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• 1 � .� , . lift Example of Field Computers At present, the Emergency Services Department uses mobile computers on a limited basis and without mapping software . The Fire Division indicated that mobile computers for vehicles will be procured within the next year. Via New World CAD software , 911 calls will be plotted on maps and displayed in vehicles . As aforementioned , no GPS or routing capabilities will exist . The benefits of mobile computers are numerous ; however acquisition of this type of hardware can quickly become cost- prohibitive . Providing data to staff members in the field will enable access to data that would otherwise only be available in the office or fire station . A key need identified by Department staff includes procurement of wireless capabilities that will allow field personnel to gain access to Department databases while in the field . There are two viable options for acquisition of mobile computers by the Department . 1 . Basic : Compact Hand-Held 2 . Intermediate : Small Laptop with 100$ GPS Receiver 1 . Basic : Compact Hand-Held Compact hand-held computers can be purchased and distributed at a relatively small cost . The typical hand held computer may be purchased for as low as $300 dollars . Software packages such as ESRI ' s ArcPad can be installed and used as a primary mapping application on these devices . Although this may be the lowest cost solution there are some common limitations such as screen size that can be encountered with hand-held computers . 2 . Intermediate : Small Laptop with 100$ GPS Receiver Recent advancements in GPS technology have produced relatively low cost location solutions that can plug-and- play with a standard laptop . City GIS data layers can be stored on a laptop computer and used in conjunction with an off- the-self GPS receiver to show a location . 54 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment