ericdouglas
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- Future Camino de Santiago (April 2014)
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How'd you find that Nexus 7 Nico?There are smaller tablets and bigger phones. My Nexus tablet is thinner then my phone. The choice depends on what the OP intends to do.
How'd you find that Nexus 7 Nico?
I'm swinging on one. For Skype, reading books, Camino guide, checking/sending emails.
I kept a Kindle in my side cargo pants pocket (not the Kindle fire). While excellent for reading it was no good really for web surfing or emails.
Regds
Gerard
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WiFi in accommodations tended to be pretty erratic, often a signal too weak to use from the room, although at times the signal was adequate or occasionally one spot in the room would have a barely usable signal, which would shift around. I would be moving around a room for a signal, looking like a metal detector scanning the beach for lost rings and watches. More often the WiFi was working down by the front desk, and if I was desperate, I would hang around there for a bit. Bars seemed to have more reliable WiFi.
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Thanks very much to you all for your responses. I purchased a Sony Experia tablet as it is one of the lightest ones on the market. I decided the phone screen was too small.We took ipad minis as they are much much lighter than the regular ipad. We had wifi access in all but 1 place......the tiny little settlement where the two brothers own the only bar and only hostel. There was a standalone internet station but we didn't need it. No problems with connections and all went well.
Hi Eric, I took my ipad mini (wife only)in May last year. And found it invaluable. Found wifi in most villages/cafes on the Camino Frances for making calls, emails and reading a newspaper with my coffee and bocadillo. I made a strong lightweight silk sack for it, strung it round my neck and had music when I needed a little diversion. Turned it off when passing or being passed by other pilgrims who were having meaningful thoughts!Hi all. I am thinking of buying a tablet to use for music, photos, e-mail and internet access on the Camino next April. What is the internet access like? is it worthwhile me buying a tablet to take with me? I don't want to do so and then find no internet access.
Any ideas anyone?
Cheers
Eric.
For those who used an iPad mini did you protect it in any way? I have an Otter Box for my iPad mini at home but it nearly doubles the weight? Guy
I told a furphy when I said that WiFi is readily available in albergues! In Galicia it seems that the xunta albergues don't all have it. Of the three xunta albergues I have stayed in thus far none have had WiFi - O Cebreiro, Sarria, and Ferreiros. In some cases there has been access at other venues, but in the smaller places there hasn't been. No doubt a different story in a better season. This is the winter story! Janet
I'm taking an iPhone and intend to blog with it. I have a small portable keyboard that connects via Bluetooth to make the typing easier - viewing pictures will not be ideal, but I'm happy to keep weight down.However, am finishing my Camino in May this year.....now also have an iphone. Do I take that as well, its really too small for writing my blogs? Anyone got any ideas? Virtual keyboard?
Karin
I protect mine with Lifeproof cases. Expensive, but worth every penny put into them. My iPhone, iPad, and mini all sport one. No worries about waterproofing them with extra gear. The cases are shock- and water-proof. After years of travel, I share a credible taleFor those who used an iPad mini did you protect it in any way? I have an Otter Box for my iPad mini at home but it nearly doubles the weight? Guy
Starting my Camino in late April and have been planning to not take a smartphone etc. Are Internet stations frequently available?
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