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FriendlyMan 08-06-2012 03:10 PM
Tablet Information help please
 
Hi, I would apriciate some advice or information if you know anything about tablets.

I was hoping to get somthing I could watch a specific online video on. It's kinda a lecture that I need to watch every day. I could do it from anywhere, and thats why I want it to be mobile. My droid is to small and it dosnt work on there, I tried. My laptop would be too heavy at times and that would make it harder to be consistint with the lectures.
I am very not familyer with the wifi tablets. Dose it mean it only works where wifi is provided? Would I beable to conect to my work network if I know the password? or any open network? please explain.
I see one on craiglist 7" for $80 I txted the person he said its a orginal 7 inch MID what do you think? I dont want to get a connection on it. I am paying for that on my phone already. I dont think I'll find an unlimted deal on a tablet like I have on my phone now with Verizon, thats over.
Thanks

CigarNut 08-06-2012 04:41 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695109)
Hi, I would apriciate some advice or information if you know anything about tablets.

I was hoping to get somthing I could watch a specific online video on. It's kinda a lecture that I need to watch every day. I could do it from anywhere, and thats why I want it to be mobile. My droid is to small and it dosnt work on there, I tried. My laptop would be too heavy at times and that would make it harder to be consistint with the lectures.
I am very not familyer with the wifi tablets.

Dose it mean it only works where wifi is provided? YES
Would I beable to conect to my work network if I know the password? or any open network? please explain. If your employer allows it

I see one on craiglist 7" for $80 I txted the person he said its a orginal 7 inch MID what do you think? Never heard of it

dont want to get a connection on it. I am paying for that on my phone already. I dont think I'll find an unlimted deal on a tablet like I have on my phone now with Verizon, thats over.
Thanks
If you have reasonable access to WiFi in all the places you would be using your tablet then you can go with a cheap WiFi-only tablet.

For me, there are too many places where I use a tablet that do not offer any WiFi so I went with an iPad. As far as I know there are no other tablets that work directly over a cellular network. You may be able to use your phone as a WiFi access point for your tablet. AT&T charges too much for this other carriers allow it (for now) free of charge.

The iPad is not a cheap tablet, but it works very well at what it does and for me, this is an item where cheap may not be a good thing...

King James 08-06-2012 06:10 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695109)
Hi, I would apriciate some advice or information if you know anything about tablets.

I was hoping to get somthing I could watch a specific online video on. It's kinda a lecture that I need to watch every day. I could do it from anywhere, and thats why I want it to be mobile. My droid is to small and it dosnt work on there, I tried. My laptop would be too heavy at times and that would make it harder to be consistint with the lectures.
I am very not familyer with the wifi tablets. Dose it mean it only works where wifi is provided? Would I beable to conect to my work network if I know the password? or any open network? please explain.
I see one on craiglist 7" for $80 I txted the person he said its a orginal 7 inch MID what do you think? I dont want to get a connection on it. I am paying for that on my phone already. I dont think I'll find an unlimted deal on a tablet like I have on my phone now with Verizon, thats over.
Thanks
The MID is from 2009 I think so has a few years on it. It runs android, but overall its not a very good quality device. From what I could gather on it, it can't open PDFs or epub, the screen is pretty crappy, the internal speakers are awful, and if you open too many apps the WiFi cuts out. If you are not looking to spend $400 for an iPad, I would suggest spending at least $200 for a Kindle Fire. Other Android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab can be had, but are at the same price point as the iPad.

I'm an Apple user, so any android or windows tablet information beyond that I can't really help too much with. But I would suggest spending a bit more for a quality device, even if you go with something that is refurbished.

RobR1205 08-06-2012 06:48 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
I was issued an iPad2 for school and really enjoy it. It has a long battery life, great graphics for movies/games, and is probably lower in price now that the "new" iPad is out. I watch videos on it all the time, but one thing to think about is that you cannot watch/play anything that requires Adobe Flash Player on it. <--Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though. It runs on WiFi, but if you are willing to pay the extra $$$ (I personally don't) then you can use 3G pretty much anywhere with your service.

mhailey 08-06-2012 07:14 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Google Nexus 7!! http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Quad-core processor, high def screen, $200. Really cannot be beat!!!

