7" (or larger) GPS Units

bluwtr49 wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. As I had originally mentioned, I have no interest in using phones, tablets, or etc but, thanks to you folks, I'm starting to reconsider so please allow a few question regarding tablet use.

I don't own a table so I would have to buy one for the gps use but that's minor.

1) Do you need a constant internet connection? I do generate a WiFi hotspot when traveling via my Verizon phone but there are plenty of times where no cell coverage is available.

2) How do you mount it on the dash?

3) Any problems with glare on these larger screens?

4) Since I would not need cell service just a WiFi chip any recommendations for a tablet that would work well as a dedicated GPS unit....I don't see any use for the tablet other than that.

Thanks again for your input.

Dick

1) Buy a tablet that has GPS...make sure to verify that the one you choose has that.

2) I mount mine on the side window (making sure not to block my mirror view). This is the mount I use: Tablet Mount

3) Never had any issues with glare and the GPS app is 'smart' enough to display daytime and nighttime modes.

4) The Tablet will have WiFi so you can use your hotspot. If you use a GPS app like CoPilot USA or RV, the maps are loaded locally so just having GPS is all that is needed for navigation.

As for other uses, tablets are great for extended surfing (better than a phone) and for things like weather, weather radar, shopping, trip planning, reading books, etc. You will find uses for it if you get one!

Good luck!