Empowering Productivity: Choosing The Right Rugged Tablet for Your Business

Minno understands that selecting the right tool can significantly boost your business’s productivity and efficiency. We are committed to offering affordable, technologically advanced, rugged tablets perfectly tailored to meet the demands of your operations.

Processor Power: Intel vs. Qualcomm
Choosing the right processor for your rugged tablet is crucial:

• Intel Processors: Known for robust performance, Intel processors are ideal for power-intensive tasks such as on-device processing, CAD software, video editing, and complex data analysis.

• Qualcomm Processors: Renowned for their energy efficiency, Qualcomm processors offer extended battery life, perfect for tasks prioritizing portability like accessing cloud-based programs or operating IoT devices.

Durability Defined: Drop Tests, MIL-STD-810H and IP Ratings

A rugged tablet must be durable for sure. But defining durability in a comprehensive and meaningful way for customers is tricky. The requirements for performance in any single environment may differ from those in other environments. There are a few standard measures of ruggedness that are more meaningful than a manufacturer’s creative word-smithing – drop testing, IP ratings, and Military Standards.

Drop Testing
In a workplace, every device will be dropped. Drop testing allows the manufacturer to specify the height at which a device can be dropped onto a hard surface and survive the fall without compromising its performance. A tablet will most likely be dropped when being held, and that height is generally four feet. MIL-STD-810H has additional drop test height requirements.

MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-810H:
This U.S. military standard means the device has undergone rigorous tests, including exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, shock, and vibration. The standard is massive and complex. With regard to rugged tablets, probably the most important difference between the old -810G standard and the -810H standard is the hardness of the surface upon which drop tests are conducted and varying heights of drop (e.g., “tactical transport drop” (5 ft) and “severe tactical transport drop” (7 ft)). Manufacturers who test against the standards typically state that they conform with the military standard. However, it is difficult to discern the level of testing unless the military specifies that test requirement for a given device or purchase.

Understanding Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings
IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, are a standardized way to measure how effectively a device’s enclosure protects against the intrusion of solids (like dust) and liquids (like water). The rating consists of two digits:

• The first digit represents the level of protection against solid objects.

• The second digit indicates the level of protection against liquids.

An IP67 rating indicates that a tablet is tested to be dust-tight (6) and capable of immersion for 30 minutes in up to 1 meter depth of water (7).

Remember that higher IP ratings offer better protection but may impact the device’s design and cost.

Battery Technology: Stay Productive Longer

In environments with limited power access, the performance of your tablet’s battery is paramount:

• Battery Capacity and Chemistry: Our tablets use high-capacity lithium-ion batteries for greater energy density, longer life, and lower costs.

• Hot-Swappable Batteries: Minno tablets feature batteries that can be replaced without shutting down the device, minimizing downtime.

• Power Management: Features such as adaptive brightness and optimized power modes help extend battery life while quick charging capabilities reduce downtime.

Keeping You Connected

Staying connected is critical, especially for field operations:

• Advanced Wi-Fi and Cellular Options: With support for the latest standards like Wi-Fi 6 and cellular technologies, including 5G, our tablets ensure fast and reliable connectivity.

• Additional Features: GPS for accurate location tracking, NFC for contactless interactions, and Bluetooth 5+ for connecting with peripherals to enhance the efficiency and agility of your team.

Minno tablets are designed to meet these rigorous demands, providing a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution. Please call us if you have any questions about our products or need assistance with specifications and functionality. We’re here to help you optimize your operations with the best tools available.