Does anyone have recommendations for a low-cost android GPS enabled tablet? Looking to use this solely for offline maps and tracking in our Jeep, SXS, and boat adventures, so no need for LTE. I was hoping to find a more name-brand one so as to find a dust-proof case, like the Samsung A7 Lite.
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Here's the Samsung A7-Lite with cover at Costco for $119 after $50 off good through July 24th. It's available in white as well.
https://www.costco.com/samsung-galaxy-8.7"-tab-a7-lite-wi-fi-tablet-32gb---gray---includes-bonus-book-cover.product.100781899.html
Nice find! Have you used the A7? Seeing a lot of reviews that it's okay, at best.
I haven't used the A7-Lite but have the base model before it and was about the same price. I don't have an issue with it for what I use it for. Sure it doesn't have a super high resolution screen but if you're going to use it for maps and gps I'd think it would fit the bill. Costco has a return policy second to none so you always have that to lean on.
I have a Tab S3 which is a 4K screen and use it for my drone since it's 4K. I bought it because I needed the resolution. I use the 8" Tab A for the boat which connects to my chartplotter so my passengers can see what I'm seeing. It's handy for depth and bottom contour and other info. That's a basic tablet because it's all I needed so if you need better resolution then you'll have to step up to the 10" size to get it.
I have a Tab S3 which is a 4K screen and use it for my drone since it's 4K. I bought it because I needed the resolution. I use the 8" Tab A for the boat which connects to my chartplotter so my passengers can see what I'm seeing. It's handy for depth and bottom contour and other info. That's a basic tablet because it's all I needed so if you need better resolution then you'll have to step up to the 10" size to get it.
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I use a 8" Tab A for my trail GPS. Its not super fast, but once the map is loaded, it works fine.
Yep! Updated it all last night and uninstalled as much of the bloatware as I could (Samsung is the worst
) Loaded up Polaris's RideCommand App, which is free and allows you to map out rides/parks/etc. Still trying to find a simple lake GPS that doesn't cost $25/yrYep! Updated it all last night and uninstalled as much of the bloatware as I could (Samsung is the worst
You're on it!
You're on it!
Something like that. I get to play "IT" here in the office as I seem to have the most working knowledge of computers and networking. That's not saying much tho, as I'm comparing myself to a coworker who couldn't figure out how to turn on the Wi-Fi on the laptop he's been using for the last 5 years.
Following up for those interested. The A7 Lite has met my needs for both the SXS and the boat. Using the Polaris RideCommand app, you can download maps for the area you're in and the tablet's GPS tracks you. Worked well enough for some rides and boat trips to the lake (didn't need extremely detailed maps, just enough to keep us oriented).