Scouting using tablets

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Originally Posted by Ed Law

We are going to 6 tablets this year after 4 years of paper scouting and one laptop entering data in the stand.

Here are the pros and cons of using tablets.

Pro:
1) Error checking can be built into the program
2) Save money and trees not having to make so many scouting sheets each year
3) Do not have to decipher bad handwriting
4) Eliminate error in entering wrong team number, match number etc.
5) Faster transmission of scouting data to drive coach
6) Easier to do pit scouting and transmitting data
7) More fun when collecting data

Con:
1) Initial cost of 6 tablets
2) Expensive to replace if somebody drops it
3) Effort and knowledge needed to develop the app

I think the advantage is worth the cost as long as you are making full use of the potential of using tablets. We do not like to rely on internet access to do our scouting. Good luck to your scouting team this year.

Very good points. Will you be developing (or have you already developed) your own scouting system?