Tablet that runs Tower - Recommendations

Deleted member 2044 · Nov 4, 2015

I'm in the market for a small tablet. I'm an Apple guy using my iPhone and I'm tired of having the battery drained 25% after every flight. I'm looking at an iPad mini 4 but my dilemma is if I'm going to spend that much money on a iPad I want a bigger screen so I can do other things with it too. But if I get a larger iPad it no longer works with device holder on the controller. On top of that, I'd be spending money on a tablet that doesn't run Tower. So now I'm looking at an Android tablet that I solely use for flying my quads. I'm currently considering a Samsung Galaxy Tab A - 8 inch screen, 16GB for $200 at Best Buy.

But I know nothing about Android tablets, is there a better one? One that is comparable? Basically what I want is a small Android tablet for running Tower, that is cheap, preferably $250 or less, but would also last a while. What would you recommend?

Earldgrayjr · Nov 4, 2015

Nexus 7 2013. Flawless and $150.

Also get this for whatever tablet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K5M6ARA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plate with 4 prongs snaps right on in 2 seconds. Snaps on and off. Replaces existing spring loaded grabber. Holds any tablet. $13 Prime.

Maddog · Nov 4, 2015

Earldgrayjr said:
Nexus 7 2013. Flawless and $150.

Also get this for whatever tablet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K5M6ARA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plate with 4 prongs snaps right on in 2 seconds. Snaps on and off. Replaces existing spring loaded grabber. Holds any tablet. $13 Prime.

Earl- I'm having a senior moment.. If you get that tablet just to run Tower, do you need a data plan from your wireless provider?

Earldgrayjr · Nov 4, 2015

Maddog said:
Earl- I'm having a senior moment.. If you get that tablet just to run Tower, do you need a data plan from your wireless provider?

Nope. You just have to send a check to me!!

No...

Just connect WiFi to cache the maps of where your mission will be

Dustin · Nov 4, 2015

What about the Kindle fire?

Earldgrayjr · Nov 4, 2015

Dustin said:
What about the Kindle fire?

Not listed. Don't think it would load.

Dustin · Nov 4, 2015

I have read about "sideloading" by copying the app file over to the fire.

J R · Nov 4, 2015

Chemtrail Pilot said:
What would you recommend?

I can't remember what it cost, it wasn't cheap and I just use it for flying my quads but I wouldn't trade it for any other Andoid device that I've tried so far, Nvidia Shield.

Jerry

Earldgrayjr · Nov 4, 2015

Dustin said:
I have read about "sideloading" by copying the app file over to the fire.

The thing is going to be flying your Solo. A listed tablet is $150. Your call.

Dustin · Nov 4, 2015

Good point

Acroduster · Jul 7, 2016

Bumping this thread because I'm going to go ahead and bite the bullet and get an Android tablet and use Tower.

The thread was started quite a while ago and much has changed since then. Tower users, please chime in on stable, high quality choices in tablets, preferably with GPS installed.

Jubalr · Jul 7, 2016

Nexus 7 (2013). Stable and one of the brightest screens. Pure Android with no Manuf. Overlay

Maddog · Jul 7, 2016

Jubalr said:
Nexus 7 (2013). Stable and one of the brightest screens. Pure Android with no Manuf. Overlay

X 2 !

fpvsteve · Jul 7, 2016

Nexus 7/2013
The Nexus was kind of the "reference" tablet for the Tower developers.

Vegasrobbi · Jul 8, 2016

I use the Nexus 7 and Mini 4 with Solo, both work great. I got my Mini 4 off Groupon for $329. My Mini 4 is the cellular version with GPS which means it has a barometer. Because of this I mostly use my Mini 4 with Solo since I do a lot of Follow and need dynamic altitude.

I'm an Android guy at heart but put up with the Mini 4 because it works well, is the right size and has a bright screen.

Mr GruntHunter · Jul 8, 2016

Earldgrayjr said:
Nexus 7 2013. Flawless and $150.

Also get this for whatever tablet.

Amazon.com: Dealgadgets 360 degrees Adjustable Tablet Car Mount Holder for 7-10 Inches Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 4 pro note 7.0/8.0/8.4/10.1, Sony Xperia Z/Z2 Tablet, iPad Air/mini/1 2 3 4 5, etc: Computers & Accessories

Plate with 4 prongs snaps right on in 2 seconds. Snaps on and off. Replaces existing spring loaded grabber. Holds any tablet. $13 Prime.

I bought a GALAXY D3 32g, 9.7" Tablet and just extended the slots in the holder to make it fit. How does this holder attach to the 3DR controller?