I am strongly considering a 7" tablet that would serve double duty doing the things you expect in a tablet and also handling navigation in the XTerra. My current GPS unit is pretty old and Garmin isn't updating the maps for it anymore. With the new generation of online mapping, a tablet simply seems like a more functional option - plus I can download all the USGS maps I want for less than $20.
Requirements:
I plan to use a RAM mount, so this won't be connected permanently to the car. It will also have a charging cable to keep the battery topped up while I'm driving. I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 today, which seems like it checks most the boxes and can handle up to 200Gb on the SDCard; but I'm wondering if there is anything else I should consider?
EDIT: Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm not interested in the iPad. I don't have anything else from Apple except my old iPod Classic and I'd rather stick with Android so I can use all the apps I've already purchased.
Requirements:
- I'd like to stick to 7", just because of space in the cabin.
- MicroSD memory. The more storage it can handle, the better.
- GPS is a must. I can't navigate off-grid without GPS.
- I'd like it to be able to connect to the Verizon network, but I can always link it to my phone via WiFi if I really need to.
I plan to use a RAM mount, so this won't be connected permanently to the car. It will also have a charging cable to keep the battery topped up while I'm driving. I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 today, which seems like it checks most the boxes and can handle up to 200Gb on the SDCard; but I'm wondering if there is anything else I should consider?
EDIT: Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm not interested in the iPad. I don't have anything else from Apple except my old iPod Classic and I'd rather stick with Android so I can use all the apps I've already purchased.
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