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Anything with Windows and a digitizer. Surface Pro line or the just announced Surface 3 would the the most prominent ones. Here's a list of Win8 tablets with stylus.
OneNote is the program you want to use. Everything is shit compared to this beauty.
I've used a SP1 for about 2 years in university now. It's not quite the same as writing on paper but it's pretty close imo. I usually type everything longer than a sentence or two but my handwriting is awful both on paper and digital so that doesn't mean too much, lol.
Samsung Tab A 10.1 2016 model w sPen. Android.
Also on sale right now at Amazon and Best Buy for $250.
or
Wacom Companion Hybrid. Android, very hard to find, expensive.
or
iPad Pro + Pencil iOS and can be expensive
or
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Android
Maybe
Lenovo Yoga Odd design, good stylus. Android and Windows
Feel like a broken record saying this, but the kindle fire hd is a great tablet for the price. Does not come with google play installed, but it's free and easy to install it and gain access to all your apps from both the amazon app store and google play store.
For the price, hard to beat. $150. Kid's version is currently on sale for $160 which includes the "2-year worry-free guarantee: if they break it, return it and we'll replace it for free. No questions asked." which is nice if you're getting this for a kid, or just clumsy. =)
I replaced my old HP Touchpad (that I dropped and broke last spring), with a Teclast X98 Plus. It has a great screen (10" 2048 x 1536), and can dual boot Win10 and Android 5.1. You can even get it for $40 less if you forgo the Win10 license. It has 64GB of storage, and a microSD card slot.
Between those two, the Samsung would be the smarter move. Better screen, better processor, etc. Looks like it's worth the extra $120.
OTOH, you can get a Teclast X98 Plus II cheaper and run Windows 10 and Android 5.1 (not Marshmallow, but you can root it and ROM it if you're into that).
Doesn't exist as far as I know. I've never seen a tablet with 2 built-in card slots. Your best bet is to get a hybrid Windows/Android tablet like this an use a USB SDcard reader
Surface non-Pro does not have an active digitizer ("smoothly write with"), and cannot run normal Windows programs (Metro apps only).
No new models under $400 achieve the active digitizer and detachable keyboard (hinged) specifications. Closest matches are the ASUS VivoTab Note 8" (keyboard not hinged), and the Lenovo Thinkpad 10 ($700). Bluetooth keyboard + folio case/stands can be used at the cost of laptop versatility of the hinge.
Some used/older models should hit all of the specifications. The Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 and Samsung Ativ Tab 5 are the front runners in this category, but use Clover Trail Atom CPUs (Z*2*xxx) which were garbage.
All active digitizer WinTabs are listed in the link below. I recommend choosing one with a Wacom or NTrig digitizer.
I found an ipad on sale on Amazon for $279.
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-10-2-Inch-Wi-Fi-32GB/dp/B07XQYPM2N
The Apple Pencil is another $95. Not sure if this counts as budget, but I thought it was a good deal.
> I hope you know that only Windows tablets have VLC Media Player
You not just writing horrible ads, you're also wrong. VLC is available for both Android and iOS.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vlc-fur-ios/id650377962?mt=8
There are some really nice 10" Windows 10/Android 5.1 tablets with high resolutions screens (think iPad Retina) coming out of china. I've got a Teclast X98 Plus that I paid $180 for. If you can stretch your budget to about $230, the X98 Pro is better. They all have 64GB of storage.
Edit: added links to units.
At that budget and for college, you prolly wanna get a china tablet. One with Windows 10 and a keyboard dock.
Like maybe this: http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_268587.html + http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_202429.html
If you need pen input I'd recommend looking into the Cube i7 Stylus(China import) or Mytrix Complex 11t(USA) They are basically the same tablet except the Complex is localized with a US warranty. I have the Complex 11t myself. It's not bad for the price and has great pen input. It also includes the pen and a keyboard dock.
If you don't mind paying about $100, I'd just get the 2nd Gen Nexus 7 (2013) from Groupon for $109.99. It has free returns and a 1 year warranty. It has a Full HD 1920x1080 IPS display, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and can be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Several cash back sites are offering 6% cash back today, so that'd drop your overall price to around $103. I don't own one but I've used my brother's and it's very smooth. There are plenty of written and video reviews for it.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-nexus-7-travel-cover-bundle
Another option that I personally have been looking into are some dual-boot Chinese tablets that run both Android and full version of Windows 10. The Chuwi Hi8 has an 8" Full HD 1920x1200 IPS display, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, MicroSD slot and uses an quad-core Intel Baytrail Z3736F Atom chip that's used in a lot of more well-known tablets. The downside is it won't be updated so you'll be stuck at Android 4.4. But you would be able to play Windows emulators and classic games if you're into that kind of thing. I'm just doing my research and reading reviews on it. Sounds like there are some complaints of overheating that causes the tablet to lag or shut down.
