Renting versus Buying an iPad

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Tablet Rental Why should I rent an iPad when I can have one? Well, the question is obvious given the usability and popularity of iPad. The last few years have witnessed how businesses harnessed the power of iPads for revenue generation and product promotion. Not only in the business sector, has the revolutionary iPad influenced education, health, and tourism industry as well. The roaring success of iPad makes It’s a must have gadget for people across all age groups. However, there are certain aspects which you need to mull over before the final decision is made. Let’s have a look.

Innovation in Technology – The advancements in technology are taking place at a pace much faster than we can imagine. For example, just months after the release of the fourth generation iPad and its miniature iPad counterpart, the hype about the iPad 5 release had already started doing the rounds. In such a scenario, you will Not definitely wish to invest money on a device whose upgraded version is already in the pipeline.

Maintenance – Every new device brings along with it a need for maintenance and updates. There will be a need for new accessories, applications and repair cost provisions, if required. So, ideally it is not a one time investment.

Quantity – If you are a big company and are planning to have a large number of iPads, you will require manpower, purchase, maintenance costs as well as a space to store it. If you are a small company, you may not want to invest in the device but still want to exploit its power.

Still confused with the decision? Don’t worry, Tablet Rentals, an iPad rental London company offers convenient options to hire an iPad.

You can hire tablet of all generations based on your requirements at easy rental rates for short and long terms. Moreover, you get access to technical support, interactive streaming software for events, bespoke event apps, full iPad setup, configuration and the best part involves delivery to your door.

Tablet Rental -Keeping Up With Your Needs

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

The immense popularity of tablet PCs has encouraged companies to include iPads in their vast inventories of rental devices to keep pace with the evolving technological needs of the clients. The portability in design and versatility in features makes it ideal for businessmen, students, & professionals. Although compact, it still offers the same performance and comparable capabilities of laptops and desktops.

With the flexibility offered by iPad rentals, you will be ready to take on projects anytime and anywhere. Whether it is making An ad hoc client presentation or efficiently using travel time during business trips, showing graphs, photos, or notes at a training session or sharing kiosk displays at trade shows, iPads are great for a variety of purposes. At iPad rentals, we make life easier by offering iPads at affordable prices and convenient terms. Our aim is to assist clients across the U.K. and Europe with the revolutionary tablet devices to meet their requirements. From the introductory versions to the latest iPads, we have a vast compilation of iPad 2’s, iPad 3’s, iPad minis and iPad 4’s (both 3G and wifi versions). With access to our UK iPad rentals, you can usher in more effectiveness for your project.

Many people seem to have a psychological block when it comes to getting help from tech devices for easier operation. One of the dominating reasons causing this may be the absence of proper technical support. To ensure that our clients get the maximum benefit from rental packages, we offer complete technical assistance and event guidance throughout the rental program. We love working with our clients to make their event successful and that’s what makes us different.

The iPad Phenomenon

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

It was 3 years yesterday (03 Apr, 2010) that Apple released the first iPad and the past 3 years have seen huge jumps in both the design and capabilities or the iPad, but their use and reliance within businesses and the workplace.

At Tablet Rentals (www.tablet-rentals.co.uk) we have watched with interest and amazement the iPad phenomenon over the past 3 years. Whilst we stock and have a high demand for the iPad 2′s, iPad 3′s the new cellular 4G iPad along with the iPad mini and galaxy tablets, we still have the original iPad and it is a great reminder on how far iPads and tablets have developed in just 3 years. The original iPad seems chunky and heavy in comparison to the latest cellular iPad, but it still has great functionality and general use. In fact I’m writing this text on the original iPad and for general everyday use (emails, web, apps etc) it still more than does a job!

Yet technology constantly evolves and this is especially true in the iPad and tablet market. The retina touch screens of today were surely just a distant dream when Apple first released the iPad 3 years ago. Whilst our clients at Tablet Rentals now have a huge range of iPad requirements, new functionalities are constantly developed and we love being a part of this.

So did you know that approx £15 bn will be spent on iPads this year? Or that approximately 27 million tablets will be used in 2013? Tablet Rentals certainly don’t have that volume in stock, but Tablet Rentals are extremely proud to help hundreds of businesses in the UK and overseas with their iPad rental needs and we look forward to continuing to do so.
Please call us if you need to discuss anything iPad-related: 0207 7497242 or email: info@tablet-rentals.co.uk and we look forward to hearing from you.

