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 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)]

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

Juniper Systems announces IntuiTrace irrigation mapping software
Juniper Systems announces IntuiTrace Irrigation Mapping Software as the newest addition to its offering of total solutions. IntuiTrace is a state of the art mobile irrigation mapping tool designed specifically for landscape installation and maintenance contractors. [See press release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by chb

Full review: Juniper Systems' unique Mesa rugged notepad
Juniper Systems of Logan, Utah, calls their new Mesa the "world's first rugged notepad," a device designed to offer the advantages of both a Tablet PC and a rugged handheld, but without the disadvantages of either category. We reviewed the Juniper Mesa in detail and found it to be a class-busting much larger handheld that brings Windows Mobile simplicity, instant-on, speed and battery life to a satisfyingly large 5.7-inch touch screen. Windows Mobile has never looked so good. [Read full review of the Juniper Systems Mesa rugged notepad] -- Posted Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by chb

Juniper Mesa Rugged Notepad named NASA Tech Briefs Product of the Month
Juniper Systems' Mesa Rugged Notepad was named the NASA Tech Briefs Product of the Month for March 2011, which qualifies it as a finalist for the 2011 NASA Tech Briefs Product of the Year Award. The monthly publication reports on best new technologies with "down to Earth" commercial applications, and new products are selected every month based on exceptional technical merit and practical value -- Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by chb

Juniper announces shipment of Mesa Geo 3G Rugged Notepad
Juniper Systems announced that its PTCRB-certified Mesa Geo 3G Rugged Notepad is now available for shipment. The Mesa Geo 3G adds a 3G GSM cellular data modem to provide real-time wireless connectivity while working in the field. The Mesa Rugged Notepad -- a clever crossover between a handheld and a tablet PC -- is available in three models: Standard, Geo, and Geo 3G. The standard Mesa has WiFi and Bluetooth; the Geo adds 2-5 meter accuracy GPS and a 3.2MP camera with Juniper Geotagging; and the Geo 3G model includes camera, GPS, and the 3G GSM data modem. [See Juniper press release] -- Posted Thursday, January 20, 2011 by chb

Juniper Systems introduces the Mesa Rugged Notepad
Juniper Systems, Inc. announces the new Mesa Rugged Notepad as the latest addition to its complete lineup of rugged handheld computers. The Mesa provides a unique platform for dedicated field data collection applications that can withstand the most extreme outdoor environments. Availability is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010. -- Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 by chb

Juniper Systems to sponsor 2010 ESRI UC Forestry SIG
Juniper Systems is proud to announce its sponsorship of the ESRI User Conference Forestry SIG. A schedule of events can be found by at Juniper Systems Sponsors ESRI User Conference Forestry SIG. The ESRI Forestry SIG meeting will demonstrate how Juniper Systems and ESRI products can enhance forestry data collection methods. Attendees will be the first to see the latest addition to Juniper Systems suite of rugged handheld computers, along with the opportunity to enter an exciting drawing. -- Posted Friday, June 18, 2010 by chb

Juniper Systems partners with Beijing Water & Land
Juniper Systems, Inc. announced its partnership with Beijing Water & Land, based in China. Beijing Water & Land specializes in environmental monitoring equipment and is a leading provider of such equipment in China. Juniper Systems rugged handheld computer, the Archer, works well with Beijing Water & Land’s environmental monitoring equipment for water quality monitoring, including probes for water quality testing and soil sampling. For more information about Beijing Water & Land and the Archer Field PC please visit their website at http://www.waterland.com.cn. -- Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010 by chb