If you want to go for $39 more than the Galaxy Note 8.0 and don't mind refurbished I posted this elsewhere.
There's a great deal on the Note 10.1 2014 for $389, I just ordered one of these myself yesterday, so long as you don't mind refurbished electronics (comes with a warranty) and in my past experience buying refurbished has never been a problem for me.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-samsung-galaxy-note-2014-edition-with-wifi
Seems exactly what you're looking for.
All the other Bay Trail processors on the market are essentially the same sans the Lenovo Thinkpad 8 which has a slightly higher clocked CPU. You can't go wrong with the Dell especially if you don't need the stylus. If all you need the stylus is for light note taking, the dell should do perfectly fine otherwise the Note Tab 8 may be more appropriate if you are heavy into drawing.
I had the Dell and I was perfectly fine with it until I ended up upgrading to the SP2. Again, you can get by without the stylus all together. I suggest downloading TouchMousePointer, when activated it transforms your entire screen into a giant touchpad making navigating in Desktop mode a whole lot easier.
I work for a rugged tablet manufacturer (Motion Computing) and there was a small performance increase from the 1st to 2nd gen mobile processors and a huge performance increase from the 2nd to 3rd gen mobile processors. That's why I asked what you were looking for, as far as performance. I think you'd be surprised at how much faster that Helix actually is than your x201.
For example, I don't know which chip is in your x201, but I happen to have two fairly identical tablets with 1st and 3rd gen processors sitting right in front of me. One has the 640UM and the other has the 3687u.
The 3687u runs circles around the 640UM and it has better battery life.
There are a few Haswell systems with Wacom pens that you can get right now, like the Surface Pro 2, the Fujitsu Q704 and Getac F110. They have similar performance to their Ivy Bridge counterparts, but they have noticeable improvements in power management and heat. There will probably be more systems with Haswell chipsets as manufacturers start to refresh last year's models and Broadwell will be coming later this year. So, if you aren't in a hurry, there will be more and more choices coming.
The Helix is a bit heavy for my liking. Did you consider getting the new Surface 3, the nopro version? What will you do with the tablet? I say tablet, because with a bluetooth keyboard you can make any tablet into a workhorse.
Product Chart can help you find a tablet with your specs:
http://www.productchart.com/tablets/
Check the alternatives to the Surface Pro 3
An Amazon Fire HD tablet would work good for you, but unfortunately you just missed a really good deal on them for Prime day. They had the new 10.1" 11th generation tablets for $80. They are currently back up to their regular price of $150, but that's still a decent price, and lower than what you are prepared to spend. It will probably be after Thanksgiving before they go on sale that low again.
Here's a good review, where the person says the display looks fantastic, and is pretty much equal in quality to his iPad. 2:50 is when he starts talking about the display.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn0H09XNEd4
It has ads on the lockscreen, but you can pay $15 more to get them disabled. I've also heard some people say you can get Amazon support to disable them for free, but not sure how often they do that. The ads can also be disabled by using a free program called Amazon Toolbox.
Only downside to the tablet is that it comes installed with only the Amazon App store, and it wont let you install the Google Play store, but using the Amazon Toolbox program allows you to install the Google Play store, just like a normal Android tablet. Tons of people use the Amazon Toolbox program, and it's really easy to set up.
Link to tablet:
I was going to say you probably need a big phone and not a tablet, but the Amazon Fire HD6 probably fits your purpose as well as anything as long as this doesn't constitute "too much of a pain".
Edit: saw that this had some problems with input. Not sure if they tried an external keyboard, but Linux should support it.
I would recommend you getting the Fire HD 8 Tablet, why? it has a wonderful screen resolution even for watching videos on youtube, a good ghz processor for running multiple apps. It really worth it for it's price and its less than 100 dollars. Has an overall rating by over 4k buyers at 4.4 star. Even has 12 hours of battery life, a micro sd card for extra storage up to 200gb, 16gb in built storage. Youtube video on this amazon fire hd tablet
Make sure you get a device that has a Stylus support built in.
https://www.reddit.com/r/stylus/wiki/index
Ideally the device uses Wacom EMR technology.
The Samsung Tab A 10.1 2016 S-Pen (SM-P580) is well suited for art, and performance slightly better than the 2014 Note 10.1 Amazon
If your requirements are "Plays Netflix," "Runs Comixology", and "Has Storage," the Amazon Fire HD10 is perfect for you, because of its absurdly low price and relatively nice screen.
- Both the Netflix and Comixology apps are available on the Amazon App store
- The tablet can be expanded by 256GB using an SD card. Get a good one from Samsung or Kingston so it will last longer without getting corrupted.
It doesn't run the google play store by default, but you can install it by following the instructions I found here. The instructions are easy to follow, and they don't require rooting your device or using the android debugging bridge.
