Zebra Tablets

Rugged Android tablets for vehicle mounting, forms and document work. Long-term security updates and serviceable batteries are the real difference from consumer devices.

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Zebra Tablet Questions

Rugged against consumer, tablet against mobile computer, and what else you will need.

Why buy a rugged tablet rather than a consumer one?

Drop and ingress ratings are the obvious difference, but the one that costs more in practice is software support. Consumer tablets stop receiving security updates within a few years, and an unsupported device on a warehouse network becomes a liability.

Rugged tablets also offer serviceable batteries, mounting options and accessories designed for vehicles and carts, none of which consumer devices provide.

The purchase price gap narrows considerably once you count replacements.

Tablet or mobile computer?

A tablet suits work that needs a large screen: reviewing documents, filling detailed forms, vehicle mounting, or supervisors moving between tasks.

A mobile computer suits one-handed scanning-led work, where the operator is capturing barcodes continuously and the screen is secondary.

See Zebra mobile computers, or wearables for hands-free picking.

Can a Zebra tablet scan barcodes?

Some models have an integrated imager. Others rely on the camera, which works for occasional scanning but is slower and less reliable than a dedicated imager under repeated use.

For heavy scanning, either specify a tablet with an integrated imager or pair it with a Bluetooth scanner.

Browse Zebra barcode scanners for a companion unit.

Which accessories will I need?

Vehicle mounts, charging cradles, spare batteries and hand straps are the usual additions, and they are often what makes a deployment work rather than optional extras.

Mounting in particular is worth planning early, since a tablet used in a forklift or on a cart needs a mount rated for vibration.

Tell us the deployment and we will list what is required alongside the device.

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Not sure which model is right?

Send us what you are trying to do and we will come back with a specific recommendation rather than a catalogue. If you are replacing equipment, a model number or a photo of the existing setup is usually enough to work from.

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Compare hardware classes, connectivity, durability ratings, accessories and supplies before committing to equipment. If the specification is right the first time, the install is a day rather than a project.

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Our team can match hardware, accessories, cables, mounts and supplies to your workflow and operating environment. In-stock items ordered before 4:00pm ET ship the same day.

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