Tablet computers--computer tablets

[Anonymous]

We are a firm that does a lot of field verification of existing space. Walls, doors, electrical , RCP info. I'm beginnning to think a tablet computer might be useful for input on site rather than drawing on site and inputting back in the office.

Anyone have experience with tablets? Will Archicad even work with a tablet? What strategies are you all using for field input?

[Anonymous]

not from personal experience but anyway...

use a non-editable format (PDF, DWF or Reviewer)

i think tools are available for all of these to overlay notes and amendments

giving a contractor electronic documentation that they can edit will only lead to tears or, more likely, rich lawyers

[Red]

So after reading thru this thread I take it I need to wait awhile before getting a Tablet PC?!?!

Does anyone think GS will ever integrate the Tablet PC pen into AC?

[aahatimo]

here is a palm and i believe tablet viewer. i have been thinking about getting pocketcad for my palm phone but mt eyes are strained enough already...
http://www.pocketcad.com/products/viewers_4features.php