Tablets?

BeccaPrice · 10-18-2012, 07:05 PM

I'm thinking of buying myself a tablet, to celebrate my new job. I'd been leaning toward the Nexus, but it doesn't have any way to get stuff on to it other than the Cloud or via usb-connection to your computer. I'd like a tablet that I can hook up a memory stick to, or something like that.

Are there any tablets with usb ports?

Mind you, I'm not sure what I'd use one for, since I don't play games or watch videos... mostly I just think that they're ooohhh, shiny.

susan_cassidy · 10-18-2012, 07:18 PM

I've never heard of a tablet that can host a USB device. They mostly act as USB devices themselves.

ashan · 10-18-2012, 07:29 PM

Yes, Nexus 7 can do host via USB otg cable. The 16 gb is enough, plus if you have a portable hdd or a flash drive you can always connect them with the otg cable. You might also consider Samsung Tab and note, Motorola xoom, and the new Ipad mini(when will be released). There are also rumours that new Nexus devices will be added.

CWatkinsNash · 10-18-2012, 11:42 PM

Acer iconia A200 has a USB host port. I assume some other iconia models do too, if not all of them. I've used mine with USB sticks and an external hard drive. No extra cable or adapter needed. Also has a microsd slot that takes at least up to 32gb card. (That's what I've got in it. It might take larger but I don't know.)

That host port was one of the main reasons I bought it, and I've discovered it's even more useful than I anticipated. I can hook my DSLR camera right to the tablet and process RAW files on the go.

HarryT · 10-19-2012, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashan

Yes, Nexus 7 can do host via USB otg cable.

Not "out of the box", it can't. Many other tablets can (the Galaxy Tab range, for example), but not the Nexus.

daveps · 10-19-2012, 06:50 AM

You can also transfer stuff over Wifi to the Nexus from your PC if you cannot be bothered to connect up via USB. Technically speaking HarryT is correct however it is possible to use an OTG cable and USB stick and an app from the Play Store to copy over files WITHOUT rooting it.

owly · 10-19-2012, 07:08 AM

Tablets are great for fast reference. Watching a documentary want to look something up? Grab you tablet and and start surfing.

5thWiggle · 10-19-2012, 09:30 AM

Many of the larger tablets (9" and up) have full size usb ports that act as hosts and a mini or micro usb that's slave only. If you see a full size usb port listed, you are pretty much safe to assume it's a host port (please check though!). If it's mini only, you'll need to check the specs for On the Go capabilty, and get an adapter.

Ooohhh shiney! is a good enough reason.

10-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#1
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	Tablets? I'm thinking of buying myself a tablet, to celebrate my new job. I'd been leaning toward the Nexus, but it doesn't have any way to get stuff on to it other than the Cloud or via usb-connection to your computer. I'd like a tablet that I can hook up a memory stick to, or something like that. Are there any tablets with usb ports? Mind you, I'm not sure what I'd use one for, since I don't play games or watch videos... mostly I just think that they're ooohhh, shiny.

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10-18-2012, 07:18 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	I've never heard of a tablet that can host a USB device. They mostly act as USB devices themselves.

10-18-2012, 07:29 PM	#3
ashan Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 496182 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Edinburgh Device: could be Kobo Glo or KPW	Yes, Nexus 7 can do host via USB otg cable. The 16 gb is enough, plus if you have a portable hdd or a flash drive you can always connect them with the otg cable. You might also consider Samsung Tab and note, Motorola xoom, and the new Ipad mini(when will be released). There are also rumours that new Nexus devices will be added.

10-18-2012, 11:42 PM	#4
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	Acer iconia A200 has a USB host port. I assume some other iconia models do too, if not all of them. I've used mine with USB sticks and an external hard drive. No extra cable or adapter needed. Also has a microsd slot that takes at least up to 32gb card. (That's what I've got in it. It might take larger but I don't know.) That host port was one of the main reasons I bought it, and I've discovered it's even more useful than I anticipated. I can hook my DSLR camera right to the tablet and process RAW files on the go.

10-19-2012, 06:50 AM	#6
daveps Member Posts: 17 Karma: 494330 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle 3	You can also transfer stuff over Wifi to the Nexus from your PC if you cannot be bothered to connect up via USB. Technically speaking HarryT is correct however it is possible to use an OTG cable and USB stick and an app from the Play Store to copy over files WITHOUT rooting it.

10-19-2012, 07:08 AM	#7
owly Guru Posts: 729 Karma: 3822612 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Paperwhite 2, Kobo Aura H2O	Tablets are great for fast reference. Watching a documentary want to look something up? Grab you tablet and and start surfing.

10-19-2012, 09:30 AM	#8
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	Many of the larger tablets (9" and up) have full size usb ports that act as hosts and a mini or micro usb that's slave only. If you see a full size usb port listed, you are pretty much safe to assume it's a host port (please check though!). If it's mini only, you'll need to check the specs for On the Go capabilty, and get an adapter. Ooohhh shiney! is a good enough reason.

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