Just like the iPhone being used in the construction industry, the question most often that comes up is "what kind of abuse can it take"? Is the iPad worth the investment to construction companies looking for a mobile field solution? Just how durable is the iPad on the job?
I have now owned my iPad for a few months since it was first released. After seeing several durability tests performed online, it was apparent that the iPad with it's large screen is more acceptable to damage. Small drops on to pavement showed glass damage to the screen. The durability of the iPad was not near the same as the iPhone when dropped from the same distance on to a hard surface.
The following video demonstrates the durability of the device from a small drop:
The device clearly does not hold up to any hard surface drops. The alternative is to use a durable case such as the new Otterbox Defender series for the iPad. Using the case now turns the the iPad into a valuable field solution that can hold up to the daily abuse on a construction site.
This next video reviews the Otterbox Defender case for iPad:
The case appears to be solid and the price of $89 is relatively inexpensive for this type of solution. You can see in this next video a much better outcome when using a durable case like the Otterbox:
Drops from the same level using a durable case prove that the iPad can hold up to a beating on the job. Always protect your investment. With proper care these devices can last a long time and prove to be a great tool out in the field.
Jason Morrison
hh2 Web Services
www.hh2.com
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