Request suggestions for rugged tablets for running ArcPad.

Question

I'm shopping rugged Windows tablets on which to run ArcPad 10, probably to be paired with something like an SXBlue II + GNSS.

Preferences:

1.  With bluetooth to pair with the SXBlue or other bluetooth enabled receiver.

2.  With SD card.

3.  With or without its own on-board GPS. With is better, of course, so that it can be used stand-alone without a separate receiver in situations where higher accuracy isn't needed.

4.  Good visibility in open sunlight.

5.  Good battery life. (Gosh, I wish I could run AAs in everything.)

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Not interested in Trimble units.

I'm thinking that even one of the better Windows Mobile smart phones might be a possible choice, if ArcPad will run on it. I have an old HTC Tilt Windows Mobile smartphone on which I run ArcPad 7. Now looking at the latest models of HTC smartphones, as they run Windows Mobile 6.5.

Thanks.

Billy_K_Lemons · Answer

Nicola, thanks. This is very helpful.

Anyone else?

NICOLAPEDDIS · Answer

When higher accuracy isn't necessary i use the great HTC HD2[WM pro v6.5.6] with last version of arcpad. It work well also with EGNOS differential correction in europe. It handle a microSD class 10 UHS I card with 32 GB of storage

Otherwise you can choose the Leica zeno5 with WM pro 6.5.

I have five o these GPS receivers[to teach at my students] and i use external submeter Antenna when i need better accuracy. It have also a microsd cad of 8GB storage. I ttried also 16 GB but is not supported in this GPS unit.