Best tablets for navigation?
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zukrider
Explorer
has anyone any preference on Adobe Flash not working on Android? how have you gotten around it, and are you happy with the results?
im between a Tab3/Note 8", Nexus 7, or an Asus Transformer.
does anyone know if the Transformer key board works while not docked? meaning, if i have the tablet mounted on dash, can i get out the key board and wirelessly use it? also with that question, is the tablet chargable with out the base, and vice-versa?
thanx for any help provided.
im between a Tab3/Note 8", Nexus 7, or an Asus Transformer.
does anyone know if the Transformer key board works while not docked? meaning, if i have the tablet mounted on dash, can i get out the key board and wirelessly use it? also with that question, is the tablet chargable with out the base, and vice-versa?
thanx for any help provided.
Yudda
Adventurer
Yep, I use Dolphin exclusively for Flash.
Since my tablet is a 2013 nexus 7... Chrome for everything else.
Also... I can wholeheartedly reccomend a 7" tablet for the dash.. I originally bought a full size iPad
and on my truck it was way too big. It blocked buttons and controls as well as a much needed ac vent.
I wasn't happy. The nexus 7 works perfect.
Since my tablet is a 2013 nexus 7... Chrome for everything else.
Also... I can wholeheartedly reccomend a 7" tablet for the dash.. I originally bought a full size iPad
and on my truck it was way too big. It blocked buttons and controls as well as a much needed ac vent.
I wasn't happy. The nexus 7 works perfect.
Yudda
Adventurer
My pleasure Zuk.
If there is a negative to the nexus 7 its that there is no micro SD card slot.
There is a OTG port though....its just a bit ungainly to use. On the plus side...I use the OTG
Port to connect my 1terra portable hard drive. Basically on every trip I carry my entire music collection as well a ton of HD
Movies and every map of the country. With those two devices its an incredibly capable setup.
If there is a negative to the nexus 7 its that there is no micro SD card slot.
There is a OTG port though....its just a bit ungainly to use. On the plus side...I use the OTG
Port to connect my 1terra portable hard drive. Basically on every trip I carry my entire music collection as well a ton of HD
Movies and every map of the country. With those two devices its an incredibly capable setup.
I have both the Nexus 7 and the Transformer. I like the screen on the transformer better (much better sunlight visibility), speedwise they are about the same.
The transformer will charge without the base, but it's not that fast (there is a special 15V car charger you can buy that makes it much faster). I don't know about the kayboard being wireless, I think you need to have it docked (don't quote me on that, I don't have the keyboard).
I agree on the size difference, the 7" is a much better fit if you have space issues on your dash...but having that 10" screen is nice! I have to sacrifice some of my dash vents when I run the transformer in the truck. 90% of the time I use the Nexus, it's just more convenient.
If I had to choose one tablet, I'd go Nexus.
The transformer will charge without the base, but it's not that fast (there is a special 15V car charger you can buy that makes it much faster). I don't know about the kayboard being wireless, I think you need to have it docked (don't quote me on that, I don't have the keyboard).
I agree on the size difference, the 7" is a much better fit if you have space issues on your dash...but having that 10" screen is nice! I have to sacrifice some of my dash vents when I run the transformer in the truck. 90% of the time I use the Nexus, it's just more convenient.
If I had to choose one tablet, I'd go Nexus.
Maverick1701
Adventurer
I use my nexus 7 and love it. I have several downloadable mapping programs on it. I mainly use it on the motorcycle (it fits perfectly in the see-through top of my tank bag) for on and off-road routing/position tracking/etc.
I have not tried it in a "real" vehicle yet.
As for other general use I have no complaints. Internet, music, vids....it does everything well.
I have not tried it in a "real" vehicle yet.
As for other general use I have no complaints. Internet, music, vids....it does everything well.
Cole
Expedition Leader
4x4tripping
Adventurer
Independend what for an App or Device you use for Navigation, if you have the ability to add satellite view - Custom Tile Servers for downloading (like MotionX on iPad/iPhone) this may be helpful:
Also when you compare the Image quality of the different Satellite-View Providers you will see extreme differences.
Link: Compare satellitenview Qualität between: Bing vs Google vs Ovi (Here.com)
At sample in Cameroon Google shows a better Road-Overlay - but it loose against Bing in kind of available resolution where you can scan to. You really have to look where you plan to travel - and compare there some spots by yourself! In the sample above you still can zoom nearer with Bing, whilst Ovi and Google don't provide a better resolution...
Also when you compare the Image quality of the different Satellite-View Providers you will see extreme differences.
Link: Compare satellitenview Qualität between: Bing vs Google vs Ovi (Here.com)
At sample in Cameroon Google shows a better Road-Overlay - but it loose against Bing in kind of available resolution where you can scan to. You really have to look where you plan to travel - and compare there some spots by yourself! In the sample above you still can zoom nearer with Bing, whilst Ovi and Google don't provide a better resolution...
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