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Since my 740 is in the shop again for repairs, I was considering getting the subscription upgrade to multi-platform and using a tablet for a backup. A backup now, but in the future, if/when NMEA out is supported on a tablet, I would go EFB and use the 740 as a backup. My question is, what are the minumum requirements for a tablet (i.e. speed, memory, etc.) In particular, can it run on an older Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with 32GB (expandable with micro SD) running Android 6.0? This one has a pretty bright screen (necessary for FL sun) but don't know if it's up to the task otherwise. Not ready to spend big bucks until I know how things will shake out on the NMEA question.
Thanks for any help out there.
Rob

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Since it sounds like you're going to go to a tablet regardless, why not just do the multi-platform upgrade and try it on your Tab S2?
 
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Hi Hook and thanks for the comeback. My biggest concern is that I need the NMEA out info for my AV-30's. I get it now through the 740 but going forward, it may or may not be available through iFly EFB. I was inquiring about the compatibility with the Tab S2 because I have a lead on one that I can get from a non-pilot friend. I just thought I would check to see if anyone had either, experience with this tablet, or what the minimum requirements might be so I could pre-determine whether or not to try it out. Not knowing how I'm going to get the NMEA in the future, I'm not ready to spend $500-$1000 on a high end tablet just to run iFly EFB. Using it as a backup to the 740 until I need to make a decision makes sense as the multi-platform upgrade is reasonably priced. I just need to know if I can do it on a lower end tablet. I have always loved the iFly GPS software as it is so intuitive and hope that they make the NMEA available from the EFB in the future.
 
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PA28-140/160 said:
Since my 740 is in the shop again for repairs, I was considering getting the subscription upgrade to multi-platform and using a tablet for a backup. A backup now, but in the future, if/when NMEA out is supported on a tablet, I would go EFB and use the 740 as a backup. My question is, what are the minumum requirements for a tablet (i.e. speed, memory, etc.) In particular, can it run on an older Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with 32GB (expandable with micro SD) running Android 6.0? This one has a pretty bright screen (necessary for FL sun) but don't know if it's up to the task otherwise. Not ready to spend big bucks until I know how things will shake out on the NMEA question.
Thanks for any help out there.
Rob

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You do not need the multi-platform upgrade to use one phone/tablet device in conjunction with an iFly portable.

From the iFly EFB website (here):
The base subscription may be installed on up to 2 devices of the same platform - either 2 Android or 2 iOS devices. In addition 1 iFly Portable device may be included in the base subscription.
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I have used a Tab S2, and am now using a Tab A - The S2 is the better tablet, and it worked OK in the C182.
I'm also waiting for way to get NMEA out of a tablet ...
 
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I'll add my 2 cents. I've used a Samsung Tab A 8" 2019 model. #SM-T290 I paid $119.00 brand new and used it without ADS-B and just the internal GPS at first. Later I added a Stratus 3 to my setup. Compared to other pilots who have the 740, I'm happier with my setup. Since the Samsung is so cheap, I dedicated it to flying but I also won't be too annoyed if I break it compared to the cost of a iPad.
 
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