Supported Tablets for Use with wiADVISOR

Supported Tablets for Use with wiADVISOR
Overview
wiADVISOR has been developed to operate in a HTML 5 web browser which can be used on different
tablet and PC platforms. However, Chrysler has thoroughly tested the operation of wiADVISOR using
iPad 3rd & 4th Generation and up with iOS 6 & up, Samsung Slate & Panasonic ToughPad devices with
Windows 7 and Microsoft Surface Pro devices with Windows 8. wiADVISOR has been tested and
approved with the following up to date browsers:
-
Safari
- IE10 and up
- Google Chrome
Recommended Tablets for use with wiADVISOR
In order to determine which tablet will work best for your Service Department, you need to identify the
needs of your department. What capabilities do you require for your tablet? A major deciding factor is
whether or not your Service Department requires wiADVISOR Dashboard capabilities only, or both
wiADVISOR Dashboard and DMS capabilities. Below lists the two different scenarios and the
recommended tablets associated.
Suggested Tablet for wiADVISOR Dashboard Capabilities Only:
Functionality
Samsung Slate
Windows 7
devices
iPad 2nd
Generation &
up
Microsoft
Surface Pro
Panasonic
TOUGHPAD
•
Write-up at Vehicle
✔
✔
✔
✔
•
Printing Capability
✔
✔ (with AirPrint)
✔
✔
•
Handwriting Recognition (print &
cursive)
✔
•
Voice Recognition (voice to text)
•
Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
Capability
✔
•
DMS Installation on Tablet *
✔
✔
✔
•
Other Installed Business
Applications (non web-based)
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*Check with your DMS provider for Windows 7 tablet compatibility
*Windows 8 is not currently supported by some DMS providers
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iPad 2 and up (iOS 6 and up)
Model
HD
Operating System /
Browser
Approximate Cost
Apple – The iPad
(Current Generation)
Wi-Fi Model
16GB
iOS 6 and up/ Safari
$475
Advantages:
 Most user friendly for new users
 Many users familiar with Apple operating system
 Less expensive
 Light weight
Suggested Accessory Items:
Accessory
Printer
Stylus Pen
Specifications
Must have AirPrint to print from an iPad and wireless printer capable
printers for non-iPad tablets. Please research an appropriate size
printer for your business that is Wireless/AirPrint-enabled.
For more AirPrint-enabled printer information refer to the “Printing
from an iPad with wiADVISOR” KB Article
Stylus Pen compatible with iPad. Please research an appropriate Stylus
Pen for use with the iPad as several options is available.
Dealer Choice
Protective Case
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Suggested Tablet for wiADVISOR and DMS Capabilities:
Microsoft Surface Pro (Windows 8)
When purchasing a Microsoft Surface Pro with Windows 8 device, the following minimum
requirements must be met for proper operation of wiADVISOR:
Minimum Microsoft Surface Pro Requirements
Model
Processor
Speed
HDD
Memory
Operating System /
Browser
Wireless
Microsoft Surface
Pro Tablets *
I3-4020Y
Processor
64 GB
4 GB
RAM
Windows 8.1 Pro
64 Bit / IE 11
802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n
Tablet Name
Part Number
Operating System
Approximate Price
*Microsoft Surface
Pro 3
4YM-00001
Windows® 8.1
Professional (64-bit)
$785
*Check with your DMS provider for Windows 7 and 8 tablet compatibility
*Windows 8 is not currently supported by some DMS providers
Note: Windows Surface RT is different from the Surface Pro and NOT recommended for use with wiADVISOR
Panasonic TOUGHPAD G1 (Windows 7 & 8)
When purchasing a Panasonic TOUGHPAD G1 (Windows 7 & 8) device, the following minimum
requirements must be met for proper operation of wiADVISOR:
Minimum Panasonic TOUGHPAD G1 Requirements
Model
Panasonic
TOUGHPAD G1
Tablets *
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Processor
Speed
HDD
Memory
Operating System /
Browser
Wireless
i5-3437U
Processor
99.4 GB
4 GB
RAM
Windows 7 Professional
32 Bit / IE 9
802.11 a/b/g/n
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Tablet Name
Part Number
Operating System
Approximate Price
*Panasonic
TOUGHPAD G1
3DTSA06952
Windows® 7
Professional (32-bit)
$2,255.60
*Check with your DMS provider for Windows 7 and 8 tablet compatibility
*Windows 8 is not currently supported by some DMS providers
Samsung Slate (Windows 7)
Tablet Name
Part Number
Operating System
Approximate Price
*Samsung Series 7
Slate
XE700T1A-A04US
Windows® 7
Professional (64-bit)
$1,350
Model
Processor
Speed
HDD
Memory
Operating
System / Browser
Screen
Size
Resolution
Approx.
Cost
Samsung
Slate 7
(Part #
XE700T1AA04US)
I5-2467M
Processor
128GB
4GB
RAM
Windows 7
Professional 64
bit / IE 9
11.6"
1366 x 768
$1,350
*Check with your DMS provider for Windows 7 tablet compatibility
Advantages:



Same functionality as desktop PC
May be docked and used as desktop
May be able to use with existing printer in service write up lane
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Samsung Slate Accessory Items
Accessory
Suggested Part
Model Number
Bluetooth Compact
Wireless Keyboard
Samsung Series 7 Bluetooth Compact Wireless
Keyboard
AA-SK2NWBB/US
Docking Station
Samsung Series 7 Slate Pc Dock
AARD5NDOC/US
Bluetooth Wireless Mouse
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
1077
Protective Case
Samsung Series 7 Slate Stand Case
AA-BS2N11B/US
Purchasing Tablets
iPad (iOS 6 and up)
The Apple iPad Air and its accessories can now be ordered http://moparpad.com/ for a
discounted price for FCA US wiADVISOR dealers.
All Windows Based Tablets:
The Samsung Slate 7 and can be purchased at any retailer of your choice.
The Panasonic TOUGPAD G1 and the Microsoft Surface Pro Series tablets and its accessories
can now be ordered at http://moparpad.com/ for a discounted price for FCA US wiADVISOR
dealers.
NOTE: The wiADVISOR Support Team can only support the wiADVISOR Dashboard application operating
on the listed tablets with the operating system and browsers as shown. Dealers are responsible for any
consequences on tablets purchased outside of the above tested devices.
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