iPad Requirements
One critical hardware requirement for operating the Geocortex Mobile trapper application: the iPads must have Wi-Fi + Cellular capabilities. These are the only iPads that include built-in GPS which is required for the mobile trapper application.
After purchasing one of each model to try: Recommend the 11” iPad Pro with Wifi + cellular 1 TB $1699 to future proof the investment for the next 5+ years.
Advise to stay away from the iPad and the 12.9″ iPad Pros. The regular iPad feels cheap, gets hot easily, and therefore drains the battery quickly. The 12.9″ iPad Pro has a nice screen and incredibly fast and capable. The downside is that the battery life is shorter because it’s powering a larger screen. Folks working in the field will also find the larger display to be cumbersome.
COSTS:
10.9″ iPad
Connectivity: | Wi-Fi + Cellular | |
Storage: | 64GB | 256GB |
Cost: | $599 | $749 |
Name: iPad 10.9” – 10th Gen
Model: A2757
Introduced: October 26, 2022
Chip: A14 Bionic chip processor @ 3.0GHz (6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
RAM: 8GB of RAM
Screen resolution: 2360×1640 @ 264 pixels per inch
Screen brightness: 500 nits max brightness
Battery: 28.60-watt battery
Weight: 1.06 pounds (481 grams)
10.9″ iPad Air
Connectivity: | Wi-Fi + Cellular | |
Storage: | 64GB | 256GB |
Cost: | $749 | $899 |
Name: iPad Air 10.9” – 5th Gen
Model: A2589
Introduced: March 8, 2022
Chip: Apple M1 chip processor @ 3.0GHz (8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
RAM: 8GB of RAM
Screen resolution: 2360×1640 @ 264 pixels per inch
Screen brightness: 500 nits max brightness
Battery: 28.60-watt battery
Weight: 1.02 pounds (462 grams)
11″ iPad Pro
Connectivity: | Wi-Fi + Cellular | |
Storage: | 256GB | 1TB |
Cost: | $1099 | $1699 |
Name: iPad Pro 11” – 4th Gen
Model: A2435
Introduced: October 26, 2022
Chip: Apple M2 chip processor @ 3.9GHz
(8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth)
RAM Option 1: 8GB of RAM for models 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage
RAM Option 2: 16GB of RAM for models with 1TB or 2TB storage
Screen resolution: 2388×1668 @ 264 pixels per inch
Screen brightness: 600 nits max brightness
Battery: 28.65-watt battery
Weight: 1.04 pounds (470 grams)
iPad Accessories
OtterBox Defender Case
Brand: OtterBox
Model: Defender Series Pro Case
Website: https://www.otterbox.com
USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable
Brand: Amazon Basics
Model Name: Fast Charging USB-C
Website: https://www.amazon.com
Dewalt USB-C Cable
Brand: Dewalt
Model Name: Reinforced Cable USB-C, 6 ft.
Website: https://www.dewalt.com
Anker 42W USB-C Car Charger
Brand: Anker
Model Name: PowerDrive Speed+ Duo
Website: https://www.amazon.com
Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Brand: Apple
Model Name: 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Website: https://www.amazon.com
iPad Lockers
12-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 8 iPads with cases)
Brand: Structure Series
Type: Table Mount
Website: https://www.amazon.com
12-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 8 iPads with cases)
Brand: Line Leader
Type: Wall Mount
Website: https://www.amazon.com
16-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 12 iPads with cases)
Brand: Global Industrial
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.globalindustrial.com
16-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 12 iPads with cases)
Brand: Pearington
Type: Table Mount
Website: https://www.amazon.com
20-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 16 iPads with cases)
Brand: Datamation Systems
Type: Table Mount
Website: https://www.ipadcarts.com
30-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 20-22 iPads with cases)
Brand: Luxor
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.schooloutfitters.com
30-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 20-22 iPads with cases)
Brand: EZ Charge
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.amazon.com
32-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 24 iPads with cases)
Brand: Global Industrial
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.globalindustrial.com
32-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 24 iPads with cases)
Brand: Pearington
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.amazon.com
36-Device Charging Cabinet: (holds 26-28 iPads with cases)
Brand: Global Industrial
Type: Portable
Website: https://www.globalindustrial.com