Full PDFs of reviews: Juniper Archer -- Juniper Allegro MX -- Juniper TK6000
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Juniper Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures rugged handheld computers for mobile data collection in extreme environments. Since 1993, Juniper Systems has provided innovative mobile technology to agriculture, natural resource, industry, geomatics, public works, and military markets. Renowned for a history of unsurpassed quality and ruggedness, Juniper Systems offers long-term reliability, excellent customer service, and product customization opportunities.

Juniper Systems seeks to establish strong relationships with companies that offer total solutions to industries with rugged mobile computing needs. Information about becoming a Juniper Systems Business Partner can be found at www.junipersys.com.

Mesa Rugged Notepad

Featuring the advantages of both a tablet PC and a rugged handheld computer without the disadvantages of either, the Mesa Rugged Notepad is truly the first of its kind. The Mesa sports the biggest screen available on a Windows Mobile® handheld, and is built to IP67 and MIL-STD-810G standards for water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, and temperature. The Mesa is available in three different models, including everything from wireless connectivity, a 3.2MP camera, integrated GPS, and a 3G modem.

Archer Field PC

The Archer Field PC is undoubtedly an ultra-rugged device designed to survive the harshest conditions. In addition to being built to IP67 and MIL-STD-810F standards, this rugged pda is uniquely built with a strong magnesium case and easy to grip, impact absorbing overmolds. The Archer's ergonomic design is attributed to its curved body and narrow waist, feeling less like a "brick" and more like a compact rugged handheld. Need sub-meter GPS? The Hemisphere GPS XF101 receiver paired with the Archer delivers superior accuracy and performance for both real-time and post-processed positions.

Archer Longbow

The Archer Longbow is a rugged all-in-one remote positioning GPS system, including an Archer Field PC, GPS receiver, 3D compass, digital camera, and laser rangefinder. Simply aim, shoot, and record a target's position and distance up to 1,000 meters away, along with a geo-referenced digital image.

Allegro MX

The Allegro MX is the newest addition to the Juniper Systems Allegro line, continuing to meet and exceed expectations of ruggedness, reliability, and flexibility in numerous field applications. Its ergonomic design is attributed to its patented narrow waist, while its full alphanumeric keyboard adds to its efficiency and functionality. This rugged handheld is rated IP67 for water and dust, and features integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology and Wi-Fi®.

TK6000

The TK6000 is built extra-tough for extremely demanding applications. Its magnesium enclosure allows the TK6000 to survive multiple five foot drops onto concrete and it is rated IP67 for water and dust. The TK6000 is easily expandable and customizable, making it the perfect rugged handheld for unique applications. The TK6000 is available as the Carlson Surveyor for land surveying and mining customers through our business partner Carlson Software, Inc.

We are located at:

Juniper Systems, Inc.
1132 West 1700 North
Logan, UT 84321 USA

Telephone: 435-753-1881
Fax: 435-753-1896
Email: js @ junipersys.com
Web: www.junipersys.com

PDF versions of full reviews:

• Juniper TK6000
• Juniper Archer
• Juniper Allegro MX
  

Juniper Systems announced that its Archer Field PC was recently used to measure some of the largest trees in the world. Michael Taylor, a member of The Native Tree Society (NTS), used the Archer, Laser Technology Inc.'s MapSmart software and laser rangefinder for the project, and said, "I have not found a better set of tools for the job." For an interesting and very detailed description of the project, see "Precision Footprint Survey With Archer Field PC & MapSmart."

Juniper Systems signs French distributor SDMO Quiniou
Juniper Systems announced its new business partnership with SDMO Quiniou, located in Haguenau, France. SDMO Quiniou, which has been providing measurement tools and other related equipment to customers in the forestry, public works, environmental, and outdoor recreation markets, will add to its product line Juniper Systems’ rugged handheld computers, including the Mesa Rugged Notepad, the Archer Field PC, the Allegro MX, and the TK6000. [See Juniper press release] -- Posted Thursday, May 30, 2013 by chb

