On 2012/01/19 11:44 PM, Jo wrote:
I got a 7" HTC Flyer. It has a pen and it can be upgraded to Android
3.2. I was a bit disappointed with the fact I couldn't map from the
bus. The processor is fast enough for normal sorts of operation, but
'live editing' proves to be too much for it, when using Vespucci. So
now I'm back to using the traditional way of recording a GPX with POIs.
The tablets, that I been considering, are the Motorola ZOOM, and the
Galaxy Tab (8 inch version), so I'll hold off on tablets for now, unless
a absolute bargain comes up.
On foot editing works fine. I'm still looking for a safe and
convenient way to carry it though. A large 'hip pocket' is probably
going to win there... you know those kangaroo pouch types of bags.
There does not seem to be a way to connect a safeguard string to it
tough. I'd hate it if it were to drop to the ground. So I'd also like
to hang it around my neck, like an expensive camera, but I'm not sure
if it's still possible to hold it far enough away from me to use it's
touch screen... or to take pictures with it. The leather pouch I
bought for it has magnets in it, which interferes with the compass
functionality. The compass direction is not stored in the picture
anyway though.
I didn't try it yet by bicycle (too cold here this time of year), it
fits in the transparent top compartment of the bicycle steering bag,
but then it's not possible to make geotagged photos with it anymore...
I would advice against editing while driving a car though. It's
extremely distracting. At best you could use it to route and then make
voice notes with another device. But even that might draw away your
attention from the road too much to still drive safely.
The safe and convenient way to carry a tablet is what makes me consider,
the smaller tablets, as this is also a concern here. Well, I still want
to test my iPhone, with Bluetooth headset as a voice recording device,
and use the tablet for static editing and note taking
I suppose the phone has micro USB if that exists.
When charging it from a USB port on a computer, that USB port can't
supply it with enough current to actually recharge the batteries while
it's in use. I have no idea how it would do on a cigarette lighter
converter.
A powered USB hub might be a better choice for charging, if a normal
wallwart charger is not available ...
I have a 'foldable' external keyboard that connects to it by
bluetooth, this works fine, but I'll have to 'enhance' the software
before I can become as productive with it as I am with my WM6 HTC
phone atm, for adding POIs.
Understood.
For some silly reason I can't use the tablet to make phone calls (even
though it has 2 microphones and 2 speakers) and there is no DUN
solution to allow to use the phone as a modem to connect to the 3G
network. So now I find myself swapping the SIM card back and forth all
the time, missing incoming calls when it's in the tablet. I'll need an
extra SIM card with a good data plan. Here in Belgium that means
MobileVikings.
Not sure what the problem might be there, but that does not make much
sense, to me ...
I hope this helps. It's probably wise to wait a bit longer until the
software and hardware specs improve.
Polyglot
Thanks, for your reply, as, now I will, look more carefully at the
abilities of the tablets, than I might normally have done.
Regards,
Russell
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