Nexus 7 tablets. I have a Wifi only Flo and an LTE Deb 2013 versions that work great. Can download and cache the maptiles and with the LTE unit I have the ability to perhapsget tiles at a zoom level I missed out onsite as long as there its cell service there. I believe the Nexus 7 2012 units would work also. I'd opt for the largest memory one can get which is 32mb as there is no micro SD card to store maps on. The other nice thing about the N7 2013 is it's relatively easy to "root" the device with CF-Auto root and instructions available online: https://itsfoss.com/root-nexus-7-2013-ubuntu-linux/ unlock the bootloader first and have at it. You want a device with an integrated GPS so you don't have to mess with an outboard B/T GPS. If you'd want to use a unit without an onboard GPS with other tracking apps, Google play won't let you download apps as it will say "your device is incompatible". Easy way, get one with a GPS.A lot of economical 2nd hand stuff out there now.Oh, rooting and maintaining these devices using Ubuntu linux and abd is a piece of cake if one has Linux experience. Just install the abd packages and good to go. I've bricked my Nexus's so many times with custom ROMS abd brings 'em back to life every time. Another thing about rooting is if you have a device that has a micro SD slot, unless it's rooted it can be problematicto get data stored and run from the inserted micro SD card. It also depends upon the version of Android being used too. (Of course that's not a thing with the N7's as they don'thave a microSD slot and only onboard memory) I just raided Walmart for some boxes I can stick my N7's in. What for you say? Weeeeeeelllllll, As mentioned, it's hard to see the screens of just about any device out in the sunlight. Get a relatively deep, strong cardboard box of the appropriate size and reinforce with tape or glue or whatever. Then, use flat black spray paint to paint the inside of the box. Also if you can get a "matte" screen protector for your device that helps somewhat with glare but I wouldn't depend upon it by itself for readability. The screen is "slightly" less sharp but is much more readable in sunlight. Technique is face the sun and stuff your head into the box/sunshade to have a look. Some of my Windows Tablet fit so they're good for APRS trackers. Oh, they'll give you the boxes for free as a lot of "back to school" stuff like notebooks and such sit in display boxes that likely end up in the trash or go to the recyclers. If you don't have a sunshade for your device you'll be S.O.L. out in the field. Only system that works in the sunlight besides god awfully expensive laptops are handheld GPS units likea Garmin 60Cs(X) interfaced to an APRS receiver for realtime tracking of rocket flights. Of course that won't directly work with AltOs but is mentioned for the benefit of those who considerother tracking modalities. Kurt Savegnago KC9LDH From: Dennis Lappert <[email protected]> To: Altus Metrum <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [altusmetrum] Cheap tablet for AltOS? I was fortunate to have moved from Sprint to Verizon, and received a host of freebies. One is a Samsung Tab E 8.0. Works great with TeleBT. On Jul 21, 2017 7:10 PM, "Chris Attebery" <[email protected]> wrote:
Good point George. I'll try blowing it out with some canned air. On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 4:01 PM, George Shaiffer <[email protected]> wrote: ChrisI had a similar problem with my cell phone, turned out the port had an accumulation ofpocket lint that was interfering with the plug/socket fit. I had resorted to a rubber band on thecharger cord around the phone to maintain contact. Cleaned the port on the phone, problem solved.Worth doing an inspection of the bottom of the port.George Shaiffer From: altusmetrum <[email protected] .com> on behalf of Chris Attebery <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 2:54 PM To: Altus Metrum Subject: Re: [altusmetrum] Cheap tablet for AltOS? Well, I think I'll be able to kick this can down the road a little longer. Someone gave me a tip about how to get my Tegra Note to charge again. Apparently the USB ports are pretty weak so you have to keep pressure on the cable to make sure that it stays in contact with the pins. I laid the tablet face down on the counter and wedged something under the cable to keep it at an angle. Surprisingly this morning it had a 100% charge. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 10:34 AM, Chris Attebery <[email protected]> wrote: Tim, that looks perfect. Thanks! On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 11:29 PM, Bdale Garbee <[email protected]> wrote: Tim Navickas <[email protected]> writes: > I am using a Samsung TAB A that works great with the TELEBT. Good to know! Looks like the 7" version is $119 new direct from Samsung, and there are some refurb units on ebay for around $60. That's not bad. Bdale ______________________________ _________________ altusmetrum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gag.com/mailman/l istinfo/altusmetrum ______________________________ _________________ altusmetrum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gag.com/mailman/ listinfo/altusmetrum _______________________________________________ altusmetrum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum
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