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Part III -Why Does a Rugged Tablet Cost More Than an iPad?

Need another reason why Rugged Tablets cost more than consumer tablets?  We’ve got two.Cost of Ownership Makes Glacier Rugged Tablets a Bargain

The expectations and needs of the customer define how you are able to manufacture the product, and in the case of Rugged Tablets and the average consumer tablet, the divide is great.  In Part III we address how that difference adds to the cost to manufacture.

We also take a quick look at the Cost of ownership, and why one Rugged tablet, even though it may cost as much or more than several commercial tablets, is still a smarter purchase that will save you money in the long run.

 

PART III: Configurability

 

Here’s Part I & Part II if you missed them!

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