Xc soar and tablets?

steve-gill · Post by **steve-gill** » Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:36 pm

Just wondered, has anyone done this, as in this months Skywings, eg Kobo mini, gps unit and Xc soar?

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:25 pm

Hi Steve

My system (xc soar and a android tablet) runs great. It cost about a hindred quid. The only down issues are the fact it's a little big for my flight deck and that I have to carry a backup battery (£20 on ebay).

Ali

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:48 pm

I've heard some great reports about kobo with a gps fitted! Easy to do and good value.

Have you checked out flyskyhi app? For just £4.99 it's looks a real bargain.

Andrew Maltby · Post by **Andrew Maltby** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:45 pm

I'm looking to run Xcsoar on a tablet aswell. Considering Galaxy tab 3 with a 5" screen. Anybody have any experience with readability in sunlight and operation with this tablet, or any other thoughts on devices out there?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:01 pm

Talk to Lloyd I'm sure he used a monochrome tablet and it was great in sunlight maybe a Kindle ??

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:09 pm

Once set up right Xcsoar is great. The trick is the get the best device to run it on. I use a Samsung tab 3 but it's a bit big when put on my flight deck. A backup battery pack is required £20 from ebay.

Andrew Maltby · Post by **Andrew Maltby** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:07 pm

What size screen is your tab 3 and how readable is it in strong sunlight?

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:53 am

Probably a little too big as I stuggle to get it on the flight deck. It was the smallest Tab 2; I'm sure there's better options now. No problems seeing the screen in sunlight.
Alk