Some people will criticize the lower speed processor and 2GB of RAM, but I've owned this device before: It runs apps flawlessly.
The only real hiccup is you can't change the home screen launcher. That's why I ultimately returned it: I was willing to pay a lot more for a better device.
Which brings us to a finer point of returns: If you end up returning the device, Amazon will refund your purchase price. That means you should buy it with ads disabled, so if you return it, you can get that money back. If you disable ads later, you will not be able to get the money back when it is returned.
There are several apps on Google Play that allow users to make apps compatible for Samsung multi-window modes.
MW-Pen App Enabler will allow you to do so without rooting. I use it on my Tab A.
There is several apps with built-in windowed mode too.
The upcoming Android 7 update "Nougat" has Multi-window built in.
Bottom line...stick with a laptop, tablets should not be a primary device for attending Capella. I work at CU in their social media department and we get this question a ton..."Tablet or Computer?" Since students will be conducting tons of research through our online library, browsing will be more efficient on a regular computer. Also, while there are some workarounds with typing up Word documents on tablets, it's clunky. Plus, you always want to make sure those research papers are formatted properly, which can also be a challenge on a tablet. Finally, from a support standpoint...Capella doesn't currently support technical issues with tablets...only Windows and Mac desktops or laptops.
Based on my personal experience in the courseroom, all the above holds true. One way to look at it is...a tablet would be a great secondary device for school...to check your grades, read assignment requirements, posts, etc.. As far as doing your research and assignments, you'll want to be on a laptop/desktop. :)
Now for my recommendation on what to buy...laptops are perfect for school. Plus, you can save all your work on cloud-based free products like DropBox...so you never lose any of your hard work. Since the laptop just needs to perform well for internet browsing and MS Word, you don't need anything fancy. Really, at your budget, you'll get more laptop that what you actually need...like this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+15.6%26%2334%3B+Touch-Screen+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Satin+Black/8968475.p?id=1218960136751&skuId=8968475
Hope this is helpful!! I wish you and your wife the best of luck in her academic journey!!
Ryan
I'd recommend a Windows 10 tablet such as the Teclast x80. Dual OS (Android 5.1), if you feel like trying out that side of it. Has microHDMI port for external display, or use the WiDi, whatever.
The TPT2 seems like a reasonable choice, but I'd recommend to just look at the different Win8 (not RT) tablets, or older ones with Windows 7. If you're studying physics, you'll probably also want to run some software like Maple/Matlab/Mathematica, which will only work on the "full" Windows.
Have a look at that link, I got it from somewhere else here on Reddit and it nicely lists the different Tablets with a Stylus.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A. I believe the price is $169 at Costco:
The Teclast X98 Plus II has a DC port for power (uses an A/C adapter) completely separate from the microUSB port. It has a 2048x1536 9.7" screen (264ppi) and runs either Android 5.1 or Windows 10, so it sounds like a good candidate.
I've got the older X98 Plus (it doesn't have the DC port), but everything else is the same. If you only want Android, the price is $125 right now at GearBest. The dual-boot version (with Windows 10 too) is slightly higher at $185 (gotta pay MS for the OS now). I've been real happy with my Teclast and GearBest has had good CS.
They dropped 'Kindle' from the name of the new Fire tablets. It's Amazon Fire 10 now.
https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_fire_hd_10_(2017)-8872.php
Here's the Pixel Slate: https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Pixel-Slate_id11023/fullspecs
If you are looking at Android and iOS, GSMarena is pretty complete. They don't do Windows very well though.
The issue is that most places will tell you the SOC (combined cpu, gpu, radios, etc.), and you have to look those up separately.
For example the Galaxy Tab S3 has an SD820. GSMarena at least tells you the CPU is a quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) and the GPU is an Adreno 530.
No. An epub format is universal with ibooks and you can upload those books to an ipad or read them right off a cloud repository.
for Comic books, read this. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-apps-reading-comics-ipad/
I was really burned badly by Ali Express. I bought something that was faulty, but in order to return the product I would have had to pay chinese import taxes.
This is a common problem in China based stores. They tell you to label your box as "spare parts" so it hopefully doesn't get examined by customs. Mis-labeling a product for customs is technically a crime, and even though it is extremely common, I don't want to play that game.
I strongly recommend using an intermediary like gearbest to purchase expensive stuff instead of ali express. Banggood also gets a lot of positive comments on reddit, but I've never worked with them before.
Do you need 3G or 4G data capability or just WiFi? Teclast's X98 line has both kinds and most of them run both Android and Windows 10. If you can tether your phone, you really don't need the SIM card enabled version.
I went with an X98 Plus but I'm thinking I should have spent extra $30 and gotten the X98 Pro. It has a better processor.
