Thinking of getting a basic widows tablet

[Paulmorgan]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Any thoughts

 

[number_5]

There was a thread started a few weeks ago: Windows Tablet Advice.

 

[New Wrycuda]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Have you searched for iPad options for tethering Fuji? There seems to be a lot of Youtube clips on the subject, but I'll leave it to you to play them.

Latest iPads are very competent computers.

Based on your thread title, I'm tempted to say... widows mite work.

 

[Paulmorgan]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Have you searched for iPad options for tethering Fuji? There seems to be a lot of Youtube clips on the subject, but I'll leave it to you to play them.

Latest iPads are very competent computers.

Based on your thread title, I'm tempted to say... widows mite work.

iPads share the same problems as android tablets, they can not use the Fuji tether software.

Windows tablets can use the Fuji software, these tablets are windows based.

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[New Wrycuda]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Have you searched for iPad options for tethering Fuji? There seems to be a lot of Youtube clips on the subject, but I'll leave it to you to play them.

Latest iPads are very competent computers.

iPads share the same problems as android tablets, they cannot use the Fuji tether software.

That’s a pity, initial impression from Web search was positive.

Windows tablets can use the Fuji software, these tablets are Windows based.

Yes, several friends have Windows tablets and seem happy with them.

I use Win11 desktops for serious computing and iPads for casual computing, including downloading and basic photo editing.

 

[The Point and Shoot Pro]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Have you searched for iPad options for tethering Fuji? There seems to be a lot of Youtube clips on the subject, but I'll leave it to you to play them.

Latest iPads are very competent computers.

Based on your thread title, I'm tempted to say... widows mite work.

iPads share the same problems as android tablets, they can not use the Fuji tether software.

Windows tablets can use the Fuji software, these tablets are windows based.

Are you just going to be tethering and not editing? If so, get a surface go tablet and enjoy. Wonderful devices for basic computing tasks. They don't have powerful specs, but they are not meant to be powerful devices. They are meant to be companion devices for things like you are doing!

 

[bmoag]

The current Microsoft Windows tablet that is generally available is ARM based and may or may not run the Fuji Software. Probably not.

There is an Intel based current version that is normally only sold to business but is often available on the Microsoft store site.

Last generation and earlier MS tablets will run the Fuji software. MS tablets use the lowest power possible to try to minimalize cooling. For simple tethering an i5 with 8gb RAM should work but you would likely be happier with an i7 and 16gb of ram. These seem pricy to me. The MS keyboard is usable but the epitome of wonky.

I own a recent Intel Surface. Its not been as useful as I had hoped, but it is a good Windows based alternative to the iPad for drawing/pen input. Among its many sins some of the touch utility of Win 10 is gone in Win 11.

I recommend you also look into thinner versions of 13 inch clamshell design touch screen laptops. These will be faster, higher power/better cooling, and you might find the overall heft is not much different than a Windows tablet and keyboard. Hint hint.

There are many 13-14 inch small/thin laptops in the same price tier as a Surface that are not touch enabled, including the iPad air--assuming there is a macOS version of the Fuji software.

 

[RDKirk]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Any thoughts

I had the same issue, but with Canon and my desired software. I wound up getting a couple of used Lenovo Windows Thinkpad Tablets on eBay, which I've found quite good, actually, and come with the excellent Thinkpad keyboard (instantly detachable) as well. The specs I'd recommend are the Gen 3 i7 version with 16gb of RAM. Although most will come with Win 10 installed, they do readily accept Win 11. Good versions are running USD $150-250 right now.

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'TANSTAAFL: The only unbreakable rule in photography.'

 

[Paulmorgan]

I have a few decent desk tops and a mixture of android tablets, but these tablets do not allow the use of the Fuji tether plugin.

I already own of few laptops but don't want to be lugging these.

I know there are Fuji android app versions of software to control or transfered file and I do use it but I would much prefer been tethered on jobs away.

Not looking for the most power processors etc, I will not be editing files on jobs away, just checking exposure, sharpness etc.

The windows tablet device will need USB and USB C inputs for USB C tethering and the use of an external storage drive.

USB C charging would be useful as well.

