software for tablet

[snowy owl]

Thanks all .

[mumjo]

I also use Heredis on ipad, i have bought the programme for PC so that i could sync the two. There is a trial version available for PC or mac.
Very pleased with how clear it shows on ipad and like the fact that it can be sync'd both ways

[arthurk]

To help you research this, you might find it useful to look at the Genealogy Software Reviews website - http://www.gensoftreviews.com - which covers everything you'll have ever heard of and much more besides. In your case you'll need to select the Handheld platform option, but there are reviews for Windows and Mac software as well, plus of course links to developers' websites for further information.

Arthur

[snowy owl]

Thanks everyone,  I have concluded that the ipad or tablet is great for a reference tool out and about but not as a primary source for inputting data. I'll stick to what I know -  Family Historian is a good program and if you are inputting data or wanting to  analyse your existing tree you really need a bigger screen.

[Forfarian]

To help you research this, you might find it useful to look at the Genealogy Software Reviews website - http://www.gensoftreviews.com - which covers everything you'll have ever heard of and much more besides. In your case you'll need to select the Handheld platform option ...

I did just that, and it came up with only one program, and that one is for an iGadget, not an android. I note that the app store has quite a number of genealogy apps, but none of them are mentioned let alone reviewed on that site.

[arthurk]

To help you research this, you might find it useful to look at the Genealogy Software Reviews website - http://www.gensoftreviews.com - which covers everything you'll have ever heard of and much more besides. In your case you'll need to select the Handheld platform option ...

I did just that, and it came up with only one program, and that one is for an iGadget, not an android. I note that the app store has quite a number of genealogy apps, but none of them are mentioned let alone reviewed on that site.

That's strange - I went to the site, left the Search box blank, then with the filtering boxes on the left I left the first and third at All Licenses and All Types, and in the middle one selected Handheld, and it gave me 112 results.

Arthur

[Forfarian]

Oh well, I will try again when I get home. Thanks.

[bugbear]

Wow. I even find a (BIG, 17") laptop slightly limiting for Genealogical purposes.

I use an ex-company Dell Vostro 1700.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/70115-dell-vostro-1700-laptop-notebook

I tend to want a couple of note pad windows open, 2-3 image viewing windows, image processing (for cropping and/or enhancement), PDF viewer, database (Gramps in my case), along with a web browser with 7-12 tabs open.

I don't think a tablet would suit geneaology the way I do it at all.

 BugBear

[DaveWelburn]

I agree with bugbear, that a tablet is not as good as a laptop (or PC) for genealogy use.

I have just recently purchased one, and even though I have internet roaming access, and an online database, it is just too awkward to use in situ. I only now use it as a mobile notepad, and then transcribe those notes into my family tree using my laptop, where I have the opportunity to have other windows open for reference and cross checking.