Teclast's X98 Plus II has a DC power plug for independent power. It runs Windows 10 and/or Android 5.1 (it comes configured to dual boot, but you can reconfigure it to run either one by themselves).
I have recently bought Chuwi Hi book from Aliexpress, seems like a decent transformer(Cherry trail, 4GB ram, Full HD, 10,1, Android+Win10).
Deal on ali is over right now, but check is out on gearbest(there is still a discount) http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_337072.html
There are a bunch that are 9.7"
http://www.gearbest.com/windows-tablet-_gear/c_11294/tb9_2048~x~1536~(qxga)/
It seems to be a good size for a tablet with 4:3 aspect. Teclast X98 plus has a pretty good reputation, as do the Chuwi Hi10 series
There are a couple of inexpensive Chinese tablets from various vendors which have EMR styluses.
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs-c_11294/?odr=high2low&odr_value=2
Announcement on a forth-coming one: http://www.slashgear.com/huawei-teases-stylus-enabled-matebook-for-mwc-2016-15427020/ (Note that the image shown there is of a Toshiba DynaPad)
If you can get a refurbished / used one, the Toshiba Encore 2 Write 10 is decent, though not particularly high-performance.
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pc-and-accessories-c_11999/ - most of the keyboards appear to be bad bluetooth ones as well except for the more expensive tablets.
http://techtablets.com/2016/01/cube-iwork10-ultimate-keyboard-dock-now-out/ - theres this :)
I still wouldn't bother with a chinese tablet unless your restricted by price or want something that you can't find in a tablet elsewhere.
Perfect I think this is the list I'm looking for (I think this is the non-mobile version of that spreadsheet). I suspect all the Wacom screens have high resolution pressure sensitivity. I'm glad someone went to the effort of sorting out the mess of information. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
I just don't like American OEMs, tech in Asia is much more advanced. Look at the specs on these Chinese tablets here: http://www.dx.com/c/computers-tablets-networking-399/tablets-1439/windows-tablets-14392?pageSize=200
FWIW, the Tab A 10.1 does have a version that comes with an S Pen and an extra gb of ram at 3gb. It is the same thin stylus as the Galaxy Note series, but the Tab S3 S Pen does work with the Tab A if you want to pay extra for a much more comfortable stylus.
Gsmarena has some more detailed comparisons if you're interested (https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8090&idPhone2=9142#p850,*,*).
IMO, I think your decision should come down to whichever ecosystem you're embedded in more and also which form factor you prefer (3:4 vs 16:9 or 16:10).
It's a bit above your price, but the Dell Venue 8 Pro is a pretty good tablet with actual support. If you want to get below 200, you're probably looking at a cheap Chinese Windows tablet like this Teclast X98, no support or service at all in the UK.
Don't buy a Windows tablet with less that 64GB of storage! Windows 10 really doesn't like being squeezed into 32GB and you can expect constant crashes.
Have you tried Jack of Tools or GPS Satellite? Non-app: Google Earth, Mapfactor Free and Google Maps should work too. Try this too: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Home-Education/Google-Maps-With-GPS-Tracker.shtml Once you configure it, it'll show you how many satellites it sees.
Also note that some GPS's need 12-20 minutes of uninterrupted sky view (outside) to pull local data down from the satellites the first time they are used.
Just look for one that allows sideloading ePUBs (just about all of them one way or another). You can use the Calibre program to manage your library (and convert just about any format to ePUB).
Perhaps it's good to understand her current workflow and what hardware she's currently familiar with. Also, undestand if it's just a hobby to her or if she's more serious about eventually persuing a degree and career in illustration since the hardware requirements are largely driven by those factors.
With that said, the Surface Pro 6 is the safer bet since it runs all the industry standard professional illustration softwares. She can start out with free software like Krita then move to paid software like Clip Studio Paint as needed which is a one time license purchase (now on sale for $25) versus a recurring subscription of $25/year with iPad version. You can also find the Surface Pro 6 i5/8GB/128GB bundle with pen and keyboard on sale for $800 at Costco compared to an iPad Pro 12.9" bundle at ~$1500.
Its frequently updated with Windows tablets that have active digitizers (aka. pen abled).
On the Android side, only Samsung Galaxy Note (S-Pen) and Nvidia Tegra Note/Shield tablets have an active digitizer. (AFAIK)
Non-mobile: it can be gotten for $210 off Amazon
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If you want to take a look at the Apple iPad mini 4 this is a very good tablet. It has very similar specs to the k1 such as a battery life of 5124 mah. it has a higher ppi ratio display, 8mp camera and a powerful processor. ranked at 4.8 star out of 5 on amazon by over 700 buyers.
