GPS or smart phone
I was wondering what was the difference between a GPS app on a smartphone and the GPS units such as Garmin? We expect to use it to RV travel.
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WayneLee wrote:
Following the IPhone app, we ended up 5 blocks away from the actual location. With the Android app, we had a 3 block error. The Garmin was right on.
Don't know if this is typical or not, but it sure convinced me that a GPS unit is more accurate than a smartphone app.
I've had just the complete opposite experience. Google Maps will usually get me not only within 50 feet of the location, it tells me which side of the road it's on with almost perfect accuracy (this is with the latest version, though.) I've had Garmin and Tom Tom send me to addresses that no longer exist!
I can remember some time ago when Google Maps & other 3rd party maps apps would have the most bizarre errors (telling me to turn left or right when no such turn is allowed, etc). I suppose YMMV (pun intended)! :)
