7 Must have features for a new survey tablet

Now that you’ve made the easy decision to upgrade your old data collector to a modern tablet, what should you look for in a tablet to get the best bang for your buck? Not all tablets are the same, the surveying profession has unique requirements and sometimes it’s the small things that can make a big difference. Here are my top 7 features to get the most from your upgrade. 1. Battery Life Intel has made powerful fanless processors that have very low power consumption. However, the larger screen format of the tablet has a big impact on the battery life. A typical survey day would also include the Bluetooth and modem running full time, which further impacts