Great question. I have an iPad that has been sitting in my office for 6 months. I would like to use it for just these purposes. Has anyone done this and what Apps are necessary? Is there an App for making the screen show up in daylight?
Steve Young -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of David Inouye Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:42 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Used a tablet for field work? I'd like a way to replace data entry on paper in the field with an electronic alternative. Ultimately the data end up in a spreadsheet, but sometimes using formulae (e.g., 3*5 + 4*2 + 6, for numbers of inflorescences with different numbers of flowers). Has anyone used something like the Blackberry PlayBook, an Android tablet, Nook, iPad, etc. with spreadsheet software? Recommendations for or against particular solutions? I have also considered a ruggedized PC and a ruggedized tablet (Motion F5V), but they are a LOT more expensive than other tablet options would be. David Inouye
