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[0] Use in the field outside the vehicle [Fixed (Dedicated Vehicle PC)] OK, we do accept that portable IT devices may score a point when it comes to being used outside the vehicle. But portability is a disadvantage if it isn’t absolutely necessary, and there are many applications that do not require the system to be used outside the vehicle. Our PCs are fully integrated into the vehicle, allowing them to: Turn on and off automatically with the vehicle ignition Play sound over the vehicle sound system Perform driver-related functions such as navigation If your application really does require mobile devices to be used outside the vehicle then a dedicated vehicle PC can work with these devices, maximising mobile working efficiency by giving users the best solution while both in and out of the vehicle. For example, a basic, low-cost tablet could be used as a remote screen for the vehicle PC when computer access is required outside the vehicle, or a mobile digital pen could be used for signature capture.
Can be used outside the vehicle, unless: It happens to be raining and the device is not waterproof The device has accidentally been dropped and has broken An unexpected increased total cost of ownership has caused the whole project to be shelved The device has been provided as a replacement for a faulty unit but it is a newer model and for some reason is not compatible with your software Poor 3G performance has prevented job information from reaching the device Poor GPS performance has resulted in the vehicle arriving late and at the wrong location Nobody can remember where the device is The device has been stolen The sun is shining and the device's screen is not sunlight readable The device is too slow to run your application, and can't be upgraded The device's puny internal memory capacity suddenly fills up The device's docking station was not professionally installed and fell off at the last speed bump, damaging the device The thought of entering a large amount of textual data using the device's tiny physical or on-screen keyboard has driven the user to despair Heavy vehicle-bound accessories such as printers tie the mobile device to the vehicle anyway
Why a Car PC is Better | Fixed vs Portable
Portable (PDAs / Tablets / Laptops)