My new toy has arrived!

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

In light on my current difficulties being confined to bed (www.cyclechat.net/threads/well-thats-me-off-my-bike-for-a-while.168606/) and only really able to lie down not sit up i had reached the conclusion that my laptop want much use to me and the smartphone was simply too small for practical use browsing the Internet, so last night we took the plunge and bought a tablet...

We had sworn we wouldn't get one etc because we already had a laptop and....

Well the new toy arrived this morning several hours earlier than expected and I now have it up and running.

I rather like it! I went for the Sony Xperia tablet Z2 (my smartphone is the Xperia XP) in the end with the 4G option... It is so much easier to use than my laptop when lying on my back


So can anyone recommend any apps that might help to keep me entertained?
I have downloaded things like bbc iplayerv and the other 4 channels but what else do people have that is free or very cheap?

 

[Dave 123]

Scrabble

I didn't see that thread saying you were out of action. I hope you mend soon!

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Chess

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Scrabble

I didn't see that thread saying you were out of action. I hope you mend soon!

I like the idea of Scrabble am rather good at it

 

[Dave 123]

I like the idea of Scrabble am rather good at it

I like to turn the "teacher" off. After your go it tells you that you could have had ..... "Plafanoariciousness" and other such twaddle for 14 billion points.

 

[Katherine]

Sudoku
I use

New games every day and you can beat your own score.
+1 for scrabble, I play one called Lexulous via Facebook.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

what else do people have that is free or very cheap?

Cycle Chat

 

[ianrauk]

Google Sky Map

 

[ScotiaLass]

I like playing stuff like Angry Birds (you can get free versions), Township and if you like puzzle games, Disneys Free Fall...starts easy but gets difficult! It's free but has in-game purchases but I don't bother with those.
Scrabble is good and there's quite a few other word games. I also love Mahjong.

 

[Katherine]

Google Sky Map

Fantastic Idea! It works through walls and ceilings and at any angle. Good fun.

 

[ColinJ]

I liked the look of the Sony tablets but am making do with my old mk 1 8.9" Samsung Galaxy Tab.

I like Spider Solitaire. I also play Sudoku and Backgammon, though the Backgammon app is a bit annoying (it misses chances to avoid backgammons, and insists on me playing forced moves, piece by piece. Various interface annoyances too, but it was free so I shouldn't complain).

 

[Headgardener]

Perhaps Shaun can embed a Scrabble program into Cyclechat and we can have an online competition during the winter months.

 

[Cycleops]

Living Earth is really stunning. I have it on my iPad, think I had to spend a few pence to get it but worth it.
http://www.livingearthapp.com

You will need an app to store all your passwords. I use OneSafe but you can get free alternatives.
You will need the eBay app of course, the BBC news app is great and so is Daily Mail online one, both free.
If you're into movies the IMDB app is great and free and you'll need Skype.
Another useful one is Litely photo editing app, easy to use.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.butterfly2apps.litely&hl=en

 

[Roadrider48]

Catch up TV, for watching terrestrial TV.

 

[dan_bo]

The guardian app is ace. 69p a month and you get their (excellent) crosswords thrown in.