erioshi wrote:
Not about tapatalk, but I'll share my solution for viewing this site when away from home. I've given in and bought a tablet for addressing all those times I just want to do some web browsing or just want to look something up quickly without resorting a laptop or PC; and also for web use while traveling. I also have an Andriod based smartphone.
What I've found, is that Android has a built-in option for turning a phone into a mobile wireless hotspot, and also has all of the typical security options. So I'm able to pull out my tablet almost anywhere, and via my phone have, good access to most website content without needing to try and browse on a tiny 4"-4.5" smartphone screen. And the larger screen and zooming features are great for sites like this, where picture detail can be really important. It's not a solution or direct substitute for phone browsing in all situations, but it is a great solution if you already have or are willing to collect the gear. And I find it works especially well when travelling.
Yes, a tablet would be ideal, but you can also use tapatalk with that (if for nothing else, then to have all your forums in one place). -- That being said, usually there is a charge from your mobile provider to be able use the mobile hotspot. Of course, if your phone is rooted and all custom, I'm sure (positive) there is a way around that. Aside from that, I'm not sure the hotspot feature will work without paying extra for it (30/m from verizon, last I checked).
"Wireless Internet Access
Select one of the following features:
Mobile Broadband Connect and Mobile Hotspot for 4G LTE Smartphones
Use your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone to get online access and share your data allowance with multiple Wi-Fi-enable devices. "
But, tapatalk would allow those of us who can't drop 400-700 on a tablet right now, to be able to see the forum on a smartphone easier and more efficiently.
Thanks for bringing up that option though, it's good to have all of these options in one place!