Anyone run the Trimble Nomad? Ballistics Programs, Hardware discussion.

[asmo]

I know this is slightly off topic - but why not just get an Android phone with no plan and a copy of Stelock? Much much cheaper.

[asmo]

because I dont know about this stuff. so you can get a phone with no service and how do you get the strelock on to it? i really dont have any idea. is it just like downloading from itunes?

like I said in my original post, I have an old ipod touch with ballistics software. i am looking for something more rugged. i see you can also buy a kit to run the trimble off of regular batteries.

You can get an older Android (check craigslist) - and just hook it up to a home wireless network to download from the Google Play store. Its not super rugged - but for the price you can put an otter box on it and make it pretty tough -- for way cheaper than a Nomad (at least for the Nomads I was ever looking at $800+)

You could also get an otterbox for your ipod. I knew of a contractor in Afg do did that with good success.