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Ipad, Android, or Windows Tablet for MT4?

  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 18, 2012 9:18am Jul 18, 2012 9:18am
I am sure many discussions already occured here but I would like some experienced opinions about my options in tablet trading.

I am considering which tablet to use for Metatrader 4, and I don't want to use remote login on my PC. Lately, it seems we can get MT4 for every case. So whoever has used MT4 on Ipad, Android or Windows tablet please comment on the following (only people that have actually used it, not general opinions please):
1. Ipad (NOT Iphone) MT4: Do you get a screen like traditional MT4, i.e. have 2-3 currencies at many timeframes open, or you only can have one currency & one TF at a time? If that is true then I would think that the Ipad 3 extended resolution will be useful
2. Windows tablet: I am assuming that you get the traditional MT4 here. Is it usable, any other issues to consider? Do you get all normal indis and scripts?
3. Android: Any advantages here?

I will appreciate if we don't turn this into a PC/Ipad fight. Just the facts please, so I can make up my mind.....
  • #2
  • Jul 18, 2012 9:39am Jul 18, 2012 9:39am
me too i am looking to move to tablet...

i used phone android

so only one chart at a time
quotes ae ok
trading execution is ok, but stop loss, take profit are long & hard to enter.

best system is to have mt4 on vps with ea running

ea manage stop/t/p

and just use phone trade when on the move....

regards
BROKENGLISH
  • #3
  • Jul 18, 2012 6:45pm Jul 18, 2012 6:45pm
Quoting kostas1
I am sure many discussions already occured here but I would like some experienced opinions about my options in tablet trading.

I am considering which tablet to use for Metatrader 4, and I don't want to use remote login on my PC. Lately, it seems we can get MT4 for every case. So whoever has used MT4 on Ipad, Android or Windows tablet please comment on the following (only people that have actually used it, not general opinions please):
1. Ipad (NOT Iphone) MT4: Do you get a screen like traditional MT4, i.e. have 2-3 currencies at...

The original MT4 platform from metatech for ipad/ipad3 is very poor imo. It's not even designed for ipad, it's the iphone version you run. Exactly the same. You just have the chance to zoom to fill whole screen. You can't add custom indicators you use on your pc mt4, there are just some basic ones.

Maybe there is one alternative. Called Trade Interceptor(you can google it). Just tested it some weeks ago, and it has a better resolution (designed for ipad). But I think just basic technical analysis is possible, no custom indicators. Now you need to verify and hassle through sms verification to have access, so i didn't try the app for the last weeks.


If the MetaTrader developers would update the app to fit with the ipad screen, and allow atleast some forms of custom indicators like in the original mt4, that would be awesome... But it may be they are not allowed to, since apple does not allow Developers to publish apps where the user is able to "code"/run custom codes.
  • #4
  • Jul 19, 2012 12:49am Jul 19, 2012 12:49am
I recently got an Ipad 3. It's not suitable for trading, imo. I got the platforms for three brokers and a couple of Mt4 platforms. They're all so limited and difficult to use, that I'll just keeping using my laptop.
  • #5
  • Jul 19, 2012 1:24am Jul 19, 2012 1:24am
Quoting Dopey
I recently got an Ipad 3. It's not suitable for trading, imo. I got the platforms for three brokers and a couple of Mt4 platforms. They're all so limited and difficult to use, that I'll just keeping using my laptop.
Thank you gentlemen for your opinions. So far it seems Android and Ipad are out. Anybody using a Windows tablet?
  • #6
  • Jul 19, 2012 5:40am Jul 19, 2012 5:40am
I use an HTC desire HD for it's 4.3 inch screen and MT4 installed on it.

this is by far the best platform I used on this mobile device and I can use it nomatter what type of connection I have (3G,3GS or H)

rarely requotes,charts are big and you can add most of the indies you like and you can customize it,you can hedge,open trades instant,pending orders,SL,TP...the only thing missing is the trail.

perfect choice for me.

there is another application called Trade Interceptor where you can put 2 charts on the same screen(diff TFS or currencies) but it makes no sense as the screen is too small for this
  • #7
  • Jul 19, 2012 6:45am Jul 19, 2012 6:45am
Quoting redbeben
I use an HTC desire HD for it's 4.3 inch screen and MT4 installed on it.
Hi Red

I use an HTC HD2 when I'm out and about. Absolutely awesome.

