When it comes to technology, modern day advances move so quickly that technical-knowledge gaps become glaringly apparent. The rapid shift into mobile computing over the past decade leaves some less-technical personnel behind the curve, while gadget-hungry minds latch on eagerly to the latest in mobile tech.
One member of the team may feel comfortable with a desk-bound computer, preferring clipboard and pen when out of the office, and rarely even using their smartphone. While another team member is fully digital, and becomes impatient with the others need to return to headquarters to complete painstaking data entry. How do the two needs find common ground?
Bridging the Divide with the Rugged Tablet
A rugged tablet can bridge the divide with features that will feel familiar to those used to desktop computing, but with all the current mobile technology benefits. The rugged tablet is portable, unlike a PC; easy to use on the move, unlike a laptop; and has more capability than a smartphone for full functionality in the field.
With a rugged tablet, the majority of the tasks that can be done on a PC or phone can be accomplished and more. From quick, easy scanning and data entry on site to the ability to implement GPS coordinates and real time communications with other units, the tablet is the ideal in-the-field device.
Rugged Tablets Breakthrough Tech Resistance
A rugged tablet can be the perfect device to break through the barrier for those less familiar with the latest technology. Common reasons for resisting a shift to new technology include anxiety over the unfamiliarity of the device, the misperception that smaller and more portable tech is innately more fragile, fear over damaging expensive devices, and clumsiness when it comes to smaller keyboards and touch screen functionality.
Those early-adapters of gadgets expect the functionality and portability of the mobile tech, embracing the smaller screen size, the touch screen, and the speed of high end processors. They expect their gear to be tough, and dont carry anxiety over damaging it.
The rugged tablet provides adaptable features to make it more appealing to both demographics, with a snap on, snap off keyboard for those who find touch screen typing clumsy and slow, a drawing or writing stylus for former clipboard users to take fast notes, and the durability to take abuse in the field as well as a topple off of a desktop corner.
Overall, the rugged tablet is the ideal device to bring all members of the team together on common ground, enhancing their ability to work together with newer technology, and providing an adaptable, customizable experience that meets each individual at their own level of comfort and familiarity.
Rugged tablets allow all to work smoothly together on a device that is adaptable and takes into account their knowledge and familiarity with a variety of functions and features; its the perfect bridge device.