Mobile Device for Intraday Trading

[Smack]

I am now ready to take the next step by not relying on a standard computer to conduct my intraday trading.

I am in the market for a smaller device that I can take to work.

The device needs to be small enough for portability, but still large enough to view charts and a list of at least 20 deep market depth.

The IPAD size is too big, and I am thinking the Iphone 4S (or coming Iphone 5) maybe just a bit too small? Maybe not?

I was thinking perhaps a tablet of some description.

Needs to have a clear screen and full internet 4G connectivity.

What device do you use or have you used in the past?

What device do you recommend?


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[Gringotts Bank]

I'd go with Samsung Galaxy Note. Biggest mobile phone screen available. Stylus pen for charting.

Or one of those very small Sony Vaio laptops (11 inch screen).

 

[Smack]

thanks.

Looks like a great product - the note.

During the day - I researched heavily and bought the Galaxy Samsung Tablet 7.7" - great form factor and same specs (except newer Android OS) as the note - but larger.

I may look into getting the note later for it's phone capablity as well.


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[skc]

Isn't it more to do with the app availability rather than the device itself?

 

[Smack]

Hi SKC.

Thanks for your question - a good one.

For me, apps to me are not as a higher priority than Hardware is in this case.

I will be having this device next to my Work computer in the Workplace and simply be monitoring market depth and 1 chart at a time. I will know what my support/resistance levels, etc before I go to work. I will be placing trades on the device.

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[skc]

Hi SKC.

Thanks for your question - a good one.

For me, apps to me are not as a higher priority than Hardware is in this case.

I will be having this device next to my Work computer in the Workplace and simply be monitoring market depth and 1 chart at a time. I will know what my support/resistance levels, etc before I go to work. I will be placing trades on the device.

Smack

I meant the actual app for doing your trades and viewing your data. Presumably that's quite important and will straight away tell you whether you can use an Apple / Android product or you need a small laptop.

P.S. Have you asked your Boss yet :

 

[Smack]

http://www.prlog.org/11810590-cmc-markets-launches-android-trading-app.html

Yes, checked and confirmed with my broker house - CMC.

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[Steve C]

http://www.prlog.org/11810590-cmc-markets-launches-android-trading-app.html

Yes, checked and confirmed with my broker house - CMC.

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Smack, I am going to assume you are trading CFD's? CMC Stockbroking does not have an App for trading equities.

 

[Elfanger]

iPad mini was announced today, worth checking out: http://www.apple.com/au/ipad-mini/overview/

 

[FIGJAM]

some of the new Windows 8 tablets look good.

just make sure you get a Windows 8 one and not a Windows RT