Looking for a basic android tablet that can handle GPS mapping programs in the car? I like the size of my iPad Mini but it’s GPS enabled. Happy for 2nd hand suggestions as well.
Update: I want to run apps like Hema and Memory maps for offroad trips not just google maps on every day driving and apple car play is not essential
Maybe consider something like this for your solution instead? Use your existing device and just have a Android Auto/Apple Carplay tablet connectivity.
Thanks I’ll check them out. I only really want it for 4wd trips but maybe CarPlay is handy and it won’t overheat
How about an old 3G phone?
Too small, I currently use my phone but topo maps are too hard to read on small screen
I agree, get a head unit with a screen or just an old cheap banger phone. Most tablets will suffer from constant charging and heat in a car.
Hadn’t thought of overheating, worth considering
Sorry but this seems like an odd solution.
Are you following this user around?
What's weird is that my previous comment to you was me being on your side.
Not odd. P-platers can't use a phone even just for maps. A dedicated GPS device can be used though not sure a generic tablet would count.
oh wow, that's interesting; good to know!
Off-road topo maps, phone screen is too small.
I bought a cheap 7” Android Auto / Apple CarPlay device on AliExpress, under US$30. Works okay.
Can you add apps to it?
Yes, Android Auto (& presumable Apple CarPlay, I haven't done). I've only had it a few weeks, and hadn't used A Auto or A CarPlay before. I tried OsmAnd (good for off-road) on it, worked ok but looked difficult to plan a route, easier on phone. Google Maps very good, voice commands worked well.
It uses Bluetooth to phone
Look into carpuride… android auto/ apple carplay standalone head unit. Use mine in my old shitbox car and it works great. Way better than any cheap rubbishy android tablet will do
so… who's here thinking it's an iPad deal (because of the 'iPad' keyword) hehe… I did….
Sorry to disappoint, maybe I should have that search saved too…
haha, all good, buddy! :)
Would you consider one of the cheaper Android phones with a big screen?
Something like a Motorola Moto G85 with 6.7" OLED
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/874838