I saw your pic on the cable thread. Silly question, but how do you get MT4 in landscape? Other applications switch to landscape when you rotate the phone, but I just can't get MT4 to do that. Does the desire just switch landscape/portrait automatically?

Thanks.
  • #8
  • Jul 19, 2012 10:27am Jul 19, 2012 10:27am
Quoting recidiviste
me too i am looking to move to tablet...

i used phone android

so only one chart at a time
quotes ae ok
trading execution is ok, but stop loss, take profit are long & hard to enter.

best system is to have mt4 on vps with ea running

ea manage stop/t/p

and just use phone trade when on the move....

regards
yep why can't metaquotes allow sl and tp in pips? they should learn from trade interceptor ....its easier to use even than desktop platforms.
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  • #9
  • Jul 19, 2012 2:46pm Jul 19, 2012 2:46pm
I have been trading on and off on my iPad. I have a VPS service to host my MT4 applications so I just connect from my iPad with RDP Lite, a free remote desktop app.

The only real problem is that you have no real keyboard or mouse to right-click etc. There are better support for that kind of control in the paid RDP versions.

You might also experience that you have to rebuild the window as you might be using different screen sizes, so things move around between login in from your iPad and your laptop.

Joe
  • #10
  • Jul 19, 2012 3:02pm Jul 19, 2012 3:02pm
Hi Guys,

I have some experience with the android version of mt4. I think it is very useful, and although you can't measure exact pips, it gives you a great way to manage your positions. My technique is if I open a position from android, and I want to place a stop, I switch to a lowet time fram in order to see the mor precise price. eg. I trade in H1 or H4 but when setting up the stop level I go to M5 to be able to place it where I want. So far I have made more mondey from android than my phone cost.

Of course it doesn't replace the PC platform, but quite helpful that ypu can trade on the go.
  • #11
  • Jul 19, 2012 3:42pm Jul 19, 2012 3:42pm
Hi Kostas,

what about a Macbook Air, use Parallels to run Windows and Mt4. That is what I use and it works very well.

Cheers.

Nick



Quoting kostas1
Thank you gentlemen for your opinions. So far it seems Android and Ipad are out. Anybody using a Windows tablet?
  • #12
  • Jul 19, 2012 3:47pm Jul 19, 2012 3:47pm
Quoting nick2112
Hi Kostas,

what about a Macbook Air, use Parallels to run Windows and Mt4. That is what I use and it works very well.

Cheers.

Nick
I use a 13' Macbook Pro with Parallels. I suggest an SSD, it works perfectly with it. It's like if you hade 2 computers... I didn't like it with the casual HDD.
  • #13
  • Jul 20, 2012 12:30am Jul 20, 2012 12:30am
Quoting nick2112
Hi Kostas,

what about a Macbook Air, use Parallels to run Windows and Mt4. That is what I use and it works very well.

Cheers.

Nick
Isn't Macbook Air a laptop?
I am actually looking for a tablet, I am pretty happy with my PC laptop (i7, 16G memory, etc.).
  • #14
  • Jul 20, 2012 10:03am Jul 20, 2012 10:03am
Quoting kostas1
Thank you gentlemen for your opinions. So far it seems Android and Ipad are out. Anybody using a Windows tablet?
I have a 4 year old windows tablet. It has WinXP on it and it runs MT4 no probs. The company went chapter 11 so it doesn't matter the brand I have you can't get one like it any more anyway. Besides, the newer processors are the way to go.

Things you should consider when buying a tablet for trading:

 

  1. Battery capacity, how often you will be able to charge it, how long will it last and is there an option to get an extended battery.
  2. Internet connectivity. For me having a slot for a sim card is a MUST! Wi-Fi isn't always available. Also you might consider an option to hook up to a network. My docking station for it enables me to hook up to my home network and do updates etc. through my network securely and fast.
  3. Docking stations. They are nice. Mine charges the battery, connects to the network etc automatically. It also has video out with a connector for hooking it up to a monitor. Something to consider...
  4. Input methods. Mine has a keyboard built in, touch screen with a stylus, optical mouse input by moving your finger over the sensor to move the mouse around etc. This makes plotting trendlines etc a breeze.
  5. At least 2 megs of ram.

