[Rhodes22-list] Hisense 7" tablet for simpler Geeks

[David Bradley]

One thing about an iPad for this use is that if it sits in the direct sun
for very long it will overheat and shut itself off.

Dave


On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 7:54 PM, Cover-Man <cover-man at comcast.net> wrote:

> Ted,
>
> I haven't looked for it, might not find it in Android.  I would use my
> iPad with the app 'charts', although haven't yet.  This tab does not use
> some apps - it is really useful for the email, video, Internet, etc.  It
> does not use Bump, CNet, probably other apps too.
>
> I use generic waterproof cases, valuable on the tabs as there is so little
> heat generated.
>
> R,
>
> Art
>
> Have a nice day!
>
> On Jul 18, 2013, at 6:45 PM, Theodore Boender <boendert at me.com> wrote:
>
> > Have you used chart plotter software on it? INavX, Garmin, or Navionics?
> >
> > Do they make waterproof cases?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ted
> >
> > On Jul 18, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Cover-Man <cover-man at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Hey Gang,
> >>
> >> I have used the Apple, Google, and Fire tablets as some of you have,
> and in curiosity checked out the new $100 Hisense which Walmart sells -
> along with a more expensive big brother unit.  I am totally impressed with
> the quality, utility, and warranty protection and would recommend it to
> others.
> >>
> >> It does Chrome, Google Maps, Email, Kindle reading, weather, and
> Netflix and Seagate very well, many other Android apps as well.  These
> tablets, as some of you have found, enable a partial escape from
> laptops/desktops, power for a long time without tether, and power from 12v
> boat power after.  I like the near-instant access to the apps, rather than
> having to reboot.  Quick start, quick asleep.  I use an external microUSB
> keyboard/case with a laughable price tag.
> >>
> >> Anyway, I do not have stock in any of the tablet providers, my
> investment is in cruising and sailing.  Just sharing this good value with
> the other skippers for their benefit.
> >>
> >> Art
> >> s/v Mary Jane
> >>
> >> Have a nice day!
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