Free at last

[tukatz]

This morning I used my new N7 as I would have to use it while traveling without my PC. I used a browser to check news and weather and keep track of financial activities (credit card charges, checking account activity, etc.). I posted checking account transactions and updated my cash flow spreadsheet on files stored in 'the cloud' with no problem. I used a remote connection to a PC at home to backup my home server.

Some of these tasks are obviously not as easy as when done with a PC at home, but are not that tough either. The important thing is that it was possible to simulate being on the road with only my N7 and doing all the things I would normally do at home with my PC.

This wonderful device sets me free from carrying a lot more weight. I am sold. I'll order one for my wife shortly. Her Nook is larger in all dimensions (in its case) and weighs more by about 2 1/2 ounces and does only one thing.

 

[Deleted User]

Nice. I do the same - travel with my Nexus 7 (and a Zagg Flex keyboard) which lets me do 90% of what I need a laptop for. Anything that definitely requires a computer, I remote into my home computer.

 

[tukatz]

Now if I could just get a browser working with flash. There's a site I visit each morning to play Sudoku and it requires flash.

 

[sparksd]

Now if I could just get a browser working with flash. There's a site I visit each morning to play Sudoku and it requires flash.

Dolphin, Puffin, Firefox all work with Flash but you have to sideload Flash itself first. Just one example of how to do that --

Add Flash to Android - PC Advisor

 

[cbrace]

Completely concur. First device that can compete with a laptop. Still need a Bluetooth keyboard though.

 

[jhawkkw]

Completely concur. First device that can compete with a laptop. Still need a Bluetooth keyboard though.

I wouldn't say first, the Asus Transformer line has been doing well with official keyboard docks that contain a second battery for extra battery life as well as a touchpad mouse.

 

[garryknight]

Dolphin, Puffin, Firefox all work with Flash but you have to sideload Flash itself first.

And to get it working with Dolphin you have to go into the settings and enable it.

 

[tukatz]

I installed Puffin and it just worked. I had read that after two weeks you have to buy it, so we'll see how that goes.

I installed flash and enabled it in Firefox, but it still didn't work. The error I get looks different, so I'm sure flash is there. No idea why it won't work.

I have Opera on my N7 and use it more than the others. I'll have to see if flash can be enabled in Opera and, if so, give that a try.