So, how did I get from GoPro to a tablet? I was looking for pictures of the buttons on the GoPro to see if my hands could handle them. During the process, I read that if you have a newer phone or a tablet you could use them as a remote. [My phone is a dinosaur, so that option was out, but the price is right.] That discussion lead to a discussion on the attributes of tablets. My budget liked the on-sale tablet better than the price of the GoPro, I could use it in many other ways, and so now I own one. It's a little heavier than I would prefer but it'll do. I would have loved an iPad so I could Facetime with my family, but I like to eat way too much.
The tablet is a TRIO with Windows 8.1. I thought it would shorten the learning curve a bit since I use Windows 7 now. We'll see. The touch screen is harder on the neck and shoulders than using a mouse. I bought a stylus and that helps.
I've spent the last few hours trying to figure out how to exit out of apps. My BRILLIANT PCA sent me to YouTube, my new best friend when it comes to learning Windows 8.1.
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Today [Sunday, 3.15.15] I took the tablet on a trial run to video my cruise on the river trail. That lead me to learn about OneDrive, where you can upload to the "Cloud" and no matter what happens to your electronics, whether they break down or become outdated, you can still access your precious photos, videos, and documents. I have quite mixed feelings about putting it all "out there", but it is convenient.
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Hope the link works. Remember, I'm new to all of this, so be kind. http://youtu.be/wVCHsWVWd84
