MESA^® 3 RUGGED TABLET COMPARISON

The Mesa is used for a variety of applications in industries including natural resources geospatial industrial utilities and public services commercial and research agriculture and several others requiring a need for an ultra-rugged tablet. For additional information on the markets we serve visit our industries pages.

The Mesa 2 and Mesa 3 share the same ergonomic ultra-rugged body and hot-swappable battery capabilities among other things. Where they differ is on the inside. The Mesa 3 is running on a newer Intel processor architecture backed by 8 GB of RAM compared to the 4 GB in the Mesa 2. This increase allows for more demanding tasks larger data sheets and more programs running at once. The Mesa 3 also has a base storage size of 128 GB and is also available in a 256 GB variant. Both sizes represent a large upgrade in the base storage option found in the Mesa 2. Find the spec sheets here.

The Mesa 3 is now available running Windows 10. An Android 9.0 (GMS) version is coming soon. The Mesa 2 is currently available running Windows 10 or Android (AOSP).

The included battery has an operation time of 8–10 hours and is removable. An optional internal hot-swappable battery adds an additional 4–5 hours of battery life to the device.

It does! An optional internal 21.6-Whr battery provides hot-swap capability and an additional 4–5 hours of runtime.

The Mesa 3 and Mesa 2 weigh between 1.5 and 2.0 pounds (680-907 g) depending on battery configuration.

The Mesa’s screen measures 7’’ (178 mm) diagonally and has a resolution of 1280x800.

The Mesa offers a best-in-class sunlight-readable display designed with outdoor usage in mind.

Touchscreen profiles are an easy way to make sure you have high accuracy input regardless of weather condition gloves or stylus usage. You can read more about these profiles on our blog or watch the demonstration video here.

• USB 3.0 x 1
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• 12V DC power input jack
• Docking port connections (Power, USB 2.0, & HDMI)

• Standard removable battery
• AC wall charger with international plug kit
• Capacitive small-tip stylus w/tether
• Quick Start Guide
• Hand strap
• Connector port dust cover
• 2-year warranty

With the Mesa 3 or Mesa 2 running Windows 10 you will be able to run all the desktop-class programs on the device. This gives you the flexibility you need to have your office anywhere. For processor-intensive programs consider the Mesa 3.

Yes. The Mesa 3 and Mesa 2 both support expandable storage via a user-accessible MicroSDXC card slot located behind the battery.

The Mesa 3 and Mesa 2 GEO models support the following GPS/GNSS specs:

• 2- to 5-meter typical accuracy
• uBlox NEO-M8N GNSS receiver and integrated antenna
• Integrated real-time SBAS receiver
• 72 GNSS tracking channels

In short yes! The Mesa 3 is a complete computer in a compact rugged form factor. The Windows 10 OS is the same as any laptop or desktop PC. This allows you to run all your data collection apps office software etc. The optional Mesa dock allows for a traditional office experience for the Mesa. Just sit down dock and work with a mouse keyboard and monitor. When you need to hit the field just pull it from the dock and you have your office in your hands.

Yes. Read more about the dock here.

Yes the Mesa 3 and Mesa 2 support our attachable keyboard accessory. This keyboard allows for quick data entry and field work. You can read about it here.

You can contact us directly to receive pricing and ordering details.

We offer easy downloads of all our user manuals. Mesa 3 can be found here and the Mesa 2 can be found here.

Both the Mesa and CT8 are extremely well-designed rugged tablets; however there are many differences between the two devices. Primarily the Mesa is part of the premium Juniper line of products designed and assembled in the United States while the CT8 is an entry-level rugged device. Additionally The CT8 runs Android exclusively and the Mesa line of tablets are available running Windows or Android.

IP68 and MIL-STD-810G are standards developed to test devices against simulated environmental conditions. The IP68 certification establishes that a device is resistance to water and dust. The MIL-STD-810G certification can establish versatility against a variety of tests including resistance to shock.

The Mesa line of tablets are dustproof and waterproof tested to withstand full submersion at 1.4 meters for 30 minutes. It's also shockproof tested to withstand multiple 4-foot drops to concrete.

Learn more about IP68 ratings.
Learn more about MIL-STD-810G ratings

See our support section of our website for awesome tips on how to get the most out of your Mesa. For programing your three physical hardware buttons click the link below:

https://junipersys.com/support/article/12798

• Long-range Bluetooth® Smart Ready wireless technology v5.0 +EDR Class 1.5 BLE support
• Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• 4G LTE

Yes we offer an optional built-in barcode imager and decoder.

Yes we offer an optional built-in UHF RFID module and internal antenna. We offer region-specific frequency configurations.

Yes! The Geode Sub-meter GPS Receiver is the perfect companion to the Mesa line of tablets for sub-meter GIS needs.

The Mesa is designed from the ground up to meet not only Juniper Rugged™ qualifications but several other certifications and durability standards.

• IP68 waterproof and dustproof
• Operating temperature: -4 F to 122 F
• Storage temperature: -22 F to 158 F
• Shockproof: multiple drops from 4'
• Designed for MIL-STD-810G test procedures: Method 500.5 Low Pressure

Securing data has always been one of Juniper Systems’ top priorities. Often times the time effort cost and resources of replacing data due to a broken consumer device outweighs the investment of an ultra-rugged device.

Trying to make the choice? Read more about total cost of ownership here.

Installing software on a Windows 10 Mesa is the same process as downloading software onto a tablet or desktop computer. For downloading applications on an the Android AOSP version of the Mesa 2 read here.

The Mesa family is designed and assembled in Logan UT USA.

Yes. The Mesa 3 and Mesa 2 are TAA compliant.

Yes. The Class 1 Division 2 version of the Mesa is Hazloc certified.