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RE MAPS-L: GeoXH Handheld and GIS
FR Angie
DA Thurs, 6 Oct 2005
TO Maps-L

http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/dailynews/2005/oct/04/news2.html
SpatialNews.com Press Release

GeoXH Handheld Advances the Standard for Accuracy and Convenience
Printer Friendly versionPrinter Friendly 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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