Rent An iPad For An Event

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

The fastest growing market for iPads and similar hand held devices are increasingly replacing the bulky desktop computers. The sleek and stylish design, multi touch capabilities, a host of applications, and portability have included iPads in the list of “must haves” for conferences, trade shows, surveys, and presentations.

Hire an iPad

iPad hire comes with short term hire packages with many dedicated companies popping up to meet the demands of short term requirements for iPads. With bespoke apps and technical assistance, the iPad rental UK companies provide an integrated solution to meet the business rental needs. iPad hire gives an organization that is planning a large conference, an affordable and easy access to hand out an iPad to all the attendees for a more interactive conference. A branded conference app enabling voting, quizzes, question and answer sessions can be created to make things more interesting and engaging. These specialist rental services have taken conferences and exhibitions to a new level. In events like charity and market surveys too, iPads have been significantly useful. A recent fund raising event organized by industry big shots used iPads to raise sums for their cause. The software offered guests an instant view of the items listed for an auction, when they had been outbid, and the total sum raised. These instant updates encouraged a competitive bidding and did not only simplified the whole process but also raised more money than the conventional paper bid sheets. iPad rental companies in UK gives an impeccable opportunity to garner the benefits of having an iPad without having to spend money on buying gadgets. Starting from as less as a day to a full month, iPads can be hired from reliable iPad rental companies.

Two great new iPad apps for your business

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

As we always talk about the importance of iPad apps, we decided to give you two new fun, yet useful iPad apps – as featured in TabTimes.

Big Business app

We all know how much fun it can be to kill a bit of time by playing a round of Angry Birds. But out of all the games released as iPad apps, one can be seen as almost productive.

This month, Game Insight released their Big Business app finally on the iPad. While it was previously only available on Android devices, it still proved popular with 16 million players since the game was released in January this year.

The game starts with a tutorial, which you must complete before advancing. Throughout the game, the player’s entrepreneurial skills are tested as the aim of the game is to built factories, cultivate and harvest crops as well as manage the financial resources. And the best thing? It’s completely free.

My Meetings app

While we’re used to getting most apps for free or very cheap in the iPad App Store, spending $15.99 (£9.85) on an app seems almost extortionate. However, if you think back to the times when we had to pay hundreds of pounds for different PC software, then the My Meetings app really is a bargain at under £10.

Aimed at managers and executives, the My Meetings app helps the user setting up and managing meetings. The app links with your iPad’s contact list and calendar, lets you assign action items, and much more. Of course the app has all the features needed for a meeting, including the ability to take notes on topic related templates, as well as being able to record the meeting and attach voice recordings taken during the meeting.

What’s especially useful with the My Meetings app is that you’re able to send the minutes to all attendees, as well as action items and deadlines. So if you usually have an admin that does the note taking during your meetings, My Meetings can not only make that process easier but also a lot more useful.

Of course if you have an idea for a custom iPad app that you believe would make your business more efficient, we can help you with that! Rent your iPads from us and they will come ready to use with the software uploaded and branded for your company! Contact us today to discuss your iPad needs in your business! Just call +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk for more information!

New study shows 40 percent of iPad users would rather be in a car crash than lose their iPad

Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin

While there have been multiple surveys on user interaction and preferences in regards to the iPad, a new study put a twist on traditional research. Online and mobile presentations company Brainshark asked 1,300 iPad users whether accidentally breaking their iPad would be more painful than different unfortunate events they listed thereafter.

The results may surprise some! Remarkably 10 percent of users stated that being fired from their job would be less painful than losing their beloved iPad.

