Hardware Available for Field Camp
Laptop Computers | Laptop Peripherals | Handheld Computers | Handheld Peripherals
Several laptop computers running a Windows-based operating system are available for field camp use. Specifications of
these computers are listed below. Check with Clark Burchfiel, Kelin Whipple, or Kip Hodges for laptop availability. All laptops
should have a power cord, some have soft neoprene cases.
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stirling.mit.edu |
zabriskie.mit.edu |
kaibab.mit.edu |
dtfg.mit.edu |
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Operating System |
Windows 2000 |
Windows 2000 |
Windows XP |
Windows 2000 |
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Hardware Specifications |
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Processor |
Intel P-III 1.2 GHz |
Intel P-III 1.2 GHz |
Intel P-4 m 2.2 GHz |
Intel P-III m 1.1 GHz |
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RAM |
320 MB |
320 MB |
512 MB |
512 MB |
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Display |
12.1″ XGA |
12.1″ XGA |
15.1″ UXGA |
14.1″ XGA |
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Storage Specifications |
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Fixed Hard Drive |
20 GB |
20 GB |
40 GB |
30 GB |
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Removable Storage |
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CD |
CD-RW/DVD-R |
CD-RW/DVD-R |
CD-R/DVD-R |
CD-RW/DVD-R |
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Floppy Drive |
No |
No |
3.5″ floppy |
3.5″ floppy |
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Communications |
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Ethernet |
10/100 Base-T |
10/100 Base-T |
10/100 Base-T |
10/100 Base-T |
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Modem |
56.6 K Modem |
56.6 K Modem |
V.92 Modem |
56.6 K Modem |
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Infrared for IrDA |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Built-in 802.11 Wireless |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Ports |
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Serial |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Parallel* |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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External Monitor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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USB (1.1) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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IEEE-1394 (Firewire) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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PCMCIA |
1 Type II |
1 Type II |
2 Type II (1 Type III) |
2 Type II (1 Type III) |
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PS/2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Docking Station |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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37119786 |
37119785 |
37119797 |
37119787 |
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Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJC-85 (2)
Small footprint, portable ink jet printer. Maximum resolution approx. 600 dpi. Maximum paper size 8.5 by 14 inches
(legal size). Not designed for photo-quality printing, may balk at heavy or coated stock. Includes 1 power cable and 1 USB
cable, as well as two print heads (one installed, one in a
circular black plastic case).
has not been purchased. Replacement ink cartridges are Canon BCI-11 Black and BCI-11 Color for the 4-color print head
(CMYK), and Canon BCI-10 Black for the monochrome print head (black).
Canon Canoscan N670U Flatbed Scanner
Lightweight, extremely thin flatbed scanner. Maximum optical resolution 600 dpi, interpolation to 9600 dpi. Maximum
scan size is letter paper (actually A4, so a little bit longer). Includes 1 USB cable (silver in color). Scanner uses a low wattage
cold cathode tube and draws power over the USB cable from the computer. For large scanning jobs with a laptop, be sure to
have a power source. Also, please be certain to lock the scan carriage before transporting the scanner to avoid damage. Lock
button is located on the bottom of the scanner at the front edge.
Garmin eTrex handheld GPS receiver (5)
Small, handheld GPS receivers. No external antenna options, but serial cable allows interface between eTrex and laptop computers. 2 AA batteries. Tracklog, waypoints, a variety of positioning formats.
Microsoft
Intellipoint Optical Mice (3)
Optical mice for use with laptop computers in the field. Keep track of small, green, USB to PS/2 adapters that allow the mice to be plugged into the PS/2 port, leaving USB ports free for other peripherals.
2 Megapixel maximum resolution digital camera. Uses Smart Media memory cards. 3x optical zoom.
Canon Elura Digital
Video Recorder with Tripod
Small, handheld digital video recorder. Uses DV tapes for video image recording, zoom lens with 8x optical zoom. Also capable of recording low-resolution still images (600x800) on Secure Digital memory media.
