Why choose a rugged tablet?.

Date Published: 23-04-2020



Tablets have certainly opened a world of possibilities for users all over the world. We now have access to information, entertainment and communication virtually anywhere. But, with tablets there’s also a downside: Accidental spills, drops, and dings can quickly end their usability.

That’s where rugged tablets step up to the plate. They are designed for harsh conditions especially for those who work in the field, for instance in mines, on rivers, on the ocean, construction sites and the factory floor. Rugged tablets have reinforced frames, extra strong glass, watertight seals and shock mounted components to prevent damage.

Accidental spills, drops, and dings can quickly end a normal tablets usability.

This type of durability and protection is critical for professionals and their teams worldwide. It is estimated that the failure rate for regular tablets is around 18% per year. This can quickly add up to a seriously expensive situation. Rugged tablets cut that to about 4% and you have to try really hard to cause things to fail.

Today’s tablets are made on both Android and Windows platforms. This means your staff can easily access information and materials in a format with which they are most comfortable with. Rugged tablets also offer a host of other useful features like:

  • Mobility – With a rugged tablet you are not chained to a desk. You can take your data with you on the road, wherever that might be.
  • Screen Size – Rugged tablets are available in various screen sizes to suit your needs.
  • Temperature Resistance – Most rugged tablets can withstand the elements. Whether you are in the Karoo in summer or in a freezer at -20 degrees celcius, your tablet will not overheat or freeze.
  • Connectivity – Most units have 3G/4G modules and also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Additional Options – These tablets can be customized to your needs and offer smart card readers, charging cradles, carry handles, straps, covers and even barcode scanners to just name a few.
Today’s tablets are made on both Android and Windows platforms. This means your staff can easily access information and materials in a format with which they are most comfortable with.

Not everyone works in an office, not everyone has space for a full sized bulky computer. Rugged tablets are an ideal solution for those who need a heavy duty, durable way to access, share and use vital information from anywhere.

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