Having been asked recently a few times what path to go down, I went down the rabbit hole myself in search of answers:
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Sat nav's again: my solution
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Sat nav's again: my solution
MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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Regarding having the tablet in portrait mode, one gotcha that afflicts the iPad and may affect your tablet, if your wearing polarising sunglasses the screen goes black. So you have to either lift your glasses temporarily or have the iPad in landscape.2012 PB 30th Anniversary Challenger, Arb 2.5m awning, Maxtrax, ORS Platform and MSA dropdown slide, Boo's Bashplates, MSA seat organisers with trays, GME 3120s uhf, GME 4705 UHF, Lovells Springs, Arb Deluxe Bullbar, Mitsubishi tow bar, 265/65 17 D697's At's, triple ram mount with ipad and lots more to come.
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Originally posted by aaron.miller View PostRegarding having the tablet in portrait mode, one gotcha that afflicts the iPad and may affect your tablet, if your wearing polarising sunglasses the screen goes black. So you have to either lift your glasses temporarily or have the iPad in landscape.MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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Have to agree that Here we go is a very good navigation software package. How long it will be free is a question though.
I have used it since it was in Beta form and under a different name. But with all good things it was sold to a couple of European car manufacturers and then changed name. I have not found a track that it does not know.
Setting your camp as home and having turn by turn navigation back to it can be very handy as well.
Your tablet setup looks very good, I will be looking at something like that for the Ranger soon.SOLD MY11 PB LS Challenger Manual,
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This is my solution, and also uses HERE We Go, (formally HERE) Maps.
It's a little on the pricey side, which is why my solution is still on my wanted list.
GPS Navigation system with 7” Touch-screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Bluetooth. Apple CarPlay™ Compatible Android Auto™ Compatible DAB+ Digital Radio Dual Camera Inputs Dual USB Inputs
The RRP is $2000, but I have seen them for under $1100. Now if I just had about a Grand in the Hand, I could probably afford one of these.
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Pretty Stock but very Capable
Wish List: ARB Deluxe Bar & Winch, Snorkel, Diff Breathers, & 1/2 tank of Diesel
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Originally posted by wasarangieYour tablet setup looks very good, I will be looking at something like that for the Ranger soon.
So a Tab may not be for everyone. And it remains to be seen how long it lasts too. Another reason for maybe investing a bit more for a samsung. Time will tell I guess.
Originally posted by AaronRegarding having the tablet in portrait mode, one gotcha that afflicts the iPad and may affect your tablet, if your wearing polarising sunglasses the screen goes black.
I tested mine this arvo with my polarised glasses. All good there...Phew. It remains to be seen if it stays that way if I add either a glass or plastic film screen protector to it.
Originally posted by ticky View PostThis is my solution, and also uses HERE We Go, (formally HERE) Maps.
It's a little on the pricey side, which is why my solution is still on my wanted list.
GPS Navigation system with 7” Touch-screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Bluetooth. Apple CarPlay™ Compatible Android Auto™ Compatible DAB+ Digital Radio Dual Camera Inputs Dual USB Inputs
The RRP is $2000, but I have seen them for under $1100. Now if I just had about a Grand in the Hand, I could probably afford one of these.
Steve
The problem being that I found 7" D.Din just a bit too small. Sure you could zoom in easy enough to see clearly, but then you lost your field of view.
The head unit in the NX is bloody huge. A double Din would look well outa place there I reckon. If there was a drop in replacement, same size as oem for that, I'd consider it (there probably is, no doubt wanting drug money for it). Width wise would probably be equivalent to an 8" tab. Not so much height wise though.
Originally posted by kiwiNTlooks good.now you can find your way cross country AND across the city!Last edited by sharkcaver; 21-07-17, 08:57 PM.MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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Just wondering if your Tablet has a GPS chip in it or does it rely on Data / Cellular for mapping?
Steve2009 NT VRX, Rear Battery Pack, 18" Bridgestone D-697, SPVi EGR mod, BushSkinz Intercooler & Sump Plates. BOO's Transmission & Transfer Case Plates. GME 3550, HID HB's and 22"LED Bar, Pioneer Avic F80DAB Audio/Coms/Nav system MM4x4 TC Lockup Mate. & 1/2 tank of Diesel
Pretty Stock but very Capable
Wish List: ARB Deluxe Bar & Winch, Snorkel, Diff Breathers, & 1/2 tank of Diesel
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Originally posted by ticky View PostJust wondering if your Tablet has a GPS chip in it or does it rely on Data / Cellular for mapping?
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Originally posted by sharkcaver View PostBut looks like I'm sorted there now with Here We Go. It has a better address search than Igo. But its not fool proof either. I was thinking of a Preston Beach run on sunday and tried to find White Hill Rd on it. No go there. I manually scrolled to the said place and manually marked the spot. So if you know where you are going, there should be a work around if its address database doesn't help.2010 NT Activ, DiD+lazy shift. Bushskins+Boo's, Kings springs+Monroe shocks+Firestone Airbags, MM towbar, MM nudgebar.
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Originally posted by dhula View PostHere We Go on my phone, 7in tab and 10in tab (all Samsung) find it. Maybe your map needs an update perhaps.MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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Originally posted by sharkcaver View PostI was thinking of a Preston Beach run on sunday and tried to find White Hill Rd on it. No go there. I manually scrolled to the said place and manually marked the spot. So if you know where you are going, there should be a work around if its address database doesn't help.SOLD MY11 PB LS Challenger Manual,
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Originally posted by wasarangie View PostJust tried this on my Sony. Just entered "White Hill road", came up with a few options and it is listed as Bouvard WA, not Preston beach.
Hmmm, interesting. Mine had a tassie and a victorian addy for white hill rd but nothing in WA. Its in the car atm, will have another play in the morning.MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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Originally posted by sharkcaver View PostThat figures, White Hill rd is in Bouvard. Preston Bch was the terminating end of the run.
Hmmm, interesting. Mine had a tassie and a victorian addy for white hill rd but nothing in WA. Its in the car atm, will have another play in the morning.
Interesting that on a cheap Chinese tablet I cannot find it by searching "White Hill Rd in WA" at all, but searching as described above works. Same software so don't know why.Last edited by wasarangie; 23-07-17, 08:48 AM.SOLD MY11 PB LS Challenger Manual,
MY18 Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Auto. Smartbar Stealth. Warn 9k winch, Redarc dual battery system. over tub rack system. Minecorp phone mount. Folding Phone and UHF antennae mounts. 9" LED driving lights. Assortment of extras from Tickford.
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Still no joy for me on that front
Anyway, I bought a bluetooth GPS module from Amazon to trial. I wasn't happy with the flakey speed reading from ozi android and suspected the internal GPS wasn't getting the signal it needed for a seamless transition of data.
So enter the globalsat BT-821.
It arrived in under a week from the states. Gotta be happy with that. It also arrived yesterday (a Saturday - which surprised me), an hour before work. So I quickly paired it with all my android devices and took it for a 115Km run at work.
Now the HDop and number of sat's didn't seem to improve, but the fix did last longer in tunnels and under overhead concrete structures.
What a difference it made in the speed output reading. I therefore suggest the whole tracklog is more complete and accurate. Which to me seems to suggest even a budget tab without an internal gps, as long as it has bluetooth, could be pushed into sat nav usage. I cant answer the question on how well the lower processing power a budget tab would have in regards to running ozi.MY16 NX GLX5 with just a few bits added. MY14 D-max spacecab, also with a few bits added.
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