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  1. 7th December 2015, 02:29 PM #1
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    What GPS?

    G'day I. Oil by find anything about people's opinions on 4wd gps units. I'm thinking of getting one in the near future and it will practically live in my SIII, so I need it to be a portable device preferably.

    I've looked at the Hema HN6 and 7, and I've had a squiz of the VMS (I can't remember the new one). I wouldn't be able to spend $1000's so something on the cheaper side but still have quality would be good. I've even considered getting the VMS app on my iPhone 6. I would need both city/town maps and offroad maps.

    I'm curious what other people use and what everyone's opinions of the different brands.

    Thanks for all the input,
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  2. 7th December 2015, 03:08 PM #2
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    It may not be the sort of thing you are looking for, but I have been very happy with my cheap Chinese GPS.

    For off-road I have OziExplorer on it using topo maps that can be download free.

    For on-road, I use Igo Primo with maps that are free to download from several sources.

    There are hundreds of versions of those unit available for well under $100.

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    I've done the same for years in bothe the RRC and the 130. Cheap Chinese GPS + Oziexprorer + topo maps for off road. On road, whatever comes on the GPS, last one was iGo. I bought Oziexplorer in 2008 and you just download the newest versions as the come out
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    Did you guys get the Chinese cheapie a off eBay?

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  5. 7th December 2015, 09:36 PM #5
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    Yep eBay Chinese GPS, last one was 7" screen.
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    Yes. It was so long ago I can't remember exactly which ebay seller. There are so many.

    It was something like this one.

    7"HD CAR GPS Navigation FM Touch Screen Multimedia Player Wince 6 0 Update MY | eBay

    Or this one.

    http://www.dx.com/p/7-hd-touch-scree...4#.VmV1ulgrIQo
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    The Chinese units VNX refers to have served many very well for a long time. Despite this, and having dozens of these units pass through my paws, I've now moved on to tablet style devices, with much larger, clearer screens, user friendly interface, and a plethora of on and off road mapping solutions.

    Haven't had the need for any off road navigation in a while, but when I do I usually use OziExplorer on Android. It's hard to go past Google maps when on road if you have mobile internet access, and plenty of offline options also.

    The tablet devices are also much more versatile if you're willing and able to use them for other functions such as media playing, reading, games, and general internet access.
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    Forgot to mention, if you're device has the storage space, you can now also download Google maps for use offline, and they update on wifi periodically.
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    I think I might get a tablet and just add the maps to it, maybe something like OziExplorer or the VMS Map Explorer. That way I can add Google maps and use it for other things aswell. I can upgrade memory to and its not much different in price either.

    I've been looking at the Samsung Tab A 8.0 I think it's called, has anyone any idea how they are with navigational maps?
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    So long as the tablet has a true GPS, it will be fine. Some of the WiFi only iPads never had a GPS for some reason.
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