bluetooth tablets.

exosteve · 21-05-2014, 20:25

I recently brought the 2nd generation nexus 7 with the sharpest 7" screen In the world so they claim.
it supposed to have 4g

I cant find that.
it has however got Bluetooth.

is it possible to blue tooth to it to my phone and use my phone internet on the tablet while roaming?

not sure if I will ever need to but its nice to know

ive just spent the last few hours activating maps on multimap.

a total of 40,000klm of os maps

and I will definatly recommend this tablet to anyone thinking of buying one

solarman216 · 21-05-2014, 20:54

I have an Acer Iconia A1 tablet that links to my mobile, think it must be Bluetooth as when I make my phone a wi-fi hot spot it says wi fi is being disabled and yes I get 4g so it is perfectly usable, but not as easy to use as my lap top with with a dongle, Rick

clivvy · 21-05-2014, 21:35

you can do that, but I assume you have tried putting a sim card into the tablet (so you can get internet and 4G where available?)

other wise tether with your phone over Bluetooth - when 4G is available it will show on your phone if your phone supports it!

paulp · 21-05-2014, 21:36

Hi

I think the tablet will only be internet viable if it is connected via wifi or there is a place for your mobile sim card.

regards Paulp

ian's terrano · 21-05-2014, 21:37

hi
you can tether you tablet to your mobile but be careful , depending on which prise plan you are on, you may get charged for your data usage as tethering is not included in many plans and they do like to charge

ian

exosteve · 21-05-2014, 22:59

no sim card slot on tablet or expandable memory

that's the only criticism.
you can use a flash drive though and yes mobile phone companys do chardge a lot.
hey ho theres a lot of wifi places around these days anyway.
bt did a wise move doing wifi hots spots. I may be moving to them

R1cho · 21-05-2014, 23:01

no wifi hotspots in the middle of welsh lanes, lucky to get a phone signal

makeitfit · 22-05-2014, 10:40

Just tether it to your phone .
No wifi out on the deepest darkest west wales lanes mate

21-05-2014, 20:25	#1
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	bluetooth tablets. I recently brought the 2nd generation nexus 7 with the sharpest 7" screen In the world so they claim. it supposed to have 4g I cant find that. it has however got Bluetooth. is it possible to blue tooth to it to my phone and use my phone internet on the tablet while roaming? not sure if I will ever need to but its nice to know ive just spent the last few hours activating maps on multimap. a total of 40,000klm of os maps and I will definatly recommend this tablet to anyone thinking of buying one

21-05-2014, 20:54	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I have an Acer Iconia A1 tablet that links to my mobile, think it must be Bluetooth as when I make my phone a wi-fi hot spot it says wi fi is being disabled and yes I get 4g so it is perfectly usable, but not as easy to use as my lap top with with a dongle, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

21-05-2014, 21:36	#4
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	tablet Hi I think the tablet will only be internet viable if it is connected via wifi or there is a place for your mobile sim card. regards Paulp

21-05-2014, 21:35	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	you can do that, but I assume you have tried putting a sim card into the tablet (so you can get internet and 4G where available?) other wise tether with your phone over Bluetooth - when 4G is available it will show on your phone if your phone supports it!

21-05-2014, 21:37	#5
ian's terrano Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: south yorkshire Vehicle: terrano 2 2.7TDI Posts: 74	hi you can tether you tablet to your mobile but be careful , depending on which prise plan you are on, you may get charged for your data usage as tethering is not included in many plans and they do like to charge ian

21-05-2014, 22:59	#6
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	no sim card slot on tablet or expandable memory that's the only criticism. you can use a flash drive though and yes mobile phone companys do chardge a lot. hey ho theres a lot of wifi places around these days anyway. bt did a wise move doing wifi hots spots. I may be moving to them

21-05-2014, 23:01	#7
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	no wifi hotspots in the middle of welsh lanes, lucky to get a phone signal

22-05-2014, 10:40	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Just tether it to your phone . No wifi out on the deepest darkest west wales lanes mate