I rarely enter data in the field on my Kindle Fire, but it is absolutely great to have with me at my local libraries/archives and when I travel. I find the size of the Fire screen more than adequate for reading. Marianne
-----Original Message----- >From: Sherry/Support <[email protected]> >Sent: Apr 12, 2012 10:28 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Does the size of screen annoy you while using Families >for Legacy app? > >The screen size on my Kindle Fire is very adequate. My phone is >another issue, but since my Kindle Fire is always by my side.... I >only use the phone for apps if I need internet connection and wi-fi >for the Kindle isn't available. > >When I plan a research trip, I take my 13" laptop so I can enter right >into Legacy and it's much more convenient to type on. The onscreen >keyboard on mobile devices is really slow to use if you're a touch >typist, although I'm getting faster if I have the Kindle Fire situated >so I can type with two fingers instead of one. > >Having a smaller laptop for the field is nice and I definitely don't >feel as if I'm "lugging it around". > > > >But the app on Kindle Fire is great for those unexpected research moments. > > >Sincerely, >Sherry >Technical Support >Legacy Family Tree > > > >On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:19 AM, julia m <[email protected]> wrote: >> I'm so glad I attended yesterday's seminar on the Families app for Legacy. I >> can hardly wait to get it, but first I need the hardware. I have been one of >> the holdouts--I don't have a smartphone or tablet or anything mobile like >> that. Have been thinking that it's time and so I"m ready to jump in! >> >> My question to you Families app users: do you find it a hindrance while >> you're "out in the field" doing some research looking at a smaller screen of >> your Legacy file (in comparison to lugging a laptop around)? I'm considering >> the 7- or 10-inch tablet as I don't think I could maneuver on such a small >> screen as a smartphone. >> >> Your comments are appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Julia >> > > > >Legacy User Group guidelines: >http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp >Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp >Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on >our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). >To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
