I can't speak to the nexus 7 specifically, Paul, but have been using my
Android-based 10" Asus TF700T more than my PC for some time now. It has an
available keyboard/dock, which I would consider a must if one wants to do
much creation of content.
That said, should Google come out with a new 10" tablet, I would switch.
Primary reason is that most manufacturers of tablets simply don't keep up
with new Android releases, and load too much crapware that I simply never
use. I would have gone for the nexus 7, but judged it to be just a tad too
small for my uses. Google keep their devices well updated and there are no
"added value" manufacturer apps. One simply installs what one truly wants.
The biggest difference I have found over the iPad is the ease of sharing
various types of days between apps and/or the world. Virtually anything can
be shared to any other use, which was decidedly untrue (or far more
difficult) on iPad.
On Aug 16, 2014 10:52 PM, "Peter Klein" <pklein@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks, to everyone who replied.
>
> I went to the local Apple store today and looked at the iPad Mini Retina.
> While I liked it, two things stopped me:
>
> 1. Price, especially when the salesperson started steering me towards the
> more expensive iPad Air, informed me I'd need a $60-90 case, and by the
> way, let's set you up with an Apple ID, and how much Cloud service are you
> going to need...?
>
> 2. The voice recognition software doesn't let you find a word or phrase on
> a Web page and click on it. So I still would be using my fingers for
> browsing beyond the initial lookup or URL. And in that case, why pay Apple
> prices since I'm a PC guy and not already in their orbit? Both iPad and
> Android will let you answer an email using voice dictation, and both will
> search the Web and open an app via voice.
>
> For a good deal less cash, I can pick up a current Nexus 7 tablet, which
> appears to do what I want, and has very good reviews. It will still get me
> off the PC and mouse for mail and casual browsing, which is the point of
> this exercise. So if somebody thinks that is a really dumb choice, please
> let me know, because the Nexus 7 is looking very good to me.
>
> As far as alternate pointing devices and ergonomic setup, I'm already
> alternating hands for the mouse. I'm corresponding with a hand doctor who
> is also a musician, and will check with my own doc for a referral next
> week. A cell-enabled tablet is not necessary for me, because my little
> Tracfone will do rudimentary Web over the cell network if I need it--it's
> just that the tiny screen makes most picture content too small.
>
> --Peter
>
>
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
> > I often times find my right wrist and forearm sore from using the mouse.
> So far it hasn't been debilitating but I can see that it could get > that
> way. The first thing I'd try is using the mouse with the left hand. I just
> tried it and find I can move it reasonably well and would > likely get
> better with some practice. Maybe just switching hands from time to time
> will give the other a chance to rest.
> >
> > Chuck Norcutt
> >
> >
> > On 8/15/2014 8:22 PM, Peter Klein wrote:
> > > OMers: I'm in need of a little advice.
> > >
> > > Since I retired, I've been online quite a bit, and also playing bassoon
> > > more than before. Lately, I'm finding my hands are often tired and
> achy.
> > > The last time this happened c. 1990), I stayed in denial too long
> > > (didn't want to lose my job). I ended up with a pinched nerve in my
> > > wrist, had to have surgery, and was out of commission for a full year.
> I
> > > don't want this to happen again. I'll be seeing a doctor about the
> > > current issue soon, but in the meantime...
> > >
> > > I have a feeling I'll need to curtail my computer usage. I also think
> > > the major culprit is the computer mouse. So I'm looking for ways to
> > > minimize mouse use. Unfortunately, a lot of what I do involves the
> > > computer. So I was thinking, maybe an alternative device like a
> tablet,
> > > iPad or similar might help take some of the burden off my hands.
> > > Different motions than the desktop keyboard/mouse. I could use it for
> > > email, groups, Facebook, looking at pictures, and save the real
> computer
> > > for important photo editing, composing music and such.
> > >
> > > So, I ask the collective mind: Have any of you faced this general
> > > issue? What solutions have you come up with? And if a tablet/pad is a
> > > possible solution, which specific one, and why?
> > >
> > > Other things to know: I have WiFi at home, and I don't need or want to
> > > get into cell data/mobile plans since I use my Blackberry-like Tracfone
> > > for travel email. The Tracfone is too small for all but the most
> > > rudimentary photo viewing, though. I have a Wacom pen and tablet on my
> > > desktop computer, but I only find this useful/satisfactory for photo
> > > editing, not general navigation. In the 1990s I tried trackballs and
> > > touch pads, and never cared much for them. I have no religious
> > > attachment to any particular company or technology. I do use PCs, not
> > > Macs, simply because that's what I always worked with.
> > >
> > > --Peter
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