Technology has simplified working. Unlike several decades ago, today, you could work from anywhere you want.
One of the discoveries that have revolutionized how we run our work projects is the use of tablets. Praised for their portability and ease of use, tablets are a useful tool in helping you run your project smoothly.
However, purchasing the right tablet for your project can be overwhelming if it is your first time. Why? Because there are as many tablets in the market as are the stars in the sky.
We have come up with this brief buyer’s guide to help you understand the key aspects to look for when purchasing a tablet for your project. With this information in mind, your shopping will become a whole lot easier.
1. Functionality
At the top of what to look for when purchasing a tablet for your project is functionality. How do you intend to use your tablet? Outlined below are some of the ways you could be planning to use your tablet.
– Project management
One of the common uses of tablets is project management, which involves coordination between various team members to bring a task to completion. If this is your key goal, then consider purchasing a tablet that can accommodate project management software.
– Fieldwork
Does your project involve intensive fieldwork outside the traditional office set-up? If your answer is yes, then purchasing one of those rugged tablets prone to harsh conditions such as heat and rain should be wise. For example, as a contractor in road construction, the last thing you need is a consumer tablet with short battery life, which cannot survive an accidental fall.
– Customer care
Maybe you intend to use your tablet in customer management services like order placement and payment options. It would be wise to check out tablets with accessories and space that allows for document signing apps by your customers.
Knowing what function you want your tablet to play makes the purchasing process more comfortable.
Budget
The second factor to consider when purchasing a tablet for your project is how much you would like to spend. Your budget is determined by the factor we mentioned above; functionality.
Do you want to purchase a tablet as a supplementary device for responding to emails or as the primary device to use in your project? The cost will vary depending on what you want to use it for as well as other factors.
Be wary not to settle for so cheap a tablet if your goal is to use it as the primary device for running your project. As much as there are cheap tablets that will serve you well, most of them are likely to mess up your project by breaking down after a few months.
Operating System
Just like laptops and smartphones, tablets come with distinct operating systems. Before purchasing a tablet for your project, think about an OS with which you are most comfortable with. If you are a lover of the Apple family, you should go for the iOS due to its refined and secure nature. If you love Android, or Chrome, or Windows, then choose a tablet with a similar OS, so you enjoy the tablet experience.
Specifications
Tablets come with so many specs that might be confusing. However, you don’t need to know everything about the tablet you intend to buy for you to make that purchasing decision. All you need to know is a few specs that you consider essential in running your project. These could include:
– Accessories
Add-ons and accessories such as the keyboard and charging dock make your tablet user experience either great or terrible. For instance, if your project requires frequent use of an efficient keyboard, choose a tablet that comes with a detachable keyboard. This will make your working more comfortable.
– Storage space
The pointer to a tablet’s storage capability is in its RAM. The average tablet comes with a RAM of 4GB. If you intend to store a lot of easy access information in your computer, then you should settle for one with a bigger RAM.
– Processing power
The processor is the heart of your tablet. For your tablet to run smoothly, it needs a strong processor. Since you intend to use your tablet to run a crucial work-related project, pick a tablet with a powerful processor such as the quad-core Nvidia Tegra X1. This will save you from losing important information to unpredictable breakdowns.
Parting thoughts
The use of tablets in running projects comes with the benefit of portability and ease of use. However, picking the right tablet from the flooded market could be mind-boggling. We hope that this brief guide on what to look for when purchasing a tablet for your project will simplify the process for you. Happy tablet hunting!