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8 Rugged Tablets for Field Work 

Whether it’s a construction site, a warehouse chain, or a literal agricultural field, field work describes a wide range of roles across industries. One common thread? Anyone in field work is likely to be on the go, or to get their hands dirty. But as the digital age incorporates technology into every industry, the rugged demands of the field environment don’t lessen to accommodate the average laptop or cell phone. Field workers need reliable tech that can travel anywhere it’s needed. They need a rugged tablet. 

Manufactured to withstand a variety of industrial and harsh environments, Teguar's industrial rugged tablets can take drops, spills, bumps, and wide temperature ranges. Our industrial tablet PCs are heavy duty, waterproof, dustproof, and made to endure the abuses and requirements of field work without sacrificing performance. 

In this article, we’ll highlight 8 of our rugged tablets for field work, as well as some of the benefits of choosing one and some factors to consider when shopping. 

Benefits of a Rugged Tablet 

• Durability: Surpass consumer tablets by leagues with MIL-STD-810 drop resistance and IP65 or better water and dust resistance 
• Convenience: Small, flat form factors with a more lightweight design than rugged laptops 
• Connectivity: Robust support with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and GPS 
• Computing Strength: Processors to rival desktop and industrial PCs with Intel® Core i and Celeron options 
• Touch Screen: Touch and go for easy pickup operation. Choose between PCAP for precise multitouch, and resistive for added durability and touch through gloves 
• Fanless Operation: In dusty outdoor settings, passive cooling technology resists dust ingress 
• Accessory Options: Available with barcode scanner, keyboard, stylus, vehicle dock, and more 

Possible Challenges when using Rugged Tablets 

• Accessory needs: Rugged tablets offer a touch display only, usually with a few programmable function buttons. For a keyboard, you’ll need to ensure the manufacturer sells a compatible keyboard attachment or docking station. 
• Cooling fan: When needing the most advanced computing power, some tablets have a fan instead of passive cooling to support higher Passmark scores. If particle ingress and fan noise aren’t a concern, consider a fanned tablet if you prioritize the highest processing power. 
• Outdoor Visibility: For field workers outdoors, screen readability may be a concern with a tablet of average display brightness levels. Ensure your rugged tablet offers sunlight readability, which starts at about 800 nits. 

Rugged Tablets for Field Work 

Test a TEGUAR Rugged Tablet for Field Work 

Don’t just take our word for it—check out this video where we put our products up to some environmental torture tests. And if you’re still not sold, reach out to us and we’ll send you one of our rugged tablets to test yourself for free. 

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About the Authors:

Madelyn Brannan serves as the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Teguar, which presents an engaging opportunity to learn new things. She strives to help current and future customers by making them aware of the solutions that Teguar can provide. When Madelyn isn't researching things like you've just read about, they like to draw and play tabletop games.