Operators can use the computer in either landscape or portrait format. The system has a touch screen display replacing a mouse/touchpad. A virtual keyboard screen can be switched on so descriptive information on the samples can be entered and saved in the database for each type of test part. A wireless connection allows data to be seamlessly transferred to a virtual network. The B.O.S.S. uses built-in LED illumination, minimizing the power draw on the computer batteries.