Welcome to the webinar rundown, Talking Tablets with Zebra’s new ET6x Series – Rugged Android Tablets for Business. In this webinar, Bob Conti, President of Imprint Enterprises, and Eric Hilton, Regional Portfolio Manager for Zebra Technologies, provide information on tablets and vertical use cases.
Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Talking Tablets with Zebra’s new ET6x Series – Rugged Android Tablets for Business to watch the replay.
Tablet Versatility
Zebra is always working on the next generation of technologies while considering customer feedback and desired business outcomes. Zebra has the industry’s broadest portfolio of mobile solutions, incorporating different form factors, use cases, and industries.
Eric addresses where tablets and mobile computing systems are used in businesses:
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- Field technicians
- Freezer
- Ports and yards
- Forklifts
- Warehouse aisles and docks
- Manufacturing floor
- Office
- In vehicles
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Zebra’s Rugged Tablet Portfolio
Zebra focuses on more than the rugged durability of tablets. When it comes to your operations, other factors come into play such as ease of use, ease of manageability, ease of deployment, and features.
From light, sleek tablets for everyday business use to ultra-rugged tablets for the most demanding environments, Eric provides details on Zebra’s tablet portfolio:
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- ET40/ET45 Rugged Tablet
- ET40-HC/ET45-HC Healthcare Tablet
- ET51/ET56 Rugged Tablet
- ET60/ET65 Rugged Tablet
- L10/L10ax XSlate Rugged Tablet
- L10/L10ax XPad Rugged Tablet
- ET80/ET85 Rugged 2-in-1 Tablet
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Enterprise-Class Accessories for Every Job
Zebra understands that a rugged tablet is only part of the overall solution needed to get the job done. You also need software, configuration, and additional services like what Imprint can provide. Accessories for your tablets help create versatility for specific use cases. Eric details some of the accessories for rugged tablets, such as:
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- Workflow options
- Carrying/Protective options
- Charging/Power options
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The Most Powerful and Versatile Rugged Tablets – ET60/ET65
These rugged tablets are designed to be the most powerful and versatile Android devices ever deployed by Zebra. The ET60 is an industry-first for freezer-rated use with a heated touch panel and heated POGO pins on the cradle. Eric provides details on the uses for the ET6x series rugged tablets:
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- Handheld rugged tablet
- True laptop alternative
- Rugged vehicle computer for forklifts
- In-cab vehicle mobile computer
- Freezer-ready vehicle mobile computer (ET60 only)
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What Sets ET60/ET65 Above the Rest?
The ET6x series tablets provide ultra-rugged durability with a thin, light, and sleek styling with a super bright, 1,000 NIT, 10-inch display. The rugged durability is built into the device with programmable keys and additional features and functionalities. These devices are robust, easy to deploy, easy to manage, and have top-of-the-line security.
Eric discusses other features that set the ET6x series rugged tablets above the rest:
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- Qualcomm® 6490 processor with AI, ML, and AR capabilities
- Wireless connectivity with 5G, CBRS, and Wi-Fi 6E
- Private 5G (ET65 only)
- IP66 sealing
- Freezer condensing capabilities
- 5 ft./1.5 m. drop spec to concrete
- 16 MP camera with integrated scanning software
- Optional SE55 1D/2D advanced range scan engine with IntelliFocus™
- OCR with rear camera
- Expansion solutions
- Up to 20 hours of battery run time
- Super Capacitor for hot-swap and battery-less installations
- Enhanced security and data protection
- Optional CAC reader
- Zebra-only Mobility DNA tools
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Defining Private 5G Connectivity
The ET65 is built to connect to a Private 5G network so your business can extend your connectivity without having to deal with public carriers. This secure private connection can be a permanent fixture for your business or used for temporary coverage. Your business purchases your own cell tower, or base station, to extend outside coverage and limit the traffic access.
Eric discusses some of the benefits of Private 5G:
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- Greater coverage
- More consistent outdoor performance
- Lower installation costs
- Seamless roaming and handoffs
- Better security
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Use Cases for the ET60/ET65
The ET6x series rugged tablets are designed to be used as a standard tablet or easily mounted into vehicles. A fraction-hinge keyboard can convert the tablet into a laptop with Zebra’s Workstation Connect solution. Zebra’s docking solutions for this rugged tablet series are second to none in the market, with vibration reduction and cable management. Use cases Eric discusses include:
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- Vehicle docking
- Field service
- Freezer
- Warehouse/Manufacturing floor
- Office
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Webinar Wrap-Up
From complete mobility to a fixed-station solution, Zebra’s ET60/ET65 rugged tablets provide options for durability and flexibility in any work environment. Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to help you move forward with the future of rugged tablet technology.
Bob and Eric complete the webinar by answering the following questions:
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- What are the differences between vehicle mount computers and tablets and is the tablet really a good alternative?
- How is the Private 5G access point different than a Wi-Fi access point?
- Which tablets are available in Windows?
- Can these devices be maintained via MDM or EMM, such as D AirWatch or 42 Gears?
- Is the Private 5G directly on your LAN or is it from an access point?
- What are the service plans from Zebra and how do they work on the tablets?
- Bob, do you have any use cases that are exceptional or out of the ordinary with the tablets?
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Watch the Webinar Replay
Zebra’s enterprise mobile computing portfolio is number one in the markets they serve. Zebra focuses on delivering those markets a broad and diverse portfolio to help businesses generate the outcomes they need, want, and desire. Incorporating tablets within your facility provides the versatility to work inside or outside your four walls. Zebra has good, better, and best options to match your budget and your company's needs.
With 33 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of enterprise-ready rugged tablets, RFID solutions, on-demand label printing systems, wireless networking infrastructure, warehouse labeling systems, and repair and maintenance solutions.
Watch the webinar replay, Talking Tablets with Zebra’s new ET6x Series – Rugged Android Tablets for Business. The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, Contact Imprint Enterprises today.
