When the Trimble Yuma computer first came out four years ago, few people had ever tapped on the screen of a tablet. \u00a0Laptops still reigned as king of mobile computing and smart phones started getting smarter and bigger.<\/p>\n
Since then, there\u2019s been a \u201ctablet revolution\u201d said Victoria Gagnon, Trimble\u2019s business development manager.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt allows more people to be more comfortable with a computer versus a notepad or journal,\u201d Gagnon said.<\/p>\n
Now more than ever, she said, customers\u2019 tech savvy can influence developments in software and operating systems. The Yuma is no exception.\u00a0When Trimble began to plan the Yuma 2, they started by listening. Customers wanted upgrades and engineers knew they had to deliver.<\/p>\n
Designed for rugged outdoor use, the Yuma could handle the drops and splashes, but sunlight makes the old version difficult to read.\u00a0This time around it had to be different. Trimble teamed up with computer display company Pixel Qi to develop a screen for the Yuma 2 that automatically compensates for sunlight, making it readable in any condition, Gagnon said.<\/p>\n
Instead of packing pixels into the screen, Pixel Qi spreads them out with \u201csmall-aperture pixels.\u201d \u00a0A special lens focuses light through apertures onto the pixels, according to the Pixel Qi website. The result is a screen that consumes less power and actively adapts to differing light conditions. \u00a0High-strength glass over the screen protects against daily abuse.<\/p>\n
In another screen upgrade, the Yuma 2 doesn\u2019t require a stylus. Less than two percent of Yumas were returned for warranty repairs, but those that were often had screen damage resulting from creative stylus substitutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf (customers) were going to damage it, it was from a hard pointy object on the screen,\u201d Gagnon said.<\/p>\n
This being the tablet revolution, the tablet became thinner, sleeker and faster. The Yuma 2 comes standard with four gigabytes of RAM, four times its predecessor. It also has a 1.6 gigahertz dual core processor and a 64 gigabyte solid state hard drive running Microsoft Windows 7. A 128 gigabyte model is also available.<\/p>\n
Other improvements include eight hours of battery life, which is upgradeable to 16 hours; \u00a0the Trusted Platform Module Chip, which offers security through encryption and tracking capabilities; and better GPS accuracy. USB ports are standard.<\/p>\n
A cellular data connectivity option gives Internet access anywhere there\u2019s with cell service.<\/p>\n
The Yuma 2\u2019s signature toughness will also be invaluable to many outdoor professionals\u2019 soggy work conditions. \u00a0The IP65 rated tablet withstands dust penetration and low pressure exposure to liquids. Several military spec tests of the Yuma 2 in varying temperature conditions proved the strength of its seals. Gagnon said this will make the Yuma 2 resistant to humidity that can degrade electronics over time.<\/p>\n
The Yuma 2 starts at just under $3,000.00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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