3D Android App

[Robert Jones]

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.

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[Marc]

Is there a functional and practical querty keypad on the screen of the 'droid?

Can ya take a photo of it?

Marc

[Robert Jones]

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.

[caryseidner]

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.

[Robert Jones]

I am very happy with the Acer Iconia 500.

[Neal Lewis]

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?

[Robert Jones]

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.

[Robert E Lee]

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.