Eleven 08-06-2012 07:46 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhailey (Post 1695272)
Google Nexus 7!! http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Quad-core processor, high def screen, $200. Really cannot be beat!!!
I have a cheap android E-Reader for books, but if/when I pull the trigger on a real tablet, this is what I will be getting.

Silound 08-07-2012 07:19 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Th real question is what are you trying to watch? From a practical standpoint, remember that Apple devices do not support flash, so if the video is streamed in a flash container, you cannot watch it on an iPad of any sort.

Personally, I like Android tablets. While they are not as sleek as iPads and don't have quite the battery life, I feel they better represent what the tablet market was trying to accomplish in terms of a mobile platform for actual work and utility. Plus, having an Android based phone means everything is synced between the two devices via my Gmail account. That makes work, email, documents, and all of that much easier to manage.

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 07:35 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
The main thing I'm planning to watch is online and is best watch from a Google browser as stated on thier website. So maybe nexus 7 is the way to go.
I'm wondering if easythether app would work from my Verizon thunderbolt. Using my Verizon phone as a hot spot would be an extra $30 which us what I want to avoid.

If anyone has one for sale let me know.

irratebass 08-07-2012 07:48 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhailey (Post 1695272)
Google Nexus 7!! http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Quad-core processor, high def screen, $200. Really cannot be beat!!!
Thanks for the link, I checked it out and also seen a review on Youtube, I think I may go get one for the wife (her bday is next month) today after work.

irratebass 08-07-2012 07:54 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
*double post* bleh

mhailey 08-07-2012 08:42 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695477)
The main thing I'm planning to watch is online and is best watch from a Google browser as stated on thier website. So maybe nexus 7 is the way to go.
I'm wondering if easythether app would work from my Verizon thunderbolt. Using my Verizon phone as a hot spot would be an extra $30 which us what I want to avoid.

If anyone has one for sale let me know.
Check out PdaNet from June Frabrics. you can tether it through the USB cable, wifi, or blue tooth. It costs $5 flat one time fee (when I bought the program), to visit secure websites, although the first 2 weeks are free. I highly recommend it. I use it to tether my laptop to my phone for the internet when I don't have a wifi hotspot. http://junefabrics.com/android/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bi5oZWxwZXIiXQ..

pnoon 08-07-2012 08:56 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695477)
The main thing I'm planning to watch is ....
:sh

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 09:34 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Am I thinking what your thinking I'm thinking.
No, That's not it.

I'll explain a little better, It's a daily lesson, It takes about 35-40 minutes each lesson. It's not a file you down load you watch it on the browser. You can watch today or also go back and watch the ones you missed or go forward.




Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1695520)
:sh

pnoon 08-07-2012 09:38 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695538)
Am I thinking what your thinking I'm thinking.
No, That's not it.
I have no clue what you're thinking.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695538)
I'll explain a little better, It's a daily lesson, It takes about 35-40 minutes each lesson. It's not a file you down load you watch it on the browser. You can watch today or also go back and watch the ones you missed or go forward.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is the actual link so those trying to help can understand the technical aspects of what you want to view. Without knowing that, you might get well intentioned advice that is of no use to you.

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 09:44 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Thanks,

www.dafaday.com
It's the Talmud if you learn a page a day it takes 7 years to complete.

Just a note: Daf means Page in Hebrew. = Page a day.
And by the way: a good time to burn a cigar.

CRIMPS 08-07-2012 09:52 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhailey (Post 1695272)
Google Nexus 7!! http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Quad-core processor, high def screen, $200. Really cannot be beat!!!
A coworker just got a FEW of these. He carries one with him a lot. He can actually get it in his pocket a lot of the time. Looks great, feels great, runs super fast, and seems to be a great price, too. :2

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 09:56 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
So if I'm not downloading anything the 8gb should be good.
I don't think thier is a deference in speed between the two?

Quote:
Originally Posted by CRIMPS (Post 1695550)
A coworker just got a FEW of these. He carries one with him a lot. He can actually get it in his pocket a lot of the time. Looks great, feels great, runs super fast, and seems to be a great price, too. :2

irratebass 08-07-2012 09:57 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CRIMPS (Post 1695550)
A coworker just got a FEW of these. He carries one with him a lot. He can actually get it in his pocket a lot of the time. Looks great, feels great, runs super fast, and seems to be a great price, too. :2
I just called my local HH Gregg and they have 2, I am leaving in about 15 mins to get one.

