10" tablet in a D4

[LandyAndy]

Any of you guys have a 10" tablet mounted permanently in your D4???
If so can you post a pic.
Looking at an alternative to a Hema 7.It seems for the same sort of money one can get a 10" tablet and run GPS from the tablet.
A rough measure(260x175) sits the screen in front of the climate controls using a flexible RAM mount.
Anybody done similar???
I like the thought that the tablet then can be used for internet etc whilst traveling.
No,I dont have a smartphone or intend buying one at the moment.
Thoughts thanks.
Andrew

[SimmAus]

Hi Andy This is what I have done for my iPad - not using the flexible mounts but another mounting type. Let me know if you want the parts used and I'll try to find the list somewhere...although I think I followed a disco3.co.uk link for this. A combo of ram mount and clic on. Mounting is fairly secure, has come loose once or twice on some rough VHC trips, but otherwise does a good job. Cheers Mark

[Fred Nerk]

There is a thread on this called "ipad mount for D4". I would post the link, but I can't get "cut and paste" to work today. (sound of hair torn out)

I use a Ram mount for my Sony tablet. See above thread for pics and other options.

[mowog]

I use this.

Arkon Australia - TAB801 Arkon Tablet Heavy Duty Car Mount (http://www.arkon.com.au/arkon/arkon-tablet-heavy-duty-car-mount-tab801.html)

[simoncs]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=199014

Tablet mount for offroad navigation

[Pedro_The_Swift]

sorry Andy,

What navigation software are you guys running in the tablets?

[Fred Nerk]

I have changed computers and cut and paste now works. :D


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/188945-ipad-mount-d4.html


And I run Ozexplorer for Android. I find it suits me very well and the GPS of the Sony tablet is very sensitive. The Asus tablet it replaced was not able to detect satellites about 30% of the time.

[Epic pooh]

Pedro, I run HEMA on an iPad using the HEMA maps and memory map (1:25k topo etc). I use an external Bluetooth GPS receiver (aviation quality) as my iPad is wifi only. I've also used motionX and mudmap but prefer the HEMA / memory map combination.

Andy, I've used various elcheapo eBay mounts to hold mine but normally get the passenger to hold it or just put it on the dash and refer as necessary - but I only use mine for off-road navigation. For onroad nav I use iPhone in a suction mount with audio instructions streamed to the stereo via Bluetooth. I also have factory nav and occasionally use that but the maps are really out of date and I prefer the iPhone as it has real time traffic etc.

HTH

[wbowner]

look up clicon on web

Start here
Quick Release Mount, Clicon iPad Mounting Adapter | HoldMyPhone (http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/accessories/quick-release-mount.html)

http://www.strike.com.au/people'search=land+rover

Richard

[jonesy63]

All the Clicon stuff I have seen is re-badged Brodit, with a heftier price tag. I have bought double the amount for the same price - getting Brodit from UK.

[wbowner]

All the Clicon stuff I have seen is re-badged Brodit, with a heftier price tag. I have bought double the amount for the same price - getting Brodit from UK.

Either way it is good stuff as no screws required.

I have used a Clicon for my IPAD in a previous car


Richard

[SimmAus]

All the Clicon stuff I have seen is re-badged Brodit, with a heftier price tag. I have bought double the amount for the same price - getting Brodit from UK.

Agree with Jonesy. I was searching for Brodit in Au, and because I wanted the stuff same day / next day had to use an Au retailer. When goods arrived (slightly more expensive than Brodit - which I accepted as premium for same day) were badged Clicon.

[LandyAndy]

I used a RAM mount for the HDS9" in my boat.EXCELLENT GEAR,would be happy to use RAM gear again.
I reckon doing the sums,I will look at a 10" tablet,mapping and Tom Tom Apps plus have the mobile internet whilst traveling.Will cost the same as a Hema HN7 and be better???
My boat gear also shares with tablets via bluetooth so opens up futher use their:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Welcome any futher input.
Thanks
Andrew

[wbowner]

I used a RAM mount for the HDS9" in my boat.EXCELLENT GEAR,would be happy to use RAM gear again.
I reckon doing the sums,I will look at a 10" tablet,mapping and Tom Tom Apps plus have the mobile internet whilst traveling.Will cost the same as a Hema HN7 and be better???
My boat gear also shares with tablets via bluetooth so opens up futher use their:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Welcome any futher input.
Thanks
Andrew
Andrew
I have Hema Maps and Copilot on my iPad.
I find both very good.
As my D4 has a gps I don't use copilot as much at the moment.

Richard

[Tote]

I'm running a Nexus 7 with oziexplorer and a gumdrop case and bracket to suit that sticks to the windscreen. I don't think I'd want to go any bigger than 7" in the field of view though it's allright offroad but takes up a lot of screen space.
Slipgrip CAR Mount FOR Google Nexus 7 Asus TAB Using Gumdrop Drop Tech Series | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SlipGrip-Car-Mount-For-GOOGLE-NEXUS-7-ASUS-Tab-Using-Gumdrop-DROP-TECH-SERIES-/160985652131)
Regards,
Tote