Hi Tashi,
We travel exhibits through often rigorous conditions. We have been using Samsung 10.1" tablets for years. As Xaver suggested, they are not robust out of the box. So, we build strong kiosks around them, and we don't rely on the batteries to run them but keep them plugged into a receptacle. You will need to find good kiosk apps for the various applications you are employing, interactives vs. video. I recently loaded
Fully Video Kiosk onto ours. It gives visitors the ability to start videos, rather than having them remain playing in a loop. If you need more selective play options, you will need an interactive player with a monitor. We use
BrightSign players.
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Arthur McSweeney
Fabrication and Preparation Manager
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Kansas City MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-24-2019 03:19 AM
From: Tashi Phuntsok
Subject: Regarding tablet devices for museum
Thank Xaver for your valuable information. It was very helpful.
best wishes
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Tashi PhuntsokDirectorThe Tibet Museum
Department of Information and International Relations
Central Tibetan Administration
Gangchen Kyishong
Dharamsala 176215
H.P. India
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Hello Tashi,
I wouldn't recommend using consumer tablets. Despite being good products for individuals they are not built to withstand the rigours of daily application in a museum environment for several reason:
- they have short product life cycles (2-3 yrs) which means spare parts and connections may become difficult once new models are introduced
- their batteries are not built to last
- they need custom solutions (kiosk mode) to be feasible for public application (suppression of usage besides museum application)
- they are not robust enough to be handled by hundreds of people daily (or even tens)
I usually opt for a screen/video player solution from a german manufacturer, very robust, touch application capable and easy to program. Archimedix
Unfortunately their site is german only but you can use Google translate. There might be a comparable product for your region of the world or I can put you in touch with the company directly If you like.
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Xaver von Treyer
xaver@vontreyer.com
Consultant
Berlin
Original Message:
Sent: 08-19-2019 05:13 AM
From: Tashi Phuntsok
Subject: Regarding tablet devices for museum
We, from the Tibet Museum is developing a new museum in Dharamshala, India and want to install some digital element in the exhibition. We have short video and interactive exhibition on display and require to finalise tablet for the exhibition. The maximum screen size of the iPad is 10.5 inch.
Can anyone suggest how feasible is iPad for showing those elements in the museum. Is their special tablet or smalll TV specially built for the museum.
Please suggest.
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Tashi Phuntsok
Director
The Tibet Museum
Department of Information and International Relations
Central Tibetan Administration
Gangchen Kyishong
Dharamsala 176215
H.P. India
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