Android tablet needed.

mickmac76 · 07-08-2018 10:28AM #1

Hi

I'm wondering if there is any android tablet available that would meet my needs. I need a tablet that has a full USB port and preferably a second mini USB port. The full port is needed to connect a piece of equipment I use daily. The mini port would be used for charging the tablet. Cost of the tablet doesn't really matter as I have a very good budget. The tablet would be mainly used for Netflix and email.

Mick.

coldfire1x · 07-08-2018 12:49PM

You will not find any good table with full USB port at this stage. Phones and tablets are getting thinner, no scope of putting full USB on them.

However a simple OTG converter will do the job for you.

https://www.gearbest.com/chargers-cables/pp_366686.html?wid=1433363&currency=EUR&vip=14761822&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqXbBRAREiwAucoo-29F_R6MoBaYqTXqVRM5XtmeUoGlCrzZeKicr73Rlkfx9O8al-NBMxoCqNAQAvD_BwE

mickmac76 · 07-08-2018 03:16PM

coldfire1x wrote: »

You will not find any good table with full USB port at this stage. Phones and tablets are getting thinner, no scope of putting full USB on them.

However a simple OTG converter will do the job for you.

https://www.gearbest.com/chargers-cables/pp_366686.html?wid=1433363&currency=EUR&vip=14761822&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqXbBRAREiwAucoo-29F_R6MoBaYqTXqVRM5XtmeUoGlCrzZeKicr73Rlkfx9O8al-NBMxoCqNAQAvD_BwE

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately I've tried this sort of setup with a tablet and it doesn't work. I am not sure why but the hardware I want to connect draws quite a bit of power and is originally meant for a desktop computer or a laptop. I may have to buy a laptop instead.

coldfire1x · 08-08-2018 12:06AM

Checkout the chromebook options if you want to stick to Android.

ED E · 08-08-2018 12:09AM

It sounds like this isn't a basic USB key or camera. Android won't support anything that requires some kind of driver package. A chromebook will be similarly useless.

OP check the devices spec sheet for compatibility.

mickmac76 · 08-08-2018 10:13AM

Just checked and some of the windows tablets may work. I'd prefer android but the software does work with Windows so I may have to get a Microsoft tablet.

Android tablet needed.

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