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Thread ID: 135283	2013-10-16 07:32:00	Tablet recomendation	Metla (12)	PC World Chat

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1356152	2013-10-16 19:20:00	Just don't go cheap. A quality stylus on a quality tablet works great. Few tablets come with a stylus (in fact, a few of the Note range are the only ones I'm aware of, and not even all those do). I'd agree with the Nexus 7 route with a case. However, given your durability requirements, you could also consider the Sony Xperia Tablet Z with a case. It's waterproof (as in crap I dropped it in the pool oh well it's fine). Big advantage if you're potentially going to have to be outside in bad weather. The 3G version is about $920, though, and it's a 10.2" screen, so possibly larger than you want. But you know, I'd go for a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 3G with an Otterbox Defender case. It's not the latest and greatest, but you get a good-spec, 10.1" tablet, bundled with an S-Pen stylus, with 3G data support, and a ruggedised case. I don't actually recall which Office app came out of the box, but there's plenty of options on Play, like OfficeSuite Pro or Kingsoft Office, which are like $20. OfficeSuite Pro is great imo. As for backing up to a remote server - lots of build-in sync ability if you want it backed up to, say, google drive or dropbox. If you want it backed up to your own server, that's doable too, but isn't an out-of-box auto sync function. Again, plenty of apps that'll let you back up to either a windows share, FTP server, etc.	inphinity (7274)
1356153	2013-10-16 21:44:00	What you really need to say to your customer is "Give me a budget of $4K, I'll try out the hardware and make a recommendation". Then go try a Nexus 7 along with the Galaxy Tab, compare, then pocket $2,500 for your time ;)	Chilling_Silence (9)
1356154	2013-10-16 21:59:00	There is no "absolute correct answer" but there is a "choose which best suits" My suggestion - try a pilot program and test a couple of iPads, Android tablets and a Windows RT tablet and see which best suits the workers. iPad has the best battery life and the most accessories( like protective cases that don't cost too much) will sync with existing iPhones. iPad will read most office documents with the right apps. www.infoworld.com Galaxy tablets, good pricing, less battery life. They also take USB storage Microsoft "may" give you Tablets for free if you tell them you want to outfit your business. They have less battery life and the bulk of the storage is taken up with the OS. Can be used with a kick stand and mouse if needed. My partner's work has acquired 100+ Windows Tablets from Microsoft for a very small price for a large scale enterprise (insurance business) pilot scheme. All devices should be able to sync back to a remote server. iPad has built in Active Sync ( same as iPhone set up) Protective cases for iPad are sold at most major retailers. In terms of interest from developers - or which tablet would developers write a new app for first.. 1 iPhone/iPad because it takes less resources to write, test and deploy 2 Android - although they have market share it takes far more resources to write, test and deploy because they have to cater for more OS variants A very distant 3rd Windows - Not enough market share to get any interest from developers.	Webdevguy (17166)
1356155	2013-10-16 22:04:00	What you really need to say to your customer is "Give me a budget of $4K, I'll try out the hardware and make a recommendation". Then go try a Nexus 7 along with the Galaxy Tab, compare, then pocket $2,500 for your time ;) What do they call those things that you use CS, sit phone on it and it charges.? Sorry for diversion Met, but I know you will not mind.	Cicero (40)
1356156	2013-10-16 22:16:00	If you want to edit Excel files on an iPad www.macworld.com or Galaxy tab www.zdnet.com With regards to using a stylus on a tablet on a construction site.. I'm betting they would all be lost or broken within the first few days.	Webdevguy (17166)
1356157	2013-10-16 23:55:00	All devices should be able to sync back to a remote server. iPad has built in Active Sync ( same as iPhone set up) Protective cases for iPad are sold at most major retailers. ActiveSync is an Email protocol, it doesn't dictate any kind of backups etc In terms of interest from developers - or which tablet would developers write a new app for first.. 1 iPhone/iPad because it takes less resources to write, test and deploy Not *really* true, but that's quite subjective so I'm happy to leave it at that 2 Android - although they have market share it takes far more resources to write, test and deploy because they have to cater for more OS variants Not really. Set API level to 10 and you'll hit 98% marketshare and you can use things like the Fragments libraries to achieve most things. On top of that, Android handles multiple screens / resolution sizes a lot better than iOS, so you don't have to write a "HD" version of your app. That said, I don't believe what Metla wants will require any kind of development, it can all be done with "out of the box" apps. What do they call those things that you use CS, sit phone on it and it charges.? Sorry for diversion Met, but I know you will not mind. That would be Induction Charging. Specifically I've got the Nexus 4 charging orb: pocketnow.com Fantastic technology.... In fact it was hilarious, Apple announced the Lightning Connector for the iPad etc and were like "Guys guys guys, this is so cool, it's reverseable so at nights you don't have to fumble around with which way the cable goes in, just find the cable, plug in your phone!" Then a week later Google announced the Nexus 4 and were like "Bitches please, who uses cables?" :p Still, it's been around for ages with the likes of the Palm Pre, I'm surprised it's not caught on more!	Chilling_Silence (9)
1356158	2013-10-16 23:58:00	What do they call those things that you use CS, sit phone on it and it charges.? Sorry for diversion Met, but I know you will not mind. Wireless chargers (Qi chargers: qi-wireless.co.nz/ or more specifically for your phone: http:) I bought the official N4 charger recently (via YouShop) - it's great!	johcar (6283)
1356159	2013-10-17 01:56:00	Wireless chargers (Qi chargers: http://www.androidcentral.com/qi-wireless-charger-showdown" target="_blank">qi-wireless.co.nz/ or more specifically for your phone: http:) I bought the official N4 charger recently (via YouShop) - it's great! Thanks once again Jo. YouShop ?, I will look it up!	Cicero (40)
1356160	2013-10-17 01:59:00	Thanks once again Jo. YouShop ?, I will look it up! YouShop is a shipping agent for NZPost - sign up and get a delivery address in the UK and USA that you can forward otherwise unobtainable goods to then be sent on to you in NZ. This gets around a lot of the eBay/Amazon/Google etc restrictions of shipping to "for'n parts"...	johcar (6283)
1356161	2013-10-17 02:04:00	YouShop is a shipping agent for NZPost - sign up and get a delivery address in the UK and USA that you can forward otherwise unobtainable goods to then be sent on to you in NZ. This gets around a lot of the eBay/Amazon/Google etc restrictions of shipping to "for'n parts"... Sounds good. Pity they didn't think of it b4. And where did you get your charger, I saw them here a few months ago for about $95.	Cicero (40)
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