Hi folks
Finally talked my company into allowing me to get a tablet type portable computer, in order to make my time as efficient as possible.
I will have to run surface in order to have software compatibility with my existing computer and the others within our company.
I work on a large construction site (300 + residential units) and I have to track a lot of data. Usually I use voice to text on my iphone, but still have to import/edit that into excel or word.
My notes are usually on the fly, so maybe the pen would be nice, if I can hand write notes into MS Word or excel
If I have the ability to directly place voice to text, into excel, it would save me 5-10 hours each work week.
Yes I have to have excel. Our company has a license for multiple users/computers, so I am guessing if I got a surface pro (which does not have ms office on it) IT can install their license version on it.
I will have to have the ability to view/edit PDF docs. These will be CADD drawings converted to PDF, so large files and multi- layered.
I will need to be able to view these on the fly, as I move through the site, and also edit them.
I have an external USB internet stick, so that will be my network connection.
The basic surface has some of the features, basic office suite, but does not use the pen, nor am I convinced that it could handle the larger drawings, or software needs
This is purely a work device, so I don't care about viewing videos, playing games etc.
Good voice to text is a must. If it does not have that capability, then other than portability, it's no better than the set up I have now.
Which Surface do you think will fit my requirements best?
Thanks
Finally talked my company into allowing me to get a tablet type portable computer, in order to make my time as efficient as possible.
I will have to run surface in order to have software compatibility with my existing computer and the others within our company.
I work on a large construction site (300 + residential units) and I have to track a lot of data. Usually I use voice to text on my iphone, but still have to import/edit that into excel or word.
My notes are usually on the fly, so maybe the pen would be nice, if I can hand write notes into MS Word or excel
If I have the ability to directly place voice to text, into excel, it would save me 5-10 hours each work week.
Yes I have to have excel. Our company has a license for multiple users/computers, so I am guessing if I got a surface pro (which does not have ms office on it) IT can install their license version on it.
I will have to have the ability to view/edit PDF docs. These will be CADD drawings converted to PDF, so large files and multi- layered.
I will need to be able to view these on the fly, as I move through the site, and also edit them.
I have an external USB internet stick, so that will be my network connection.
The basic surface has some of the features, basic office suite, but does not use the pen, nor am I convinced that it could handle the larger drawings, or software needs
This is purely a work device, so I don't care about viewing videos, playing games etc.
Good voice to text is a must. If it does not have that capability, then other than portability, it's no better than the set up I have now.
Which Surface do you think will fit my requirements best?
Thanks