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GPS apps
husker77c:
So hopefully I'll be going back to work soon and I told myself I was going to buy myself a new GPS system. I have a 7" tablet that I never use and thought about re purposing it into a stand alone GPS.
Well In my research I came across some apps that people were talking about. Does anyone use any apps for this purpose?
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BobbyB:
--- Quote from: husker77c on March 08, 2016, 08:00:51 PM ---So hopefully I'll be going back to work soon and I told myself I was going to buy myself a new GPS system. I have a 7" tablet that I never use and thought about re purposing it into a stand alone GPS.
Well In my research I came across some apps that people were talking about. Does anyone use any apps for this purpose?
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I got a tablet for my birthday and was thinking of using it for the same thing in the jeep. So I guess I'll be hanging around here for some info as well.
husker77c:
Ive been thinking some more about it, and I've come up with some requirements.
1-Has to be able to download maps for offline use, must be able to be used without cell signal, wifi, etc.
2-Must track speed, distance, altitude, etc. And have a display of said parameters.
3-Must track routes and leave an on screen "trail" of where I've been,
4-Would be nice to be able to layer different maps, USGS topo maps overlaid onto a map that has roads clearly marked.
I'm going to bite the bullet and download an app called Gaia. Its $20 but it has a lot of great reviews and appears to do most of the things i want it to do.
I'll report back
Atkinsmatt:
On the tablet, will it be able to track without cell or wifi? Can it tap into sat signal for gps?
Flyin6:
Ever hear of the DeLorme?
http://www.amazon.com/DeLorme-US-Software-BU-353S4-Street/dp/B00OM6SB3G/ref=sr_1_2/178-1335016-0058115?ie=UTF8&qid=1457528515&sr=8-2&keywords=delorme+street+atlas+2015
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