Incorporating a tablet into your daily work routine could significantly increase your productivity, while also providing you with a more convenient, portable device alternative. While tablets were initially geared towards consumers, today’s tablets come with processing power comparable to those of the most powerful laptops, making them quite capable and suitable for most business activities.
If you haven’t already implemented a tablets into your organization, you should definitely consider taking advantage of one of these powerful, productivity-boosting devices. Looking to implement tablets into your daily routine? Don’t know where to start? Here are our Top 5 productivity-boosting tablet recommendations, all of which are perfect for business use.
1. Apple iPad Pro
Apple is clearly catering to business users with the new iPad Pro. The iPad Pro’s 13-inch display, and optional keyboard and stylus make the new device the most business-friendly Apple tablet on the market. Additionally, the iPad Pro allows users to take advantage of split-screen multitasking, which proves to be a very useful, time-saving feature for business users.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft calls this tablet “the tablet that can replace your laptop,” and speaking from personal experience here at DataXoom, we would agree! The Surface Pro 4 combines a powerful Intel Core processor with an extremely sleek, portable design for maximum performance and convenience. The Surface Pro 4’s 12.3” PixelSense display also has extremely high contrast and low glare, making the tablet ideal for any design work. On top of all that, this tablet has a 9-hour battery life, so you can use your Surface Pro 4 all day, uninterrupted.
3. Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1
If your work takes you into the field often, or if you work in an industry that requires industrial strength technology, this is definitely the tablet for you. The Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1 sports a rugged design, resistant to water, dust, and drops of up to 6 feet. The tablet also has one of the brightest screens, and is readable even under direct sunlight. On top of being a rugged tablet capable of withstanding the elements, this tablet is also extremely functional, powered by Windows 8.1 Pro, and a choice of two Intel Core Processors.
4. Sony Xperia Z4
The Sony Xperia Z4 is definitely not quite as rugged and durable as the Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1, but it provides protection against both water and dust. This makes the Sony Xperia Z4 the ideal tablet for workers who are constantly on the go, but may not need a fully rugged device. Add in a keyboard dock, and this tablet becomes a versatile device, capable of composing important emails and drafting documents while away from the office.
5. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
If your business requires a rugged tablet that operates on the Android OS, there are very few that can surpass the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active’s rugged design. Much like the Sony Xperia Z4, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is also water and dust resistant, however this tablet is encased in a rubber bumper to shield the device upon impact. Samsung claims that this tablet is designed to be “lifeproof.” While we don’t necessarily recommend it, Samsung claims that a Galaxy Tab Active user can drop the device in a pool, try to light it on fire, or throw it from the 2nd floor of a building, and the device will still remain intact. Actually, this may be the perfect tablet for my 10 year old boy!
The tablet industry has had a well-documented stumble in the past year or so, in part due to a lack of new innovations from manufacturers. This group of tablets is breaking new ground and providing businesses with solid choices to deploy new mobile solutions to field service, sales, or other mobile workers.
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