Android Tablets

[Dragonking]

I thinking about using android tablets for our scouting team this year and I was wondering what tablets I should get. And where is the cheapest place to get them? I want to keep the price under $140 per tablet. Any other suggestions would be appreciated as well.

[Andrew Lobos]

We are considering using this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0EJ-0019-00005

I have one that I'm testing with, and it's pretty good for the price. I'm writing a custom app for entering the information. Here is the code for what I have so far if you're interested: https://github.com/FRCTeam225/MatchScouting

[saikiranra]

Originally Posted by 4ndr3wl

We are considering using this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0EJ-0019-00005

Were you able to test this tablet out with an USB to Ethernet connector? If so, did it work well?

[Andrew Lobos]

Originally Posted by saikiranra

Were you able to test this tablet out with an USB to Ethernet connector? If so, did it work well?

My plan for getting the data off the tablet was to use adb network forwarding to allow the tablet to connect to a web server running on a host computer (all the tablets would be connect to this computer in the stands).

I like your idea of using ethernet since it removes a lot of the complexity with spawning adb instances automatically for each tablet. I ordered one of these adapters that I'm going to try with a USB OTG cable. I'll let you know how it works when I get it.

[cmrnpizzo14]

I'm not sure if this has the functionality you need but in terms of price I don't really think it can be beat.

http://thecollegetablet.com/the-tablet.html

I have one right now and I like it. It has some trouble with Wifi, but if you are using ethernet it should probably be fine.

[DonRotolo]

Be careful relying upon WiFi; this has generally been prohibited at competition in the past, and is likely to continue to be prohibited.

[Ed Law]

We use bluetooth to transfer data between tablets. Works very well.

[dcarr]

Don't end up with a junky Android tablet that will be unbearably slow and see limited manufacturer support and updates.

This Asus model is essentially a re-launch of the Nexus 7 from 2012, and it's gotten good reviews from AnandTech and others.

http://www.amazon.com/MeMOPad-HD-7-I.../dp/B00E0EY7Z6

You could also look for refurbished or open box Nexus 7's (2012 edition), they should hit that price point or lower.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Someone told me recently you can get one through Walmart for $69 using the internet shopping and have it shipped to a store.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Someone told me recently you can get one through Walmart for $69 using the internet shopping and have it shipped to a store.

Not the Nexus 7 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nextbook-7...vices/22127002)

[solopilot]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Someone told me recently you can get one through Walmart for $69 using the internet shopping and have it shipped to a store.

Perhaps it was me?
Walmart: XELIO 7" Tablet With 4GB Memory, currently $44
I bought this, installed Google Play (get com.android.vending-4.1.6.apk).
Works fine. The screen resolution is not great, but great deal for $44.
No Work: Vibrate, compass
Works: GPS, WiFi, Accelerometer, everything else...

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by solopilot

Perhaps it was me?
Walmart: XELIO 7" Tablet With 4GB Memory, currently $44
I bought this, installed Google Play (get com.android.vending-4.1.6.apk).
Works fine. The screen resolution is not great, but great deal for $44.
No Work: Vibrate, compass
Works: GPS, WiFi, Accelerometer, everything else...

How does it feel quality-wise?

[jgustafson6156]

Originally Posted by Ed Law

We use Bluetooth to transfer data between tablets. Works very well.

Bluetooth isn't allowed at competitions ether.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by jgustafson6156

Bluetooth isn't allowed at competitions ether.

I'm not sure where you're getting this from. Can you cite the rule?

I know they prohibit bluetooth on the robots and operator console, but in the arena I believe they only prohibit wifi networks.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by jgustafson6156

Bluetooth isn't allowed at competitions ether.

False. All past rules have specified wireless devices following the 802.11 standard to be disallowed, but Bluetooth and zigbee follow the 802.15 specification.