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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beemerphile1 wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
...All modern phones have a built in GPS that doesn't require a cell signal to locate the phone...
You should have seen me trying to explain that to the pimply faced nerd (geek squad) employees at Best Buy. They argued with me that having Copilot GPS app/maps loaded on my tablet won't work without a cell signal.
I regularly use my tablet for a GPS. My tablet doesn't have cellular capability.
Not sure about Co-Pilot (but I suspect it's the same), but Google Maps does not need cellular data as you can download your entire route with any available wifi before you leave on your trip. I recommend using data while you travel using your phone hotspot or MiFi device (your tablet does have WiFi capabilities) as this will also give you live, real time, traffic updates which can save you hours of drive time if there is a bad accident ahead. Stand alone GPS units cannot do this unless you are connected to WiFi or you are near a big city broadcasting the FM traffic signal.
