which tablet

daniel2609 · 11-08-2014, 22:55

hi guys, im thinking about getting a tablet so i can use for mapping on lanes etc, any recommendations? also want to be able to use as normal tablet and a ereader as well

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 11-08-2014, 23:21

lenovo is popular, the one with the flick out stand.

yoga, 8 and 10", also 3g option, or could use a phone as a hotspot etc

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computi...89547-pdt.html

Sweety · 11-08-2014, 23:27

Heres a few threads which have been started on the subject

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets

makeitfit · 12-08-2014, 00:13

Really impressed with my lenovo

Awesome battery life, really comfy to hold and seems pretty tuff build too

kitchenman · 12-08-2014, 00:20

budget Tesco Hudl around £100, or Nexus 7 around £200, I have a Nexus 7 2012 tetherd to my Nexus 5 phone and using GE, ideal combination

jims-terrano · 12-08-2014, 07:20

Ive gone off Android based stuff but my son has a little Samsung with memory map on it. It works really well with the GPS.
I personally have an iPad and love it though Ive found one or two niggles. IPads dont have any storage like a documents foldr not sure if androids do.

exosteve · 12-08-2014, 07:48

Nexus 7 is brilliant.
I got mine as new for £130 from eBay.
But be careful buying second hand electricals

clivvy · 12-08-2014, 13:31

for out and about, maps etc, Lenovo all the way at the moment. The battery life is unbeatable.

kitchenman · 12-08-2014, 18:27

Try CEX for second hand Nexus 7 last time I was in there they were £100, guarenteed too https://uk.webuy.com/stores/
In stock now https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku...FeNdXmchttp://

daniel2609 · 12-08-2014, 20:44

do you need internet to run maps? just wondering if i can get away with wifi only or if im going to need one with a sim?

makeitfit · 12-08-2014, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniel2609

do you need internet to run maps? just wondering if i can get away with wifi only or if im going to need one with a sim?

Nope, satellite signal via gps

daniel2609 · 12-08-2014, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Nope, satellite signal via gps

cool thanks

makeitfit · 12-08-2014, 21:59

Make sure you choose a tablet with GPS built in

Then you can use mapping software like Alpinequest, or memory maps etc

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 12-08-2014, 22:12

do make sure mapping is on board, as in MM etc as dont want to be accessing
online mapping on the hoof.

clivvy · 12-08-2014, 22:13

as above, plus with the Lenovo Yoga range, you really don't need to worry about the battery lasting, and the display is very good in bright light - I use mine for IT support rather than a laptop, and its great. I haven't charged it now for about 2 weeks, though I admit I don't use it everyday for long even so, 2 weeks sat there being used for maybe 30 mins a day is pretty good in terms of battery life!

11-08-2014, 22:55	#1
daniel2609 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melksham, Wilts Vehicle: terrano 2 LWB Posts: 222	which tablet hi guys, im thinking about getting a tablet so i can use for mapping on lanes etc, any recommendations? also want to be able to use as normal tablet and a ereader as well

11-08-2014, 23:21	#2
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	lenovo is popular, the one with the flick out stand. yoga, 8 and 10", also 3g option, or could use a phone as a hotspot etc http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computi...89547-pdt.html __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	do make sure mapping is on board, as in MM etc as dont want to be accessing online mapping on the hoof. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

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11-08-2014, 23:27	#3
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Heres a few threads which have been started on the subject http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...hlight=tablets

12-08-2014, 00:13	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Really impressed with my lenovo Awesome battery life, really comfy to hold and seems pretty tuff build too

12-08-2014, 00:20	#5
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	budget Tesco Hudl around £100, or Nexus 7 around £200, I have a Nexus 7 2012 tetherd to my Nexus 5 phone and using GE, ideal combination

12-08-2014, 07:20	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Ive gone off Android based stuff but my son has a little Samsung with memory map on it. It works really well with the GPS. I personally have an iPad and love it though Ive found one or two niggles. IPads dont have any storage like a documents foldr not sure if androids do.

12-08-2014, 07:48	#7
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	Nexus 7 is brilliant. I got mine as new for £130 from eBay. But be careful buying second hand electricals

12-08-2014, 13:31	#8
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	for out and about, maps etc, Lenovo all the way at the moment. The battery life is unbeatable.

12-08-2014, 18:27	#9
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Try CEX for second hand Nexus 7 last time I was in there they were £100, guarenteed too https://uk.webuy.com/stores/ In stock now https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku...FeNdXmchttp://

12-08-2014, 20:44	#10
daniel2609 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melksham, Wilts Vehicle: terrano 2 LWB Posts: 222	do you need internet to run maps? just wondering if i can get away with wifi only or if im going to need one with a sim?

12-08-2014, 21:59	#13
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Make sure you choose a tablet with GPS built in Then you can use mapping software like Alpinequest, or memory maps etc

12-08-2014, 22:13	#15
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	as above, plus with the Lenovo Yoga range, you really don't need to worry about the battery lasting, and the display is very good in bright light - I use mine for IT support rather than a laptop, and its great. I haven't charged it now for about 2 weeks, though I admit I don't use it everyday for long even so, 2 weeks sat there being used for maybe 30 mins a day is pretty good in terms of battery life!