7" (or larger) GPS Units

bluwtr49 wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. As I had originally mentioned, I have no interest in using phones, tablets, or etc but, thanks to you folks, I'm starting to reconsider so please allow a few question regarding tablet use.

I don't own a table so I would have to buy one for the gps use but that's minor.

1) Do you need a constant internet connection? I do generate a WiFi hotspot when traveling via my Verizon phone but there are plenty of times where no cell coverage is available.

2) How do you mount it on the dash?

3) Any problems with glare on these larger screens?

4) Since I would not need cell service just a WiFi chip any recommendations for a tablet that would work well as a dedicated GPS unit....I don't see any use for the tablet other than that.

Thanks again for your input.

Dick

If you are wanting a unit to use primarily as a gps unit, buy a dedicated gps unit. Most of your questions/concerns are valid negatives for using a tablet.

I use a Garmin for long trips but I like my phone and wish I could use it for that, it has GPS, Google maps is better graphics than Garmin, ease of finding/loading a destination is better. However, I hate the size and mounting. I keep asking at the phone store how I can HDMI my phone's video image out and have not found an answer. Do most of the RV head unit screens accept HDMI in while driving. My car does not, once I put it into drive, the image is removed for safety reasons.