Category Archives: hardware

Staples to Start Selling Cube 3D Printers Commencing in June

Posted on May 3, 2013 by glenn

What’s that you say… you’re headed to Staples for supplies? While there would you please pick me up some pens, pencils, a few notepads, oh, and grab me a 3D printer also! Yep… Staples is likely one of the first … Continue reading →

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HP SureSupply Convenient Mobile App For Your Printing

Posted on May 1, 2013 by glenn

You likely know by now that I’m stoked by mobile technology! Cool mobile apps and services pop up every day, many of them designed to make your life and job a little bit easier. A solution from HP called HP … Continue reading →

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Hardware Tip – HP Performance Advisor

Posted on January 7, 2013 by glenn

Something new from HP to kick off 2013 – HP Performance Advisor, designed to keep your harwdare performing… as seen in this fast paced overview of the benefits of HP PA for workstation’s performance.  Performance Advisor notifies users when components … Continue reading →

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Collect Professional Grade GIS Data – Juniper Aspect Webinar Recap

Posted on December 19, 2012 by glenn

Want to Collect Professional Grade GIS Data without Complicated Mapping Software? Well if so, Juniper Systems answered that question recently via a live webcast. The Topic, Juniper Aspect. Ideally suited for non-GIS professionals, the intuitive user interface of Juniper Aspect … Continue reading →

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Device Tip – Hydrus Ultra-Rugged Handheld

Posted on September 18, 2012 by glenn

Here’s a quick look at the Hydrus Ultra-Rugged Handheld by Two Technologies – Designed to work long hours in the harshest environments, Hydrus is Two Technologies powerful, ultra-rugged handheld computer. With an IP68 rating and integrated imager, Hydrus offers power, … Continue reading →

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CBx5 Control Box Console, ruggedized, touch-screen control box

Posted on September 10, 2012 by glenn

I’m definitely a gadget freak and a bit of a fan of cool, mobile technology. This bad boy, obviously geared towards a nice market (3D control, construction etc…), from Carlson Software is pretty darned sweet, and innovative! Enter the CBx5 … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Rugged Tablet from getac – Take That Otterbox!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by glenn

Who Says Your Tablet Can’t Be Tough?  With consumer tablets dropping in price basically to a point where they are disposable to some companies, there’s much demand on folks to use consumer grade hardware for enterprise functionality… perhaps that may … Continue reading →

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Rugged Tablet PC Tip – The MobileDemand xTablet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by glenn

Loads of companies and contractors have a need for a rugged, mobile solution. Here’s one to consider, the MobileDemand xTablet.  Most recently, this device was selected by Elecdata  for use in a mobile GIS app for recording and managing data … Continue reading →

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Some Holiday Gadget Tips – Black Friday Tech Deals

Posted on November 23, 2011 by glenn

Thanksgiving is near once again, indeed one of my favorite holidays of the year (yes, even if I am up in Canada…) however, that also means Black Friday. Sure, there’s loads of holiday deals and pitches to try and get … Continue reading →

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How Tough Is The Mesa Rugged Notepad? Would You Believe Slingshot Tough!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by glenn

So, just how tough is the Mesa Rugged Notepad from Juniper Systems? Would you believe tough enough to sling shot at over 80 mph through a piece of plywood… twice! Check out the Juniper Systems gang as they do a … Continue reading →

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Tablet Tip – Android OS Sony Tablet S 16GB

Posted on August 31, 2011 by gisuser

Here’s a Tablet tip for Sony fans, available via Sony.com or Sony.ca – The Sony Tablet (Android Honeycomb) enables users to enjoy PlayStation® games, Reader eBooks, and movies, and more. Features Bluetooth, WiFi, MicroUSB, Camera : Front – 0.3 Megapixel … Continue reading →

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Cool Device – enTourage eDGe dualbook + Documents to Go

Posted on January 20, 2010 by glenn

enTourage Systems, Inc., creator of the world’s first dualbook – the enTourage eDGe – announced today that the Documents To Go software from DataViz is now available on all enTourage eDGe units. The enTourage eDGe merges an e-paper and LCD … Continue reading →

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