Kelvin Graham

Tablet PCs have quickly become a fast and easy way to consume media content, browse the web and social network. Their increasing popularity has also increasingly led the tablet PC owner to want to also create or edit basic files as they currently do on a netbook or laptop.

The tablet PC is currently mostly used by domestic users in the home or on the move for internet access, media consumption, emailing, gaming and watching films. However, tablet PCs are finding serious applications within industrial and commercial sectors, espcially in the field, where a rugged tablet PC is a key tool used in architectural and construction project delivery.

Telematics vehicle tracking technology has radically evolved in the last decade. The integration of GPS and mobile communications is opening up a new era of web based connectivity that provides fleet managers a formidable capability to enhance operations and drive productivity.

The tablet PC is popular as a media consumption and gaming device yet is rapidly becoming a strategic commercial tool for on the move access to internet, work files, email and use of mobile apps. Buying online using a tablet rather than smartphone while watching TV is also rising to be the activity of user choice.

Work / life boundaries are blurring as business /social networks converge. Instant access to data, communications and information is increasingly mobile but the requirement to obtain printed documents for business applications still remains. It's good news that global printer brands are going to the Cloud to enable users to print hard copy out in the field!

A combination of creeping fuel price rises, plunging stock markets and Eurozone debt crisis could mean further economic downturns ahead. Fleet ownersfaced with uncertainty over transportation business levels can look to maintaining maximum running cost efficiency by adopting key actions.

Technology market analysts estimate that nearly 20 million tablet PCs were sold in 2010, overtaking sales of both the smartphone and PC. Over one in ten of online shoppers consistently say they prefer to use their tablet over a smartphone to make a purchase. The prospects for advertising to the tablet PC owner requires a serious look.

Duty of Care management within the fleet industry is considered high priority even during tough economic periods. Prevention of accident , injury or loss is a crucial component to a vehicle fleet tracking system which impacts upon key areas such as insurance, as well as security and running cost efficiency.

Competition between smartphone and tablet computer is constantly referred to in product and customer reviews. While smartphones contain more functionality, tablets offer an enhanced online and file sharing experience based on a larger, clearer screen more suited for multiple working applications and environments.

The use of tablets for fast internet access and file sharing has been increasing in a wide variety of workplace applications. Favourably viewed as alightweight, highly portable tool, early versions present challenges when hard copy prints are required from stored digital data. The good news is that there are ways you can print from a tablet when needed.