In the top three of what would be LESS painful than the loss of their iPad devices, users voted:

40 percent: Being in a minor car crash
32 percent (or 1 in 3!): Getting a root canal
16 percent: Breaking their nose

That was only one of the questions, however. Brainshark also asked iPad users in what places their iPad is used. Here’s a list of some popular answers, in increasing popularity:

21 percent use their iPad in the bathtub – surely not the safest place for an electronic device…
24 percent (or 1 in 4!) use their iPad whilst walking – leading to bumping into someone!
34 percent (or 1 in 3!) use their iPad naked – no, we’re not sure how that’s a “place” either…
47 percent use their iPad in a client meeting – finally a sensible answer!
60 percent use their iPad while on the toilet – still not safe but surely better than the bath!
73 percent use their iPad in a plane – we’re getting more sensible here at last!
92 percent use their iPad on vacation – at least the most popular answer is very reasonable.

In terms of business use, iPad owners said they use their device to check their work emails (82 percent), view or deliver iPad presentations (74 percent), research the Web (72 percent), and use business mobile apps (46 percent).

Another interesting results of the survey was that 92 percent of iPad owners said that their iPad currently supplements their laptop, and 51 percent even believe that the iPad will become their primary computing device over the next 2 years.

Chief marketing officer at Brainshark Andy Zimmerman said, “No one doubts the device’s popularity, but what’s really eye-opening about these statistics is just how inextricable the iPad has become from users’ everyday lives.”

He added, “From a business perspective, it’s now incredibly important for companies to find ways to conveniently reach their audiences on this device of choice – making it easy for them to view presentations and other important materials.”

In terms of business travelers specifically, the survey also asked what they’d rather forget than their iPad. Answers included:

17 percent: Turning off the oven
22 percent: Locking the front door
35 percent: Taking a change of clothes
50 percent (47 percent among females): Birth control
55 percent: Deodorant

When it comes to business travel, 89 percent of the iPad owners asked stated that they take their device on trips, with 60 percent taking their laptop as well and 35 percent only bringing their iPad.

Of course if you rent your iPads through us, they can get delivered to where you need them! Whether you need one or many iPads, short or long term, we can provide what you need! There’s a reason iPad users rely on their devices! Rent iPads through us and find out for yourself! Just contact us on +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk for more information!

My:KidPad makes your iPad child-proof even for the little ones

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

The popularity of iPads keeps growing and as we’ve been reporting, the trend is especially making its way into the education system! Not only are schools in the USA investing millions in getting iPads for schools, so much so that iPads sales in the US education market actually overtook PC sales this year, but the UK education system is catching up fast too. With mock exams on iPads being just one step towards the integration of iPads in the education system.

The best way to prepare your children is therefore to let them play with your iPad. Now this thought may sent shivers down your back, as having a small child near an expensive technological advice does not sound like the best idea. But likely there’s now a solution!

A mother and designer aims to make the iPad child-proof with the new My:KidPad, a protective case that works both on the iPad 2 and new iPad. The information on their Kickstarter page states: “This is the information age, and that’s an information age kid. Let’s bring the two together with a lightweight, durable, protective case that transforms the iPad 2 and 3 into an object of kidsafe fun and adult [peace] of mind.”

The case itself is made out of two parts: a soft injection mould base made from flexible foam that holds the iPad, and a plastic frame that gets snapped over the iPad in order to secure it in place.

The Kickstarter page further explained, “The my:kidpad was created with that excitement in mind. Sturdy gaming handles that act as bumpers and shock absorbers for you iPad when your little gamers are ‘in the zone’.”

Here’s a video of the case being tested:

The prototype has been created and tested over the past nine months, and Idiom Plus are now looking to pledge $55,000 in order to get the project into full production. There are 17 days remaining so if you want to support the project, head over to their Kickstarter Page. Let us know if you do and what you think in a comment below!

If you don’t have an iPad yet or want to incorporate iPads into your business, contact us today to talk to one of our advisers for the best rate to rent iPads! Just call +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk!

American Airlines equips their Pilots with iPads

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

We already have reported that iPads are being used in airports and that iPad replace traditional inflight entertainment on planes. Now American Airlines has been given the green light by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to let their pilots use iPads during “all phases” of their flights.

An article in TabTimes reports that paper-bound electronic flight bags with a weight of about 35 lbs will be replaced by the iPads. Due to the reduction of weight on the plane, the move could save American Airlines a noticeable $1.2 million a year on fuel.

To start with, pilots of the airline’s commercial 777 fleet will be equipped with iPads later this month. If everything goes smoothly, American Airlines plans to extend the use of iPads for pilots to all their flights by the end of this year.

