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.
Tablet Suggestion
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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
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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.
