Cranberry Township, PA – September 18, 2006 – SDG Systems, LLC today announced
the general availability and support of the Recon X-Series rugged mobile hand-held
computer running the Linux® operating system. SDG Systems will market and sell the
Linux-based Recon X-Series, providing technical and warranty support. The Recon X-
Series extends the options previously provided by the Recon with integrated 802.11a/b/g
and Bluetooth® wireless technology.
“With the addition of integrated 802.11 and Bluetooth technology, the Recon X-Series
greatly increases the number of possible applications,” said Todd Blumer, President of
SDG Systems. “The integration frees up the dual CompactFlash® slots to more easily
accommodate GPS, barcode scanning, GPRS and other peripherals or storage. Some of our
customers are already taking advantage of the new features of the Recon X-Series in
demanding outdoor environments.”
Like the original Recon, the Recon X-Series meets the MIL-STD-810F military standard
for drops, vibration and temperature extremes. It also has an IP67 rating, meaning it's
impervious to water and dust. The Recon is designed for all-day operation in extreme
outdoor and industrial environments.
SDG Systems also announced the ability to provide custom Qtopia or GPE builds. Todd
Blumer added, “Many of our customers require the ability to add or remove applications
from the standard builds. We offer the tools and training for these customers to develop
their own installation image. Like the Linux operating system, we want to remain open
and flexible in addressing our customer's needs.”
The Linux-based Recon X-Series utilizes version 2.6.15 of the Linux kernel. Its user
interface is based on Qtopia PDA Edition, version 2.1.2, which SDG Systems has
enhanced to manage the integrated Bluetooth and 802.11 technology. The operating
system utilities are based on the Familiar Linux distribution, version 0.8.4.
Pricing and Availability
The Recon 200X has a 200 MHz PXA255 processor with 64 MB RAM and 128 MB
nonvolatile flash memory and sells for $1299 to $1499. The Recon 400X has a 400 MHz
PXA255 processor with 64 MB RAM and 256 MB nonvolatile flash memory and sells for
$1499 to $1699 in single unit quantities. Both units have two CompactFlash® slots for
expansion. The Linux-based Recon units may be ordered in OD Green, Yellow and Gray
colors and are available immediately. A C++ and Python developers kit for the Linux
Recon is also available. A GPE (GNOMETM and GTK+) user interface option is available
upon request.
About SDG Systems
SDG Systems, LLC is dedicated to equipping the mobile user with productivity-enhancing
products and services. SDG Systems has been developing and supporting Linux system
software since 2002. SDG Systems is headquartered in Cranberry Township,
Pennsylvania, and can be reached at (724) 452-9366, via e-mail at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
,
or on the Internet at www.sdgsystems.com.
About Tripod Data Systems
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) designs and manufactures mobile computing systems for
extreme outdoor and industrial environments. The rugged TDS Recon handheld computer
helps users collect accurate field data and work more productively in public safety, field
service, utilities, military, and other outdoor or service-related applications. The Recon
handheld meets military specifications for drops, vibration, immersion, and temperature
extremes, and with an IP67 rating, it’s impervious to water and dust. TDS is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Trimble. The company is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was
founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit www.tdsway.com/handhelds.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of the Compact Flash Association.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
GNOME is a trademark of the GNOME Foundation.
© 2006, SDG Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.