Juniper Systems launches Get Rugged blog
Juniper Systems has revealed its new company blog, named Get Rugged. As the company itself, the Get Rugged blog concentrates on industries that collect data in rugged environments. Juniper's goal with the blog is to provide an entertaining, informative space for those in the data collection sphere who wish to learn more about their field and exchange ideas. Blog authors include Juniper Systems employees from across various departments, promising to offer a wide range of interesting topics and perspectives. "It is important to us for our customers to know that as individuals we are passionate about rugged data collection, and that we aren’t just a faceless business entity," said Kirk Earl, Marketing Communications Manager. [See Juniper press release and Get Rugged blog] -- Posted Thursday, May 2, 2013 by chb

Juniper Systems rugged handhelds now with RFID options
Juniper Systems announced that it will now be offering RFID options for its existing rugged handheld computers, thanks to its recent business partnership with IDBLUE. This partnership will allow Juniper Systems to provide the IDBLUE RFID reader -- available in both HF and UHF versions and has a pending Class I, Division 2 certification for hazardous locations -- as part of a bundled package, or as a separate product which can be used with any Bluetooth-equipped Juniper Systems rugged handheld computer. [See Juniper press release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by chb

Juniper Systems new channel program aims to give partners an edge
Juniper Systems announced a new Channel Program, available to new and existing business partners, designed to strengthen its business relationships and help its partners realize greater success. The Channel Program, which will offer Gold and Silver status, is aimed at benefiting partners by increasing communication and transparency, improving understanding of opportunities, and generating more business via benefits such as deal registration, greater engagement with Juniper Systems' sales and marketing teams, access to business development resources, special pricing on demo products, and lead sharing. [See press release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by chb

Review: Juniper Systems Aspect field mapping solution
There's a large demand for the creation of as-built documentation of irrigation systems, infrastructures, buildings, and numerous other assets. Traditional GIS and triangulation surveying are too often expensive for this type of work that does not always need sub-meter accuracy. We're looking at Juniper Systems' Aspect field mapping solution, an easy-to-use system with desktop and mobile components, designed for generating informative, attractive as-built documentation. [See description and analysis of the Juniper Systems Aspect field mapping solution] -- Posted Monday, February 25, 2013 by chb

Juniper Systems releases Aspect Field Mapping Solutions
Juniper Systems announced Juniper Aspect Field Mapping Solutions. Formerly known as IntuiTrace, the new, enhanced version offers more imagery options, increased database functionality, and compatibility with Bing and Google Earth maps, ESRI, ArcGIS Online and existing customer GIS. Juniper Aspect was designed from the ground up as an accurate as-built documentation solution for the Juniper Mesa Rugged Notepad and Archer Field PC that seamlessly synchronizes between handhelds and desktops. [See the Juniper Systems Aspect page, the Aspect brochure, or view an Aspect explanation video on YouTube. -- Posted Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by chb

Rugged handhelds in land survey and conservation: Why BRLC chose Juniper Systems' Archer Field PC
When conservation groups resolved to survey habitats along the Bear River in the Great Basin in order to preserve the important wetlands in those dry areas, they needed tough, compact handheld computers that would not break, were easy to use, and would run all day on a battery charge. The Bear River Land Conservancy (BRLC) found that in Juniper Systems' Archer Field PC. [Read about the Bear River riparian area survey project] -- Posted Monday, September 24, 2012 by chb

Juniper Systems welcomes Robert Davis as Director of Business and Channel Development
Juniper Systems is proud to announce the addition of Robert Davis as Director of Business and Channel Development. Davis will be responsible for strengthening existing worldwide sales channels and expanding Juniper Systems’ reach into new markets. Davis comes to Juniper Systems with 15 years of experience in mobile technology. Most recently he served as the Director of Channel Sales and Marketing Communications for Trimble Navigation's Mobile Computing Solutions (MCS) Division. [See Juniper Systems press release] -- Posted Thursday, September 20, 2012 by chb

Juniper Systems introduces MS Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 upgrade for the Mesa Rugged Notepad
Juniper Systems is making available Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 for their Mesa Rugged Notepad. This latest version includes Microsoft operating system updates, new features requested by customers, and other various improvements such as a Microsoft Office Mobile upgrade to Office Mobile 2010 that supports Office 2010 file formats, a new finger-friendly "Mega Keys" on-screen keyboard, and improved GPS functionality. The new OS is now shipping on new Mesa Rugged Notepads and is available to download for all existing Mesa Rugged Notepads on the Juniper Systems website. [See Juniper Systems press release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012 by chb

