Using Nexus or Galaxy 7 as Dash GPS
I can purchase a Garmin 2595, Nexus 7 or Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 at Costco for about $180. My $800 Garmin 2620 with outdated maps just died. I have used Sygic on my Vizio Tab as a Dash GPS, but the Tab...
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OP here:
My thoughts were:
The Tablets provide additional uses, for the same money, when not being used as a GPS. Although, we really do not use the Vizio Tablet a lot as we have two laptops for travel.
The Garmin does only one thing, but does it well.
I have liked Sygic as the guidance system compared to the 8 year old Garmin software. Just as I am sure I would like the Nexus/Galaxy upgrade vs the Vizio.
A dedicated GPS though will likely always be in the vehicle and ready for use.
A Tablet will have to be carried to the vehicle...or....no GPS would be available.
Decisions, decisions.......
Thanks to all for your experiences and insights.
My thoughts were:
The Tablets provide additional uses, for the same money, when not being used as a GPS. Although, we really do not use the Vizio Tablet a lot as we have two laptops for travel.
The Garmin does only one thing, but does it well.
I have liked Sygic as the guidance system compared to the 8 year old Garmin software. Just as I am sure I would like the Nexus/Galaxy upgrade vs the Vizio.
A dedicated GPS though will likely always be in the vehicle and ready for use.
A Tablet will have to be carried to the vehicle...or....no GPS would be available.
Decisions, decisions.......
Thanks to all for your experiences and insights.
