Which Tablet Can Cope with GRL3 Graphics?

[Tony Gilbert]

Hi all,
just wondered if anyone can confirm that the on board graphics installed in various Tablets can cope with the high resolution output from GRL3? Looking for something around 10 inches maybe a Windows Tablet. Not sure if any of the Android tablets will cope? Also would like to know what the minimum spec should be? Thanks in advance.

Fed up with dragging my 19 inch heavy HP notebook from hotel room to hotel room each year.

 

[Jeff Smith]

I have a Toshiba Encore that does very well with GR3. It's about 299 anywhere you look. I like mine-it has wifi, but no cellular connectivity so you will need a cradlepoint router for in the car.

 

[Mark Blue]

For Android I'd recommend PKYL3, as I'm pretty sure GRL3 only works with Windows XP or higher. If I'm wrong someone please chime in. Please see the minimum GRL3 specs at the bottom of this page. I don't have a tablet recommendation per se, but there are some nice Windows convertibles that function as a notebook or tablet, such as the Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 11s and 13 found here. Those bad boys are on my short-list the next time I purchase a new laptop and/or tablet. They give you the best of both worlds in one package.

 

[Brett Roberts]

I have a Toshiba Encore that does very well with GR3. It's about 299 anywhere you look. I like mine-it has wifi, but no cellular connectivity so you will need a cradlepoint router for in the car.

What has been your experience using GR3 on a touchscreen, and a fairly small one at that? I'm concerned that the program is still fundamentally designed for desktop use, and using touch gestures to navigate the menus (e.g., to switch products) might be difficult, especially on the road.

 

[Jeff Smith]

It is different, but manageable. I just got the tablet for Christmas and I plan on using it chasing this year along with a laptop for backup.

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[Tony Gilbert]

Hi all thanks for replies,
Would 32 GB hard drive cover the GRL3 installation OK?

PS. Used PKYL3 as back last year on the cell phone. Though resolution by comparison to GRL3 suggests it should remain a back for us!

Sounds like the tablet is becoming a good alternative for chasers. Hopefully dump the HP lead slab this year!

 

[Jeff Smith]

Would 32 GB hard drive cover the GRL3 installation OK?

Yes. Mine is 32G and does fine.

 

[Tony Gilbert]

OK thanks Jeff.
Ironically this is the sort of thing you can't test before buying and by then it might be too late!

 

[Jason Boggs]

I've been using a tablet for about 3 years now with Pykl3 and Radarscope. I have an older ipad and a Samsung Galaxy tab and would never go back to a laptop for chasing. I don't mess with streaming, so the tablet is a perfect alternative for me.

 

[James Siler]

Nick Nolte posted a review on the Microsoft Surface Pro. His review is actually what helped me make up my mind for when I make the switch. I will most likely go with that option. Here is a link to read and watch. http://www.nicknoltewx.com/blog/2013/02/23/review-chasing-with-the-microsoft-surface-pro/

 

[Keith Fronk]

I used a Toshiba Thrive for several seasons running PYKL3 and was thoroughly pleased.

But I have since moved up to the Microsoft Surface PRO and it runs all video, NAV, Mobile ThreatNet, GR Level 3 AND GR Level 2 without the slightest hiccup.