Tablet Suggestions Anybody

[Chevarian113]

Don't you have an extra charge on your phone for tethering, what service do you have?

Nah, included on iPhone 5 or newer... I have Verizon.

A year into my agency and I still use my Surface for every meeting and application unless using Echosign. When I meet with my customers, I bring the surface. We can update quotes if needed, then sign them right there... paper savings for sure!

 

[G.Gordon]

Looking at the Surface Pro. Any suggestion on specifics to include? Keyboard is a given, what sized memory, etc. Looking for best bang-for-the-buck package recommendations.

 

[WinoBlues]

Looking at the Surface Pro. Any suggestion on specifics to include? Keyboard is a given, what sized memory, etc. Looking for best bang-for-the-buck package recommendations.

I have had the Surface Pro for a year or so. Not the SP3 but the older Surface Pro. I like it. I have a docking station and a 20", external monitor, Wireless full-size keyboard and mouse.

 

[G.Gordon]

We have full dual monitor desk tops at the office, this will be for field use only and some in office paperless application uses. I also have a docking station if I wanted to use in to interface with my current printer/scanner desk top configuration. Just looking for the best most useful deal on SP's.

 

[WinoBlues]

We have full dual monitor desk tops at the office, this will be for field use only and some in office paperless application uses. I also have a docking station if I wanted to use in to interface with my current printer/scanner desk top configuration. Just looking for the best most useful deal on SP's.

I use it as my computer. If I am taking it in the field I do not take any other peripherals. I have been planning to add a small Bluetooth mouse so as not to have to jack with having to put in a dongle every time I undock. This computer does just about everything our desktop does.

What I have added that I wish I had added a year ago is Amazon.com : Leuchtturm 1917 Pen Loop Black Pack of 3 : Office Products . So I would not have had to search for the stylus which always come unattached. With the keyboard cover it is pretty self-contained.

 

[Tahoe Ray]

Looking at the Surface Pro. Any suggestion on specifics to include? Keyboard is a given, what sized memory, etc. Looking for best bang-for-the-buck package recommendations.

I've been looking at this too. SP4 comes out in October (I believe) so there might be some deals to be had on the 3.

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I use it as my computer. If I am taking it in the field I do not take any other peripherals. I have been planning to add a small Bluetooth mouse so as not to have to jack with having to put in a dongle every time I undock. This computer does just about everything our desktop does.

What I have added that I wish I had added a year ago is Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V55TQGS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 . So I would not have had to search for the stylus which always come unattached. With the keyboard cover it is pretty self-contained.

This sounds like how I would use it as well...desktop (laptop) replacement but with field functionality.

Sounds like you think it's good for that?

 

[WinoBlues]

I've been looking at this too. SP4 comes out in October (I believe) so there might be some deals to be had on the 3.

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This sounds like how I would use it as well...desktop (laptop) replacement but with field functionality.

Sounds like you think it's good for that?

Yes, I have more equipment than I need. If I am doing something simple like Term, GUL or SIWL my Note 3 cell is more than enough. If I am doing something that may become more than I plan or traveling I undock and have my office with me in seconds. I wireless tether and I am good to go.

I am waiting for the SP3 to drop in price also. I think my SP was a microsoft refurb.

 

[G.Gordon]

Any opinion on the Dell Convertible?

 

[scagnt83]

I just bought an Asus Transformer T100. It is a 10" tablet that has a detachable keyboard dock. Very nice so far. It runs windows8 & I will likely upgrade to 10. I really like the keyboard dock that attaches directly to the tablet. It gives you the stable feel of a laptop when you are typing. I can pick it up while docked, by the keyboard or tablet, and the unit stays together as one piece.

I picked this up used for super cheap from a friend who's wife used it just a few times because she was dead set on wanting an ipad air. They make a slightly larger 11" version that is the T200, then the newest version which is the T300. If I decide I need a larger screen I will upgrade eventually to the T300. The T200 seems a bit heavy and bulky.

 

[luxent]

Any opinion on the Dell Convertible?

Ive been thinking of getting this too. I have an old Thinkpad and its still working perfectly. Ive been eyeing a convertible instead of a tablet. They are not a laptop nor a tablet more like a hybrid. And since the i5 processors and advanced battery material were made, convertibles had become thinner without sacrificing performance.

Now is Dell better than Lenovo?