Tablet Device Selection
Selection of the correct Tablet PC device is vital to ensuring the best possible outcome with Logistics. Device evaluation is critical for choosing the correct device for your requirements. Device selection should be done thoroughly as the hardware is a significant purchase, and the decisions made will impact the business for years to come. Businesses should budget for a Tablet PCs life being approximately 3 years. Considerations should include:
The scope of the data/information to be collected from supervisors
- Disk requirements for users files, databases and the like
The expectations of supervisors on what they can use the device to do
- Connectivity to the domain (if applicable) for authentication and in-office use
Ease-of-use
Functionality
Performance
Battery life
Connectivity, especially with mobile networks.
Outdoor use suitability (sunlight/glare)
Indoor use suitability (traditional notebook/keyboard use at a desk)
Accessories
Cost
Manufacturer warranty
Manufacturer after-sales support
Manufacturer repair locations/procedures/turnaround times
Recommendations
Insula Software have had excellent success with the Fujitsu Tablet PCs, however Fujitsu may not have a model appropriate for on-site use by supervisors.
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Recommendations
Most major manufacturers have Tablet options available.
Some specific Tablet devices our customers have had success with include:
Windows Surface (with LTE/4G modem) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/surface
- HP Elite x2 (with LTE/4G modem) - http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=2KQ78PA&opt=&sel=NTB
X-plore device (R10) - https://www.xploretech.com/au/
Panasonic Toughpad (FZ-G1) - http://business.panasonic.com/toughpad/us/best-rugged-tablet.html
Resources
It is highly recommended to review up-to-date on-line information. A great Some good resource isare:
www.tabletpc.com.au
Based in Melbourne (VIC), Tablet PC Pty Ltd (www.tabletpc.com.au) can demonstrate various device options (often at your premises) and may be able to provide loan units for evaluation.
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Email: info@tabletpc.com.au
www.roamingtech.com.au
Based in Subiaco (WA) and South Melbourne (VIC), Roaming Technologies (www.roamingtech.com.au) can Technologiescan also demonstrate and discuss the various device options available.
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