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dantastic



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New GPS - Tablet, iPad, Thingymabob??
I'm a die-hard iPhone and iPad user and I have been using my phone as GPS but I'm not very impressed to be honest. The phone has a capable GPS chip but I haven't found any great apps. The iOS devices are further limited by the fact that you can't stick in a memory card to increase the storage.

So I'm looking for something new. I don't know what to get though, Android table, Windows tablet, a Garmin or what.

I need it for regular sat-naving throughout Europe but I also want it for off road. So I need to be able to install other maps other than the ones that came with the "device". So map sources is big deal, should be able to support importing paper maps etc.

Any ideas? I don't even know where to start looking.
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Garmin do a device for GPS for iPads etc, connects via Bluetooth.

The name eludes me right now but might be worth a look, it goes on top of the dash. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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I know that you are looking away from Ipad, but I use an Ipad mini 2, then a combination of Co-pilot, maps.me, apple maps ,google maps and Igo. Using whichever is best suited to the situation. I can manage to download offline maps for maps.me and co-pilot, though not the whole world at once! I found a nice solid windscreen mount and I find the size of the ipad a real boon both for seeing the thing and entering data or switching views etc.
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I use one of these https://www.flightstore.co.uk/pilot-suppli...iver-p3470 with downloaded maps on an iPad it’s bang on.
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I had the same dilemma, I now use a Samsung galaxy tablet (android) running Locus Maps Pro App. I found Locus Maps to be really easy to use and reliable. Offline maps worked really well and the ability to extend storage via an SD card was really useful. I've used it in Europe and Morocco and been 100% reliable.

The built in GPS is ok but for piece of mind and accurate positioning I pair it with an external GPS too:

https://www.flightstore.co.uk/pilot-suppli...iver-p3967
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https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portable-GLO...B00AYAZENY Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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dantastic



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Both copilot and maps.me seems like alright sat nav apps but can any of them import paper maps?
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custom90steve wrote:
Garmin do a device for GPS for iPads etc, connects via Bluetooth.

The name eludes me right now but might be worth a look, it goes on top of the dash.


I assume it is Garmin Glo
reads both GPS and Glonass signal, works extremely well with iOS devices
regarding maps, I use google maps and offline maps.me

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dantastic wrote:
Both copilot and maps.me seems like alright sat nav apps but can any of them import paper maps?

Memory Map used to, not sure if they still do. Focus is on walking and cycling though.

If you have any recent OS Maps, they have a scratch off panel with a code that allows you to use them with their App. For a few ££ per year you can have the whole of the UK on your phone, printable and route planning too.
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custom90



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TomekW wrote:

I assume it is Garmin Glo
reads both GPS and Glonass signal, works extremely well with iOS devices
regarding maps, I use google maps and offline maps.me

when driving to remote places I use garmin monterra with topo maps


That's the one, I couldn't think of it's name off the top of my head. Thumbs Up Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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Grenadier



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TomekW wrote:
custom90steve wrote:
Garmin do a device for GPS for iPads etc, connects via Bluetooth.

The name eludes me right now but might be worth a look, it goes on top of the dash.


I assume it is Garmin Glo
reads both GPS and Glonass signal, works extremely well with iOS devices
regarding maps, I use google maps and offline maps.me

when driving to remote places I use garmin monterra with topo maps


Hi Tomek. To clarify, you can use the GLO with Google Maps on an ipad? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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TomekW



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Hi Grenadier!

Yes, no problem; GLO works extremely well with iPad
No issues with google maps
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Hi. I'm using a asus 10 inch tablet running memory map,

They have a fair range of maps from road atlas to 1:25K detailed ones.

https://memory-map.com/Mapping_Software_add-ons.html with a licence upgrade they say you can then upload and import your own paper maps.

the device and software is fine to use and the GPS in my experience hasn't been that 'out' and kept me on track. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest
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Grenadier



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TomekW wrote:
Hi Grenadier!

Yes, no problem; GLO works extremely well with iPad
No issues with google maps
But - GLO is a GPS device only; you would still need an internet connection to use online maps


So you can or can't navigate with GLO? What is the GPS doing, just offering position? Do you need an App if you can't use an internet connection? I'm looking for a non internet-mobile set-up if possible. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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TomekW



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GLO provides exact position (gps location); it reads location more frequently than phone/tablet built gps sensor thus provides better accuracy

internet connection is needed if you use online maps like google maps, to browse the map itself

if you want an offline solution then you need the offline maps; here are number of choices but mine is maps.me; that is an app which provides offline maps which you need to download prior to use 2021 Defender 90 D250
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