My first tablet

penrhyn · 2 September 2013 at 5:45AM

I am so shocked and appalled that I almost dropped my Nexus7.
:eek:

sillygoose · 2 September 2013 at 9:37AM

penrhyn wrote: »

I am so shocked and appalled that I almost dropped my Nexus7.
:eek:

Lucky you didn't, they seem to be quite fragile! :shocked:

stefano · 2 September 2013 at 1:08PM

neilwoods wrote: »

Could use google calendar for you pupils to check possible dates to book.

As the tab would be WIFI only, would it store my calendar and update it when I get WIFI next?
And as I use BT, I can use their hotspots. Would it recognize BT hotspots with no prompts, and update the calendar/apps?

wiogs · 2 September 2013 at 1:11PM

stefano wrote: »

As the tab would be WIFI only, would it store my calendar and update it when I get WIFI next?
And as I use BT, I can use their hotspots. Would it recognize BT hotspots with no prompts, and update the calendar/apps?

Yes you can input things into your calendar that will then sync when using wifi.

Once you are logged in to the hotspot, just open the calendar and sync it.

stefano · 2 September 2013 at 1:28PM

Ok. Then the Sync has to happen manually?

wiogs · 2 September 2013 at 3:24PM

stefano wrote: »

Ok. Then the Sync has to happen manually?

No it should auto-sync if you have set it up to do so

neilwoods · 2 September 2013 at 4:04PM

Yes set to auto sync, plus BT have there own app to allow you to auto connect to there hot spots.

@Penrhyn, just because you own a nexus and not using it to it's full potential, it doesn't mean you appreciate the full potential of tablets.

I know plenty of people who have swapped there laptops and various other digital test equipment in favour of a tablet, due to the size and and usability.

wiogs · 2 September 2013 at 4:09PM

Indeed tablets are fantastic pieces of kit, if they suit your needs.

Great screen, portable, loads of apps, long battery life are all plus points.

As it happens I don't have one as I can't find a use for one but I do think they are very nice.

stefano · 6 September 2013 at 7:19AM

JJ_Egan wrote: »

A Tablet will do that no problem as it will have an app that's a bit like paper and a dry wipe marker .

jje

Would I be able to find a dry wipe marker app that will allow me to draw on a PDF file, or will they just allow me to draw on a blank canvas?

almillar · 6 September 2013 at 12:08PM

If you're after a cheap tablet, the Nooks are cheap at the mo. Starting with the Nook HD 8GB for £80, which is 7". 10" version (Nook HD+) is cheap too. They run a skinned version of Android, but do have access to the Google Play store. Can be found in Argos.