I know there are some "toughbook" style tablets (SxS and stuf like that) built for the hardcore overlanders, but I'm looking for something just for our weekend trail runs on the rare occasion my buddy isn't there with all his mapping gear to lead the group. Since I won't use it much don't really want to spend big dollars on it, so just looking for one that
- will accept a Data SIM card (since I get them for free from Google Fi)
- has good enough screen to be seen ok in sunny or sunny/woodland conditions
- maybe around 10" size, give or take
- is cheap/affordable and performs ok.
- preference is Android, not Apple.
- for the purposes of this thread, talk about NEW (though I may just buy a used one in the end).
- no need for movies, gaming, or anything like that.
I was looking at the Dragon Touch tablets, but can't figure out if they have the SiM slot (so probably not). But any recommendations to check out?
Or, do I really need a SIM card, or just get a GPS dongle or something?
Electronics aren't really my strong suit, so talk to me like I'm your grandfather lol....
- will accept a Data SIM card (since I get them for free from Google Fi)
- has good enough screen to be seen ok in sunny or sunny/woodland conditions
- maybe around 10" size, give or take
- is cheap/affordable and performs ok.
- preference is Android, not Apple.
- for the purposes of this thread, talk about NEW (though I may just buy a used one in the end).
- no need for movies, gaming, or anything like that.
I was looking at the Dragon Touch tablets, but can't figure out if they have the SiM slot (so probably not). But any recommendations to check out?
Or, do I really need a SIM card, or just get a GPS dongle or something?
Electronics aren't really my strong suit, so talk to me like I'm your grandfather lol....
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