I am not a big fan of the integrated GPS that one can purchase as an option on the ToughBook for about $300. In my experience, the GPS does not perform as well as cheaper add-on units. But, I will lay out my thoughts and you can make the call.
Benefits
The obvious benefit is [...]
Archive for December, 2007
ToughBook computers and GPS receivers
December 29, 2007Figuring out the GPS COM port on a ToughBook PC
December 27, 2007I receive quite a few phone calls each year from ToughBook owners trying to figure out how to use the GPS receiver. A ToughBook with integrated GPS from the factory comes with a default COM port dedicated to the GPS, but which one? You need to know this COM port for using software, [...]
Super-cool field mineral analyzer from inXitu–check it out at AGU in San Francisco!
December 12, 2007This week, I have been visiting the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in San Francisco. This meeting, held each fall, showcases the latest in research on the Earth and space and the exhibit hall boasts lots of new technology. I had a great time speaking with folks at the NASA [...]
A marriage of convenience: GPS and cameras
December 4, 2007What is the latest trend in GPS? For my money, there will be an expansion of ‘geocoded’ cameras; cameras that record the current longitude and latitude and affix this data onto the image. While the technology has been around for some time, both on the commercial market and as open-source software, the market [...]