Juniper Systems partners with SDG to produce Android version of the Mesa Rugged Notepad
Juniper Systems announced a partnership with Pennsylvania-based SDG Systems. This partnership will bring to market a version of Juniper Systems' Mesa Rugged Notepad with Android 2.3, which will be distributed exclusively through SDG Systems as the RAMPAGE 6. The Android version of the ultra-rugged Juniper Mesa Rugged Notepad with its 5.7-inch display and IP67 sealing will be available starting in Q3 of 2012 from SDG Systems. [See Juniper Systems press release and SDG's RAMPAGE page] -- Posted Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by chb

Juniper Systems introduces Mesa for Hazardous Locations
Juniper Systems introduced a new version of its unique Mesa Rugged Notepad, the Mesa for Hazardous Locations. It's designed specifically for the intrinsically safe market and allows users to safely collect data where potentially explosive gases, liquids, or vapors may be present. Approved under standard UL 1604 CSA 213 in the U.S. and Canada, the new Mesa version carries Class I, Division 2 non-incendive certification. The intrincically safe version is available for all three models (Standard, Geo, and Geo 3G) of the Mesa Rugged Notepad. [See Juniper Mesa for Hazardous Locations (pdf)] -- Posted Thursday, February 23, 2012 by chb

Rugged handhelds in commercials: Juniper Allegro MX
We always get a kick out of seeing a rugged device in a movie or commercial, and the Allegro MX ultra-rugged handheld from Juniper Systems certainly caught our eye in a commercial for the Waiariki Institute of Technology. [See commercial with the Juniper Allegro MX on YouTube] -- Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 by chb

Juniper System's Mesa fully secure via Apriva Authentication Suite
Juniper Systems announced that its Mesa Rugged Notepad has completed extensive testing and validation procedures to achieve full integration with the Apriva Authentication Suite that combines ISO 7816 based ID card reading via Bluetooth, lock-down without positive read, and AES 256 encryption of data transmitted outside the Mesa to deliver a secure access environment. [Read press release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by chb

The Juniper Mesa Slingshot Test
Declaring that a mere 6-foot drop onto plywood would be a downright insult to the ruggedness of their Mesa rugged notepad, the ever-crafty folks at Juniper Systems used a giant slingshot to not only drop a Mesa onto plywood from a much larger distance, but to shoot the Mesa right through the plywood! And it still worked. [See Mesa Slingshot video] -- Posted Friday, November 18, 2011 by chb

Juniper Systems introduces Mesa with Barcode Scanner
Juniper Systems introduced an important optional extension/enhancement to its unique 5.7-inch Mesa Rugged Notepad (see our full review), the Mesa with Barcode Scanner. The integrated high performance Motorola 1D/2D scanner (which can also be retrofitted to existing Mesas) reads all common 1D/2D symbologies, is compatible withmost barcode scanning software, and also comes with Juniper's own Barcode Connector utility. [See Juniper Mesa with Barcode Scanner brochure] -- Posted Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by chb

Juniper Systems to manufacture Tesla handheld for Topcon Positioning Systems
Juniper Systems announced a partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems, where Juniper Systems will manufacture the IP67-sealed, rugged Topcon Tesla, based on Juniper's Mesa handheld, as the newest data collector in Topcon's full lineup of rugged handheld computers and solutions for the survey industry. Three different Tesla models are available: the Standard, Geo, and Geo 3G. All models include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Geo and Geo 3G add a 3.2MP camera and GPS receiver, and the Geo 3G tops it off with an integrated 3G data modem, network approved by AT&T. -- Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by chb

Juniper Systems shipping IntuiTrace Irrigation Mapping Software
Juniper Systems announced the shipment of IntuiTrace Irrigation Mapping Software, created to produce as-built documentation for landscape installation and maintenance contractors. IntuiTrace was designed specifically for use on a rugged handheld computer and is compatible with the Juniper Systems Mesa Geo Rugged Notepad and Archer XF101. [See press release] -- Posted Thursday, August 18, 2011 by chb

Mapping Tuscaloosa tornado damage with the Mesa Rugged Notepad
After the Aril 2011 tornado disaster in the southern states, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, saw itself particularly hard hit. ESRI's disaster response team assisted with damage assessment and recovery kits that included 15 Mesa Geo 3G Rugged Notepads, provided by Juniper Systems. [See Juniper press release and case study] -- Posted Saturday, July 23, 2011 by chb