Field Devices
Selecting a Field Device
Features of a good field device:
- Unlocked global cellular coverage (5G, 4G, LTE)
- IP67 or greater water resistant
- Shock and dust resistant
- Two methods of charging (USB-C and Qi wireless) for redundancy
- Dual SIM - dual physical SIM, or eSIM and physical SIM for redundancy
- Good battery life
- Compact size to ensure it stays in the pocket
- Clean operating system to minimize 'bloatware' and 'spyware' apps, and improve battery life
- Bright screen for outdoor clarity
- Large onboard storage for offline maps