The advantages of Rugged Tablets - The indestructible tablets
Using a consumer tablet in an industrial environment or in a heavy-duty application is like racing in Formula 1 with the brakes of a go-kart: cheaper for sure, but much less practical. And with very poor results.
By their design, industrial rugged tablets offer five key advantages over consumer tablets, making them essential in a harsh environment:
1) Robustness: they are built with industrial hardware and durable materials that protect them from shocks, falls and accidental damage. They can be certified to withstand falls from specific heights and meet industrial strength standards.
2) Resistance to harsh environmental conditions: IP65 or IP67-rated rugged tablets are designed to provide high resistance to the ingress of dust, moisture and water. They can also operate in extreme temperature environments, both high and low.
3) Reinforced display and outdoor visibility: rugged tablets often feature displays with scratch-resistant glass or anti-reflective technologies to ensure better visibility in bright environments and further protect the screen.
4) Long-lasting battery life: industrial rugged tablets are usually equipped with long-lasting batteries to support a full working day without recharging problems.
5) Connectivity and specialised functionality: these devices often have additional connectivity ports, such as USB or Ethernet ports, to facilitate integration with other devices or systems. They can also include specialised functionality such as barcode readers, high-resolution cameras and GPS tracking modules to meet the specific needs of industrial applications.
How much does an indestructible tablet cost (Rugged Tablet)
The cost of a rugged tablet depends on its configuration, varying according to display size, CPU, RAM, and other technical features. In general, however, the price can range from EUR 500 for basic configurations up to EUR 2,000 for more advanced and customised models.
Which operating systems can be installed on Rugged Tablets?
Different operating systems can be installed on industrial rugged tablets, depending on specific needs:
● Rugged Windows tablets, to have the same interface on the tablet as on company PCs or to use Windows-based programmes (such as management or production software);
● Rugged Android tablets, to use or share data with Android-based applications;
● Rugged Linux tablets, to use Linux-based software or databases or to manage applications that require an open source system.
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