Which tablets allow sending paperless to GPS

[+4evrCking]

Hi,

 

I have had a Blackberry Playbook Tablet for quite some time now and just recently got into geocaching.

 

The Playbook does not have a USB port and relies souly on communication with my PC to transfer files.

 

I would like to be able to use a tablet to connect GEOCACHING.COM through WiFi and then download/send selected sites to my GPS (Garmin Oregon 450) by the tablet's USB port for paperless caching. By doing this I would be able to eliminate the need of taking a laptop on vacations.

 

I am willing to buy a new tablet. Does anyone know which tablet supports connection of a GPS for paperless caching?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

4evrCking

[+Walts Hunting]

I can't give you specifics but pretty much every Android tablet in existence allows it. The phones also allow me go download pqs to my gps.

[+dizzabella]

I have a Lenovo tablet and the USB ports or plugs are not the right size to plug my GPSr to it. It has the same size plugs as a playbook.

[+JohnCNA]

All you'll need with an Android tablet is to get an OTG cable to interconnect the tablet and Garmin to transfer GPX files or PQ's. I do this frequently with a Nexus7 tablet or GS3 phone and my Garmin. I think I paid about $5 or so for mine on Amazon.

[+Walts Hunting]

This will do the job

 

Android connector

 

I think you can also pick them up at Best Buy.

[+4evrCking]

Hi,

 

From what I understand, any Android tablet that has a USB port should do the trick.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Best regards,

 

4evrCking

[+andyakashrek]

OR,use the playbook to cache with. I use 'Cachesense' on my playbook and Z10. You can always find a free wifi connection somewhere to download nearest caches or download them in advance. The playbook has gps or you could enter the co-ords manually into the gpsr. You can then go paperless and post logs to the website from the playbook, download logs,pq's,images etc and if I bridge to the z10 I can do this in the field providing I have cell coverage. I also have a gpsr but the playbook, z10 combination is a lot more versatile. Also you can log into the Groundspeak website in a second open window to read the forums.