[TriLUG] OT: Tablet Recommendations
Aaron Joyner via TriLUG
trilug at trilug.org
Mon May 18 02:18:21 EDT 2015
I have a couple Nexus 9s at home, and I still use a Nexus 10 on a daily
basis. Both are excellent devices. I primarily use mine for reading
ebooks and web surfing. My son's Nexus 9 is practically an extension of
his arm, used for everything from video (YouTube Kids so, Netflix) to
myriad games. He had a 10 before and it held up to his abuse for more than
a year. I only replaced it with the 9 when his Mom slipped on the ice this
winter and it took a shattering fall on the concrete.
All in all, they've been great devices.
On May 17, 2015 8:27 PM, "Tim Jowers via TriLUG" <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> Proscan 10 widescreen or msybe other sub-$100. Work fine. I dont do
> extended reading but screen seems display puxels,brightness control as good
> as my macbook,win hp lsptop,linux computer.
>
> Cheap and work fine. Most, if not almist all droid tablets, have usb, hdmi,
> etc. Havent tried usb host mode as microsd is so big now.
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
> On May 17, 2015 12:07 PM, "Ken MacKenzie via TriLUG" <trilug at trilug.org>
> wrote:
>
> > OK taking external storage off the list then I would second the Nexus.
> > Especially if you already own an android device and use the google play
> > store.
> >
> > I do like the kindle fires we have for the kids. Mostly because of the
> > better parental control options for them. But unrooted they are tied to
> > the amazon app store and purchases do not cross over from the Play store.
> >
> > The nexus devices really are some of the best in android.
> >
> > One alternative mention that I am interested in is the note series
> though.
> > The note 10.1 has a wacom digitizer in it like the MS Surface series and
> if
> > you do any graphic design it is pressure sensitive with the included
> > stylus. I like drawing on a tablet, it is probably one of the top
> options
> > out there for that. But that was not in your wishlist, it was in mine.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On Sun, May 17, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Alan Sterger <asterger at earthlink.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks again, Ken.
> > >
> > > I'll take external storage off of the must haves. It was never that
> > > strong an option as I'll always have source documents on the NAS or one
> > of
> > > my other computers.
> > >
> > > At this point, I keep coming back to the Nexus 9. As a tech person,
> > > appreciate the latest/greatest OS and features.
> > >
> > > Was in Best Buy talking about spending bonus points on an Android
> tablet.
> > > After a few questions the CSR said I would probably like a Nexus 9.
> > > However, he didn't have one for me to even hold. Said he couldn't
> order
> > > one as their supply-chain indicated discontinued (released Nov 3,
> 2014).
> > > Supply-chain did say there was one remaining in Greensboro but i
> declined
> > > to drive there. That whole sales experience left me scratchin'.
> > >
> > > Is there a reason why the Nexus 9 shouldn't be a my table short list?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > -- Alan S.
> > >
> > > On 5/16/2015 10:00 PM, Ken MacKenzie wrote:
> > >
> > >> Well to mention this is the one I was talking about:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2903992/meet-the-asus-chromebook-flip-a-249-chrome-os-tablet-with-a-360-degree-hinge.html
> > >>
> > >> It is coming soon and it is basically like a lenovo yoga. So
> > convertible.
> > >>
> > >> As much as I appreciate tablets I appreciate having a real keyboard
> more
> > >> for most really important things.
> > >>
> > >> I will say this. My chromebook goes with me everywhere. My ipad, not
> so
> > >> much.
> > >>
> > >> Oh and they do have HDs just small. Either 16 oe 32 gb SSDs
> typically.
> > >> The HP14 I have is 16gb but I also have a 32gb and 64gb usb 3 drives I
> > keep
> > >> with me and yes it has usb 3.0 ports. Also it can take a full size SD
> > card.
> > >>
> > >> Don't get me wrong tablets are great but you asked for external
> storage
> > >> and that knocks out the big names in the game, nexus, kindle fire, and
> > >> ipad. However the galaxy and note lines do take micro SD and a lot of
> > the
> > >> off brand stuff does.
> > >>
> > >> I am definitely considering that chromebook flip.
> > >>
> > >> I will say this if I dare be blasphemous. Look at windows baytrail
> > >> tablets like the HP Stream or similar. They do also take external
> > storage
> > >> and can be found for near a Benjamin new.
> > >>
> > >> Ken
> > >>
> > >> On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Alan Sterger <asterger at earthlink.net
> > >> <mailto:asterger at earthlink.net>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Thanks for the chromebook suggestions, but as I see em,
> > >> chromebooks use the same form-factor as a laptop, without a hard
> > >> drive. Plus after I select a PDF to read, the keyboard becomes
> > >> idle, so much dead weight and lost visible real estate. I have a
> > >> tower computer on the floor plus a laptop in my office. I sit in
> > >> front of them 8 or more hours a day doing work and reading PDFs.
> > >>
> > >> My thinking was if I got a tablet, I could load PDF documents via
> > >> Wi-Fi from my NAS and read from the comfort of my living room
> > >> sofa, holding the tablet in 1 hand or resting it on a raised leg
> > >> swiping pages with my thumb. I'm looking for extreme comfort, and
> > >> easy reading ability.
> > >>
> > >> On a second front, when I had my early version Kindle, I had/have
> > >> a DRM'ed document. No matter what I did the document never filled
> > >> the screen. Is that still the case with the Android Acrobat
> Reader?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks again for the suggestions.
> > >>
> > >> -- Alan Sterger
> > >>
> > >> On 5/16/2015 4:32 PM, Jeremy Davis wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I recommend the chromebook over all the tablets. It is
> > >> maintenance free and a good size for travel. They are cheap
> > >> new and they are dirt cheap on Craigslist.
> > >>
> > >> On May 16, 2015 12:22 PM, "Alan Sterger via TriLUG"
> > >> <trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>
> > >> <mailto:trilug at trilug.org <mailto:trilug at trilug.org>>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hello Listers,
> > >>
> > >> I'm considering buying a tablet.
> > >>
> > >> Assume Android based. Main usage will be reading
> technical
> > >> documents away from my desk, PDFs mostly, with some web
> > >> browsing.
> > >> Wi-Fi only is fine, but perhaps with some removable
> > >> storage that
> > >> can be plugged into PC or laptop.
> > >>
> > >> Open to most suggestions/price points.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks for your input,
> > >>
> > >> -- Alan Sterger
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
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