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Should you use a Phone or a Tablet for surveying? Here are the pros and cons.
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Should you use a Phone or a Tablet for on-site surveying work?
That's the question I'll answer in this short guide.
The argument for Phones vs Tablets isn't black and white. It will depend on your way of working. So what should you consider when choosing what type of mobile device to use?
Don't.
Look.
Down.
Phones are more convenient when working at heights.
You can easily pop your phone in your pocket when climbing a ladder. But, unless you have pockets the size of Bobo the Clown, carrying a Tablet in your pocket seems unlikely!
Are you working in a tight space?
Relax. Take a Deep Breath.
Your Phone is your friend here.
Phones are easier to manoeuvre in small spaces, and (bonus) they also have torches. So your phone torch might ward off any creepy crawlies!
Hey, Squinty,
How are you planning to draw floorplans on-site with that tiny phone screen? You'll find it easier to draw plans on a Tablet.
The large screens on Tablets make it much easier to draw floorplans. But failing that, a large Phone might be ok.
Repetitive strains are no joke. Ask any plasterer!
When you survey with a mobile device every day, carrying a lighter Phone will save your elbows and wrists.
So undoubtedly, phones are lighter and won't cause as much damage to your joints. However, modern phones like iPhones are getting heavier. So check the device's weight.
Are you working?
Or are you playing on your Phone?
Some surveyors say that working on a Tablet looks more professional to clients.
But with technology becoming more available on mobile phones, I imagine this is an old fashioned view that will disappear in time.
Peekaboo!
It might seem counterintuitive, but the cameras on Phones are generally better than the ones on Tablets.
And, since good quality images are crucial for reports, this will be an important factor for many.
Phones are better for surveying in many ways.
But you'll probably struggle to draw on-site floorplans using a Phone.
If you sketch plans on-site and finish them in the office:
A Phone is probably your best choice.
If you draw plans on-site:
A Tablet (or a Phone with a large screen) will work best.
Related guide: Floorplan drawing software for asbestos surveyors.
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