Tech Toys Series:
Tablets & Apps
August 16, 2012
The purpose of this meeting is to inform and introduce
technology to Chamber members, not necessarily to give a complete education on the topics discussed.
Some of the technologies discussed are quite often available through Chamber member companies, including several of the volunteers in the subcommittee. Other topics are presented as classes by the Chambers.
If you would like to discuss any of these topics more in-depth, please contact one of the subcommittee members after the meeting and we’ll get you in touch with the best contact for your interest.
Mission
Sub-Committee
Chamber Member Companies working together to bring you the information on the technological topics that interest you and can benefit your business!
Co-Chairman
Ken Tucker, Changescape Web
Mark Peimann, EPC Computers
Andy Kastrup, ProTronics Technologies, Inc.
Art Zemon, Hen’s Teeth Network
Beth Richter, ProTronics Technologies, Inc.
John Coleman, Socket
Paul Barthel, Minuteman Press
Randy Downs, Independent Consultant
Facebook Events Check-in facebook.com/STCCTechComm
Tablets – Android Versions
Sources
Statistics are based on the number of devices that
accessed Google Play between July 16-August 1
http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html
Other Links
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-versions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history
Version Codename Distribution
1.5 Cupcake 0.2%
1.6 Donut 0.5%
2.1 Eclair 4.2%
2.2 Froyo 15.5%
2.3 - 2.3.2 Gingerbread
0.3%
2.3.3 - 2.3.7 60.3%
3.1 Honeycomb
0.5%
3.2 1.8%
4.0 - 4.0.2 Ice Cream
Sandwich
0.1%
4.0.3 - 4.0.4 15.8%
4.1 Jelly Bean 0.8%
Tablets – Tips & Resources Tips
Figure out what you want to use it for & how much you
want to spend
There will be trade-offs: Do your research & look for
tablets that fit in your price range
Resources for research
CNet Tablet Comparison (Links to reviews)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20037960-1/cnet-looks-
at-current-and-upcoming-tablets/
Tablet Comparison (includes Specs, but not features)
http://www.tabletpccomparison.net/
Wikipedia Tablet Comparison (includes specs & features)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_tablet_computers
Tablets – Kindle Fire
Reason for Purchase
Found a deal ($139 for refurb) & wanted to try
Uses (in order of frequency of use)
Web/Social Media
Apps
eReader
Pros
Fast, easy to research on the web
Stress Relief (Apps/Games)
Cons
Can’t always access full features of a website
No Camera
No External Storage
Overall Opinion
Nice entry into tablet world, but will probably upgrade soon
Highlights $199
* 7” tablet
* Amazon Customized
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
* No removable storage
Beth Richter, ProTronics Technologies (Personal Use)
Tablets – Google Nexus 7
Reason for Purchase
Never had an Android Device
Big Google user
Need to have ability for Adobe Flash
Size
Uses (in order of frequency of use)
Check Email and Calendar
Google Earth and Google Maps, Google Reader
Social Media
Media Consumption (music, reading)
Highlights $199 8GB - $ 249 16GB
* 7” tablet
* Android 4.1 JellyBean
(Pure Version)
* No removable storage
Ken Tucker, Changescape Web (Business/Personal Use)
Tablets – Google Nexus 7
Pros
Love the Size and Price
Google Apps/Drive
Google Play Store
$25 to Google Play Store
Google Now
Cons
Camera was a pain at first
No 3G or 4G option
Overall Opinion
Awesome for the price!
Highlights $199 8GB - $ 249 16GB
* 7” tablet
* Android 4.1 JellyBean
(Pure Version)
* No removable storage
Ken Tucker, Changescape Web (Business/Personal Use)
Tablets – Acer Iconia 200
Highlights $329 16GB
* 10” tablet
* Android 3.2 Honeycomb
with upgrade to 4.0 ICS
* Has removable storage
Paul Barthel, Minuteman Press (Business/Personal Use)
Reason for Purchase
Had a good price ($280) with the features I was looking for
Uses (in order of frequency of use)
Kindle app
Stream video
email and web is much easier than on phone
Pros
access websites without dragging out laptop
full size usb port
external storage -- Hard drive and micro sd card
larger size makes reading ebooks much easier
Cons
a little heavier than smaller tabs
no rear facing camera
Overall Opinion
A great tab for the price. Does just about anything an iPad does without the price tag
Tablets – Galaxy Tab 2
Reason for Purchase
I wanted a more portable device than the iPad for note-
taking in forums. In particular, I wanted the camera to
take pictures of the presentation screens and access
to Evernote.
