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A collective order of 10 x Viliv X70 Premiums was recently received, ordered, configured, updated and dispatched!
The order, organised by Angus Russell of Britannia Lanes of Somerset came from Britannia Lanes of Cornwall, Britannia Lanes of Devon, Britannia Lanes of Somerset, Britannia Sandersteads, Britannia Reeves, Britannia Ryans and Britannia Bearsbys, with the latter three also requiring Survey Administer.
Once the Viliv’s arrived over 80 Windows XP updated were installed on each, together with the latest release of Survey Administer.
It seems that the Samsung Q1 Ultra has been discontinued by Samsung, so our search for a replacement has lead us to the Viliv X70.
The Viliv X70 features fast SSD (Solid State Drive), GPS, Webcam, sub 700gsm weight, great styling, hi-res LED backlit screen, good accessories and a capable platform that’s giving 5.5 hours of video playback battery life.
The X70 EX Premium 3G 7″ Mobile Internet Device from Viliv is a compact computer that weighs only a pound and a half. The X70 EX‘s 7″ touch-screen display boasts an impressive 1024 x 600 resolution, capable of displaying 720p HD video at near-native resolution. It can operate for up to 5.5 hours on a single battery charge. The computer can sleep for up to 150 hours per charge, and can be ready to use from sleep in as little as five seconds.
The handheld computer features a wealth of wireless connectivity options. Standard 802.11b/g Wi-Fi allows you to get online at Internet hotspots. Integrated 3G broadband, compatible with most network providers in the UK/EU, lets you get online sans Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth 2.0+EDR module supports compatible wireless peripherals, including keyboards, mice, and headphones. An integrated GPS system lets you know exactly where you are in the world. Additionally, you’ll be able to participate in online video chat thanks to the integrated webcam and microphone.
The computer is powered by a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU. It is loaded with 1GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD hard drive. Windows 7 Starter is the installed operating system. You can expand the computer’s storage via the use of SD and SDHC memory cards, which fit into the integrated card reader. The computer’s interface is enhanced by Viliv‘s Cube UI overlay which allows you to launch your favorite programs from easily-accessible bubbles for quick access. You can access up to 180 different applications in this manner.
An on-screen keyboard allows you to type with ease. It features haptic feedback, which provides physical confirmation of a button press via vibration to help you type more accurately. In addition to touch selection of items, a four-way jog wheel and clickable mouse buttons are present for cursor control. The system also provides dedicated OK, function, keyboard, and menu buttons.
The Surveyors of Allen Removals & Storage of Dublin will soon be armed with 800Mhz Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC‘s to assist with their household and office surveys. Each of the 4 Samsung devices will be pre-installed with Survey Administer to help aid their Move Administer experience.
Britannia Lanes, which includes branches in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have chosen to equip their surveyors with the ultimate surveying tool, Survey Administer.
Britannia Lanes of Cornwall, Britannia Lanes of Devon and Britannia Lanes of Somerset are all running Survey Administer on Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC devices, chosen due to their size, weight and battery life.
Goodwins of Lincolnshire are the latest company to order Move Administer, as well as Survey Administer!
Currenltly using Remstar, a 2 user Move Administer system complete with the Shipping Administer and Survey Administer modules are scheduled for installation before the end of the month.
Goodwins of Lincolnshire join an every growing list of Remstar converts, with more to follow!
With newer, faster, smaller, more adventurous UMPC’s (Ultra-Mobile PC) coming on the market today with greater screen resolutions and more gizmos at your fingertips, we’re proud to announce that Survey Administer is now compatible with such devices.
We recently purchase two UMPC’s, the Sony Vaio VGN-UX1XN and the Samsung Q1 Ultra. Both cost around the £750 mark, but you will find some good deals if you shop around the internet.
Samsung Q1 Ultra
Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition, the Samsung come with its own QWERTY keyboard which is split into two, which is difficult at first but easily masters, although don’t ever think that you will touch type on it! The 7-inch touch screen is incredibly bright and clear, and easy to read. Powering the Samsung is an Intel A110 low-voltage processor. Memory is a decent 1024MB.
Also built into this Samsung are twin cameras, one at the front and the other at the rear, so you can take 1.3 mega pixel photographs or use it for video conferencing. There is Bluetooth, Wi-fi, and an SD card reader.
Sony Vaio VGN-UX1XN
Pre-installed with Microsoft Vista the Sony weighs in at an incredible 480g! The 4.5-inch touch screen display shows off incredible detail, and the zoom controls allow you to zoom in and out where necessary. Hidden away is a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from under the touch screen. Powering the Sony is an Intel Core Solo U1500 (1.33GHZ) processor, that runs at an ultra-low voltage. The Sony comes with 1024MB of memory and a Solid State Disk (SSD) with 32GB of Flash memory on-board, with means there are no moving parts in this device, allowing battery life to be more efficient.
Also built into this Sony is a 1.3 mega pixel camera, which can be used as a still or movie camera, or simply a web cam. There is Bluetooth, Wi-fi and a MemoryStick Pro slot, and a fingerprint scanner to help keep things secure.
Flybook V33i
On a separate note, Tablet PC’s are becoming smaller and more lightweight, and one that we have recently purchased to play with is the Flybook V33i, with 3.5G mobile connection. With a price of around £1,000 its more expensive than UMPC’s, but it really does depend on what you’re after at the end of the day.
The Flybook, which is A5 in size, comes with an 8.9-inch 16:9 high resolution touch screen LCD, 1024MB memory, 40GB hard drive and is powered by an Intel Pentium Mobility (1.1GHZ) processor. This is a really slick and stylish Tablet, and comes in various colours too!
I am pleased to announce the release of Survey Administer, a surveying and sales system designed specifically for the Tablet PC.
The aim of Survey Administer is to replace the folder that most surveyors take with them during their surveys, whether they use it to record specific notes about the property, customer requirements, a full inventory of items, or even just as a sales presentation aid. Survey Administer does all of this and much more!
At the time of publishing, Survey Administer is currently in use at: David Dale Removals, Banburys Removals, Britannia Sandersteads of Surrey, Britannia Bradshaw International.
For more information please visit www.surveyadminister.co.uk, or to read our online help visit help.surveyadminister.co.uk.