FAQ 417: Recommended Tablet Specifications (For use with E-Docs)

[Joshua Barrs]

Tablet Hardware Requirements For E-Docs

A common use case for our E-Docs feature is within the Clinic waiting room setting, where the Clinic will hand the patient a tablet with a form for them to complete. It is therefore important to select a tablet that meets the hardware requirements to ensure a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

1. RAM: A minimum of 3GB of RAM is recommended to handle the processing demands of our E-Docs feature. This is especially important for documents that require a signature. Sufficient RAM allows the tablet to multitask effectively, keeping multiple documents open simultaneously without experiencing lag or slowdowns.
2. Storage Capacity: This is less important for E-Docs because it runs in your web browser, but we advise selecting a tablet with at least 32GB of internal storage as a guideline. Furthermore, devices with expandable storage options, such as microSD card slots, can be advantageous for additional flexibility such as if you plan on using the tablet for anything besides E-Docs.
3. Processor: A powerful processor ensures smooth navigation and responsive performance while working with documents. Tablets equipped with quad-core or higher processors, such as Apple’s A12 Bionic chip, Samsung’s Exynos series, or Lenovo’s Snapdragon processors are what we would recommend.
4. Display: Whilst this isn’t as crucial, a high-resolution display will enhance the reading and viewing experience of documents. Tablets with a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels would be the minimum that we would recommend.
5. Price: As a general rule of thumb, we recommend setting a minimum guideline price of £150. This typically results in selecting a tablet with a satisfactory specification whilst avoiding anything under-powered.

Recommended Tablets

Considering the minimum hardware requirements for our E-Docs feature, the following tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo offer good performance and reliability within the recommended price range:

Apple iPad (8th Generation:)

• RAM: 3GB
• Storage Options: 32GB or 128GB
• Processor: A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
• Display: 10.2-inch Retina display (2160 x 1620 pixels)

Anything from apple that’s 8th generation or newer will work perfectly.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7:

• RAM: 3GB
• Storage Options: 32GB or 64GB
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• Display: 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display (2000 x 1200 pixels)

Anything from Samsung in the Tab A range, or especially the Galaxy range will also work perfectly.

Lenovo Tab P11:

• RAM: 4GB
• Storage Options: 64GB or 128GB
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• Display: 11-inch IPS LCD display (2000 x 1200 pixels)

Anything from Lenovo’s P11 range (such as the Pro, and Pro Plus) will work perfectly.

The above recommendations are based on what’s currently available at the time of writing this article. If you’re unsure, please feel free to give us a call on 01205 205500.

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