If 10" is a must, then I would have definitely recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ZA000001US-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Midnight/dp/B00TR05L9Y/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479155485&sr=1-8&keywords=nvidia+tablet
and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F57BNG2/ref=psdc_1232597011_t2_B011TVF5QC
I've been roaming through Amazon, and those are definitely the best tablets under $160. Both have amazing specs. 2GB RAM, 1080p screen, and both have Android M Asus one is bit more recent, while the Lenovo one is more cheaper.
You may want to research on which one has the better battery life and so on. Also, you can return your recently bought tablet to Amazon within 30 days, even if it is already opened.
Here's a LINK to the zenpad I was refering to.
I wouldn't say I loved the Fire HD 7. Tolerated is a better word. :-). It was an odd device. It was from back in the day when Amazon had rigged FireOS to disable the Google Play Services - so any apps you had purchases on the Google Play Store would have to be re-purchased through Amazon (if they were even available) . Thankfully Amazon has softened their stance on the Google Play Store and you can now install it without having to root the device.
Bought the Amazon Fire HD 8 on Christmas. It's great for the price and while the build quality feels average, I'm still more confident in it lasting longer than cheap Chinese tablets.
I think the Fire HD 8 is great for web-browsing, reading and light gaming. The battery is good, the SoC feels good enough for my needs and it is really easy to side-load the regular Google play store (takes 3 min, just download and install 4 apks).
My only wish is for the screen to be higher quality, but it's hard to complain with such a great budget tablet.
The amazon basics stand is pretty good, though only available in the US i think. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-IPM-TAB1-AMZ-Adjustable-Tablet-Stand/dp/B006ZT4VA0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1488132239&sr=8-3&keywords=tablet+stand
I recently (3 weeks ago) bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T585 and a Samsung Galaxy Tab A keyboard and case. Total cost is just a little over $300 for both. The tablet has 2 GB operating memory, 16 GB data storage and takes up to a 256GB mini-SD card. It also takes a nano SIM card so you can use a data plan over a GSM (like AT&T) network. It might also make phone calls on an AT&T network, but I'm not sure. It's an unlocked international tablet. It's new, but I don't think it has a warranty as is it an "international" version. I suspect Amazon would stand behind it if there were issues. Keyboard has a really good feel. So far I'm happy with the combination tablet and KB.
Samsung Tab A 10.1 with S Pen is $250 on amazon right now:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFV5SI6
10.1" screen, 1920 x 1080 pixels. Not AMOLED or anything fancy, but probably your best option with a digitizer for that price. The tiny 16GB internal memory is imho its big weakness.
$99 Amazon Fire HD 10 has Blue Shade feature.
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-HD-10-Inch-Tablet-32GB-Black/dp/B01J6RPGKG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201969370
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acadoid.lecturenotes&hl=en It is developed by Acadoid. For taking notes in lectures the interface is much better than OneNote. You can export to OneNote though if you need your notes on a non-Android device
>What irritated me on the s5e is that I couldn’t use reddit app in landscape mode but on iOS I can.
Try using the app Rotation Control. It's what I use, and it's OK (not as great as a native app from Reddit that would support landscape, but serviceable).
That's basically a Verizon branded Fire tablet but all the versions of Android (it started with 4.4 and updated to 5.1) should support OTG in the OS.
What are you trying to hook up via USB? Maybe you just need drivers for the device. You also have to be sure you have an OTG cable.
Try running this app and see what it says.
Look into free Termux Android app which provides a full Linux command-line shell with installable packages for python, go, github, etc. Then pick up a $99 Amazon Fire HD 10 2017 on BF.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux
Examples of how people are using Termux on the go.
Inability to register is an issue with Firechat. Try a different app like Zapya which doesn't require registration and works without internet connection via WIFI direct and bluetooth for joining.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dewmobile.kuaiya.play
I own the Tab S3. I bought it because I was enamored with the pen input, and the high quality 4:3 aspect ratio screen.
If you are only taking notes, the Tab S3 will do perfectly. It is snappy and will run all the apps you need.
I strongly recommend you do not buy the type cover. Its garbage. Get a good bluetooth keyboard instead.
You probably won't end up taking notes with the stylus, but if you want to try it, my favorite app for pen input is called squid. You can unlock all the premium features for something like $1/month.
If you want to keep these notes long-term, it is worth putting them in evernote or in google docs. It is important to export them to pdf from time to time, as these web based applications may become unavailable in the future. Both google and evernote have archival export options that let you download all of your data.
Performance on the tablet is snappy, even if you fill it with junk apps (like I tend to do.) The sound and video are gorgeous, and the battery life is absolutely stellar (I get 6-10 hours, depending on what I'm up to. Standby is probably 3-5 days).
I can't really speak for the Tab A, other than it is inferior in every way. Some users may prefer the wide-screen aspect ratio for its multi-tasking capability, but I don't think that sells it. Even for what you save, I'd still say the S3 is the better option.
