Hello, Depending on how much processing power you need, I would recommend an iPad with a LifeProof cover. I used the same type of cover on my iPhone when doing field work. It can really withstand a lot of heavy use. In fact I used it in stream related surveys to record underwater.
Best, Andrés Santana, M.Sc. Graduate Program Coordinator Organization for Tropical Studies San Pedro, Costa Rica. 676-2050 (506) 2524-0607 ext. 1511 Skype: andres.santana_otscro // twitter: @ots_tropicaledu<https://twitter.com/ots_tropicaledu> www.tropicalstudies.org<http://www.tropicalstudies.org> From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anastasia Rahlin Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Rugged Tablet Recommendations? I used an ASUS T100 tablet in bad field conditions (heavy rain, sleet) to download datalogger data, and it worked great. I kept it in a computer case when I wasn't downloading data. These tablets are light, have a long battery life, charge like an Android phone, and you can find them for under $200. On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 8:46 PM, Dr. Bartosz P. Grudzinski <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hi Everyone, I am looking to purchase a tablet that I can take to muddy field sites. It will mostly be used to upload data from field equipment. If you have a recommendation for a tablet to buy or a bad one to avoid feel free to share. Ideally I would like to stay within a $1000 budget. Thanks! Bart -- Anastasia Rahlin cell: 847.962.6775 Department of Ecology & Evolution University of Chicago 1101 E 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
