Lost cost tablet (Hipster) to use for DCS app

Hello Ed, I just purchased a 7" tablet from Walmart that comes with the keypad and case for $59.00!! The tablet by itself is $49.00. Make sure that your WIU is upgraded to the latest firmware. here is the links to tablets:

Tablet only:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-...B-Quad-Core/45804400

Tablet with keypad: http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-...yboard-Case/45804389

...................rogerw.

Roger,

You sure can't get more low cost that that.  I don't know how I missed it when I searched the Walmart site.

Seems like this would be perfect for a dedicated train room tablet to run the wi-if app.

Thanks a lot for the info.

Ed

Hello Ed, These tablets are not high quality, but they are perfect for holding in one hand and running your train. The specs on tablet say that it has 16GB. The tablet comes with 1GB of memory. You have to purchase separate a 16GB card. It cost me $10.00. My tablet had NO problems connecting to WIU and it also loaded all of my engines very quickly. When I went to Google play store to download app, I didn't have to pay for a new copy of app, It downloaded the Standard version of app. I had already paid for the Standard app for my Android phone. so I didn't have to pay for a new copy of app.......................rogerw.

These tablets would be perfect for those who don't want to spend a fortune on a I-pad or a new smartphone!!!!....................rogerw.

Is the 16gb card needed to operate the dcs app?

Any problems running the app?

RJR, no...you don't need to add 16GB to your tablet. I added it just in case I decide to add pictures or video to tablet. There were NO problems running tablet with DCS app. The app loaded quickly onto tablet. the app runs great on tablet.......................rogerw.

Some reviewers have complaints.

BJR!

I was reading some of the reviews.  There are enough negatives that I will not go the Hipster route.

There have been some recommendations for the RCA.  That also gets some negative reviews but not nearly as much as the Hipster. More positive comments. Considering that and the validation from members that the RCA works, I am going to get that one.  This tablet will have a single use that being running the DCS Wi-if app so I don't need and e tra capability than that. 

Thanks for everyone's input.

Ed

Ed, I can tell you from personal experience, there is nothing wrong with this tablet running your trains!! I used it last night on my layout and it works fine!! The display on the tablet isn't very sharp, but you can see the DCS display pretty good. Again, you will not go wrong purchasing the RCA tablet from Walmart...............rogerw.

Rodger,

I have no doubt the RCA will do just fine.  That is what I am going to buy.  All I am waiting on is for me to formulate a semi-palatable explanation to the boss about the absolute necessity for a tablet for the trains.  She is fantantastic with my trains so there will be no problem on that count.  

Thanks for the help.

Ex

Ed, I like the tablet because you can hold it in one hand and operate the controls with your other hand. Very handy!!...................rogerw.

ROGERW posted:

Hello Ed, I just purchased a 7" tablet from Walmart that comes with the keypad and case for $59.00!! The tablet by itself is $49.00. Make sure that your WIU is upgraded to the latest firmware. here is the links to tablets:

Tablet only:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-...B-Quad-Core/45804400

Tablet with keypad: http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-...yboard-Case/45804389

...................rogerw.

 

 

 

 

Checked it out and liked what I saw, so I bought one. Works anyway because I was getting tired of running the battery down on my phone running trains with it.

Ed & Matt, Another reason why I brought the tablet is when I use my phone, I connect to the WIU using MTH home network. When I connect that way, I can't get to the internet or receive calls. Now that I have the tablet, I don't have to use my phone....................rogerw.