If you get a tablet, don't forget you can just put it in sleep mode to conserve battery and take it out of sleep mode and be viewing quotes and managing your positions in about 15 seconds. LOL Tablets are handy. But mainly I just use Teamviewer on my android phone to remote control my computer at home to trade and manage my positions. I have the tablet handy though in case I need it. Phones have advanced so much over the last few years that it's just more convenient for me to use the phone most of the time than the tablet. But if your looking to get a tablet for trading, a Windows based tablet is the ONLY way to go in my opinion.

The Netbook Navigator looks interesting to me. If I was in the market for a new one I'd be looking at it and comparable tablets...


Hope this helps,


Happy Trends
SatchFan

  • #15
  • Jul 20, 2012 2:00pm Jul 20, 2012 2:00pm
Hi Kostas

Glad to see you post, IMO the iPad is overrated, many apple issues, no adobe flash player, so can't watch certain videos etc.
Useless for trading, I use mine just to monitor trades when away fron pc. Good battery life though.
Rather wait a while longer and see what the Microsoft tablet is like, or make one extra pip on your next trade and buy one of each and compare, lol.

Regards
Johan
Vandag is die dag.....
  • #16
  • Jul 20, 2012 6:22pm Jul 20, 2012 6:22pm
need help . i need someone to pls tell me in details on how to install customised indicator on windows phone (htc phone with windows 6.5). like the way do it on desktop or laptops . pls i rely need some help because am use to some set of customised indicator which i can not part with for easy trading techg thanks
  • #17
  • Jul 21, 2012 3:01pm Jul 21, 2012 3:01pm
Quoting SatchFan
I have a 4 year old windows tablet. It has WinXP on it and it runs MT4 no probs. The company went chapter 11 so it doesn't matter the brand I have you can't get one like it any more anyway. Besides, the newer processors are the way to go.

Things you should consider when buying a tablet for trading:

[list][*]Battery capacity, how often you will be able to charge it, how long will it last and is there an option to get an extended battery.[*]Internet connectivity. For me having a slot for a sim card is a MUST! Wi-Fi isn't always available....
Very helpful post. Thanks man!
  • #18
  • Jul 21, 2012 3:02pm Jul 21, 2012 3:02pm
Quoting Leokira
Hi Kostas

Glad to see you post, IMO the iPad is overrated, many apple issues, no adobe flash player, so can't watch certain videos etc.
Useless for trading, I use mine just to monitor trades when away fron pc. Good battery life though.
Rather wait a while longer and see what the Microsoft tablet is like, or make one extra pip on your next trade and buy one of each and compare, lol.

Regards
Johan
Hi Johan,
I think you got a point there. Windows 8 tablet should run MT4 no problem, so maybe just a little patience could pay off.
  • #19
  • Jul 21, 2012 3:03pm Jul 21, 2012 3:03pm
Quoting sdeoffx
need help . i need someone to pls tell me in details on how to install customised indicator on windows phone (htc phone with windows 6.5). like the way do it on desktop or laptops . pls i rely need some help because am use to some set of customised indicator which i can not part with for easy trading techg thanks
Not in this thread my friend. Create a thread for your problem......
  • #20
  • Jul 21, 2012 4:37pm Jul 21, 2012 4:37pm
Well,
I have posted a lot of posts regarding options other than PC, for MT4 work.
esp. mobile phones and tablets etc. (Kindly search On FF regarding those threads). They contain a lot of info based on experience.

Currently, i use Newly Launched MT4 for android app on this 7incher HTC FLYER Android Tab (cum earphone-less phone). The app only allows built in default indi's of course.
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_flyer-3829.php
http://www.htc.com/www/tablets/htc-flyer/
I also use 2 Remote Desktop Apps for remoting my workstation PC and VPS & that works good on that 7incher.
FYI, that fully slides into jeans front pocket (Something which is really fully portable)


In future, I think i might be buying that Win8 Surface Tablet if it doesn't have any software/hardware issues on early reviews (october i think)
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en/us/default.aspx
www. youtube.com/watch?v=dpzu3HM2CIo
Full Blown OS;USB;Super-Sleek (though not pocket portable; loved if it was a 7 incher)
This will prolly kick Apple's horrendously priced SHIT & put some sane'ness in most sheeps around.

Hope this helps.
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