Budget tablet with gyro and compass? ifive mini 4s?

[Ian]

You may want to check out the Lenovo Tab3 8Plus.

This thread: https://techtablets.com/forum/topic/lenovo-tab3-8-plus/

I replaced my FNF iFive Mini 4s with the Lenovo after encountering problems with the iFive’s ability to handle DJI drone apps. The Lenovo handles it easily. The FNF does have a compass, but it’s almost useless twitching and turning constantly. By comparison the Lenovo’s is pretty good, settling well after the usual ‘Figure 8’ calibration.

[Barrett]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I’m not seeing a gyro in the Lenovo Tab3 8Plus.  Is it just not listed on the gsmarena page?  Can you verify the Star Spotter feature works in Star Walk 2?  Thanks again!

[Ian]

The Lenovo doesn’t have a gyroscope, but you’ll be very lucky to find a budget tablet with GPS, compass and gyroscope sensors.

The only tablets I’ve come across with all of those features are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and S3, but they’re way out of the budget category.

[Barrett]

I don’t need GPS, it would just be nice to have.  The only must haves are gyro, compass, and storage.

[Ian]

OK. In that case the Xiaomi MiPad 2 could suit. http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_2-7770.php

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