Using Excel on the go

[starl]

Do you, or your company, use Excel on something portable (tablet, isomething?)?

Please add any additional options/comments below.

Thanks

 

[Smitty]

I use the Surface Pro now that I have one. It's been really handy on flights where a laptop is too cumbersome for the seatback tray.

Previously, I used one iteration of Docs on the Go with Excel or another on an Android, but that wasn't for anything serious, just things like keeping track of mileage. I don't think I'd ever take any phone spreadsheet app seriously.

 

[starl]

but what about for basic data entry? Like inspections? inventory?

 

[Smitty]

That's an idea. In fact, a while back I met with the VP for a company based in Northern California that had an app that would take an Excel input form and customize it for hand-held devices (MobileFrame: The leading provider of wireless mobile applications). I can put you in touch with them if you want. It was pretty slick. If I recall, they did a lot with InterMec for hand-held devices, but you could use smart phones/tablets as well.

We were looking at something similar to keep track of inventory on our plant floor. In the end, while we didn't do anything (the company went belly-up, and so did me caring), it seemed like barcode scanners would have been a better option.

 

[starl]

oh - i'm not looking to create or have created for me. I'm try to judge usage and what needs to be supported.

 

[Smitty]

Gotcha

 

[netanel99]

If that's helps - I've got my solution for excel - on the go, 4 months ago, and just very happy with this kind of solution.

I have galaxy 4S that is allways connected to the internet, and connect to my "at home" laptop through a desktop's remote control software - TeamViewer all the time, so I have the mobility of my phone - so I can take it anywhere I go. and also the full power of the excel because I'm controlling and viewing my laptop through my phone (and I need other software that Available to me only on Windows-constraints of works)
for me it's ok that it's comes with small screen , I'm looking for mobility - and full fonctionality of excel and other WIN programs.

 

[starl]

Thanks, netanel99. That's the kind of info/ideas I'm looking for. I hadn't considered the usage of remote software, which means you're actually using your pc. I need help looking inside and outside of the box

 

[netanel99]

That's great. For me I've found it to work really as I've intended (+).
Do you refer to the consulting service via email : "consult @ mrexcel.com" ?

 

[starl]

yes, that's the big mailbox for the consulting. If you have a project, though, you can just email me directly at tracy@mrexcel.com