Well, for big icons, you could use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gabetaubman.giganticon&hl=en for android.
Don't think there is something like that for apple.
Apple is going to come out with new tablets on March 27th, so, I suppose I would wait to see what those offer.
What I do is with a android tablet, install Droid VNC Server (there are other ones as well, I just happen to use this, since it has source code I can tweak), then if something happens, I can remote into it, and fix whatever needs to be fixed, or show them how to do something. Save a 5 hour trip each way doing it remotely. :)
A better way to show issues with the screen would be to take a picture of the screen (like with your phone if possible). Regardless, the settings available to you depends on what tablet you have and what version of Android you're on. Head into settings and try to look for anything related to "color" or "screen". These would probably be under categories like "Display", "Accessibility" or even "Developer options".
I know Samsung devices usually have some "screen mode" settings which can substantially affect color. On newer versions of stock Android I think there is a "color space correction" option.
There seem to be a few third party options you can use as well. A quick search turned up this app. Haven't used it myself, but it appears to just overlay a tint on your display.
I honestly haven't tried it with multiple thumbdrives, but one should work at least. As long as your version of Android (or your custom ROM) supports OTG, I don't see why you couldn't.
There are so many iterations of Android out there for various tablets that you can't say for sure that it will work natively. Even then, the "stock" Android file system browsing is not very "elegant". But The "beauty" (bane?) of Android is that even when a particular version of the OS doesn't directly support something; there is usually a third party app that does.
Using a third party file explorer app like ES File Explorer or Root File Explorere takes a lot of the pain out.
Aside from returning it I would do a factory reset once it's charged, then install and run ESET for android
Check out Google Handwriting Input https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.handwriting.ime&hl=en. I think it may be a good solution. I've been looking for the same thing as you and saw this on google news this morning. Going to try it on my cheapo android tablet later. My fingers are crossed.
Yeah the ROM support is certainly better. You can check out XDA to see what ROMs are available for each device. Although the Tab S 8.4 also recently got official CyanogenMod support, the Pro 8.4 just has more and better ROMs than perhaps any other Galaxy Tab (though it's still far from Nexus-level development).
For me it's an important point, since I would want to install a fresh custom ROM on ma Tab. Though other people who maybe don't want to rinker with their device to that level can instead get a custom launcher (such as Nova or Google Now Launcher. It's a good solution for those who don't like the Samsung UI (though it only changes the launcher; that is the home screen) and unlike flashing ROMs it is as simple as downloading an app.
There is a Windows tablet with keyboard, Intel Celeron N4120, 8+128GB, Dual Camera,Although it is not a big brand, you can refer to it. The link is below: https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Touchscreen-Removable-Keyboard-Bluetooth/dp/B09KMWBB9K
To clarify, OP,
The Galaxy Tab A with both Spen/Active stylus support and a 10.1" screen is the older model from 2016. There are also a few even older models from 2015 with 9.7" screens that have SPen/Active support.
The more recent 2019 Galaxy Tab A comes in both 8.0" and 10" screens, but only the 8" screen has Spen/Active stylus support so it would be too small for what you'r'e looking for.
Additionally, I've heard the MediaPad M5 writing experience is pretty poor, AND it only works with it's own MPen stylus.
I'm in the essentially the same boat as you. Looking for a 10" ish tablet to take handwritten notes on, so the quality of the writing experience is critical. I've been looking at my options but there aren't many, especially if you're looking for a budget tablet.
Galaxy Tab A 2019 has only 2 versions, one with 8 inches and one with with 10.1 inches as you can see here https://www.gsmarena.com/res.php3?sSearch=galaxy+tab+A+2019. Think if your father would need a bigger screen. I personally find the 8 inches tablet to have the perfect size, they are big enough to be used for anything, but small enough to be transported easily.
The cheapest most comfortable solution I had was using one of the cheap knockoff pop sockets...but then it broke after like a year. So I'm using a aduro u grip now. The fake pop socket was honestly the most comfortable solution though. Maybe a real pop socket would have been better. Link down is the aduro u grip, popsocket stuff you can get cheap off ebay, facebook marketplace or other community market places.
The Nook HD+ has had full access to the Google Play Store since May, so now it seems to be really good bang for your buck.
if yours is this one then it doesnt support a pen: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09V81VNLP?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=stefco76-21&linkId=c08d13714d628fe6ad3b8bdf4f0cb82d&language=de_DE&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1
I just saw this stand for tablets on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/277952231/scoob-the-stand-for-your-tablet
It is not exactly what you are looking for. It is not a mount but it is very simple and genius idea and fits probably almost all tablets.
The reason that most Amoled/Oled devices do this, is to prevent burn in screen.
As you know that Amoled is one of the beautiful screen with vibrant colors because every pixel has it's own light and if the pixel is shining the same color with high brightness for long, than the pixel starts to burn you screen or your monitor.