CigarNut 08-07-2012 10:41 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhailey (Post 1695272)
Google Nexus 7!! http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Quad-core processor, high def screen, $200. Really cannot be beat!!!
Too small for me -- I need more than a 7" screen -- and I know that is personal preference.

irratebass 08-07-2012 11:23 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Here it is

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...s/2f4cd81e.jpg

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 11:33 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
I'm sure it will be fun while smoke a cigar and posting on this site.????

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...s/2f4cd81e.jpg[/quote]

irratebass 08-07-2012 11:50 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Not for me bro, for the wife.......see will let her "test drive" it for me and if I like hers then I will get one later down the line, especially for the price.

Now the hard part, can I wait to give it to her bday or not? (9/24)

FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 11:54 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
If you can't wait. My birthday is on the 8th lol.

irratebass 08-07-2012 12:58 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
LOL :lr

Apoco 08-07-2012 01:17 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Your android will play it with the proper browser (I think, anyway). "Maxthon Browser" has embedded flash capabilities.

I know you said that your android is too small of a screen - but download the Maxthon Browser and see if it can play the video. If it plays - then ANY android tablet you pick (galaxy 7, kindle fire, etc.) will be able to play the video with that software. I do not know if this software is available on the iPad or not.
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FriendlyMan 08-07-2012 01:23 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
I'm not sure who you refering to?

If its to me? My phone is the HTC thundorbolt and for some reason dose not support google crome.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Apoco (Post 1695688)
Your android will play it with the proper browser (I think, anyway). "Maxthon Browser" has embedded flash capabilities.

I know you said that your android is too small of a screen - but download the Maxthon Browser and see if it can play the video. If it plays - then ANY android tablet you pick (galaxy 7, kindle fire, etc.) will be able to play the video with that software. I do not know if this software is available on the iPad or not.
Posted via Mobile Device

CRIMPS 08-07-2012 03:40 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by irratebass (Post 1695611)
Not for me bro, for the wife.......see will let her "test drive" it for me and if I like hers then I will get one later down the line, especially for the price.

Now the hard part, can I wait to give it to her bday or not? (9/24)
It will be outdated and dropped by then :sl

Steelerfanatic 08-07-2012 04:23 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695692)
I'm not sure who you refering to?

If its to me? My phone is the HTC thundorbolt and for some reason dose not support google crome.
Google Chrome is only supported on ICS or Jelly Bean phones/tablets

irratebass 08-08-2012 03:53 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CRIMPS (Post 1695748)
It will be outdated and dropped by then :sl
:lr

Apoco 08-08-2012 09:36 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1695692)
I'm not sure who you refering to?

If its to me? My phone is the HTC thundorbolt and for some reason dose not support google crome.
Yes - that was for you. Maxthon is different from Chrome. Maxthon is a free download through Google Play (formerly Android Market).
Posted via Mobile Device

FriendlyMan 08-08-2012 11:48 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Hey brothers' here I am smoken a my father Le bijou 1992 petit robusto and guess what' lol''''
I'm writing to you from my new 16gb nexus 7 ' connected to you through my Thunderbolt lte 4g phone through blue tooth. Using the foxfi app. I drove down a few blocks pulled over found an open WiFi connection. Downloaded the apps and the browsers you mentioned' the connection is OK' the site I'm trying to use not so. Even with maxthon' is there any settings I could change?
I got an email back from the site saying they are working on making the video work from a bunch of different tablets I hope mine is one of them.

Thanks'
Jack



Quote:
Originally Posted by Apoco (Post 1696177)
Yes - that was for you. Maxthon is different from Chrome. Maxthon is a free download through Google Play (formerly Android Market).
Posted via Mobile Device

FriendlyMan 08-08-2012 11:59 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Wo ho, I just tried it and it worked with the video. Thanks so much man. I guess it also has to do with speed.

irratebass 08-08-2012 12:31 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Congrats Jack!!! So how is the tablet? I can't use the one I got because it makes me set it up with emails and things and I want the wifey to do it.

FriendlyMan 08-08-2012 12:47 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Im just gettng the hang of it. It's pretty small, also you need to remember that its wifi only which could be a disappointment if you expect to be conected the whole time unless you can do what I did with my phone. But the speed aint great for me. Unless I figure out where and how I plan to use it.
It has everything a droid phone would have but its not so nerve racking because its not that small. I think its a nice toy for grown ups.

