How to select a phone or tablet for KSU Fieldbook App
KSU Field book is Android based app for digital data collection in the field/greenhouse/lab
Developed by Poland Lab at Kansas State University
Specs to consider for selecting a handheld device for Fieldbook App
Android OS phone or tablet, 8’’ or bigger screen
Get a device with a recent Android version (9 or 10)
RAM: 4GB or higher
Internal memory: 64GB or higher; External memory: micro-SD
SIM chip LTE/G3 if network data is available in the area
When possible, find a local/close seller (replacement parts, support, and service)
Lab/greenhouse or field use? Regular or ruggedized (IP65, IP67, IP68)
How long is a regular data capture session? Battery capacity 5,000mAh or higher, always consider an external USB back-up battery.
Select when possible a removable (easy to remove/change in the field) battery over a replaceable (for replace a damaged unit).
Most devices come with integrated GPS, camera, WiFi and BT
When possible, choose devices with microUSB: USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 (best)
Camera may be used as barcode reader to identified plots and suboservationals unit, and also used to capture plot, plant or plant part image to be stored in BMS
Examples models: Galaxy Tab Active Pro 10.1" and Galaxy Tab XCover Pro 6.3”, revise attached file for more models and comparison table: