Frequently Asked Questions?
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- What kind of computer do I need to
run QuickQube?
- Where can I get more information about
Tablet PCs?
- What kind of Tablet PC should I
get?
- Where can I purchase a Tablet PC?
- What accessories will I need for my
Tablet?
QuickQube is designed to be run on a Tablet PC. It can run
on any reasonable desktop or laptop computer but running it on
anything other than a Tablet just doesn't make sense. You're
not going to lug around your laptop to do a job walk. There's
just no way.
QuickQube will not run on hand-held devices like PDAs,
SmartPhones, Palms, etc. Early on the development of QuickQube
we geared it toward being able to run on PDAs but we soon found that
there's just too much involved in commercial moving job walks and
estimates to try to do it on those types of devices.
Here are some links to more information about Tablets:
There are 2 basic types of Tablet PCs - slates and convertibles.
A slate looks something like the screen part of a laptop. It
does not have a built in keyboard. A convertible Tablet looks
just like a laptop but the screen can swivel and fold down on top of
the keyboard so you can use it much like a slate.
Slates and convertibles each have their advantages but we believe
that a slate model is a better way to go. Two of the things
you should consider carefully when purchasing a Tablet PC are weight
and battery life.
Whether your Tablet weighs 2.2 pounds or 4.2 pounds may not seem
like seem like much of an issue right now but in our experience that
2 pound difference can seem like a lot when you've just finished a 3
hour job walk. The rule of thumb is "the less it weighs, the
better".
Battery life is the other big thing to consider. What you
want is the longest battery life you can get. Sure, there are
trade-offs. Some manufacturers offer extended life batteries
but they can weigh quite a bit more than the standard ones.
Some Tablets will let you "hot-swap" the battery so you can use a
lighter standard battery but you can easily plug in a spare one if
you need to.
There are lots of them out there but it's hard to figure out
which one would be ideal for your particular situation. That's
why Solutions On The Go is partnering with a Allegiance Technology
Partners, a Tablet vendor that knows Tablet PC's from A to Z.
All they do is Tablet PCs. We recommend that you give them a
call before you buy. Ask for John Hill, the President of the
company, at ext. 101.
Allegiance
Technology Partners, Inc.
300 Welsh Road, Building 4, Suite 155
Horsham, PA 19044
Toll Free: 877-772-5587
These are the most common accessories that our Tablet users have:
- Docking station (at least one, maybe two)
- Car charger
- Spare battery (standard or extended life)
- Bluetooth or USB keyboard (collapsible or folding)
- Wireless USB mouse
- External DVD / CD writer
