I have used a Dell Axim x51v PDA for my underground drawing and data collection since the original DistoX came out. Running PocketTopo on this Windows Mobile OS. I find it works well, waterproofed using a beach case (Aquapaq bags for total immersion waterproofing, or a cheap beach case for phone/PDA). The winning features for me are the replaceable battery (allowing larger batteries which can run the PDA all day) and low cost (2nd hand via eBay).
Footleg
I posted this on cave chat.org but no replies:
So I'm awaiting shipment of my DistoX2. I've never used one before. I am trying to figure out what the best tablet is to use with it. I am using Therion but I am new to that as well. I used to use Walls and before that On Station. I have zero experience with paperless cave surveying. I have never used Pocketopo or Topodroid which makes it hard to decide between windows or android. Topodroid seems to be set up well for use with Therion, but again I have no idea; I've never used an android device only iPhone and iPad. I see the new ipad pro has a stylus - are there cave survey/disto apps that run on iPad?A new windows surface pro3 tablet seems like a good idea but are there good waterproof cases? Xperia Z4 tablet claims IP68 - can it handle a cave without a case? I can't seem to find any suitable rugged cases for it.If price was not a factor what set up would you use?Thanks
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