Biketouringhobo

I found the Acer Iconia One 8in Tablet at Bestbuy for $99.99
and I plan to use the Camera to take Pictures and Share on my
facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Biketouringhobo/
by Wi-Fi and I don't have digital camera! and I use a
Acer Chromebook 11.6in and LG K7 Smartphone for trip planning on
google search and google maps and I retired my Acer Aspire V5 laptop
with Windows 7 and what I like about using Chromebook and Androids
are link by your gmail

Anyone using a Tablet for Bike Touring Trip Planning or Tablet Camera to
to take pictures to post on facebook???


Biketouringhobo

andyprough

Sweet! The one thing I've found is that you can ditch the chromebook/laptop and just take along a bluetooth keyboard for the tablet. Saves a little weight, space, and saves some of the concern I have that I'll ruin a bunch of computer gear.

Tablets and phones are perfect for taking and uploading pictures. In my experience, they usually get on wifi hotspots better than laptops and chromebooks.

jefnvk

It was my plan, until I plugged mine in (also an Acer Icona, W3 with full Windows load) and found the battery was shot. I've used it for many non-biking trips, I second the idea behind a lightweight bluetooth keyboard and mouse. If you buy one with Windows, it can do anything a full fledged computer can do: namely, controlling and accessing USB devices and installing any software that exists for computers.

The only thing I'll say is if you plan on using it for photography, put some energy into finding one with a good camera. The cameras on them can range from awesome to acceptable to downright crap. I loved my tablet while it lived, but I'd never use it for photography beyond live video chatting.

Biketouringhobo

I don't like Windows 8.0, 8.1 and 10 and on 6-3-2016 I have $120.00 for a Tablet

Biketouringhobo

I can't get bluetooth to work on my Chromebook with Smartphone

andyprough

No, in this case you would just want bluetooth to work between your tablet and the bluetooth keyboard (which should be very simple to accomplish).

If you are trying to hook up a smartphone to a Chromebook with bluetooth, it probably won't work. Or if it does, it might be of limited use to you, as you may not be able to share internet connection or share files between the two.

Biketouringhobo

the Bluetooth Keyboard is over my Budget of $120.00 and Acer Tablet has a Keyboard

manapua_man

Do you have any older ones that you wouldn't mind hauling? Bike tours are basically where all my old devices go to die when I'm thinking an upgrade might be worthwhile.

andyprough

Well, I think you have an excellent plan overall. Be sure and post some of your great pictures!!

enigmaT120

Do they all have built-in gps so it will work without a cell signal? My old Samsung Tab 2 7.0 does, but by now it seems to be getting bogged down. I like it with Backcountry Navagator.

gauvins

I travel with a smartphone (Galaxy S5) and s tablet (Nexus 7 2013)

I always start thinking I'll use the tablet as much if not more than the phone, but end up using the phone most of the time - including connecting to a remote computer.

I keep the tablet as a backup (my tablet is 4G capable) and for occasional work (extensive text editing, spreadsheet, coding on a remote computer and the likes)

If you don't have a smartphone, I'd say go for the tablet. Otherwise, it may not be as useful as you'd think.

spinnaker

Get a camera. Even a cheap one will take better photos than the tablet.

spinnaker

Many tablets come with GPS. Check the specs. The Nexus 7 has one.

spinnaker

You can get a bluetooth keyboard for $10 or so. You might even be able to find one for your tablet with a case for a few dollars more.

indyfabz

By the time you actually take a bike tour, technology will allow you to connect with the internet using the force, so I would wait.

alan s 

I don't think there would be a noticeable difference in weight between a 7" vs. 8", so go with the better deal or the larger one if all things are equal and you have the space to fit the larger unit. Otherwise, go with the smaller one. Either should work just fine.

hfbill

I have a 7" LG Gpad. I set it up to run "Split Screen" so I can run "Urban Biker" & MP3 Player at the same time. I've also used it for weather radar. Much more readable than my Smartphone, speaking of which, My cell is an LG G7 so it pairs nicely with the tablet. I leave the phone in my pannies, but if I get a call, I can answer it through the tablet. The tab cost $99 and can do so much more than a Garmin that costs over 3 times as much.

Biketouringhobo

I don't like the Bluetooth keyboards!

Biketouringhobo

After I post about the Tablet I looked at Cameras like Nikon Coolpix S3700 Camera at Bestbuy
at $129.59 with tax

fietsbob

On International Bicycle tours , I bought and read Paperback Books instead .. do you read Books ?

MixedRider

I take an iPad mini for solo tours. Have some Movies, Games, and Music to pass the time when my SO is not along. Given it is flat/small/light, why not?

Otherwise, I just use my iPhone and take books.

jefnvk

Just make sure you fully understand what you are getting with a tablet camera. I'm not saying that there are no tablets out there with a decent camera at the $100 price range, but I am saying I don't personally know of any and most of what you are going to find in that price range is going to be of limited quality and usefulness and more than likely rather disappointing photowise.

Rob_E

Enjoyed touring with my tablet because I could download maps and they were easier to read than on my phone. Tablet has to have GPS for that to be really useful, though. I don't often use my tablet for photos because I usually use my phone or a stand-alone camera. I also use the tablet as an e-reader and to watch videos and, of course, to use Facebook, but I usually move the photos into the tablet from whatever device I started with.

For me, having GPS is one of the features that makes the tablet a good touring tool. I have found that with Apple, the GPS chip is bundled with the cellular data chip, so a Wifi-only model will not have a GPS, but a cellular-capable model will, even if you don't sign up for service. Android tablets often have GPS chips even when they don't have cellular service, but you have to check the specs to make sure. I have no idea about Windows devices.

I also like having a keyboard. I used to have a full-sized bluetooth keyboard, but I stopped carrying it because it was a pain to pack compared to the amount I used it. Now I have a small, folding keyboard, although I have not yet taken it on any trips, but that is the plan. It folds up small, is slightly cramped to use, but better than the touch screen, and only cost about $35 USD.

Previously I used a 10" tablet, as well, but I found myself wishing it packed smaller, so I replaced it with a 7". I still would like a 10" for around the house, but I have no desire to tour with one now that I have a smaller option.

Biketouringhobo

I was going to get Acer 8in Tablet for the Camera to blog on my Facebook like page
https://www.facebook.com/Biketouringhobo/ and I have been thinking about Nikon coolpix camera to post Pics on my Blogs on facebook and someone told me to get a Camera and my mom said that too... and I am using a LG K7 Smartphone to blog faster on my facebook like page and last 4yrs I wanted a Nikon Coolpix Camera and I am packing a Acer Chromebook 11.6in on my Bike Touring Trips and I also got a SanDick ultra plus SDHC memery card so I can upload on my Acer Chromebook 11.6in

Biketouringhobo

Biketouringhobo

I use my Acer Chromebook for Netflix Movies