Tablet Wars II: Attack of Android 3.0

[Nikmal]

With the Mac version coming out soon, Realm Works coming out soon... I think... well rather HOPE that the very next major achievement that Lone Wolf focus's on is the Android version for tablets... so we can use BOTH Realm works and Hero Labs from the tablets!! and soon! hehe

[ZilchR0]

I'm personally hoping to see Android, as I am planning on getting a Transformer Prime HD when it comes out this summer.

Alternatively, Windows 8 should be an easier adaptation, as recompiling a program for ARM is not supposed to be difficult. A Metro UI would be nice, but simple functionality should be a quick adjustment.

[r2pclaw]

You have my full vote, I would love to see at least a viewer and on the fly editor to use to start, but would definately pay extra for a licence for an Android version.

[Grand Moff Vixen]

I have been thinking about it and I think that in order to retain compatibility with HL I am going to get a tablet pc. This is a good pic of one.

I used to do tech support for them so I got a firsthand experience in using them. Now that I am gaming again and am using HL once more I plan on getting this so I can HL where ever my gaming takes me.

LS800 Tablet PC - Specifications

Operating System 	

    Genuine Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition

Chassis 	

    Carbon Fiber with Selective Metal Plating

Processors/Cache 	

    Intel® Pentium® M Processor ULV 733 featuring 1.1GHz Ultra Low Voltage (2MB of L2 cache and 400MHz FSB)

Chipset 	

    Mobile Intel 915GMS Express Chipset

Display 	

    8.4" SVGA TFT LCD
    Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
    View Anywhere® display (optional)

Digitizer Pen 	

    Active digitizer pen (no battery required)
    Right mouse click button
    Integrated eraser

Graphics 	

    Intel 915GMS Extreme Graphics controller
    Rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Video RAM 	

    Supports Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) with memory scaleable to a maximum 128MB

Audio Controller 	

    AC 97 audio codec

System Memory 	

    DDR2 667 SDRAM - 1GB

System Storage 	

    1.8" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with 40GB capacity
    PCI bus master enhanced IDE
    Supports Ultra ATA 66/100
    Optional 1.8” Solid State Drive (SSD) with 32GB capacity.

Communications 	

    Integrated Atheros 802.11a/b/g network connection
    Integrated Ethernet LAN controller with RJ-45 connector
    Integrated Bluetooth®

Audio 	

    Motion Speak Anywhere® technology
      - Dual microphone array design
      - Knowles Acoustics IntelliSonic software
    Integrated speaker

I/O Ports 	

    Universal Audio Jack supporting:
      - Microphone-in
      - Headphone-out
    Two USB 2.0 ports
    IrDA port
    External VGA port
    RJ-45 connector
    Docking connector
    DC power in

Expansion 	

    Secure Digital (SD) slot

Dimensions 	

    8.94" x 6.69" x 0.87" (227mm x 170mm x 22mm)

Security 	

    Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.1
    Universal lock slot
    Motion Security Center

Weight 	

    2.2 lbs. (1Kg)1

Battery 	

    Lithium-ion battery with 29WHr capacity

Battery Charging Time 	

    Approximate charging times:
      - 2.5 hours (Tablet PC on) 2
      - 2.2 hours (Tablet PC off) 2

System Status LEDs 	

    Power on/off
    Battery status
    Disk Drive (HDD/SSD) activity
    Wireless activity - Bluetooth and 802.11

[ChrisRevocateur]

Now that I have my tablet, I'm putting in a full vote for Android.

[Rethlyr]

Another vote for Android.

Honestly though, the smartest move LW could make is building the app in a cross platform language, even if it meant hiring someone new. It would give HL much greater market exposure and not alienate one group.

[chiefweasel]

I've heard a whisper on the winds of another company putting together a product that runs from a laptop and will allow HL to be used through it. I think it is something of a cloud system and the HL information will be displayed through a browser.

I have a good lead on this and I will be following up at Gen Con about it. Wont really know anything more before then though.

[AdamC]

I would actually be happy with an Android .por viewer that could simply render the HL .por files xml into a human readable format,

[Jamz]

I'd be happy with just a Android .por viewer as well. In the meantime, I'm having SOME success using 2x Application Server and their Android app to remotely connect to my PC and access Hero Lab from it.

It runs ok if not a little small. A native app would still be WAY better and something I'd pay for.

[rob]

Originally Posted by AdamC

I would actually be happy with an Android .por viewer that could simply render the HL .por files xml into a human readable format,

Until we get the chance to circle back on the Android port after we finish the iPad, you can always just print to PDF and then view the PDF on the Android tablet. I believe there are also equivalent tools to the Splashtop iPad app on the Android, but I'm not sure of their names. I've heard very good things about Splashtop working well for users over the past year.