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[0] Longevity of Supply & Support [Fixed (Dedicated Vehicle PC)] Our "C" family of embedded in-vehicle computers are typically available for up to 7 years from launch, making it much more likely that identical replacement units will be able to be sourced after the initial purchase, and that faulty units will be able to be repaired to the same specification, rather than replaced with a different model.
Many mobile devices are available to purchase for a relatively short period of time. This can cause problems if, for example, new vehicles are added to the fleet sometime after a mobile IT solution has been deployed. If the original devices are no longer being made then new, different, devices will need to be purchased. Integrating these new devices into the existing system could require significant effort. A similar concern applies if out-of-warranty devices develop a fault and cannot be replaced like for like.
Why a Car PC is Better | Fixed vs Portable
Portable (PDAs / Tablets / Laptops)