Wondering about everyone's experiences with specific tablet models and specs with the iRFR app, perhaps in addition to audio remote apps. I've found a lot on CB about pros and cons of buying the RFR versus using the app, but nothing on best hardware for the app.
I've dabbled in the iRFR (edit: wait, it was the aRFR for android if that makes any difference) before on a phone only, but have mostly used the real RFR in the past, so I don't have a very good handle on what is important for happy use on a tablet.
Platform? I'm at a college that's heavy into Apple, and I might prefer iPad anyway but I'm not sold either way. Lower cost than iPad would be nice of course, but I don't want to end up with a clunker UI either. It seems like all the remote apps are now being made for multiple platforms, but does anyone know of any I might encounter that are single-platform? Just as an easy example I'm going to talk in terms of iPads here.
Processor? For apps like iRFR, HiQnet apps, StageMix and other audio console remotes, does it matter at this point between for instance the A7 and the new A8X in an iPad? I've used a majorly cheapo Windows XP tablet for HiQnet System Architect and StageMix and it tested my patience but I got by.
Storage? These apps are tiny so I don't see a need for maxing out this spec, but feel free to educate me. I'm not planning on storing any media and this is not a work+personal situation. The tablet will be only for system remotes and perhaps show notes.
Screen size is a big one I'm wondering about. In addition to the iRFR app, I could envision perhaps trying to squeeze audio apps onto the same tablet following future console and amp upgrades. I know I'll appreciate the most screen space possible for an audio remote, but does for instance going between an iPad mini and Air size make a difference for iRFR? That's about a 2" difference diagonally. Having only used iRFR on a phone (and only a little bit) I can't compare to tablet use. One thing about a smaller screen is portability. I could fit an iPad mini in some of my pockets, and could more conveniently case and secure it properly for climbing.
Anything else I should consider?
I only just learned that the proceeds from iRFR go to Behind the Scenes. Pretty cool, and I will no longer complain about the price!
I've dabbled in the iRFR (edit: wait, it was the aRFR for android if that makes any difference) before on a phone only, but have mostly used the real RFR in the past, so I don't have a very good handle on what is important for happy use on a tablet.
Platform? I'm at a college that's heavy into Apple, and I might prefer iPad anyway but I'm not sold either way. Lower cost than iPad would be nice of course, but I don't want to end up with a clunker UI either. It seems like all the remote apps are now being made for multiple platforms, but does anyone know of any I might encounter that are single-platform? Just as an easy example I'm going to talk in terms of iPads here.
Processor? For apps like iRFR, HiQnet apps, StageMix and other audio console remotes, does it matter at this point between for instance the A7 and the new A8X in an iPad? I've used a majorly cheapo Windows XP tablet for HiQnet System Architect and StageMix and it tested my patience but I got by.
Storage? These apps are tiny so I don't see a need for maxing out this spec, but feel free to educate me. I'm not planning on storing any media and this is not a work+personal situation. The tablet will be only for system remotes and perhaps show notes.
Screen size is a big one I'm wondering about. In addition to the iRFR app, I could envision perhaps trying to squeeze audio apps onto the same tablet following future console and amp upgrades. I know I'll appreciate the most screen space possible for an audio remote, but does for instance going between an iPad mini and Air size make a difference for iRFR? That's about a 2" difference diagonally. Having only used iRFR on a phone (and only a little bit) I can't compare to tablet use. One thing about a smaller screen is portability. I could fit an iPad mini in some of my pockets, and could more conveniently case and secure it properly for climbing.
Anything else I should consider?
I only just learned that the proceeds from iRFR go to Behind the Scenes. Pretty cool, and I will no longer complain about the price!
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