GPS Why not a smart phone?
I am curious as to why a stand alone GPS still seems to be so popular. What with smart phones and tablets being readily available I would think that the stand alone units would sort of fade away. I me...
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aguablanco wrote:
I am curious as to why a stand alone GPS still seems to be so popular.
I rarely use my standalone handheld GPS, bought initially for sea kayaking. Didn't upgrade the road maps for many years. Don't need navigator where I live - know the area well already. Rarely need it when traveling either - and when I do, I use free smartphone app with no data connection required - you can't rely on being connected at all times. Remember, GPS in itself doesn't need data plan.
aguablanco wrote:
What with smart phones and tablets being readily available I would think that the stand alone units would sort of fade away.
It did fade away, to me. Texts and calls can be disabled when you don't want to be disturbed, not to mention that it is illegal on the road.
Now, a big screen car navigator may offer convenience that a tiny smartphone can't, but like I said, the very issue is not an issue to me. I know the area where I live, and on the road prefer planning ahead and memorizing turns and exits. Using your brain is free.
