<div><div>That's a big question. </div><div><br></div><div>1rst, let's talk topodroid versus pockettopo. Topodroid draws the tick marks for you, but has a slight learning curve. It doesn't integrate perfectly into therion but I can help with some of the issues it has. And Marco is really responsive in fixing problems. Topodroid is simpler, but you draw on it just like on a pad of paper. I haven't found an iPad solution. </div><div><br></div><div>2nd let's talk tablets. My biggest consideration was what type of stylus. Capacitive stylus are ok, but the lines don't match up perfectly. The nvidia shield or similar tablet (which I am trying to review in the next couple months) can use a #2 pencil. Then there are tablets like the surface of the galaxy note that use a Wacom stylus and are very accurate. I suggest you might try them out at your local electronics store to see which stylus you like. </div><div><br></div><div>As for waterproof...depends how wet your caves are. I use a waterproof case I got off amazon for $15...but I don't ever submerge it. I just need to protect from the occasional drip. </div><div><br></div><div>Adam<br><br><div class="acompli_signature"></div><br></div></div>
<div class="gmail_quote">_____________________________<br>From: Rob Countess <<a dir="ltr" href="mailto:rob.countess@gmail.com" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">rob.countess@gmail.com</a>><br>Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 7:42 PM<br>Subject: [Therion] Best caving tablet<br>To: List for Therion users <<a dir="ltr" href="mailto:therion@speleo.sk" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">therion@speleo.sk</a>><br><br><br> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">I posted this on </span> <font color="#333333" face="Lucida Grande, Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:18.200000762939453px">cave <a href="http://chat.org">chat.org</a> but no replies:</span></font> </div> <div> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)"><br></span> </div> <div> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)"><br></span> </div> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">So I'm awaiting shipment of my DistoX2. I've never used one before. </span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">I am trying to figure out what the best tablet is to use with it. I am using Therion but I am new to that as well. I used to use Walls and before that On Station. </span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">I have zero experience with paperless cave surveying. I have never used Pocketopo or Topodroid which makes it hard to decide between windows or android. Topodroid seems to be set up well for use with Therion, but again I have no idea; I've never used an android device only iPhone and iPad. I see the new ipad pro has a stylus - are there cave survey/disto apps that run on iPad?</span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">A new windows surface pro3 tablet seems like a good idea but are there good waterproof cases? </span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">Xperia Z4 tablet claims IP68 - can it handle a cave without a case? I can't seem to find any suitable rugged cases for it.</span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">If price was not a factor what set up would you use?</span> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px"> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Lucida Grande','Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:18.200000762939453px;background-color:rgb(236,243,247)">Thanks</span> <br> </div> <br><br></div>