What is the battery life on an iPad air or android style tablet?.....Im in testing mode to see if I want to switch from my note pad laptop to some kind of tablet... I just dont trust using a device on stage on a 4 hr gigs just using battery power versus AC? I make lightning fast selections on mp3's, word files when needed, etc, etc, changes with my laptop now.. .....dont know using a tablet would be any better on just a flat screen propped up on a stand? vs keys..and how strong are connections audio etc,.. 1/8" I assume?

btw can you hook a tablet to a S950 for a lyrics display etc also some how?..

My ipad air has 10 to 14 hour, depending on use and settings. Most android tablets have considerably less, battery life is one of the very strong points of the Ipad.

I would need the tablet ON continuously for at least 4 hrs on a gig?.....also there is an AC option too I assume if needed?

Donny,
Not a problem. I have a FIRST GENERATION Ipad and it still gives me 8-9 hours of CONSTANT usage. I make sure it is fully charged each day for my gigs but have often forgot to do that and have played a 2 hour gig with it only 50% charged. Still had 30% left after the gig. Yes, they do come with a portable charger which you can keep plugged in during your gig if you want.

Deane

Dean thank you what do you use for a tablet stand?

You just have to keep in mind that you can't connect the iPAD to a keyboard AND charge it at the same time, because it's the same plug/socket. If you use an additional midi interface between the keyboard and the iPAD (e.g. iConnect Midi), there are some interfaces which charge the iPAD and some which don't!

No hookup to a keyboard at all

Donny,
I own two different holders for my Ipads.
Google both to see which you prefer. My favorite is the Hercules.
Both fit on a music stand rod - not the stand itself.

Google these:
GigEasy
Hercules

Deane

My Xoom Android will run all day on a charge. Also you CAN hook up the charger and USB at the same time. You can't charge it via USB.
It has usb and card slot for file storage also.

Don Dean thanks will check it out soon