The Juno is basically a handheld mobile computer running the MS Mobile 5 operating system with the Trimble GPS hardware integrated into the device. The only thing more that I would like with this little machine is phone capabilities and maybe a 3 megapixel digital camera that supports GPS information in the photo exif data.

Trimble has been in the world of positional and field measuring hardware for a long time and has a reputation of being some of the most durable and accurate hardware used in this market.

The Juno ST has not been available for a very long time – I believe it is their first attempt to enter the general user marketplace with their GPS products. With a price tag of about $600 the Juno ST is priced well below their other equipment which starts at about the $4,000 point and continues upwards to about as far as you can imagine.

Since the Juno ST handheld has the MS Mobile 5 operating system you also have to your avail all of the other features that a mobile computer gives you. Spreadsheets, documents, notes, internet, email and instant messaging are all at your finger tips. Of course you’ll need a WiFi connection to use some of the features offered by the handheld device – so if you’re out in the field in the middle of nowhere you probably won’t be able to use the features associated with Internet Connectivity. If your hauling around a lot of gear you can forget about having to bring your MP3 player by loading up your handheld’s SD card with your MP3 collection before you leave.

If you’d like a full feature list of the Trimble Juno ST handheld computer all the information is available on the Trimble Juno ST web page.