Robert Jones Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 So I have been using the 3D report program since my introduction into the inspection world 9 years ago. Anyone else that uses this program should know that the new Android app for 3D(same as the Windows 7 app), is awesome. A few weeks back, I purchased the new Acer Iconia 500 at the local Costco, which runs on the Droid system. Today I was able to actually take the tablet and use the new 3D app. Excellent. The photo's are clear and just a small amount of touch up when I got back home. Click to Enlarge 35.04 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Is there a functional and practical querty keypad on the screen of the 'droid? Can ya take a photo of it? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Of the keyboard? I use the Flex 9 keyboard which is very cool. Drag for words and it remembers your input as well. The Iconia has a 10.1" screen and the keyboard is plenty big. I have added a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryseidner Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I loaded the Beta App on my phone on Friday and I'm waiting for my 3D Cloud service to activate. I don't have a tablet yet, but this App may "force" me to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am very happy with the Acer Iconia 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I"ve been using the HP IPAQ pda for several years with 3D. I carry the pda on my belt. Where do you carry the tablet? What about when you need two hands to inspect? I have no interest in producing or typing a report on site. Can it sync with my PC, so I can type on a regular keyboard, and store all the info on the PC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Neal. I simply use the tablet to setup most of the report on site. I don't finish or print on site. 3D has a cloud service that you upload/download the report between your tablet and your home computer. It's kinda like the old version where you synced your handheld and computer. The pictures I took with my tablet were pretty nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert E Lee Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Like Neal, I use 3D and have been using an HP iPAQ to enter data for years (on my 4th one). The concern I have with a tablet is always needing to lay it down when two hands are required, or when climbing on the roof. I have a holster that I clip to my belt and a flexible stretch cord attached to the iPAQ, I never drop it, never misplace it. When I got into the business 15 years ago I started out taking notes on a clip board, was always laying the thing down and walking off and then hunting around to try and remember where I left the dumb thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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