Sam
We went through 3 Android tablets in quick succession with battery problems, but the most recent (a different make) seems to be lasting OK. We have a cut-out in a graphic panel, so have no immediate fixing issues, but needed to get a tablet with a similar screen format. We have used an app called SureVideo player to run a short video continuously.
Tablet is
http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/product_detail/14795/Gemini-9-7-Dual-Core-1-2GHz-Andoid-4-1-Tablet-1GB-RAM-8GB-BT-WiFi/
and have used a 'telephone handset' for people to listen to the commentary. There are loads on Amazon - but here is one where the photo shows how it works
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Echo-Logico-Handset-Mobile-Tablets/dp/B006K0GHO2/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406116726&sr=1-16&keywords=telephone+retro+handset
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sian Woodward
Sent: 22 July 2014 15:37
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Subject: Re: [MCG] In-gallery tablets
I notice all the replies have been from those using iPads. Does anyone have any experience or views on iOS versus Android tablets? Has anyone had any battery issues with either?
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