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Old 12-21-2012, 01:32 PM
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I'm not up on Smart Phones or Tablets. Can someone tell me if I can run most of the Aviation apps on Android smart Phones & Tablets. I really don't want to go into the Apple brands. What are the better Android brands. I want to treat myself to a Xmas present.
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Old 12-21-2012, 03:14 PM
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I guess it depends on what type of apps you'd like to run on the tablets. For me, somthing like Foreflight was high on my list. They really don't do much on the Android side of life. Check out the forums for the individual apps to see how well the various OS versions of the apps are supported.

Like you I didn't want to give into Apple for the cockpit. However, I finally broke down and bought an iPAD. The best aviation apps and support are written for the iPAD.

Samsung probably produces the best Android tablets curretnly if you're looking for full features, although the Nexus 7 has nice features for the price.

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Old 12-21-2012, 03:32 PM
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I was reluctant to go with Apple too, but I must say I am very pleased with Foreflight running on my New iPad (aka iPad 3). I have friends who like WingX Pro on the iPad, also.

I can't comment on the Android apps, but I did notice recently that the head of the company that provides Foreflight said they would be Apple only.

That's my 2c worth.
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Old 12-21-2012, 04:15 PM
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I still haven't forgiven Steve Jobs for stealing, er copying, Xerox PARC's mouse driven user interface.

I am quite pleased with my 600 nit display Asus Transformer Infinity. I run Garmin Pilot, which is very rapidly approaching Foreflight in capabilities, has a nice user interface and supports Garmin's ADS-B; also have fltplan and all of the usual Android apps. The display on the Asus is very readable in direct sunlight.
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Old 12-21-2012, 04:21 PM
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For Android tablets, I highly recommend staying with Google. The Nexus 7 or Nexus 10. They are always first to get updates, and you can almost guarantee a developer will be using them to develop on.

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Old 12-21-2012, 04:45 PM
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Thanks everyone. I guess I'm heading toward Apple.
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Old 12-21-2012, 04:56 PM
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For Android tablets, I highly recommend staying with Google. The Nexus 7 or Nexus 10. They are always first to get updates, and you can almost guarantee a developer will be using them to develop on.

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I agree, with one exception. If you need SD memory card capability the Nexus devices don't support them. If you don't need SD then the Nexus' (Nexi ?) are probably among the top choices.
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Old 12-21-2012, 07:00 PM
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Avilution is very nice on android. I can't compare it to the iPad apps as I have never used them.
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Old 12-21-2012, 07:16 PM
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I recommend the IPad mini. The smaller size makes it more cockpit friendly while still providing a useable size display.
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Old 12-22-2012, 04:44 AM
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Choosing the device really comes at the end of the decision tree. You are already asking what app(s) you want to use. You may also be thinking about ADSB devices. Most of them only work with one vendor's software. Collectively, those may push you to Apple. However, here is a thread that shows Android can be a good (and affordable) option.

In full disclosure, my day job is mobile computing and I have Apple devices.
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