| What
kind of computer do I need to run QuickQube? |
| QuickQube
is designed to be run on a Tablet PC
but will run on any laptop or desktop
computer that meets the following specifications: |
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Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
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Office 2003,
Office 2007, or Office 2010 |
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.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher |
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2 Gb of RAM, 4 Gb or more is recommend on Vista and Windows 7 |
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| To
realize the full potential of QuickQube
you'll need to use it on a Tablet PC.
There's just no way you're going to
lug around a laptop to do a job walk. |
| QuickQube
was not designed to run on hand-held
devices like PDAs, SmartPhones, Palms,
etc. Those devices are just not suitable
for doing Office & Industrial job
walks or estimates. We know because
we tried but found that the screens
are too small and they just don't have
the horsepower that it takes to estimate
a commercial job. |
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| What kind
of Tablet PC would be best for me? |
| 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. 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. |
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| Where can
I purchase a Tablet PC? |
| Tablet Kiosk has
some very nice models. You can check them
out at www.tabletkiosk.com
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| There are a wide
variety of tablet manufacturers and models
but it's difficult to say which would be best
for your particular situation. You might want
to call Allegiance Technology Partners, a
Tablet PC vendor that knows Tablet PC's from
A to Z. All they do is Tablet PCs. Ask for
John Hill at ext. 101, he's the President
of the company. |
Allegiance
Technology Partners, Inc.
300 Welsh Road, Building 4, Suite 155
Horsham, PA 19044
Toll Free: 877-772-5587 |
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| What Tablet
PC accessories should I consider? |
| Some of the most
common accessories that our Tablet users purchase
include: |
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Docking station (maybe two, one for
your office and one for home) |
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Car
charger |
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Spare battery (standard or extended
life) |
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Bluetooth or USB keyboard (collapsible
or folding) |
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Wireless USB mouse |
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External DVD / CD writer |
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| Where can
I find more information about Tablet PCs? |
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Microsoft's Tablet PC Home Page |
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Tablet PC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Tablet PC Magazine |
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