Once the airline has received this clearance, paper manuals will no longer be distributed next year, as each pilot and instructor will be equipped with an iPad instead.

American Airlines organised a custom mobile app from Jeppesen, a susidiary of Boeing. The FliteDeck Pro app, Jeppeson’s electronic flight bag (EFB) app, will be pre-loaded on the iPads.

Vice president at American Airlines John Hale said, “This is a very exciting and important milestone for all of us at American Airlines as we work to modernize our processes and best meet the needs of our people.”

He added, “With this approval from the FAA, we will be able to use iPad to fully realize the benefits of our Electronic Flight Bag program, including improving the work environment for our pilots, reducing our dependency on paper products and increasing fuel efficiency on our planes.”

The approval by FAA to use iPads in the cockpit was first received by American Airlines in 2011. Their next step is now to improve customer service on board by handing out iPads to flight attendants as well.

We’re looking forward to seeing how this works out, although we’re positive it will go well! Using iPads in your business can improve your company in many different ways! If you want to find out how renting iPads could improve your business, or if you’ve already made up your mind and want to rent iPads for your company, contact us today! Just call +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk!

iPads are being deployed or tested in almost all Fortune 500 companies – what are you waiting for?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by admin

Apple has sold 84 million iPads; almost all Fortune 500 companies are deploying/testing the tablet

News of Apple’s new iPhone 5 have been everywhere, but the main information that we took away from the event in San Francisco on Wednesday were the incredible statistics Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed on the iPad.

Before the introduction of the iPhone 5, Tim Cook gave a summary of Apple’s accomplishments to date. One of those incredible achievements was the sale of no less than 84 million iPads, making Apple’s market share an impressive 68 percent. That’s a rise of 6 percent from last year, as the company’s share in the tablet market was 62 percent back then.

Even more so, Cook revealed that iPads are being either tested or deployed by an incredible 94 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. That led to 17 million iPads being sold by Apple between April and June alone this year – supposedly more than any PC manufacturing company sold of their entire PC range!

Other statistics that were revealed at the event this week included:

91 percent of tablet web traffic is done on the iPad
Of the 700,000 apps on iTunes, 250,000 are specifically for the iPad
By the end of June, 400 million iOS devices were sold by Apple
Since today’s launch of a new store in Sweden, there are over 380 Apple Stores across 13 countries

The success of the iPad is obvious to anyone and of course there’s good reason for it. If you want to find out how renting iPads for your company could improve your business, contact one of our advisers today! Simply call +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk

iPad sales overtake PCs for the first time in US education market

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

We have already reported that iPads have started to get integrated into schools and education more and more this year. A new report now showed that in fact this year, schools in the USA were buying more iPads than PCs! The report claims that the long-established reign of PC sales to US schools is coming to an end as Apple’s iPads take over the lead in the education market.

An article in TabTimes reported that in June this year, PC shipments to the education sector were down by 13.9 percent or 265,000 units from Q2 in 2011. According to a note Charles Wolf, analyst at Needham & Company sent to investors, Apple on the other hand sold nearly one million iPads to K-12 this June.

AppleInsider reported that Wolf further said in a recap on the note that this is “definitive evidence” of the iPad “cannibalizing” PC sales in the education market in the USA.

Wolf wrote, “Clearly, a significant portion of iPad sales represented an expansion of the market. But in view of the fact that Mac sales held steady at around 520,000 units but overall PC sales declined by 265,000 units from 1.90 million to 1.64 million units, we believe the inescapable conclusion is that the iPad is beginning to cannibalize a material portion of PC sales in this market.”

One of the boosts in iPad sales for education services came from the school in San Diego that spend $15 million on 26,000 iPads. In the UK, we have been catching up as well with a school in Cambridge trying out a mock exam on iPads.

Charles Wolf believes that the education market is just one of many big markets that will turn to iPads instead of PCs in the future.

We definitely agree! With the mobility of iPads and the possibility of simple, low-price development of custom iPad apps, Apple’s iPad is perfect for business. Talk to us today to find out the benefits of using iPads in business and renting iPads for your company from us! Simply call +44 0207 749 7242 or 0207 749 7200 or email info@tablet-rentals.co.uk!