• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Search results

  1. P

    My tablet dilemma

    I'm not entirely sure of the limits of Google maps - I cleared the cache after transferring from my Fire, so that might have affected things. But thanks for the heads-up. I was tickled my Sibley ported for free, though at $20 it would still be a bargain.
  2. P

    My tablet dilemma

    Well less of a dilemma now...the Samsung is getting blown out at $99 around here (USA). No doubt in anticipation of end of support, but with my limited intended use, should probably work till the battery dies. So a no-brainer and I've already started using it. The GPS even allows me to navigate...
  3. P

    My tablet dilemma

    Weird. In a hobby that applauds 3K optics, you bitch about a $150 tablet (not aimed at you, Bubbs;-). The Apple costs $550. Does that make you feel better? Okay, the consumable aspects are irritating (though dedicated to E-bird and guide, security is not an issue.) The Sibley guide is heavier...
  4. P

    My tablet dilemma

    A few years ago, I realized the best way to reduce my kit was to exchange my guidebook for an app on a mobile device. I could use a smart phone, but I prefer the larger format of a tablet. The cheapest option was an Amazon Fire 8HD combined with the Sibley app. The app is glorious. The tablet...
Back
Top