Built in vs. Stand-alone GPS?
We are currently shopping for a new tow vehicle. Trying to decide whether or not we want to shell out $750 for a built in GPS. As much as I like having the built-in system and not having another scr...
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ScottG wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
$750 built in vs $20 mount for cell phone running a mapping app...hmm
And yes the cell phone will work fine if you are going into areas without cell coverage. The major mapping apps allow you to download the maps to the phone ahead of time.
Sorry but it will not work. Having the maps downloaded into the phone is no more usefull than having a map in your back pocket. Without cell service or GPS, the phone has no more idea of where it is than you do with that map.
What do you mean when you mention "Without ... GPS" with respect to phones?
I thought all so-called smartphones offered for the last several years could function as a satellite based GPS device? If they can be used that way -> then whenever a phone has the right application software set up in it, and can hold a complete map database in it's memory, and while it's receiving and processing satellite location information ... then it should be able to do anything a standalone satellite based GPS unit can do.
Rarely in the RV forums has anyone explained clearly and fully what's the whole story regarding a smartphone being able to function as a pure satellite-based navigation device not needing any cell signal access. I'm still scratching my head on this issue ... and I wonder how many smartphone owners fully understand what's going on with respect to this.
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