Uses (in order of frequency of use)
Evernote with the camera worked great at the forums.
~Better than I hoped.
Google Reader app
New York Times app
Google+ app
Email app
Calendar app
Web surfing
Pandora app
Highlights $ 249 8GB
* 7” tablet
* Android 4.0 ICS
* Has removable storage
Art Zemon, Hen’s Teeth Network (Business/Personal Use)
Tablets – Galaxy Tab 2
Pros
Easier to hold in my hand than the iPad
Synchronizes email + calendar + contacts with my
work email + my personal email + my GMail accounts
Fantastic battery life
Everything "just works"
Not locked into Apple's walled garden
Cons
Does not run Foreflight (iOS-only app)
The Samsung-provided Polaris Office program is too
slow to handle searching through huge PDF files
Overall Opinion
I love the Galaxy Tab 7. Since bringing it home, I have
not used my iPad 2 for anything.
Highlights $ 249 8GB
* 7” tablet
* Android 4.0 ICS
* Has removable storage
Art Zemon, Hen’s Teeth Network (Business/Personal Use)
Upcoming Tablets
Microsoft Surface
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga (Hybrid)
ASUS Memo 370T
7" Tablets
Acer Iconia Tab A110 Android 4.0
Asus Memo 370T Android 4.0
RIM Blackberry Playbook 4G LTE BlackBerry Tablet OS
ViewSonic E70 Android 4.0
ViewSonic E72 Android 4.0
ZTE V66 (Verizon) Honeycomb
10" Tablets
Acer Iconia Tab A210 Android 4.0
Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8
Amazon Tablet 10-inch Android
Asus Tablet 600 Windows RT
Casio VX Android 4.0
Dell Latitude 10 Windows 8
Fujitsu Bacura Android 4.0
Fujitsu Volume Android 4.0
Lenovo IdeaTab S2 Android 4.0
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 Android 4.0
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Windows 8
Microsoft Surface Win 8 Pro Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft Surface Win RT Windows RT
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Android 4.0
Sony Vaio U (9.4”) Android 4.0
ViewSonic ViewPad 10e Gingerbread
Vizio Tablet VTAB 3010 Unannounced
ZTE PF 100 Android 4.0
ZTE V96 Android 4.0
Other Sizes (11-13, 22)
Asus Taichi Windows 8
Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8
Asus Tablet 810 Windows 8
Acer Aspire S7 Windows 8
Dell XPS 12 Windows 8
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Windows 8
Viewsonic Touch and
ConnectTablet (22”) Android 4.0 / Windows 8
Apps Office Productivity
King Office (Free) – basic functionality
http://www.kingsoftstore.com/kingsoft-office-freeware.html
Smart Office (9.99) MS Office Compatible
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picsel.tgv.app.smartoffice&hl=en
File Transfer
Software Data Cable – Transfers files from phone or tablet to PC
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lyy.softdatacable&hl=en
Dropbox
2GB Cloud Storage w/ sync (can add space for free by referring others)
https://www.dropbox.com/
SugarSync
5GB Cloud storage
Kindle Fire App
https://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html
Mobile Security
LookOut Mobile Security ($2.99/Month or $29.99/Yr) https://www.mylookout.com/premium
Offers remote wipe
Scans websites and links, blocks phishing and malware sites
Browsers
Dolphin Browser https://play.google.com/store/search?q=dolphin+browser&c=apps
Sonar: Use voice to search internet and on social networks
Gestures: Create personal gesture to access websites
Google Chrome https://play.google.com/store/search?q=chrome+browser&c=apps
Media Consumption
Flipboard https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&feature=nav_result#?t=W10
Read social media and news feeds like a magazine
Great way to consume information
Apps
August 16, 2012
Presented by:
Tech Toys: Tablets & Apps
Please fill out your survey & drop it in the box before you leave
Art Zemon Mark Peimann
Ken Tucker Andy Kastrup
Beth Richter
Paul Barthel Randy Downs Independent
Consultant
John Coleman