[Rey_a]

To run MobileSheets on, I have always been a huge fan of those old gigantic 21 inch screen devices running Android (4.x! ) that were available over 10 years ago.
I am talking about devices like the “Acer da220hql” or the “HP 21 Slate All in one”, which I have both owned. Great for full size 2 page side by side display.
They did not contain a battery, so they were more targetted at a fixed location MobileSheets set up, but at 4 kgs, they were still movable if necessary, although they needed a nearby power supply.
Sadly (for me at least) such extremely big screen Android devices are no longer made/sold …..  I thought.

And then I stumbled upon the “iiyama Prolite TWW2223SAS-B3P” which is a 21.5 inch touch screen, marketed as an digital signage device which is running Android 14, and has the Google Play store installed. (it also doubles as a PC/Laptop screen via HDMI). It currently sells over here in Belgium at € 419.

After some hesitation, I decided to take the (small) gamble - there is a 30 day return policy - and ordered the iiyama for running MobileSheets on.
Installing MobileSheets on it and restoring a MS backup turned out to be a piece of cake.
The screen has 3 USB A ports, so connecting to one of my keyboards (Yamaha PSR SX900 in this case) and to my Roland PK6 midi pedals was no issue at all and I had the whole thing running and communicating in under 15  minutes. (and that includes setting up Android)
All in all I am very happy with the purchase.

The fact that the device is targetted as a digital signage display does come with some consequences though.
- There is no camera. So Face Gestures cannot be used.
- It is ment to be wallmounted. So it cannot stand by itself. It has a Vesa connector though, so a separate stand can be used.
- It only has limited memory (32 GB) half of which is beeing used by the OS. Which is not an issue for me.
- It automatically powers up, as soon as it receives electrical power.
- There will probably be no Android updates at all …
- It has no battery, and needs to be connected to a power source to be used. Just like those old 21” devices.
- The screen is very bright. I have the brightness slider at the complete minimum, and it is still bright enough for indoor use. Blacklevels are very good. Sharpness could maybe be a tad better.

But as I said, I am very happy with my purchase.
Maybe worth a look for those favouring that gigantic screen.

[SteveB]

Hello all,
   I am beginning my transition from several fake books and binders to digital sheet music. After hemming and hawing for months, unable to decide, I finally made the plunge and purchased a TCL Next Paper 14. This is the video that helped push me over the edge:  (131) Sheet Music Tablets Suck, But... - YouTube. The video more or less describes my use case: I don't need something powerful(I have a powerful PC for gaming, CAD, programing, spreadsheets, blogging, etc). All I wanted was a large screen tablet that had anti-glare and was not over $500. The bonus is that this device has a screen mode called Ink Paper that nearly perfectly resembles actual paper, like an eReader.

   First thing I installed was iRealPro(which was on my phone anyway, as a test case for digital sheet music), and then Mobile Sheets. I then converted one of my band's PDF charts into a ChordPro file, so that I could add a bass line licks in abcnotation, rehearse with a recording, then change keys to what the band uses.

   I got it Sunday, and I've already used it at Monday's open mic, and at a Tuesday band rehearsal(and changed keys on the ChordPro tune, twice, due to miscommunication in the band. It happens, lol). This is one of the main reasons I wanted to switch to digital sheet music. A couple keystrokes to change keys, and I was off and running.  I am HOOKED!

   My band members were very impressed. They were so used to smaller tablets they first said, "Wow, you're going to need a large tablet stand" And then I pointed out that "I'm already using a full size music stand for my binder, why would I buy a tablet stand?" to which they replied, "Oh. Yeah, you're right, it's basically a thin binder"


   It comes with a mark up pen that I haven't used yet. I'm still figuring out how to manage files, storage and libraries before I start dumping music into it.

Eddie H

I know I'm a little late to the party, but I just stumbled across this post.

How does the TCL 14.3 do outdoors, in  the bright sun, on very hot days ?  Is the EInk Mode truly EInk ?

I ask because I have a Samsung Tab9 Ultra which is difficult to read in direct sunlight, and gets VERY hot during my 2 hour concerts.

I also have a BOOX TAB X.  The BOOX has no problems outdoors, but the screen is so laggy that page turns can be a problem in some cases.

Ideally I would like to have a single device that works for indoors and outdoors.

Thanks so much !!

[otnt]

How does the TCL 14.3 do outdoors, in  the bright sun, on very hot days ?  Is the EInk Mode truly EInk ?

TCL NxtPaper has ordinary LCD display with only 400 nits of brightness which sucks on direct sun.
Your best bet is to get used to slower Boox's e-ink screen.

[SteveB]

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know ?

[Frankos]

I currently use a Boox Lumi 1 with MobileSheets and am starting to think about upgrading, as I find it to be a little slowish at times.
The TCL Nxtpaper 14 has caught my attention, although I do appreciate many of the advantages of e-ink for reading sheet music.
The Boox Tab X C also looks very appealing and seems to offer the best of both worlds with the colour feature, but the price is quite high.
I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has used either of these devices with MobileSheets.

[roseatkinson]

I currently use a Boox Lumi 1 with MobileSheets and am starting to think about upgrading, as I find it to be a little slowish at times.
The TCL Nxtpaper 14 has caught my attention, although I do appreciate many of the advantages of e-ink for reading sheet music.
The Boox Tab X C also looks very appealing and seems to offer the best of both worlds with the colour feature, but the price is quite high.
I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has used either of these devices with MobileSheets.

I use the TCL NxtPaper 14 with MobileSheets. I use the normal display for music reading as it has the highest contrast and full colours (I use colour notations). The colour e-paper option is also quite useable for music reading and slightly less in your face with muted colours. I don't like the e-ink display. The tablet has a matte screen with no glare which is easy on the eyes, you can also adjust the colour temperature as well as brightness, and apply a blue light filter. The size of the tablet is great - by cropping out empty white space around my scores it can display a bit more than one page of A4. The music is often bigger on my screen than on the original sheet paper.

[mg1phelps]

Anybody got any experience with the new Oppo Pad Pro 5? It has 23.2 screen and 7:5 aspect ratio. Sounds ideal.