To prevent it:
Reduces your color until the temperature is cool,
Your brightness will be reduces if you stay in one picture or screen for too long,
Your chip will throttle to compensate your heat in your device.
This may not be 100% accurate but most burn in's what i got from my S2 days.
EDIT: I'm quite crappy with explainig things, here is an article about it.
Maybe more than you want to spend, but this is my second one. Takes a sim card (verizon) 4 GB ram, installed a 512 GB SD card. Very rugged and replaceable battery.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T7TZK8B?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Yes. I recently purchased this USB-C ORICO 2 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure on Amazon to help move data between the Chromebook and the primary PC. The Chromebook can read NTFS partitions without issue. I suspect this will be true of all modern Chromebooks.
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I just bought this the other day and I really like it so far. Might not be exactly what you’re looking for but might set you on the right direction. I have a Logitech keyboard with trackpad I use for my htpc that I really like but it uses a dongle. Not sure if it has Bluetooth as well or if it requires logitechs proprietary dongle
GoodCase Universal Tablet Keyboard Case, Protective Cover Stand Folio Case
I have the S7 plus, same display and size. We've used several tempered glass from Amazon, they've worked super well. This one is on it currently. Zero issues with the pen, feels just like it isn't there.
STAEDTLER replacement nibs for Noris digital EMR styli, 5 spare nibs and a tweezer tool, 18022 SN https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZ3XZ4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_B2B3MK04THYSYMR65AZ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 you can also replace the nibs with non Samsung ones. I use these. These are a harder plastic compound that I prefer. Similar to the iPencil.
That lines up pretty much with the rest I read about lenovo's tablet software. It's a shame, Samsung could really use a competitor aside from Apple, with the prices they're charging.
Btw, I've had pretty good experiences with spacedesk, I use it extend the screen of my laptop to my eink tablet. I don't think you can use a usb cable though, so you're stuck with WiFi. At least there are no package dependency problems I know of though! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ph.spacedesk.beta
I don't know what you mean by "practically new," but I would never buy a used computer if I could avoid it. Same for buying a usd cell phone. You don't know how it may have been tampered with.
Have you not looked at Amazon? They currently have Samsung Galaxy 8" Tab A Wi-Fi Tablet 64GB for $158. Which is $30 less than the used price you quoted. And $158 these days is VERY cheap for any adult-level tablet.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08SM58448/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
here's the amazon link plain texted
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Oh, though. Ipad air 2 is from the era of apple when they thought nobody likes stylus and finger touch beats them all. Unfortunately there are no good pen choices for these devices.
But you can try these type of stylus. https://www.amazon.com.tr/dp/B013SVOPXU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_93FE3S1K50YKAB6TETPY
Brand and model might not matter much, I just wanted to share a type of stylus that works with all ipad screens. I used a similar one which was much cheaper ordered from aliexpress with my iPad 4th gen.
These type of stylus (with a plastic circle at the end of the pin) will be much easier to write with compared to basic rubber ball tipped pens. Still, performance won't be stellar but at least you will be able to write with some precision and pen like.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FJ4ZXG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have been using on my Tab S7 for last year, and now am using the same one with Tab S8. Fits perfectly.
Thanks for your well informed suggestion.
Funnily enough, when Google came out with their first Chromebook, I snapped one up and really enjoyed it. When I first bought it though, I simply thought it was a cheap laptop. I was unaware Google had came out with their own OS and the whole thing was completely locked down. It was a pain as most apps weren't build with the ChromeOS in mind so a good majority of apps were non functional. For a cheap and simple web browsing machine though, it was perfect.
The one you have suggested in your link directly from Lenovo is far cheaper than the one I searched using Amazon UK. The one overon Amazon UK is £299.99, but it seems like it's both a Tablet and a Laptop.
It's only the Tablet I want though since I said it's going to mainly be used for reading magazines. I already own a fairly decent laptop, so the laptop capabilities would be wasted money that I really don't need to spending.
Do you know if you're able to install Custom ROMs (OS's) on this Chromebook instead? If I could get something like Lineage installed, I would be far more inclined to pick one up. Also, my PDF Reader of choice is Xodo. It's great for Magazines and allows you to choose from several view points including 2 pages on the screen, just like you would get if you opened a magazine.
The Speakers are a none issue. Like you said, for the money, you really can't complain. It's really only going to be used as a PDF Reader. The screen size is important though but a 10" 16:10 tablet with a really nice 1920x1200 sounds perfect.
What the hell? When I attempt to find the Chromebook 10e on the UK Lenovo site, it's firstly unavailable (see this link HERE) and it's priced from £360. Any idea where else I could source it for the price point you mentioned?
Thanks again for all the help
I recently bought tablets for my whole family, so I still have a ton of research at hand.
