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Post by chech on Nov 4, 2015 22:02:42 GMT
Since I don't type up the travel tale as I go now, I'm finding I don't need to take my Surface with me and since I'm about to upgrade to the new Pro 4, I don't want to take that with me since it's going to become my primary unit. So, what do you find is the best non-Apple tablet for travelling? I'm looking for a unit that has a way to take photos off my camera (via a cable so a USB port would probably be a necessity). One that is easy to type on, that is good to watch movies on and surf the web. And is not an Apple. LOL Suggestions?  |
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Post by Boop on Nov 5, 2015 1:26:12 GMT
Since I don't type up the travel tale as I go now, I'm finding I don't need to take my Surface with me and since I'm about to upgrade to the new Pro 4, I don't want to take that with me since it's going to become my primary unit. So, what do you find is the best non-Apple tablet for travelling? I'm looking for a unit that has a way to take photos off my camera (via a cable so a USB port would probably be a necessity). One that is easy to type on, that is good to watch movies on and surf the web. And is not an Apple. LOL Suggestions? Have you checked this one out? I really like my Dell laptop, so this might be a choice for you: www.cnet.com/products/dell-venue-8-7000/ |
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Post by Tulips on Nov 5, 2015 3:03:46 GMT
Samsung would be the next best thing if you don't like apple.
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Post by solaria on Nov 5, 2015 4:57:24 GMT
I have sony tablet. I had to purchase an extra usb cord as it only has a mini slot but with that transferring pics was a breeze. I also have Kindle on it plus my favourite games. I love it but the style I see has changed now so I don't know how the new one would perform. Should be better given this will be 6 years old this xmas. I bought a wifi only one as I didn't want any extra charges from a telco .
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Post by chech on Nov 5, 2015 19:13:18 GMT
Cool. So I guess the basic tablet will do what I want if I can get a female USB that plugs into the mini usb port on the tablet. Then I can connect a memory stick or my cameras to it. As soon as I'm wide awake...hopefully by Monday...I'll go into Staples and have a look at what is there.  |
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Post by chech on Nov 5, 2015 19:31:31 GMT
Orrr......I use a micro SD card with adapter in my phone and it looks like most tablets would let me plug that in to download the photos off the card....correct? |
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Post by solaria on Nov 5, 2015 19:40:36 GMT
When I first got my Sony I swapped the camera card and put it into tablet with adapter but I found that system a bit fiddly, hence the usb cord adapter. I can then transfer files from both camera and phone, now that I have one that takes very good pics.
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Post by chech on Nov 5, 2015 23:48:35 GMT
I'd definitely experiment with both ways. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is looking attractive...it even has a keyboard I can get for it. |
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Post by lunebleu on Nov 8, 2015 14:49:37 GMT
Since I don't type up the travel tale as I go now, I'm finding I don't need to take my Surface with me and since I'm about to upgrade to the new Pro 4, I don't want to take that with me since it's going to become my primary unit. So, what do you find is the best non-Apple tablet for travelling? I'm looking for a unit that has a way to take photos off my camera (via a cable so a USB port would probably be a necessity). One that is easy to type on, that is good to watch movies on and surf the web. And is not an Apple. LOL Suggestions? I've seen people who blog their travel on a mobile phone (a Galaxy?) as shown here: europetrekking.wordpress.com/about/ |
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Post by chech on Nov 8, 2015 17:37:33 GMT
LOL...I have a Galaxy but never knew about a keyboard attachment. I'll have to have a talk with the guys at Staples and see what's possible! |
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