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

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. Some good resource are:

www.tabletpcreview.com

www.tabletpc.com.au
Based in Melbourne (VIC), Tablet PC Pty Ltd can demonstrate various device options (often at your premises) and may be able to provide loan units for evaluation.

Phone: 1300 110 101

Email: info@tabletpc.com.au

www.roamingtech.com.au
Based in Subiaco (WA) and South Melbourne (VIC), Roaming Technologiescan also demonstrate and discuss the various device options available.

Phone: 1300 131 933

Email: sales.wa@roamingtech.com.au OR sales.vic@roamingtech.com.au