Computer Equipment for Building Contractors Milwaukee WI

It's becoming more common for building professionals to bring their paperwork into the field with the help of laptop computers, but another iteration of hand-held computing may prove highly useful for contractors on-the-go.

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Y & M Home Improvement Inc
414-466-1874
2801 W Custer Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Infinite Creations LLC
414-807-0323
12605 W. North Ave. #235
Brookfield, WI
Wade Design & Construction, Inc.
262 512 1799
3413 W Burgundy Court
Mequon, WI
Transformations in Kitchen Design
262-255-3830
N108 W16555 Carrington Circle
Germantown, WI
Building & Design Specialists Inc
(414) 431-0931
3500A W Kiehnau Ave
Milwaukee, WI
J & S Real Estate Services Llc
(414) 462-3547
7130 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Alumicraft Unlimited
(414) 778-1166
6021 W Stevenson St
Milwaukee, WI
Sj Janis Company Inc
(414) 259-0300
11501 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI
R K Woodworking
(414) 466-1355
7220 W Sheridan Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Allis Industries
(262) 789-9771
2915 S 13th St
Milwaukee, WI


It's becoming more common for building professionals to bring their paperwork into the field with the help of laptop computers, but another iteration of hand-held computing may prove highly useful for contractors on-the-go. Though not nearly as popular as laptops, and still expensive — costing as much as $3,000 for some models — tablet PCs are unique tools for getting work done on the jobsite.

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One new model that has been well received is the Portégé R400 from Toshiba. For quick communication, the computer uses a tool called Active Notifications that alerts users to incoming e-mails or calendar events via a feature called Edge Display, an always-on window on the side of the PC. A swivel display means the unit can be used like a standard laptop or flattened to an easy-to-carry write-on tablet that weighs less than 4 pounds for some models.

Hewlett-Packard's 2710p Notebook PC (shown) is equally light and also helps keep users productive. The 12.1-inch widescreen display features a chemically strengthened glass top for improved durability and a smoother writing experience. An optional outdoor display panel improves viewability in sunlight, providing more contrast and less reflection. An integrated 2 megapixel camera can be used to enhance jobsite meetings with video conferencing, while innovative business-card reader software helps users easily keep track of contacts.

Both PCs take security seriously. The Portégé R400 helps ensure that confidential company data and s

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414-466-1874
2801 W Custer Ave
Milwaukee, WI

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