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

[David Bradley]

nice present!


On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Art Czerwonky <cover-man at comcast.net>wrote:

> Dave,
>
> I'd always suggest the IP2, even the Mini for cabin use.  My Note 2 has a
> nice map display, although with gloss screen I use a non-reflecting screen
> protector.  All things said, I sure enjoy the tabs - hope Allison will too
> - for her Bday!
>
> Art
>
> David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >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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