eReaders probably wouldn't work. They're pretty flimsy, and most don't have
keyboards (unless you wanna fork out for a Kindle Keyboard). What about
some cheap Android tablets? You can put Quickoffice on them for spreadsheet
editing.

Regards,
Boden Matthews,
http://bodenm.wordpress.com



On 9 November 2011 10:07, Bevin Watson <bevin_wat...@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

> >>these device are going to be give to the customer while they walk around
> the tables and
> >>make the order
> >>currently we use a clipboard with 3 pages, 1 pen, 1 number Card
>
> >>the question still remains Can I replace the clipboards and papers with
> eReaders?
>
> Maybe you should test the process first. Knock up a little spreadsheet,
> put it on the reader and walk around and order some product and get it
> picked and packed.
> Then compare it to using paper and pencil.
> I suspect in a non-automated warehouse and a range of staff, the paper
> will win.
> I also suspect paper is less environmentally damaging than electronics.
> Paper also has longer battery life.
> Not as much fun though ......
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