Planning on using a tablet on mylot.
@jrlcentral (2601)
Roxas, Philippines
March 24, 2016 5:17am CST
I'm using my laptop to make my discussions and interactions here in myLot almost all of the time. I've tried using my phone- which only have a 4.5" screen - and I find it quite difficult.
The laptop that I'm using now, though is owned by the company I'm working for. However, I have already tendered my resignation which should have taken effect last February 29. They just ask me to extend a month more.(That's another story though).
Once I leave the company though, I have to leave the laptop behind. My own laptop is not on a good condition and I can't afford to buy a new one.
Another thing is, when I 'm at home. I usually do my posts while watching over my 1-year old son sleep. Every night, he would sit-up half-awake and would prefer to sleep on my stomach or chest, so I have to get rid of my laptop. I was thinking, if I have a tablet, I could continue working while my baby is sleeping.
I'm not quite sure though if a 7" is big enough for me to type comfortably--- probably I'd get an external keyboard as well...
Are any of you here using a 7" tablet in mylot?
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
24 Mar 16
Sometimes, I use my 7 inch tablet to respond to comments.
I type my discussions on my 3.5 inch phone and then transfer it to my tablet for posting.
Other times, I respond using my laptop.
If you are planning to get an external keyboard, make sure the tablet that you will get will support that external keyboard. Mine does not recognize the usb keyboard for tablets. But my other tablet does.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
24 Mar 16
Thanks, This is the most informative response I got so far.
I haven't considered that some keyboards have compatibility issues on some tablets.
Thanks again.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
24 Mar 16
@brokenbee yup. I have already considered Asus zenpad c 7. over all it has a good specs.. including 3G capability. and it's less than PHP 8K.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
24 Mar 16
@jrlcentral You're welcome. And if you intend to use that tablet while travelling, you can consider having a tablet with 3G capabilities so that you don't have to find a WiFi hotspot or bring your pocket WiFi.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
24 Mar 16
same here. have you ever considered using a tablet?
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Mar 16
I did use an 8'' tablet and found it a little small for typing posts etc ... but I used the internal keyboard... I now have a 10'' tablet and its perfect... but have not used an external keyboard ... so I can not really comment... except that not all tablets will support an external keyboard.... so check before you buy.... 
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
28 Mar 16
Thanks for the heads up regarding the external keyboard. I'll check out if the tablet I have in mind can support one.
Thanks again.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
24 Mar 16
I can recommend and iPad or an iPad mini for you. It's easy and very convenient to use. I know that for I am using an iPad mini for years now.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
28 Mar 16
Thanks for the advice. For now though, I can't afford to buy an iPad or IPad mini... at least not without touching a part of my emergency fund.
@ameebhavsar (6)
• Mumbai, India
24 Mar 16
i use laptop when at home and my tablet while travelling but only once a day
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
24 Mar 16
Travelling is another reason for me to get a tablet. thanks
@maezee (41996)
• United States
24 Mar 16
I do not use a tablet but I use my smart phone amd have fot the past several months. It takes some getting used to. My problem with smart phones and tablets is that there is no keyboard so I type much slower. Also its strange not having a mouse.But as long as you have wifi, you may as well!
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
24 Mar 16
Thanks maezee. I'm having a problem with my phone's small screen. I guess aI should consider getting a blue tooth keyboard when I buy a tablet.
