The Juno ST handheld is a non-rugged GPS receiver for field data collection and mobile GIS. Or, to put it in other words, it's a PDA with GPS (Global Positioning System) capability that is not quite designed for optimal GPS performance.

The Juno ST is compact, lightweight, fully-integrated field computer, providing 2 to 5 meter accuracy GPS positioning in real time or post- processing. It's powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software, allowing you to choose from the most comprehensive range of software available that suits your requirements. In terms of connectivity you got WiFi and Bluetooth, along with a USB port. You can use the built-in WLAN radio together with the TrimPix Software to connect it to a WiFi-capable digital camera in order to send GIS (Geographic Information System) attribute pictures to your Juno ST handheld.

It mainly targets enterprises and government organizations that are managing "large deployments and tight budgets" in applications like forestry mapping and workforce automation. The only problem is that you can only use it with the Trimble Mapping& GIS software (tons of applications).

Here are some specs:

-2.8-inch full color QVGA (240X320 pixel)
-Backlit touchscreen display
-300Mhz Samsung SC32442 processor
-64 MB of DRAM and 128 of non-volatile flash data storage memory
-SD card slot for memory expansion
-Built-in microphone and speaker
-802.11 b/g WLAN connectivity
-Windows Mobile 5.0 software familiarity and convenience
-SD card slot for expandable data storage


There's no word on the price, but the Juno ST is expected to be available this May.

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