Trimble Recon EOL

Trimble Recon will reach end of life (EOL) over the next few months in 2013. Please contact SDG Systems for details and ordering information.

Alternatives to Google Maps

The lack of Google Maps in Android AOSP affects many applications. However, alternatives like OpenStreetMap can fill in the gap to providing universal mapping to applications.

Introducing the Pidion HM50

The HM50 is a lightweight, rugged, enterprise PDA with a 1GHz CPU, 3.5" VGA color LCD, integrated GPS, and includes voice and data communications. Running Windows Embedded 6.5, the HM50 will provide mobile field workers productivity, flexibility and mobility to get their job done quickly and accurately.

Introducing the Trimble Yuma 2

The Trimble Yuma 2 is an impressive upgrade from the original Yuma. It's smaller, faster and less expensive, yet still provides great connectivity options. The sunlight-readable display is great and the touchscreen provides good responsiveness.

Ricoh G700SE Firmware Updates

Ricoh has recently updated updated the G700SE firmware to version 1.23. This update adds a new barcode scanning mode, the ability to record memos for videos, and the ability to set the image prefix value.

Introducing the Pidion HM40

The Pidion HM40 is a rugged, low-cost Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA), with a 1GHz CPU, keyboard, barcode scanner and other options.

PDA replacement devices

The Pidion BM-170 device from Bluebird is an excellent choice for PDA applications, replacing devices like the discontinued HP iPAQ or Dell Axim.

Installing Google Maps Framework on AOSP Android

How to install Google Maps Framework on Android (AOSP) devices

SDG Values: Personal Responsibility

One of SDG Systems' core values is personal responsibility. Each customer should have an experience to match that value.

What is Yocto?

The description of the Yocto Project, which we’ll shorten to Yocto here, from the yoctoproject.org site is as follows: "The Yocto Project™ is an open source collaboration project that provides templates, tools and methods to help you create custom Linux-based systems for embedded products regardless of the hardware architecture."