Nogger Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Anyone recommend a tablet or iPad that can be let loose with the engineers while out on service/install. I want to be able to get remote signatures back to the office. A good robust case will no doubt be needed for when it gets chucked into the toolbox. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Panasonic toughbook. I'm looking to do the same with surface 3 ones. So far without a case my 8 yr old hasn't bust it. But the charging is weak as its micro USB only securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Tough book is great, throw in , throw something on top keeps going, used one though , new quite expensive Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSE Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Toughbook CF or ToughPad FZG1, We use both types, Very robust and reliable Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogger Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Yep thanks for the head up, Toughpad looks like the one. What about tablets apart from iPads for mobile service personnel to make up quotes on the go, don't need to be as robust needs to run apps like Office. Any suggestions much appreciated. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 ADT use the toughpad, it's pricey but the most rugged out there. I have also the Tab A with a good case with no issues. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 We use ipads with cases, engineers have had them over two years now and only one has a cracked screen, and thats still usable. Ipads are pretty good compared to the cheaper driods, the batteries last forever too Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Toughbooks we are using on the amb are starting to fall apart already, digitisers fecked and esp. re battery life, it's getting like the 80s again when you had to ask the householder for the nearest 13A socket... (back then it was for the defib) However I concur that for 'normal' use they are pretty ace. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 27 minutes ago, datadiffusion said: Toughbooks we are using on the amb are starting to fall apart already, digitisers fecked and esp. re battery life, it's getting like the 80s again when you had to ask the householder for the nearest 13A socket... (back then it was for the defib) However I concur that for 'normal' use they are pretty ace. You lot that rough? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-454619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourgavs Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 iPad running service M8 with this case https://www.amazon.co.uk/COOPER-BOUNCE-Shoulder-Protective-Silicon/dp/B01HRQW1G0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483187850&sr=8-1&keywords=work+ipad+cases Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40697-engineer-ipad-or-tablet-recommendations/#findComment-455941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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