08-28-2015, 07:57 PM
Hi Al
When I travel I bring my Nexus 7 2013 7" android wifi tablet. They are currently available on amazon new for $150 (http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Google-7-Inc...B00DVFLJDS). I run the latest android OS and have a complete office suite, email, firefox, full messaging like google hangouts, skype etc. It works great and fits in my back pocket or luggage. I have put fldigi on it for playing with digital modes and it supports Hamlog logging software which has data export/import, although I havent used it. I also have ebook software on it, supporting PDF, kindle, and epub. You can carry reference books with you. There are also repeater directory programs for free. There is also a great SW radio streaming app for android called 1 Radio news, which will stream all the major broadcasters. I also have a scanner app on it so I can listen to scanner feeds, police, fire, railroad, ham, etc from all over the world- its great for breaking news.
Sometimes I bring an external bluetooth keyboard for when I get wordy, but mostly I dont need it.
An ipad will do as well, but I find the android platform more versatile. Others will have other opinions. I also have a 11" netbook with Linux mint on it, but you cant beat the tablet for portability and convenience. It can charge on your wall or in your car with standard mini usb.
When I travel I bring my Nexus 7 2013 7" android wifi tablet. They are currently available on amazon new for $150 (http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Google-7-Inc...B00DVFLJDS). I run the latest android OS and have a complete office suite, email, firefox, full messaging like google hangouts, skype etc. It works great and fits in my back pocket or luggage. I have put fldigi on it for playing with digital modes and it supports Hamlog logging software which has data export/import, although I havent used it. I also have ebook software on it, supporting PDF, kindle, and epub. You can carry reference books with you. There are also repeater directory programs for free. There is also a great SW radio streaming app for android called 1 Radio news, which will stream all the major broadcasters. I also have a scanner app on it so I can listen to scanner feeds, police, fire, railroad, ham, etc from all over the world- its great for breaking news.
Sometimes I bring an external bluetooth keyboard for when I get wordy, but mostly I dont need it.
An ipad will do as well, but I find the android platform more versatile. Others will have other opinions. I also have a 11" netbook with Linux mint on it, but you cant beat the tablet for portability and convenience. It can charge on your wall or in your car with standard mini usb.
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