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

[Optonline]

Don't you guys who are using tablets for chart plotters (at least I-pads) have a hard time reading them in the sunlight?  I find my iPad impossible to read with polarized lenses aveto ly slightly better in bright sun without glasses.

Bruce Greenwald



On 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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