TOPIC: tablets

I have been doing very detailed reports with great success, but time consuming. How are the reports working out for those of you using tablets? any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks  Gus  Elk Grove CA

Hi Gus,

Check out the CTL2Go, HP Slate 500 and the HP Slate 2.

Hey Gus,

I personally have not tried them. I know a few guys that made the investment and hated every minute of it. Others love using them. So, it is a personal thing. If you know someone that has one, see if they will let you borrow it for a couple of days to try it out.

Gus,

I personally use an older IBM XP Tablet convertible (similar to a CTL2go). ? I like it....but it's getting old an will need to be replaced. But I don't use it throughout the whole house ie; when doing the exterior, grounds, and roof, I have it set-up in the kitchen like a notebook.

But when Im doing the interior and Bathroom, I take it with me. ? I recently did a home with 8 bathroom, and went to each bathroom with it. ? That way I didn't miss a tub or toilet.

The digital notepad also works nice when writing down model #s..quick notes, etc. If my tablet is left in the kitchen...then I have a camera in hand.

A few weeks ago I wanted to do a time comparison on inspection and report times.

I had 2 homes on separate days that were about the same condition/type and size.

The first one I did the inspection with taking photos and completed the entire report at home. Inspection time 2.5 hours, report time 3 hours.

Second house I did the report as I inspected and added photos at home. Inspection time 3.5 hours, report time 1 hour.

So my findings are that the inspection time was increased by an hour, but the report time was decreased by 2 hours, therefore 1 hour time saved. This time of year not a problem as it is slower. But when I need to do 2 inspections and a radon drop or pick up the additional time would kill me.

I use the CTL2 and I would like to see a feature that I could use in tablet mode to have a shift and control key for the Macy Merge.

David... which method are you more adept at? That will have an effect on the results of your 'test'.