What tablet
Dec 16, 2012 20:51:46 #
You should seriously consider the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet. (IMPORTANT - This is NOT the Galaxy 10.1 Tablet and it is NOT the Galaxy 10.1 Tab 2 - it IS the Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet that includes the stylus/pen. See: https://www.samsung.com/us/2012-galaxy-note-wifi/ ) The 10.1 Tablet and 10.1 Tab 2 are much cheaper, but have significantly poorer screens and CPUs - check the reviews if you are tempted to buy either.
The Note Tablet has a microSD slot that will take up to 64GB cards (but I would stick with 32GB because it is a hassle getting the 64GB formatted correctly.)
These two accessories ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O252GG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 ) substantially expand the Note's capabilities. The SD Card reader allows you to view, copy and edit files directly from your SD Card. The "USB Connector" turns the tablet into a USB host that supports external hard drives, mice, keyboards, USB memory sticks or ALL of them at once if you connect them through a powered USB hub.
I described in great detail this kind of setup with my Galaxy S3 phone here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59838-5.html#1002177 - also see pics on next page of that thread. The Note 10.1 Tablet connects up exactly the same.
One of the things that really surprised me when I was exploring my new Note 10.1 Tablet was that it ships with Adobe Photoshop Touch ( https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-touch.html )
An important technical aspect here is that Samsung licensed the stylus/pen/screen pen input technology from Wacom. It is not a gimmicky, glitzy marketing feature. Editing photos in Photoshop Touch with the stylus is even better than using a Wacom digitizer tablet input into a desktop or laptop. You are drawing/editing directly (and smoothly) right on the image!
Also, with the USB adapter connected to certain Nikon and Canon cameras with this software: http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconremote.html you have a full 10.1 inch live view remote control! And even beyond THAT the Helicon software allows bracketing more that 3 shots on my D5100.
The Note 10.1 Tablet has a pretty decent camera and quite a few excellent camera apps in the Google Play store. It ships with Android 4.04 (ICS Ice Cream Sandwich)
The only irritating niggle is that it has a proprietary Samsung charging connector instead of the nearly universal microUSB port.
The Note Tablet has a microSD slot that will take up to 64GB cards (but I would stick with 32GB because it is a hassle getting the 64GB formatted correctly.)
These two accessories ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O252GG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 ) substantially expand the Note's capabilities. The SD Card reader allows you to view, copy and edit files directly from your SD Card. The "USB Connector" turns the tablet into a USB host that supports external hard drives, mice, keyboards, USB memory sticks or ALL of them at once if you connect them through a powered USB hub.
I described in great detail this kind of setup with my Galaxy S3 phone here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59838-5.html#1002177 - also see pics on next page of that thread. The Note 10.1 Tablet connects up exactly the same.
One of the things that really surprised me when I was exploring my new Note 10.1 Tablet was that it ships with Adobe Photoshop Touch ( https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-touch.html )
An important technical aspect here is that Samsung licensed the stylus/pen/screen pen input technology from Wacom. It is not a gimmicky, glitzy marketing feature. Editing photos in Photoshop Touch with the stylus is even better than using a Wacom digitizer tablet input into a desktop or laptop. You are drawing/editing directly (and smoothly) right on the image!
Also, with the USB adapter connected to certain Nikon and Canon cameras with this software: http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconremote.html you have a full 10.1 inch live view remote control! And even beyond THAT the Helicon software allows bracketing more that 3 shots on my D5100.
The Note 10.1 Tablet has a pretty decent camera and quite a few excellent camera apps in the Google Play store. It ships with Android 4.04 (ICS Ice Cream Sandwich)
The only irritating niggle is that it has a proprietary Samsung charging connector instead of the nearly universal microUSB port.
JR1 wrote:
OK this is an area I have NO idea about.
I use a laptop to take to weddings gigs etc for backing up work.
I would like something lighter but at a reasonable price.
Does anyone use a tablet here that they would advise.
Personal experience is most important so anyone with one advice please.
Thank you
I use a laptop to take to weddings gigs etc for backing up work.
I would like something lighter but at a reasonable price.
Does anyone use a tablet here that they would advise.
Personal experience is most important so anyone with one advice please.
Thank you
Dec 18, 2012 08:08:39 #
JR1 wrote:
OK this is an area I have NO idea about.
I use a laptop to take to weddings gigs etc for backing up work.
I would like something lighter but at a reasonable price.
Does anyone use a tablet here that they would advise.
Personal experience is most important so anyone with one advice please.
Thank you
I use a laptop to take to weddings gigs etc for backing up work.
I would like something lighter but at a reasonable price.
Does anyone use a tablet here that they would advise.
Personal experience is most important so anyone with one advice please.
Thank you
Dell ultrabook xps12 convertible
Win8 or reinstall only Win7
128 (or 256)Gb
4Gb/32bit 8/64 RAM
i7
Better than IPS screen.
Supports all editing software.
Very fast.
Mar 15, 2013 14:07:09 #
Birdog9999
Loc: New Jersey
After watching the video on the Samsung 10.1 note it looks like that's your answer.
Mar 15, 2013 14:17:00 #
I use one of these....not sure if you can find them anymore...but very handy little thing.
http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/inspiron-duo/pd?~ck=anav
http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/inspiron-duo/pd?~ck=anav
Mar 15, 2013 15:13:14 #
I have a Toshiba Thrive and I love it. It has the android operating system like a lot of smart phones and a slot for the scandisk card from my camera. Lots of features for under $400
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