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Tripod Data Systems has added Bluetooth support to its rugged Recon handhelds.

Tripod is enabling Bluetooth for its handhelds by supporting Socket Communications Bluetooth CompactFlash card. Also, being as the Recon is designed for harsh environments, with the Bluetooth card installed in one of the Recon's two CompactFlash slots, the Bluetooth card is protected by a fully sealed CF-Cap, which shields the slot from dust, dirt or water.

Bluetooth works with the new TDS Recon version 4.1.6 operating system. All Recons shipped since early June have the necessary hardware to support these Bluetooth capabilities. Current Recon owners can visit the Tripod website to update their handheld.

About Bluetooth & Recon Handhelds

Bluetooth is a communication standard for personal-area networks that uses low-power radio signals and has a range of 30 feet. It allows Bluetooth enabled handhelds and peripherals such as printers or desktop PCs to communicate without cables

The Recon handheld computer is available in two models. The Recon 200C includes an Intel XScale 200 MHz processor and 64 MB of nonvolatile Flash storage. The Recon 400C features an Intel XScale 400 MHz processor and 128 MB of storage. Both models include 64 MB of SDRAM and sunlight-readable, reflective color TFT displays with rugged LED front lighting for indoor and low-light conditions.

The handhelds also feature a modular design to give users the flexibility to customize their Recons to suit a variety of mobile applications. The PowerBoot Module integrates a 3800 mAh battery pack, a 9-pin serial port and a USB port into a single user-replaceable component. The Recon features the Windows CE .NET operating system.