CyberTracker software requires the following:

• A Personal Computer
• A Handheld Computer (PDA): PocketPC Handheld units OR All-in-One PocketPC/GPS handheld units OR Palm OS
• with accompanying PDA Desktop software
• A Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver (optional): Windows Pocket PC or Palm OS

CyberTracker software is installed onto a computer and then uploaded to a handheld computer (PDA, or Personal Digital Assistant).  Using a GPS, either as part of the PDA or attached, you can geo-reference and map your data.

Personal Computer System Requirements

Compatible Personal Computer Operating Systems:

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP

Windows Mobile PocketPC

For Field Data Collection, PDA must have:

• Bluetooth wireless technology for GPS;

• SD or Compact Flash Memory cards to make back-up of data in the field;

• Removable batteries to ensure that you do not run out of battery power;

• For Forest Canopy, we recommend the Fortuna Clip-on Bluetooth GPS.

All-in-One PocketPC/GPS Handheld Units

Fujitsu Siemens Loox

HP iPAQ hw 6500 Series Mobile Messenger (smart phone with gps)

Garmin iQue M5

Trimble GeoXM

PocketPC Handheld Units

Dell Axim PocketPC

HP iPAQ PocketPC

TDS Recon

Bluetooth GPS options

For Forest Canopy, we recommend the Fortuna Clip-on Bluetooth GPS.
Fortuna Clip-On Bluetooth GPS

HP Navigation System with Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Leadtek GPS 9537 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Waterproof your hardware units

Waterproof cases

Where to Buy

Handheld Computers for Palm OS options

• Garmin iQue3600
• Palm m500 series
• Handspring Visor

Garmin iQue3600

Warning: The PalmOS Garmin iQue3600 uses an internal battery which would need to be periodically recharged, either by plug, car adapter, or our field solution below. We do NOT recommend this option for fieldwork, since you cannot replace the batteries in the field.

To recharge in the field you need a 12-volt power charger system. 

Make up your own recharge kit with the following units:
1.   Sealed Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery (12V 2AH)
2.   Battery Charger for 12V Sealed Lead Acid Battery
3.   Car Cigarette charger for the Garmin iQue3600
4.   External Cigarette Charger connected to the rechargeable battery.

Palm m500 series (m500, m505, m515)
Magellan GPS Companion Palm m500 series

Warning: The Palm m500 series uses an internal battery which would need to be periodically recharged, either by plug, car adapter, or our field solution below. We do NOT recommend this option for fieldwork, since you cannot replace the batteries in the field.

Handspring Visor
Magellan GPS Companion

The Handspring Visor PDA / Magellan GPS Companion option, which we have been using extensively, is no longer available.  However, this is an excellent option if you can locate one used.

Older Models:

Older models of Palm require a cable to connect to a GPS:

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