Patrick Cartwright Jr
Enthusiast
Looking for suggestions on a good tablet to use for the chase, to run radar and spotter network. Will run internet from a hotspot. Thanks in advance.
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Tablet Suggestion
- Thread starter Patrick Cartwright Jr
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Marc R. O'Leary
EF5
I would maybe consider a Kindle Fire HD (8" or 10"). It runs android and operates via wifi. And its cheap.
Personally I run a LG gPad 8.3 I got for free when I bought a phone 4 years ago, and a first gen iPad that still works but cant run radarscope anymore, just use it for maps and web.
My advice, go cheap and see how things run. Upgrade as you need it. No need to go full on top of the line stuff right away.
Personally I run a LG gPad 8.3 I got for free when I bought a phone 4 years ago, and a first gen iPad that still works but cant run radarscope anymore, just use it for maps and web.
My advice, go cheap and see how things run. Upgrade as you need it. No need to go full on top of the line stuff right away.
B. Dean Berry
EF4
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I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5".
Alex Elmore
EF2
I prefer android products, but I was gifted an iPad a couple years ago that I use for mainly displaying radar while chasing. It works just fine for that purpose.
There's probably not a best answer. Most tablets will be sufficient for chasing, so it's going to come down to a balance of expense, size, and what you like. You may not want something too large depending on your vehicle and how you want to mount it or use it. If you use it just for chasing, internal storage most likely isn't going to be a concern. I also suggest a tablet that has an interface that's easy for you to use, ability to display multiple windows at once, and the ability to switch between apps quickly if needed.
There's probably not a best answer. Most tablets will be sufficient for chasing, so it's going to come down to a balance of expense, size, and what you like. You may not want something too large depending on your vehicle and how you want to mount it or use it. If you use it just for chasing, internal storage most likely isn't going to be a concern. I also suggest a tablet that has an interface that's easy for you to use, ability to display multiple windows at once, and the ability to switch between apps quickly if needed.
TJ Whitt
EF1
I use a Microsoft Surface Pro. Can use GRLevel and Radarscope. Works great for me.
Marc R. O'Leary
EF5
My LG tablet is shitting the bed...so i may be chasing with something new this season. TBD.
