Water Resistant Tablet

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We can use some help.

We are considering purchasing a new tablet and would like to find one that is waterproof/water resistant.

Does anyone have experience with rugged tablets?

 

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My very first thought was Toughbooks (outdoor all-weather surveying background)
configure to your own requirements:
https://na.panasonic.com/us/computers-tablets-handhelds/computers/2-1s/toughbook-20
Detachable laptop/ tablet

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Kathy Stevens

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There are some “military grade” tablets.
The question is how much rugged you need.

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-rugged-tablets

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Kathy Stevens

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I do not think that we need a “military grade” tablet.

Our primary risk/exposure will be water/rain.

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My Samsung phone is waterproof – it complains if you get water in the USB socket so it’s not really waterproof IMO. Maybe they do a tablet version?

cheers, Paul

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Kathy Stevens

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Right now we are leaning toward the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active series of tablets.

But are looking for any real life experience from members of the group before making a final decision.

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If they are like my phone they are quite slippery to hold and I leave fingerprints on the screen, but no had an issue apart from that.

cheers, Paul

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Kathy Stevens

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The Samsung runs 4 years old (buggy) Android 7.1.
It seems OS was never updated since release.

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Kathy Stevens

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What’s buggy about 7.1?
That’s akin to saying Windows 7 is buggy. Doesn’t stop it being suitable for loads of people.

cheers, Paul

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Since 7.1 there were thousands of security updates not to mention 4 OS updates.
Yes, Android 7.1 is insecure…

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According to this Samsung page, the Active2 gets quarterly security updates.
Can’t see any reason to avoid at this stage.

cheers, Paul

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As of now, we are leaning toward getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active PRO running  Android 9 (Pie).

Any thoughts?

Are there problems with Android 9 (Pie)?

 

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I’ve been watching the Hurricane Laura on Weather Channel. I think they are using iPads standing out in the wind and rain. And FOR SURE they are water/weather proof.

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Kathy Stevens

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Are the Weather Channel’s iPads in waterproof cases or are the units themselves water resistant?

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Probably in cases (they don’t look bulky) but maybe the iPads are somewhat waterproof themselves. Have not researched that b/c I’m not in the market for one at the moment.

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Kathy Stevens wrote:

Are there problems with Android 9 (Pie)?

Yes, as there are with any OS, but updates quarterly – per the page mentioned above.

ZDnet like the Pro and rate it higher than an iPad for rugged use.

cheers, Paul

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Kathy Stevens

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Looks like the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active PRO running Android 9 (Pie) is the front runner for our new tablet.

Now we have to see if the Android device supports the apps that we want to use.

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Have a look at Best rugged tablets of 2020: Water resistant, drop-proof and shockproof slates and also check IP codes (i.e. Ingress Protection) then search for ‘tablet IP code <whatever level you are looking for>’.

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To those that suggested Samsung tablets, in my own experience, as much as I like the products, they are very limiting in the upgrade area.  Typically you get one upgrade, not much more.  My wife has an iPad that is close to 8 years old; upgrades were still available until about 6 months ago.

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