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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
GeoXH Handheld Advances the Standard for Accuracy and Convenience
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 4 -- Trimble today
introduced the GeoXH(TM) handheld receiver-the first integrated Global
Positioning System (GPS) field computer to deliver subfoot (30 cm) accuracy
for Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection and mapping. The GeoXH
handheld is based on Trimble's revolutionary H-Star(TM) technology, first
introduced in the GPS Pathfinder(R) ProXH(TM) receiver earlier this year. A
significant advance from previous solutions, the H-Star handhelds and
receivers greatly reduce the time it takes to collect high accuracy GPS data
in the field.
The announcement was made today at INTERGEO, the world's largest
conference and trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management, in
Dusseldorf, Germany.
An all-in-one cable-free solution, the GeoXH handheld surpasses all other
high performance GPS handhelds for ease of use. A high accuracy GPS receiver
inside a rugged handheld computer, the GeoXH is designed to deliver the
subfoot (30 cm) accuracy required by electric and gas utilities,
water/wastewater services, land reform projects and other applications where
positioning is crucial. In recent years, these sectors have experienced
increased requirements for subfoot (30 cm) accuracy that could only be
addressed by long location occupation times or the use of survey grade systems
that deliver a much higher accuracy than needed.
"Rugged design and powerful functionality are steadfast qualities of the
GeoExplorer family of handheld GPS receivers," said Alan Townsend, vice
president of Trimble's Field Solutions Division. "The GeoXH handheld takes
high accuracy data collection to a whole new level with our innovative H-Star
technology. When accuracy is critical, the GeoXH handheld delivers with
unprecedented efficiency and reliability."
Trimble H-Star technology utilizes advances in GPS receiver design and
improvements in field and office software to achieve subfoot (30 cm)
postprocessed accuracy in the GeoXH handheld. With the addition of an external
Zephyr antenna, eight-inch (20 cm) postprocessed accuracy can be attained.
The GeoXH handheld is part of the new GeoExplorer(R) 2005 series that
includes the submeter GeoXT(TM) and the 1-3 meter GeoXM(TM) handhelds. All
three feature a 416MHz processor running the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile
5.0 software for Pocket PC, rechargeable battery for all day use, 512MB of
onboard memory, expandable Secure Digital (SD) memory and Bluetooth and WiFi
connectivity as standard.
The GeoExplorer 2005 series are among the world's first integrated GPS
handhelds with Microsoft Windows Mobile version 5.0 software for Pocket PC.
Windows Mobile 5.0 has more flexibility to customize devices and solutions and
has persistent memory storage for more efficient data management.
The GeoXH handheld is expected to begin shipping at the end of October
2005.
About Trimble
Trimble is a leading innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology. In addition to providing advanced GPS components, Trimble augments
GPS with other positioning technologies as well as wireless communications and
software to create complete customer solutions. Trimble's worldwide presence
and unique capabilities position the Company for growth in emerging
applications including surveying, machine guidance, asset management, wireless
platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 1978 and
headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has more than 2,000 employees in
more than 20 countries worldwide.
For an interactive look at company news and products, visit Trimble's Web
site at http://www.trimble.com
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