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Carolina Sturgeon
Joined: 02 Nov 2011 Posts: 9 City/Region: Columbia
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 9:25 pm Post subject: old refurbished IPAD for navigation |
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I can get an IPAD 2 with wifi 16-32 gb that is refurbished for less than $150. I wondered if it would be a good choice for running one of the navigation programs. What do you all think and recommendations are wanted.
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DavidM
Joined: 24 Dec 2017 Posts: 196 City/Region: Punta Gorda
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C-Dory Year: 2006
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Or you can buy a brand new Samsung Android tablet for about the same money that runs MxMariner which is a very easy to use nav app.
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:12 am Post subject: |
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I use MxMariner on Android tablets. If you get a less common brand you can get a good one for under a hundred bucks. Try Dragon Touch, Asus, or even refurbed brand names. If you search you can find a good deal. I just got a new Samsung 7" tablet for $95 on eBay.
https://mxmariner.com/#/?_k=4c8w37 |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7446 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 8:18 am Post subject: |
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I like iPads for navigation and other uses - BUT, that wifi only model is not what you want for navigation. It needs to be wifi AND cellular so it has a GPS chip (wifi only models do not have those). With wifi only, you would have to buy and attach an external GPS.
We have an original iPad that my wife uses around the house, mainly due to the slower speed and inability to update. You can get too old to keep up with the regular iOS and app updates.
I would see if you can find at least a 3rd generation iPad with wifi and cellular, or budget prohibiting that, look for an Android option. |
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DavidM
Joined: 24 Dec 2017 Posts: 196 City/Region: Punta Gorda
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Good point about making sure that you have the GPS chip in the iPads. Not a problem for Androids. AFAIK all Android tablets have GPS chips.
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 10:51 am Post subject: |
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DavidM wrote: | Good point about making sure that you have the GPS chip in the iPads. Not a problem for Androids. AFAIK all Android tablets have GPS chips.
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While most Android tablets have GPS, it is not 100%. You need to check to be sure. I have a big one we use for watching videos on the boat that does not have it. |
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