extreme temperatures. It is optimised for both indoor and outdoor
applications.
Getac PS535F Main Features
3.5" VGA Touch Screen Display
533MHz Samsung 2450 processor
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1
128Mb onboard MDDR
2GB onboard NAND Flash Storage ROM
MIL-STD 810F and IP54 compliant
Embedded GPS Receiver
3 Mega Pixel On-Board Camera
Altimeter and E-Compass
Integrated Bluetooth V2.0 and 802.11b/g capability
Sunlight Readable Display solution (optional)
8 Hours Battery Life
Dimensions: 144.25mm x 82.25mm x 29.3mm
Weight: 300grammes
About MiTAC Technology Corporation
MiTAC Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of the third largest
computing business group, MiTAC-Synnex, in Taiwan, was founded in 1989
as a joint investment with GE General Electric (GE) Aerospace Group to
supply defence electronic equipment for military related applications.
It is a pioneer in the rugged mobile computing industry, providing
Getac branded ultra rugged, rugged and semi-rugged notebook, tablet PC
and handheld solutions for the military, law enforcement, public
safety, utility, telecommunication, manufacturing, field service and
mobile workforce industries. Other than rugged computing solutions,
MiTAC's business focus also includes mainstream commercial notebooks,
mobile rugged computers,
embedded software solutions and total mechanical solutions. 2008
consolidated revenue of MiTAC Technology Corporation exceeded US$534m.
For more information, please go to the official MiTAC Technology
website http://www.mitac-mtc.com.tw.
Mobile Technology Feature - Top 10 Business Apps for Android - Android has become one of the most popular mobile operating systems
in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
The Really Big List of Mapping, Geo location Mobile developer resources, APIs and Tools - The Mobile Ecosystem... no question that mobile is huge and
the opportunity for developers, in particular, geo developers! There's
loads of developer resources on the web so to help the developer,
here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
smartphone or Tablet.
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup. ArcGIS.com has some recent
updates including support for KML, be sure to check it out!
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Up Close - No Replacement for the iPad But Pretty Darned Sweet - As could be
expected, speculation and blogging is rampant with many stories and
pseudo "reviews" coming out, many of them touting the next "iPad
killer".
Mobile Developer Resource - MapQuest & The Mobile Worker - Facility management companies, surveyors, multi-level marketing,
insurance claims, pipeline companies, water utilities; all have field
workers who would benefit from mobile applications. Not only checking in
to work sites, but keeping a record of the work done
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
Mobile data usage in Canada to triple between 2010 and 2012 - Some interesting, yet not terribly surprising, numbers on mobile
usage coming out of Canada. According to a report summarized on
Techvibes, mobile usage is soaring, in particular, the smartphone
segment
Social Location Directory
Do you have a location-aware application, social location service or other location-sensitive service that you'd like to share with us? Please browse this growing directory of Social location Services and feel free to leave a link to your favorite service! See the Directory HERE
Suggested Reading
The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
Good Mobile Messaging: Executives and professional field forces spend an increasing amount of time on the road tending to business.
Mobile Apps - Native or Web?:
You probably have a plan to build a mobile app, but you've struggled
with the basic question - Should I build it using open web standards
such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or should I build it as a native app
for the devices I want to target?
iBike Coach App- a new “Always On” feature always gathers data
Nike+ GPS App- for sports tracking, recording and sharing
Featured Events
Content & Apps for Automotive Europe 2012 (18-19 April, Germany)
will give you key insights on how in-vehicle connectivity is being
revolutionised as OEMs integrate dynamic content to stay relevant
throughout the vehicle life cycle.
Location Intelligence for Enterprise - Europe 2012, January 16-17, London Hear from Google, Jones Lang LaSalle, Tesco, Willis, Oracle,
ESRI, Microsoft, PBBI and many more as they debate the best strategies
for business models and integration.
Consumer Telematics Show 2012 (Jan 9, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA) is the most prestigious and
dynamic consumer telematics focused meeting for the automotive industry.
Held in Las Vegas on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES),
this year's senior-level speakers will include General Motors, Audi,
Toyota, Panasonic, Continental, Hughes Telematics, Gartner, KIA,
Mercedes-Benz and many more
Esri Dev Summit - The
Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit) brings together developers and GIS
professionals from all over the globe. March 26-29, 2012, Palm Springs,
CA
