gps tablet help

[bigbear09]

Hello i'm not to computer savy and need some help on tablet requirements to run apps such as gaia or some tablet suggestions to buy for navagation and hiking trail maps. i would like to keep the size between 8-10" thank you

 

[danbrown]

I found an article that you might find helpful.

5 Best Tablets For Gaia GPS for 2023 - Off Road Gear Lab

Are you looking for the best tablet for GAIA GPS? Read on to find our honest and genuine review of the handpicked products available in the market.

offroadgearlab.com

And a discussion forum.

Is there an "ultimate" tablet for Gaia/GPS?

As the title suggests... What is the best Tablet for overloading software currently available? You would think that this would be totally put to bed and there would be an answer on the forum, but no 2 people seem to align on their hardware. The world is full of tablets. The iPad is an absolute...

expeditionportal.com

Hope that helps.
-Dan

 

[bigbear09]

I found an article that you might find helpful.

5 Best Tablets For Gaia GPS for 2023 - Off Road Gear Lab

Are you looking for the best tablet for GAIA GPS? Read on to find our honest and genuine review of the handpicked products available in the market.

offroadgearlab.com

And a discussion forum.

Is there an "ultimate" tablet for Gaia/GPS?

As the title suggests... What is the best Tablet for overloading software currently available? You would think that this would be totally put to bed and there would be an answer on the forum, but no 2 people seem to align on their hardware. The world is full of tablets. The iPad is an absolute...

expeditionportal.com

Hope that helps.
-Dan

thanks for the info .

 

[1Louder]

Any iPad with cell service (you don't have to sign up for it) The cellular ready iPads have a GPS chip

Any non-Cellular iPad and a Bluetooth GPS Puck ($50-$100)

Most Android Tablets include a GPS chip regardless of cellular data capability. CONFIRM with the manufacturer if not a common brand like Samsung.

My vote: (No it isn't cheap) Yes people will argue if iOS or Android is better. I have both and will continue to vote Apple. It is one vote. If you own any other Apple stuff I would stick with that. If not it is less critical but I still hate Android.



I have a 12.9 iPad Pro mounted on my Dash. It is silly big but it is also what I own. The new iPad mini with no bezels would be a better choice. I have a slightly older iPadn mini with the big bezels that I use with my drone but it will go bye-bye this year I think. The huge bezels are super annoying.

 

[DaPyrate]

Any tablet with a cellular connection will work. Most manufactures have a WiFi and a Wifi+Cellular model. You want the Wifi+Cellular model. I will say that not all tablets are created equal. On trips most of the people in our group use different brands and we have noticed some have more lag that will cause a missed turn or have to stop for a second to pick back up. Not a big deal but it happens.

I use a 2019 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8". I was going to buy a iPad mini but at the time of purchase I knew the iPad mini was going to be updated so I bought this to hold me over. I have since kept using it and not bought the updated iPad mini because it works. If I am leading a group I tend to rely more on my iPhone 12 Pro Max since it seems to be faster and I usually have both running anyway.

Also I would note that I am using Gaia. I have since upgraded to OB1 and haven't got to really test that out on my Samsung yet so I will see how that does.

 

[North American Sojourner]

I use a ipad without cell or gps service. You can buy a separate gps locater that uses bluetooth to work with the ipad. I've had great success this way and you'll find many other folks do this too.
Zim
GPS unit is a "dual" brand
Amazon.com: Dual Electronics XGPS150A Multipurpose Portable Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Wide Area Augmentation System : Electronics

 

[Advtres]

iPad with GPS ( must be cellular NOT wifi only!) Works well plus you can use the hotspot to connect to your phone and get access to all your apps and stuff.
I use the phone and the iPad together, super helpful - plus I am old so the form factor on the iPad helps me to actually see where I am going!

 

[KAIONE]

iPad with GPS ( must be cellular NOT wifi only!) Works well plus you can use the hotspot to connect to your phone and get access to all your apps and stuff.
I use the phone and the iPad together, super helpful - plus I am old so the form factor on the iPad helps me to actually see where I am going!
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Damn! That’s what I got and I never thought it’d stay on the dash!! What mount is that?

 

[Advtres]

Damn! That’s what I got and I never thought it’d stay on the dash!! What mount is that?

I have the expedition essentials ( for the 4Runner) accessory mount with the BIG ball for the iPad ( 2 inches ) and the holder is a cradle design. The iPad is 11 inches I think and it holds it tight, have had zero problems and bounced it around pretty good. It’s nice to have the iPhone and the iPad side by side… makes it fiddly to get to radio buttons but I don’t really use it anyways (CarPlay).

 

[KAIONE]

Damn! That’s what I got and I never thought it’d stay on the dash!! What mount is that?

I have the expedition essentials ( for the 4Runner) accessory mount with the BIG ball for the iPad ( 2 inches ) and the holder is a cradle design. The iPad is 11 inches I think and it holds it tight, have had zero problems and bounced it around pretty good. It’s nice to have the iPhone and the iPad side by side… makes it fiddly to get to radio buttons but I don’t really use it anyways (CarPlay).

Great info!! Thank you very much. I have to look into that mount for sure!! Mucho mahalos!!!

 

[kwill]

Another vote for the iPad mini w/cellular (GPS). I think it is a perfect size. The only downside is Apple's silly inability to expand memory with SD cards so buy one with lots of memory.

 

[OBDave]

I use an 8" tablet running Back Country Navigator and a regular Garmin. My phone is one of my backups.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

I second the use of the galaxy tab a 8. For the money, it's a great deal. I have the LTE version so I use it for music, Nav, finding information about where we are too etc. Its a great tool for 199 bucks.