Palmetto Traveller 181 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 We're looking at going to PS and trying to figure out the best route for tablets. I'm leaning away from iPads so if you're using an Android device what is it and how well do they work? Thanks for the help. Traveller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crisco 96 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 We use Kindle Fires, I think we pick them up for around $50 each. Work great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 13,598 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Crisco said: We use Kindle Fires, I think we pick them up for around $50 each. Work great. +10 Kindle fires are inexpensive and work great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,140 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HZHJGY7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Make sure you spend the other $25.00 and get the case. You will need one as a MASTER and the one for each posse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 13,598 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I bought this case. The handle makes it easy to carry. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PKNL1RB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MizPete 1,278 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Scorekeeper speaks on PractiScore: PS does not show categories on the posse listing. Category is helpful for ID when you don't know everybody. devices: I'm probably in the minority here, but I prefer a smaller tablet 5/7, 5/8. Helps for quicker entry & when you're juggling a lot of stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,140 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 14 minutes ago, MizPete said: Scorekeeper speaks on PractiScore: PS does not show categories on the posse listing. Category is helpful for ID when you don't know everybody. devices: I'm probably in the minority here, but I prefer a smaller tablet 5/7, 5/8. Helps for quicker entry & when you're juggling a lot of stuff. Practiscore does show category! The category is in parentheses immediately following the shooters name. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 920 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 15 hours ago, Crisco said: We use Kindle Fires, I think we pick them up for around $50 each. Work great. I'm pretty sure that's what Pale Ale Rider got for us; seem to work well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 13,598 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 13 hours ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: Practiscore does show category! The category is in parentheses immediately following the shooters name. On mine the category is abbreviated Frontier Cartridge is shown as (FC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,093 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) For some of us scorers...the smaller devices as a phone is very hard to see, and also tight typing. I can not shoot with my glasses, and frankly am not investing in scripted shooting glasses...so that is a considering factor. Edited January 20 by Singin' Sue 71615 Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,140 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: On mine the category is abbreviated Frontier Cartridge is shown as (FC) That is correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,140 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: For some of us scorers...the smaller devices as a phone is very hard to see, and also tight typing. I can not shoot with my glasses, and frankly am not investing in scripted shooting glasses...so that is a considering factor. That is why we provide each posse with a 7" tablet. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MizPete 1,278 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 1/19/2021 at 11:04 PM, Ace_of_Hearts said: Practiscore does show category! Well, durn. What's the one that doesn't? On 1/20/2021 at 1:45 PM, Singin' Sue 71615 said: smaller devices as a phone is very hard to see, Didn't mean that small. But not the big, heavy ones, either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,093 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 29 minutes ago, MizPete said: Well, durn. What's the one that doesn't? Didn't mean that small. But not the big, heavy ones, either. Sorry pard, I saw Android and my mind went to phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hollifer A. Dollar 144 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) We have been running PS on android tablets for almost 3 years. The new version of PS is a lot better than the first one we tried - be sure to update any older versions. The tablets are all older Amazon Fire units purchased from Woot (Amazon's liquidation site) for less than $35 each. We use a MiFi mobile hotspot for networking when we have multiple tablets. We have not had any real problems, but there is one PITA aspect - I have not yet figured out how to print from those android tablets. I have tried printer apps & everything I can think of, to no avail. My solution is to synch to my iPhone, after compiling results. I can connect my iPhone wirelessly to a printer. It takes me less than 5 minutes to synch & print results. Holler Edited January 22 by Hollifer A. Dollar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palmetto Traveller 181 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Thanks Everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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