I got mine from a guy off craigslist, it looks brand new. He said two weeks after he got it his job gave him an ipad. What ever, paid $230 looks brand new.

irratebass 08-08-2012 01:17 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1696275)
Im just gettng the hang of it. It's pretty small, also you need to remember that its wifi only which could be a disappointment if you expect to be conected the whole time unless you can do what I did with my phone. But the speed aint great for me. Unless I figure out where and how I plan to use it.
It has everything a droid phone would have but its not so nerve racking because its not that small. I think its a nice toy for grown ups.

I got mine from a guy off craigslist, it looks brand new. He said two weeks after he got it his job gave him an ipad. What ever, paid $230 looks brand new.
Nice price, congrats again.....wifi is not an issue for me.

mhailey 08-08-2012 08:09 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
SWEET!!! I hope you enjoy it. The Wifi only issue is not that big of a deal to me, because you can connect it through the phone's internet connection, if needed. However most places will have wifi. I have been chomping at the bit to go buy one, but have refrained so far, because I just don't need it right now. It would be a fun toy, but no a necessary expense for me just yet. Maybe soon, with some good poker winnings.

jcruse64 08-10-2012 08:33 PM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Posting on my new Google Nexus 16G right now. Definitely an adjustment period after using a1
17" screen for so long, but I'm getting used to it. I've been wanting to try an e-reader for a while, and something to browse with that I can take anywhere. Plus, I can watch a movie if I'm on the road and have downtime. I wanted something a little smaller than the iPad, and also did not want to go over $250 on my 1st tablet. Researched several, and almost went with the Kindle. Also liked the Nook, because of the ability to use an extra memory card. I also like Android. So far so good.

irratebass 08-11-2012 08:46 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jcruse64 (Post 1697903)
Posting on my new Google Nexus 16G right now. Definitely an adjustment period after using a1
17" screen for so long, but I'm getting used to it. I've been wanting to try an e-reader for a while, and something to browse with that I can take anywhere. Plus, I can watch a movie if I'm on the road and have downtime. I wanted something a little smaller than the iPad, and also did not want to go over $250 on my 1st tablet. Researched several, and almost went with the Kindle. Also liked the Nook, because of the ability to use an extra memory card. I also like Android. So far so good.
:tu Sweet! I am dying to give it to her, almost did 2x's last night heh.

jjmitchem 08-11-2012 10:58 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
I am really interested in the Nexus also. Mainly because I refuse to spend that kind of money on an IPad when Apple could easily turn on a bit and have it connect seamlessly through an iPhone

You will have to keep us posted on how you like it.

FriendlyMan 08-13-2012 03:21 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
We stopped in a comfort inn over night on our way back from a day up for n the mountains. I have to say since they have free WiFi in the hotel and the connection is very Strong the speed on the nexus is great. What I realized is when you connect through your phone, the connection on the phone goes in and out or isn't the greatest and that slows it down.

irratebass 08-13-2012 04:29 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
I caved and gave it to her, she is digging it, but taking some getting used to....she has played several games and even brought it to church with her and downloaded the bible app....now google play just needs to come up with some gift cards like itunes....we don't feel comfortable putting out cc info on our devices.

Eleven 08-13-2012 05:34 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by irratebass (Post 1698816)
....we don't feel comfortable putting out cc info on our devices.
I don't think it's on the device. It's on google's servers. Same thing with amazon. You can be on ANY device, just log into your account and make a purchase, they have your info, your device does not.

Not that it would really make a difference if you just don't like giving out your CC number in general :)

irratebass 08-13-2012 10:44 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eleven (Post 1698834)
I don't think it's on the device. It's on google's servers. Same thing with amazon. You can be on ANY device, just log into your account and make a purchase, they have your info, your device does not.

Not that it would really make a difference if you just don't like giving out your CC number in general :)
Yeah, just too risky with all the hackers and I have been a victim of identity theft, but thanks for the info anyway. :tu

CigarSquid 08-20-2012 08:21 AM
Re: Tablet Information help please
 
Very good info..

I am scared to buy a Android tablet due to updates.. but don't want to fork out the big bucks for an ipad.

Nexus 7 seems the way to go for now..


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