Both tablets that you're looking at will definitely do what you want them to do, but the Fire tablet is more or less locked into Amazon's ecosystem (there are work around for this, but why deal with that if you don't have to?). If price is a big factor, then as an alternative I would recommend the Samsung Tab A7 Lite. It's specs (other than screen size) are very similar to the Fire HD 10 tablet, it's about the same price (currently $119.99 on Amazon), and it's not locked into the Amazon ecosystem. If price is not a large factor, then obviously the more expensive option is better.
I have worked for various telecom companies as both a tech and sales rep, and have used various high end and mid-range tablets for years and have quite a lot of experience using, rooting, and generally messing with phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. What I can tell you for certain is that no matter how good a device you buy, it will likely be considered obsolete within a year or two, so you may as well just get what makes you happy, rather than trying for the absolute best specs. I own the Samsung S7, my wife has the Fire HD 10, my son has the Fire HD 8 Plus, and my daughter has the Samsung Tab A7 Lite. I actually prefer the A7 Lite over both Fire tablets, but that has more to do with the UI and customization options rather than performance issues.
Here is an Amazon link the the Samsung Tablet:
Tab A7 Lite 8.7" Silver 32GB (SM-T220NZSAXAR) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094PXZMP6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_FBZB37CT324EHMQEW2TH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
They just about all have them. It's not a real big selling point, so most promotional materials don't mention it.
GPS has been part of the SOC (Sytem On a Chip i.e. CPU) that powers most modern phones and tablets for a decade or so. All the Snapdragons for instance. They just don't always "hook it up" to antennas in the unit to be able to use it.
I couldn't find out if the new "cheapest tablet ever" (the Walmart Onn tablets) have them (they don't claim to), but I couldn't figure out what SOC they were using either.
Find a tablet you like and check GSMarena in the "COMMS" section of the listing. Even the Kindle Fire HDX has GPS (not a recommendation though).
There are not many 15" tablets.
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Here are a list of all the Tablets 13-inches and up for Android and iOS: https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?mode=tablet&fDisplayInchesMin=13
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You may want to get a Refurbished 2-in-1 Windows Laptop that has a "Tablet" mode. I think that's your only option for the price.
I'm not the only one that thinks the current offerings of Windows 8 are simply bad.
>Windows RT is a dog. We’ve been saying that from the beginning. We weren’t alone. It’s very hard to find a positive review of Windows RT[...]
What tablet are you using? Maybe it already has a built-in screen mirroring feature. But if it doesn't have, you can try and check out ApowerMirror. It's the app I usually use for screen mirroring.
On Android Free but needs a bit of tech know-how https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/download/v1.21/scrcpy-win64-v1.21.zip
AirDroid / Vysor are other options and are ad supported
I'm currently in the same situation, and I have learned the following so far: Throw away anything Android or iPad and get one with Windows 8 Pro. iPad and everything Android sucks for being really productive: The Office programs are a joke, and good luck getting a Compiler or anything programming related to work - will be more hassle to actually set up the production environment than to just skip those OSes completely.
I would suggest you to wait at least until January when the Surface Pro and the Asus Vivo Tab (the real deal, not RT) will come out. The Surface Pro will have an i5 processor and Intel HD graphics, whereas most tablets right now (e.g. Samsung Ativ Smart PC) have Intel Atoms.
It sounds like you don't really need Pen input (which works damn well together with OneNote and the built-in handwriting recognition in Win7/8), but even then the following list might help you: https://sites.google.com/site/davidsmithsprojects/other-projects/windows-8-tablets
I would get the Amazon FireHD 10 (2017) and sideload Google play (and the other google apps) on it.
Price has been $90 w/Amex offers a few times this year, and I think it is the best bang for the buck, if you have a Amex card.
Here is the old thread about it: https://slickdeals.net/f/11400047-amex-membership-rewards-cardholders-16gb-fire-hd-8-tablet-w-alexa-30-more-must-use-mr-pts-select-accts
It sounds more like you're looking for a cradle or a stand. perhaps something like this? [Amazon Tablet Stand](https://www.amazon.com/Lamicall-Adjustable-Tablet-Stand-Holder/dp/B08T96C31G/ref=sxin\_13\_pa\_sp\_search\_thematic\_sspa?crid=1RUS15LMZB9WC&cv\_ct\_cx=iPad%2Bdock&keywords=iPad%2Bdock&pd\_rd\_i=B08T96C31G&pd\_rd\_r=b67f11b5-a271-4...)
If I look at the link here:
There's a little table about 60% of the way down that has text like:
Included in the box
Fire HD 10 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 9W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide
Generation
11th generation, 2021 release
This Teclast X98 Plus II has a separate charging adapter/plug (doesn't use the USB). It dual boots Win10/Android. There is also a cheaper Android only version if you're interested.