Frequently asked questions and answers about outdoor tablets in comparison
What distinguishes an outdoor tablet from a normal tablet?
Outdoor tablets differ from usual tablets in terms of their suitability for (professional) use outside the home. They are specially equipped for this and have protection classes (for example, the standard of the US Department of Defense or Ingress Protection).
What should Tradesmen and women look for when buying an outdoor tablet?
Construction sites usually have extreme conditions for electronic devices. Therefore, outdoor tablets used in the skilled trades should have the following features:
- Dust cover
- Water resistance
- Falling safety
- Component protection
- Safety glass
- Temperature resistance
- High battery life
- Protection class certification
What do you need a tablet for in the skilled trades?
Tablets make work easier for Tradesmen and women. Among other things, these functions, features and applications are useful:
- Internet capability for messaging apps and email programs
- High resolution camera
- Apps for the visualization of construction projects, construction plans and apps that assist in the organization and management of operations
Make your everyday work on the construction site easier with just one device: the Outdoor Tablet. Depending on the trade you work in and whether you are in operations management, the application options and benefits vary. For example, you benefit from:
- Easier communication via messaging apps
- Fast construction documentation with a high resolution camera
- Many special craftsman apps for example for visualizations of construction plans
- Flexible operational management thanks to the Meisterwerk app
- Large display compared to smartphones
Not every outdoor tablet is the same. That's why it's important to make a list of criteria that your device should meet before you buy.
A brief online search will quickly reveal that there are a number of models from different manufacturers to choose from. Pay attention to these five features that qualify a tablet for use on the construction site.
Protection from environmental influences
You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs - in the truest sense of the word. Wetness and dirt are usually added to the mix on a construction site. Your outdoor tablet should therefore have these features:
- Waterproof
- Dust tightness
- Drop or impact resistance
Battery life
A day on the construction site can be long. For this reason, your outdoor tablet should have a long battery life so that it does not switch itself off before the work is done. After all, a working power outlet for recharging in the meantime is not always available on a construction site ...
Sim card
If you want to go online with your outdoor tablet, you need a Wi-Fi connection or you use a sim card for mobile Internet. But beware: Outdoor tablets with the corresponding option are usually a bit more expensive. Whether the investment is worth it for you depends on how you want to use the device.
Digital camera
Hardly any craftsman or woman can do without documentation. To photograph progress, but also defects, in as much detail as possible, you can use your outdoor tablet. Therefore, make sure you have a high-resolution digital camera so that nothing escapes the lens.
Storage volume
High-resolution photos in particular require a lot of storage space. So that you do not have to regularly buy new storage space (for example in a cloud) or upgrade the outdoor tablet with a memory card, it is advisable to ensure a large storage volume from the outset.
Of course, the choice of your outdoor tablet always depends on your individual ideas, demands and budget. That's why we present three different models here that are best suited for use in the trade.
We have taken a closer look at various outdoor tablets. These are our favorites:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 Enterprise Edition
- OUKITEL RT1
- Thunderbook Titan W800 8
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 Enterprise Edition
Features:
- Operating system: Android
- 8 inch display
- 1920 x 1200 display resolution
- 5 MP front camera resolution
- 13 MP rear camera resolution
- 64GB internal memory, expandable
- 4 GB RAM memory
- Octa-Core processor (2.7 GHz)
- 5,050 mAh battery capacity (replaceable)
- 429 g weight
- Single-Sim
- IP68 and MIL-STD-810H protection class
- Dustproof
- Waterproof
- Shockproof
- Can also be operated with gloves
Info: More data and a price comparison can be found on Samsung's website.
OUKITEL RT1
Features:
- Operating system: Android 11
- 10.1 inch display
- 1920 x 1200 display resolution
- 16 MP front camera resolution
- 16 MP rear camera resolution
- 64GB internal memory
- 4 GB RAM memory
- Mediatek Helio P22 processor
- 10,000 mAh battery capacity
- 870 g weight
- Dual-Sim
- IP69K protection class
- Dustproof
- Waterproof
- Shockproof
Info: For more information and technical data, visit the manufacturer's website.
Thunderbook Titan W800 8
Features:
- Operating system: Windows 10 PRO
- 8 inch display
- 1920 x 1200 display resolution
- 2 MP front camera resolution
- 5 MP rear camera resolution
- 64GB eMMC memory
- 4 GB RAM memory
- Atom x5-Z8350 Quad Core Processor (1.92 Ghz)
- 7,250 mAh battery capacity
- 650 g weight
- IP68 protection class
- Dustproof
- Waterproof
- Shockproof
- Temperature stable from -20ºC to 60ºC
Info: For more information and technical specifications, visit Thunderbook's website.
You have decided on the ideal outdoor tablet and are enthusiastic about the advantages? Then we have another tip for you: With the Meisterwerk app you can Organise and document your jobs - in the office on the computer but also particularly well with the tablet on the road. In the Craftsman App, you have all the relevant information about your Jobs at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere. You can plan effortlessly with just a few clicks. The app adapts flexibly to your workflows and devices.
