Which tablet is better for working in a taxi?

It’s hard to imagine working in a taxi without some kind of navigation. Previously (and to this day, in general), both taxi drivers and ordinary drivers used GPS navigators to navigate the city. However, modern technologies introduced into annually released smartphones and tablets from top manufacturers also allow navigation using GPS. So why then do you need to buy a separate device for your car, if you can download the application to your Android tablet and start working?

What tablet do you need to work in a taxi?

The choice of taxi drivers usually falls on an inexpensive, convenient and practical gadget that can be easily stored in a bag. Also, when choosing a device, the following factors are important:

• Display size. For working as a taxi driver, the optimal option is 7-9 inches. It is quite enough to display a large-scale map in a navigator and perform other functions of a multimedia device. In addition, large-format tablets are too bulky and cause a lot of inconvenience when used while driving.
• Availability of a slot for a SIM card and support for 3G/LTE. An equally important aspect when choosing. The presence of the Internet and communication will help in processing orders and communicating with dispatchers.
• Built-in GPS.When choosing a tablet, you should definitely look at the fact that it has a built-in GPS module. Without it, map applications will not work.

Important! The tablet must have at least a 1-2 GHz processor, 1 or more GB of RAM and at least 8 GB of internal memory. This is necessary for comfortable work with the device and to reduce the likelihood of freezes when working with cards.

Top 3 popular tablets for taxi drivers

With the characteristics and criteria for choosing a tablet, everything is more than clear. However, which tablets have earned the trust of customers working in the taxi industry? Competitors worthy of each other will be given below.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017

This device is a kind of “workhorse” in the mobile market industry. With a 5000 mAh battery, this tablet works for about 12 hours without a break. A very worthy option for the money, moreover, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor (1.4 GHz) and 2 GB of RAM on board. In addition to this, there is support for all the necessary interfaces (GPS, 3G/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, etc.).

The build quality is a nice addition to the functionality. There are no backlashes, creaks or other sounds emitted by the case. The only complaint buyers have about the case is the slippery back cover, but this drawback will not be noticeable, because... The tablet will always be in the attached case.

In appearance, the Galaxy Tab 8.0 is strict and elegant (as are all devices of the South Korean brand).

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-8504X

One of the rare representatives of the “price-quality” class. This device comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a frequency of 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and up to 16 GB of internal memory.The tablet supports all modern communication and mobile Internet standards, including 4G/LTE. But unlike its previous competitor, Lenovo has a slightly weaker 4850 mAh battery, which doesn't really hurt its performance. The appearance suits buyers, there are no creaks in the body, all joints match.

The only drawback of this device is the inconvenient location of the charging slot and the charging speed in general.

These types of tablets are not designed for gaming, but for cards and standard viewing of high-definition videos/movies, they are ideal.

Huawei Mediapad T3 8.0 16Gb LTE

Rounding out the top three best tablets for working in a taxi is a tablet from Huawei, which is also a representative of the budget class of Android tablets. It looks elegant, the body is made of aluminum, so it fits comfortably in your hands. Regarding performance, everything is standard - Snapdragon 425 at 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage. 3G/LTE bands for use in map applications are also present, as are the rest of the additional functions from the tablets above.

The camera is not the strongest component of this device (5 MP rear, 2 MP front), but will it be used at all in a device that mainly works only in navigator mode? The answer is obvious.

The battery is also slightly worse than that of its top competitors - 4800 mAh.

The remaining basic multimedia and communication functions are present. As a result, it’s quite a good option, especially for work and Internet surfing in the car.

All of the above tablets are a kind of standard purchase for work from other users who bought these devices. Here, all the options have only been collected in one list, so that doubters do not have to look for information in different sources.