News on Mobile Devices
Please see the November 2011 statistics on mobile device use from Gartner Inc market research and latest in the US by Comscore for February 2012.
CreativityCorp tests Mobile Data Studio on many Smartphones and Tablets, here we share some of our views on devices on which to deploy Mobile Data Studio. While commenting on other devices, the Apple iPhone and iPad are excellent platforms for Mobile Data Studio; the screen of the iPhone 4 is probably the best of all devices for viewing outdoors in direct sunlight. The Apple iPod Touch can be used as a low cost device to run Mobile Data Studio. It should be noted that both the non-3G iPad and iPod Touch require WiFi assistance for GPS functions.
Samsung Galaxy Note
BIG SCREEN: At CreativityCorp we test many Smartphones and Tablets to run Mobile Data Studio software to collect business data. The 5.3 inch screen Android Samsung Galaxy Note is an excellent device for business data use. In the field collecting business data, users prefer to have one device rather than a phone and another perhaps larger screen device to enter data. The Samsung Galaxy Note perfectly covers both requirements and fits in a pocket. SMART STYLUS: A stylus is essential for many business data requirements but most third party styluses are weak compared to the excellent S Pen which fits neatly into the body of the Galaxy Note. For example, for customers to sign on accepting deliveries, or acceptance of field service of an air conditioner or photocopier, to sketch identify crash damage on a photo of a motor vehicle, identify a person in a large group photo, sketch on photos during home inspections etc. The smart S Pen can also be used to capture screen shots. FAST GPS: In our experience the GPS in the Samsung Galaxy Note gained a fix within 10 seconds 'out of the box' which is excellent for field surveys requiring GIS information alongside other data collected in environmental, mining, asset tracking and other projects. And the 5.3 inch screen is large enough for practical use of maps. BATTERY LIFE: Add to these attributes, good battery life and screen visibility outdoors and the Samsung Galaxy Note is the best mobile device yet for business data. We give it 5 out of 5 stars and in November 2011 number one for business data collection and use amongst Smartphones and Tablets. PROTECTION: The Samsung Galaxy Note can be protected in the field by an OtterBox, flip covers and water and dust protectors. |
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