[vcf-midatlantic] Semi-OT: Cheap tablets for museum

[Neil Cherry]

On 12/13/2016 09:19 PM, Jeffrey Jonas via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
> Be sure the batteries can be replaced without destroying the case.
> A friend cracked the screen of his generic Android tablet
> while trying to replace the bad battery :-(
> Or always run them from USB power.
>

Yes, you have to be careful opening the cases. Cheaper tablet tend to
be made out of a more brittle plastic. But careful application of a
sharp object can pry them open. I have 2 that I need to get new batteries
for. I'm running them on external power to use them and they work with
my web server and Javascript.

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