Needed for travel ,can i transfer my mp3s from my pc files w/o cloud? (whatever that is) and can i use the wifi outside eg; Starbucks,mcDonald for web browsing thx!
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"Cloud" storage just refers to uploading your files to a service like Dropbox (or Amazon's Cloud Drive) and then being able to download the files to any one of your devices. The Ematic came with a cable that let me plug it into my PC. File transfers should be drag-and-drop, but I haven't tried it yet. The wi-fi should be usable with any publicly free wi-fi hotspot. Also, IMO you'd be better off with a Google Nexus 7 than with this product. The EGS004 is simply too frustratingly slow. If you don't want to shell out for a Nexus 7, you might have to settle for Amazon's Kindle device.
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I didn't have any mp3's to transfer for my nieces, but I did have an mp4 movie that they liked which I had no problems connecting to my computer and transferring over via USB. However, I think I needed to download MX Player from the PlayStore to recognize and play the movie.As for wifi, I myself had no issues connecting the tablets to my network, my sisters network, and my parents wifi, though my brother-in-law did. I don't think you will have any issues connecting to Starbucks or McDonalds.
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Netta - Unfortunately I can't answer the first question. But the second one I can...with a resounding "yes!" ANY Wi-Fi you can connect to, either open or password protected if you have it, is useable. It's as easy as connecting to your home Wi-Fi. That is the main reason I bought mine...an android screen bigger than my phone. Good luck with the first question...and please share!
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I'm so "dumb" about computer stuff....but I would like to know what do I need to have internet when I am visiting,etc. Is there a portable device that would allow me to have access,regardless where I was???
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Only if you connect to a network somehow. There are actual "cloud" type drives you can purchase that will accept data from anywhere in the house if that is what you need.
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I would also add that if you plan to store music, if you buy all your music from Xbox Music store, then the files will sync wirelessly from the cloud. This is great if you want to have your full library on the go and use Wi-fi at other locations. This works also on your Windows Phone and Xbox One (not sure if Xbox 360 has it, but I'm sure it does).
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Thanks for the helpful comments. Does this mean that I could connect a Mac mini Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop to my network, and use it as a server to make my music accessible to a Squeezebox, and maybe for back-ups, too? Would I need to run the server version of Mac OS X on it, or would the regular OS work for these purposes?Thanks.
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Just use Windows "drag and drop" feature as if you were moving files between any other folders. No special software such as iTunes needed to place mp3 files on the device.
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You can share files easily with anyone inside or outside your home.Mine is sharing photos, documents and backups.It can be accessed around the world on Windows computers, android phones/tablets and iPads/iPhones.Once setup, it is all synchronizes automatically no matter where a person is located.I travel a lot and bought this specifically to make sure I could get my files from anywhere.Works great, I am very happy with the product and manufacturer support.
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I am just getting to know my tablet. I know that you can transfer pictures, files, etc. through a cloud and with a USB cable. I suspect you could set up a connection over wi-fi, but I'm not sure of that yet.
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Yes you can.you only need to sync it with your laptop. I have played many downloaded music and it's fine
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No can use your computer, tablet, and/or phone as long as it is on the same wifi network. In other words, yes you can use your MP3s.
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Yes, you can use this device as a personal cloud that you carry with you. Just remember to limit its access by locking down the wi-fi with a password. It will work within 30 ft of the device you are accessing it with. Learning to movie files back and forth is not well explained in the instructions but there are very good videos on line for how to accomplish this (its much easier than it initially seems). Its used in my experience for the very same thing you are intending to use it for and it works very well. The better part is that if you have more than i-device and or laptops and desktops, you can share the data between them via this wi-fi device. Yes, you can use this device as a personal cloud that you carry with you. Just remember to limit its access by locking down the wi-fi with a password. It will work within 30 ft of the device you are accessing it with. Learning to movie files back and forth is not well explained in the instructions but there are very good videos on line for how to accomplish this (its much easier than it initially seems). Its used in my experience for the very same thing you are intending to use it for and it works very well. The better part is that if you have more than i-device and or laptops and desktops,... » Read More Yes, you can use this device as a personal cloud that you carry with you. Just remember to limit its access by locking down the wi-fi with a password. It will work within 30 ft of the device you are accessing it with. Learning to movie files back and forth is not well explained in the instructions but there are very good videos on line for how to accomplish this (its much easier than it initially seems). Its used in my experience for the very same thing you are intending to use it for and it works very well. The better part is that if you have more than i-device and or laptops and desktops, you can share the data between them via this wi-fi device. « Show Less
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there is a port that you can connect to computer or laptop to transfer your music. i don't know about bluetooth and android phones. i tell you what i don't like about this mp3 is the headphone speakers are not clear enough there are three mode, but still not good enough. the out speakers are really good. hope this help u. bye
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Second thoughts: It could be that the Windows Media Player is the problem. My network sharing of my music files is done through the WMP, and I think it doesn't recognize FLAC files -- I just checked my WMP "library" and my FLAC files are not shown, so they wouldn't be available on my WiFi network. I'm sure there are other ways of setting up "My Shared Music" which might be able to include FLAC files (maybe using Real Player, etc.). Speak to a techie!
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You can use airplay or iTunes, Amazon Cloud, gMusic etc. Airplay is agnostic about the application and source of the music.
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I use this device to transfer music from my computer to an SD card, works great. I have to assume that ANY file in your computer can be transferred to and SD card using this device, that is, assuming your computer does not have an SD card port. Mine does not because is Computer Tablet.
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The Internet is needed to download the software. After that you do not need to use it. You have the option to store the data in the cloud but I advise against putting your personal data there.
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You don't need to if you have your files backed up properly offline or in Neat Cloud. It's like going wireless on your phone...do you really need a landline. It's more about getting used to the concept and not an actual need to keep hard copies.