Any thoughts

I had the same issue, but with Canon and my desired software. I wound up getting a couple of used Lenovo Windows Thinkpad Tablets on eBay, which I've found quite good, actually, and come with the excellent Thinkpad keyboard (instantly detachable) as well. The specs I'd recommend are the Gen 3 i7 version with 16gb of RAM. Although most will come with Win 10 installed, they do readily accept Win 11. Good versions are running USD $150-250 right now.

I`ve just come by, been given a HP notebook.

It came with W10 so I cracked open media creator and installed W10 from fresh, quick and simple.

I downloaded and Installed the Fuji X acquire software, the note book now tethers like a champ.

I was thinking that it might need a new battery, checked out replacements, these are about 23 quid on Amazon, so nice and cheap, though the current battery does appear to be holding its charge well.

Its a 7 year old i5 with 8 gig of ram, not sure if its upgradable to W11, windows update say no, the only area it failed in was that the CPU is not compatible, W10 will do for now.

A tablet would be better and more convenient but at least this has saved me money.

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Hoka Hey

 

[Gesture]

Good ideas. There are good options in small, hybrid laptops that fold over into a tablet configuration-versatile.

Interesting, I have HP Stream 7, no longer use, that has a fill Windows interface. Came with Windows 8, I believe, and upgraded to Windows 10.

 

[The Point and Shoot Pro]

Good ideas. There are good options in small, hybrid laptops that fold over into a tablet configuration-versatile.

Interesting, I have HP Stream 7, no longer use, that has a fill Windows interface. Came with Windows 8, I believe, and upgraded to Windows 10.

Linux is suprisingly good on these devices too. I have zorin OS on mine and it's touch interface is better than windows.

 

[Gesture]

Thanks. Great idea.

 

[The Point and Shoot Pro]

Thanks. Great idea.

I tried it on a whim. I am slowly merging to a complete linux environment for all of our pcs now. It so much faster and lighter than windows.

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[New Wrycuda]

Thanks. Great idea.

I tried it on a whim. I am slowly merging to a complete linux environment for all of our pcs now. It so much faster and lighter than windows.

Interesting. Give us a full run-down when it’s all working.

I’ve been using a Chromebook for casual computing and travel. Quite impressive and very fast on i5 hardware. Obviously based on Linux with a bunch of Google applications.

Here’s an example of the flexibility…

Someone emailed us an MS-Word.docx file with a strange uneditable line of text in the end-notes* that was unresponsive to (Show/Hide). This is a very unusual occurrence, and it defeated all repair efforts.

I imported the document into the Google Docs application on the Chromebook (which involved an upload/conversion using the cloud). Magically, the troublesome line of text was repairable and I was able to open the exported .docx version of the file back in Windows.

* Turned out that there was a hidden section break that could not be displayed or removed except by passing the file through the “filter” of the Google Docs import. Presumably, GD doesn’t convert a rogue character that isn’t a normal component of a MS-Word file.

 

[Paulmorgan]

The current Microsoft Windows tablet that is generally available is ARM based and may or may not run the Fuji Software. Probably not.

Yes I suspect you are correct,

I`m not yet 100% sure but from what I have read it does not seem worth taking a chance on a tablet for tethering.

There is an Intel based current version that is normally only sold to business but is often available on the Microsoft store site.

Last generation and earlier MS tablets will run the Fuji software. MS tablets use the lowest power possible to try to minimalize cooling. For simple tethering an i5 with 8gb RAM should work but you would likely be happier with an i7 and 16gb of ram. These seem pricy to me. The MS keyboard is usable but the epitome of wonky.

I own a recent Intel Surface. Its not been as useful as I had hoped, but it is a good Windows based alternative to the iPad for drawing/pen input. Among its many sins some of the touch utility of Win 10 is gone in Win 11.

I recommend you also look into thinner versions of 13 inch clamshell design touch screen laptops. These will be faster, higher power/better cooling, and you might find the overall heft is not much different than a Windows tablet and keyboard. Hint hint.

There are many 13-14 inch small/thin laptops in the same price tier as a Surface that are not touch enabled, including the iPad air--assuming there is a macOS version of the Fuji software.