Showing It Off

Updated to be more user friendly, The Rental Show's home page has a new look and new features to make navigation and registration easier for site visitors. The website, www.TheRentalShow.com, provides 2007 show information and online registration. A video message from ARA CEO Chris Wehrman provides an overview of the show's offerings. The registration area allows attendees to register online and gives visitors information on registration packages and deadlines. Visitors can use the exhibitor locator to search for companies and view virtual booths that can be customized by the exhibitor with product information and photos. The Rental Show 2007 will be held Feb. 7-10 in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center.

PC To Go

DLoG Logistics' MPC 6 vehicle-mounted computer is fanless and rugged, making it workable as a touch-screen PC for indoor and outdoor vehicles, including forklifts and construction machinery. The MPC 6 includes an up-to 1 GHz Intel CPU processor with 1 GB RAM and CompactFlash memory, allowing the handling of complex applications. The processor is shipped with Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded or a Linux operating system. The optional 3M Near Field Imaging MicroTouch 10-inch touch screen provides high visibility even in bright environments. An internal storage battery is available for backup during power failures and transportation from one vehicle to another. An optional automatic switch-off feature powers down the computer when the vehicle's ignition is turned off. For more information visit www.dlog-logistics.com.

Online Special

Leica Geosystems opened a new online store to connect professionals with construction, surveying, positioning and distance measurement needs to purchase a variety of the company's products direct from the source. The website offers customers online training with demonstrations and tutorials. Customers also have access to special promotions offered exclusively through the site, as well as ongoing monthly specials and discounts. Other features include price checking, real-time order entry, tracking and status. A wide range of Leica Geosystems products are available for direct purchase through the site, including levels, pipe lasers, rotators and underground service locators. Visit www.buy.leica-geosystems.com to browse the site's product offerings.

Laser Technology

Bringing technology to the jobsite, Hilti's new PD 38 laser range meter provides accurate measurements along with the ability to superimpose those measurements on a picture, store them in Pocket Excel or draw scaled line drawings with ease. One-person operation enables the same person to measure, draw and perform geometric calculations, saving time and improving jobsite productivity. The PD 38 is accurate up to 1/16-inch on a single measurement and is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, which enables it to function with compatible PDAs to take and store measurements from up to 32 feet from the tool. Offering image sketching, the PD 38 allows users to show measurements and dimensions directly on a picture then save it in a standard picture format in a few steps. With an image sketch there is no risk of false interpretation because measured values and jobsite details are clearly assigned on the image. Additional information about the product can be found at www.us.hilti.com.

Submit new technology, computer products and websites for consideration in Megabytes to Erin Whitehead at ewhitehead@rermag.com.