[TriLUG] mostly OT: movies on the go?

[C TC via TriLUG]

I'd be looking at sub $100 models like these.

http://www.amazon.com/Cheapest-Android-KitKat-Tablet-WARRANTY/dp/B00JABR3A0







On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Dewey Hylton via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org
> wrote:

> i'm seeing the exact type of feedback i expected and hoped for.
> filesystem/database corruption due to lack of proper shutdown of a rpi
> device never occurred to me. makes perfect sense, and though it saddens me
> (this was my original first choice) it'll remove the rpi from the list for
> me in this case.
>
> after more thought, i decided i really don't want to deal with the laptops
> in the car. they're overly bulky for what we need, though availability of
> the $15 power adapters does make them more attractive.
>
> the set top boxes are an interesting idea too - i typically take a roku
> with me, as it plugs right into most hotel TVs and happily plays movies
> right from a thumb drive. i could use this in the same way in the car, i
> think - assuming i could find a display i like. i'd love to know what you
> have used and liked.
>
> but overall after hearing recommendations from this list, i think the
> tablet route might be the easiest/smartest way forward. i have an ipad mini
> and an original google tablet, neither of which has a way to accept thumb
> drive or sd card. i don't mind selling the two tablets to fund two others
> which would be a better fit. so what tablets do the happy parents (and
> other users) recommend? amazon shows a whole slew of them, but some details
> such as sd card slots don't really stand out so it's hard to tell what i'm
> looking at. and an earlier comment about how to actually access the
> external storage worries me a bit too. so any specific information here
> would be warmly welcomed.
>
> thanks for all the responses! i honestly thought i'd get more
> recommendations for rpi (linux!) but what i'm hearing makes perfect sense.
> and i'm glad to be reminded i'm not the only parent having encountered this
> situation.
>
>
> ----- On Jul 20, 2015, at 10:32 AM, Triangle Linux Users Group General
> Discussion trilug at trilug.org wrote:
>
> 2 tablets + 2 sets headphones = happy parents
>
> The tablet is a wonderful multi-purpose device. Not only does it go
> where you go for other boring activities (eg. sitting at the <insert
> adult function> for 2 hours), but the movies can be more personalized
> - my kids are slightly further apart and have different movie
> interests - and they can have their ereaders (modern version of
> books), music, games, and apps; not everyone likes just watching
> movies for hours on end.  And for those with time constraints, the
> table is done. It's ready to go.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM, Reginald Reed via TriLUG
> <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> > +1 on using a cheap Android tablet.  I've recently ordered a few USB OTG
> > cables that provide a standard female USB port as well an female micro
> USB
> > for power that charges the phone/tablet.  This is what I've purchased:
> >
> > http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C452XFO
> >
> > So far I've been able to charge my Nexus 6 with a USB drive attached and
> > been able to use a USB ethernet adapter for a Chromecast (single micro
> USB
> > that powers it and provides Ethernet).
> >
> > --Reggie
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 12:40 AM, Jeff Patterson via TriLUG <
> > trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> >
> >> I use an android tablet and save movies to an external SD card that is
> on
> >> the tablet.  Works like a charm :)
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