which tablet

[daniel2609]

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]

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/comput...o-yoga-10-1-3g-tablet-16-gb-21789547-pdt.html

 

[Sweety]

Heres a few threads which have been started on the subject:thumbs
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21092&highlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21584&highlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22108&highlight=tablets
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22275&highlight=tablets

 

[makeitfit]

Really impressed with my lenovo :thumb2 Awesome battery life, really comfy to hold and seems pretty tuff build too

 

[kitchenman]

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]

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]

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

 

[clivvy]

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

 

[kitchenman]

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=STABGOONEX716GA#.U-pOFeNdXmchttp://

 

[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?

 

[makeitfit]

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 :thumbs

 

[daniel2609]

Nope, satellite signal via gps :thumbs

cool thanks:thumb2

 

[makeitfit]

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]

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

 

[clivvy]

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!

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

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!

agreed bought daughter previous version S5000? for xmas and great unit, 16gb
and room for an sd card, has mini hd out too.

based on clivvy and makeitfit's experience bought mum a 10" yoga. still hoping she
wont get on with it so can have it!