There are a large number of Compaq iPAQ handheld computer available for field camp and other field use. There are
several different models available, with specifications and
various peripherals listed below. In
addition to the field
several research groups have their own. iPAQs are stored in locked lockers in Clark Burchfiel’s lab. See Sinan Akciz for
combinations and access.
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Handheld Computers |
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Specifications |
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3750 |
3850 |
3970 |
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Operating System |
Windows CE 3.0 |
PocketPC 2002 |
PocketPC2002 |
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Hardware Specifications |
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Processor |
StrongArm 205 MHz |
StrongArm 205 MHz |
X-Scale 250 MHz |
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Display |
240x320 color |
240x320 color |
240x320 color |
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Storage Specifications* |
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Internal RAM |
32 MB |
64 MB |
64 MB |
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Secure Digital Memory Card Slot† |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Communications |
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Infrared for IrDA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Radio |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Ports |
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Built-in serial |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Expansion Packs‡ |
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Single CompactFlash |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Single CompactFlash with battery |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dual PCMCIA with battery |
Yes |
No |
No |
*The storage specifications are limited to that available through built-in memory options. Additional storage options
using available expansion packs provides a multitude of other solutions.
†Currently, the largest SecureDigital (SD) memory card available on the market is 512 MB. 1 GB cards are
expected during 2003, with 2 GB SD cards following in 2004. Each 3850 series and 3970 series iPAQ should have an SD
card in the available slot. The earlier purchases (mostly 3850s) have 64 MB SD cards. Later models have 128 MB cards.
‡This list does not cover all available expansion pack options, only those in the MIT inventory. If you need a specific
expansion slot type, check the Compaq/HP website, or other internet retailers. Available peripherals for the expansion packs
are listed below.
Expansion packs are used to add functionality to iPAQs by allowing the incorporation of CompactFlash and PCMCIA
devices. For field camp use, this functionality has centered in GPS positioning and wireless communications. Three styles of
expansion packs are available. The first is a dual-slot PCMCIA pack. This is rarely used, as we now rely heavily on CF devices,
and since this expansion pack makes the iPAQ too bulky to fit in the ruggedized case. The two other types of expansion pack are
single-slot CF packs. The earlier versions of this pack do not have a replaceable, integral battery, while the later versions do.
These packs fit inside the ruggedized case with the iPAQ. The newer version also doubles the available power to the iPAQ.
Ruggedized cases are used to protect the iPAQs from weather, dust and drops. With a GPS in use, the case doesn’t
seal entirely, so these should be viewed as weather protection, and not weather proofing.
Compaq iPAQ Sync and Power Cradles
These cradles are used to recharge the internal battery of the iPAQ and to allow synchronization of the iPAQ with a
laptop computer for data transfer. If an expansion pack with battery is attached to the iPAQ when it is cradled, the expansion
pack battery will also recharge.
Belkin USB/Auto Adapter Sync and Power Cables
The Belkin cables can be used for a variety of purposes. The Auto Adapter head fits on the USB cable end and allows
the iPAQ to be charged from a car lighter. Remove the head, and the cable functions as a USB cable. A switch on the cable
allows toggling between ‘power’ and ‘sync’ modes, so the cable can be used to transfer data between the iPAQ and a computer,
or the iPAQ can recharge itself from any USB port, such as that on a laptop.
Crux WAAS Enabled CompactFlash GPS Card with External Antenna
The CRUX CompactFlash GPS card is the standard GPS used with the iPAQs and ArcPad for field camp use. The GPS
fits into the slot on either of the CF expansion sleeves. The external antenna clips into the top of the GPS for use in a car or for more
accurate positioning.
Other Compact Flash Devices, etc.
There are a variety of other miscellaneous devices available, if necessary. There are usually a few extra Secure Digital and
Compact Flash memory cards floating around if additional storage space is needed. Several CompactFlash Bluetooth wireless
radio and 802.11b wireless networking cards are also available. PCMCIA-Compact Flash adapters are available for reading CF memory cards in laptop PCMCIA slots. There is also a USB 4-in-1 memory card reader for Compact Flash, Smart Media, Secure Digital, and Memory Stick.
Updated 1/11/2003 by N. Niemi
