Android Based Tablets

Android Rugged Tablets
Equip frontline employees with durable Android rugged tablets designed for demanding retail, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and field-service operations. These enterprise tablets combine a large touchscreen, mobile connectivity and business data-capture capabilities in a device built for more challenging working environments than a standard consumer tablet.

Technowave supplies Android rugged tablets from Zebra, Chainway and SpeeData, with product selection, configuration and technical support for customers across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and the wider GCC.
Built for Demanding Business Environments
Android rugged tablets allow employees to access business applications, update records, scan barcodes, capture photographs and communicate while working away from a fixed workstation.

Depending on the selected model and configuration, available capabilities may include:

Rugged construction for demanding environments
Resistance to dust, water and accidental drops
Integrated 1D and 2D barcode scanning
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G or 5G connectivity
GPS and location-based applications
NFC and contactless data capture
Front and rear cameras
Replaceable or extended-capacity batteries
Vehicle mounts, charging docks and hand straps
Enterprise Android security and device-management tools

For example, Zebra’s ET40 and ET45 are available in 8-inch and 10-inch configurations with enterprise barcode-scanning options, Wi-Fi connectivity and cellular connectivity on selected models.
Applications of Android Rugged Tablets
Android industrial tablets can support a range of mobile business processes.

Warehousing and Logistics

Use rugged tablets for receiving, picking, packing, inventory verification, dispatch, proof of delivery and warehouse-management applications.

Retail

Give store employees mobile access to stock information, assisted-selling applications, price checks, inventory counts and mobile point-of-sale functions.

Field Service

Allow technicians to view work orders, complete inspection forms, capture service information and update job status directly from customer or project locations.

Manufacturing

Support production monitoring, quality inspections, equipment checks, maintenance records and work-in-progress tracking.

Transportation and Delivery

Use cellular-enabled tablets for route management, electronic proof of delivery, vehicle inspections and driver communication.

Construction and Industrial Operations

Access technical drawings, inspection checklists, asset records and project applications from demanding indoor or outdoor locations.
Android Rugged Tablets vs Consumer Tablets
Consumer tablets may be suitable for office or personal use, but they are not normally designed for repeated drops, dust exposure, changing temperatures or intensive barcode-scanning workflows.

Purpose-built rugged tablets offer a more suitable platform for enterprise deployments through features such as reinforced construction, professional accessories, enterprise scanning, longer product lifecycles and centralised device management.

Zebra positions its rugged Android tablet range for industries including retail, transportation, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and field operations.
Choosing the Right Android Rugged Tablet
The most suitable model depends on how and where the tablet will be used. Important selection criteria include:

Screen size and outdoor readability
Required Android version
Wi-Fi-only or cellular connectivity
Barcode-scanning requirements
Battery duration and shift pattern
Drop and environmental protection
Vehicle or forklift mounting
Required RAM and storage
Camera, GPS and NFC requirements
Device-management and security policies

Chainway’s current rugged tablet range, for example, includes industrial and RFID-enabled P100 and P80 configurations with recent Android operating systems and cellular connectivity options.
Supply, Configuration and Technical Support
Technowave can assist with:

Android rugged tablet selection
Barcode scanner and connectivity configuration
Mobile device-management preparation
Charging docks, vehicle mounts and accessories
Application compatibility assessment
Device deployment and user setup
Preventive maintenance and repair
Annual maintenance contracts
Remote and on-site technical support

Contact Technowave to select an Android rugged tablet based on your application, working environment, connectivity requirements and deployment size.
Related products and solutions

Windows rugged tablets – for Windows-based applications
Handheld mobile computers – for lighter scanning and picking jobs
Vehicle-mounted computers – for forklifts and trucks
Zebra products
Chainway products
Annual maintenance contracts
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