Tablet as a navigator. Best Inexpensive Tablets for GPS Navigation

Today, thanks to the development of operating systems and navigation technologies that are offered with them, the lines that were previously between navigators and tablet computers (or phones) have been erased. Today, every gadget can be called universal - one that solves several problems at once.

In this article we will talk about how to find and choose the right tablet with a navigator. We’ll also tell you whether there are any differences between it and a simple tablet computer, as well as how to find an affordable solution: save money and at the same time have a reliable assistant at hand who can give you the right directions.

Tablets today

Let's start with the fact that previously a navigator was understood as a separate electronic gadget responsible for tracking location and providing information about the further route of movement. Given this functionality, it is not surprising that navigators are most often used by drivers to know how to shorten the route, where traffic jams are currently occurring, how to get to the desired destination, and so on. They did not perform any other functions, except for those described above.

Today the situation has changed. Any smartphone or tablet running an operating system can perform this task just as effectively. Most importantly, you do not need to look for a tablet with a navigator separately, since any gadget is equipped with the latter by default. It turns out that you can only find the optimal (in terms of cost and technical parameters) tablet computer in order to enjoy the delights of navigation without any special restrictions. Given the wide range of such devices in stores, this can be done very easily today.

Navigation Aids

The question arises about how a simple smartphone or tablet can replace a specialized navigator. After all, he does not have any special means for this. We answer: a tablet with a navigator is simply a mobile device that is equipped with a GPS module and software that allows you to “synchronize” the readings of the first one with data from area maps. Thus, on the preset Map, the user sees a “point” (himself) in real time. For more accurate verification, you only need to connect to the mobile Internet (for these purposes, to work far from civilization, we will need a tablet navigator with a SIM card). And that’s all - you have in your hands a full-fledged tool for determining your location and moving along the route you need.

Applications

If you bought a navigator and want to expand its “knowledge base” in order to be able to navigate a new area, you will need to download a package of specialized maps (after connecting the device to the PC and loading them onto its memory card). If you have a tablet with a navigator, things are simpler. Just download the application you need (from a catalog like Google Play or AppStore), after which more opportunities will appear on your device: new maps, convenient position tracking tools, and more. The list of various software solutions that facilitate interaction with the device is quite wide. Their advantage is that among them there are a lot of free solutions, unlike maps for navigators.

We find the optimal solution

Since almost all modern tablets have GPS, finding the best option (the best ratio of cost/performance of such a gadget) is not difficult. You just have to think about what features (besides navigation) you need. Or do you want to work with such a computer as a full-fledged mobile device (and do you want this electronic assistant to be equipped with a powerful processor, a high-quality camera, a battery with additional capacity, and so on?). By combining all these characteristics, we get a truly suitable option.

In this article we will focus on the “minimum”. Our tablet should be a navigator on the road and, in addition, it should be an inexpensive tablet navigator (after all, why, one might ask, pay more).

Inexpensive tablets

Of course, when talking about affordable devices, various Chinese gadgets come to mind first. This could be a Haier Hit 3G computer (with 4 GB of memory, a 7-inch display and a 2-core processor) costing 3 thousand rubles. By purchasing such a device complete with the starter package of any operator (with the mobile Internet function connected), you will receive a ready-made navigator.

Another example is the Digma Optima tablet. The screen here has the same dimensions as that of the model described above, but the cost reaches 4,590 rubles due to the memory increased to 8 GB and a quad-core processor. Of course, in practice such a device will work more quickly and stably.

If you want something even more functional, we present to your attention the Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20. This device will cost 7,500 rubles, but in addition to navigation capabilities, it will come with a higher-quality screen and a processor with superior performance.

For those who would like to see the route more accurately, there is an option to order the same price, but somewhat worse in performance, computer Digma Plane 10.7. It can also become a full-fledged assistant on the road, but with a screen size of 10.1 inches, it will be even more convenient in everyday work. Remember, this is just another tablet with GPS.

“Specialized” devices

However, there are gadgets on the market that are positioned as computers for navigation. Thus, if you are specifically looking for a tablet with a navigator for a car, you will very quickly find products from Explay. These are inexpensive devices that are simply equipped with a software package for navigation and route planning. In particular, we are talking about the special application “Navitel Navigator”. It is designed specifically for motorists, since it takes into account such details as road junctions and information about certain features of the route. This means that working with them is no less convenient than with Google Maps or Yandex.Maps. But in the case of the latter, you can also get up-to-date traffic information. On the other hand, what’s stopping you from installing the Navitel package on a simple tablet by purchasing this application on Google Play?

It is physically impossible to know every street. Well, what to do if you find yourself in a huge foreign city? Get lost? No. Not in our age and not with our technologies. Now almost everyone has such a thing as a tablet. And today we are talking about how to make a navigator out of a tablet.

Preparation and miraculous transformation

The very concept of “navigator” implies: an assistant in terrain orientation. And our faithful friend the tablet will solve this issue for us if we help him a little. Whether we walk or walk, the tablet doesn’t really care. This is a question for the software being installed. But more about it below.

Now let’s figure out whether our tablet can act as a navigator. So where to start? If until now we did not have the information on our tablet, then it’s time to master it.

Step by step to a miracle

We go to “Settings”, which is in the “Applications” menu, and look at the “Location” button there. She is - hurray! We are on the right track. Next, look for “GPS satellites”. Found it? Look how it's flooded. The “companions” immediately celebrated. And we realized that we have a navigator for the tablet.

To further advance along the chosen path, we will be provided with maps of the area. There are a lot of them. The most convenient and therefore popular are Google maps and Yandex maps. And since the base of our device is called Android, we are happy to use the first one, i.e. Google.

Video on how to enable GPS on Android:

Oh almighty Google Maps

We access the application from the main menu of the tablet. The first time the program meets us, it will ask you to indicate our location. Which is what we do. I advise you to switch to a Wi-Fi connection at this stage, if you haven’t already, because you will have to download a lot.

Car owners will appreciate this application. Here you can immediately specify two points (start and end) and plot the desired route. We can even set the travel time that we would like to spend on this trip. We can access Google Navigator using the icon with an up arrow. After all the operations performed, we can view in detail the entire laid path; there is also a menu that is controlled for the tablet.

If the manufacturer does not provide cards

Here's the problem: when we carried out the first steps in searching for a navigator program on a tablet, which are described at the beginning of the article, we discovered that it was missing. It's no big deal. We don’t worry, but install maps from the Play Market ourselves (when we have Android, if not, there are maps for any platform). And then everything follows the previously stated scenario.

Here I want to pay tribute to Yandex maps. Even if the manufacturer deprived us of a navigator in the device, this application determines the location via a Wi-Fi connection and functions with A-GPS.

And in fairness, I’ll mention a few more good applications that you can install and not regret about it:

These are the applications that allow you to use your tablet as a navigator. Next, let's look at what there are that allow us to do this. After all, in order for everything to work out, our tablet must have a built-in GPS module.

Models with GPS, all the pros and cons

Today, you probably won’t find a tablet that doesn’t have a built-in GPS module. But we are concerned about something else: will such a device work as well as a GPS navigator specifically designed for terrain navigation? Will. And in some aspects, a tablet is even better than a dedicated GPS device.

Brief overview of tablets

Now we know how to use a tablet as a navigator, and below are some models of tablet devices in different price categories and with different capabilities:

Pros and cons of our idea

Modern tablets have all the qualities of GPS navigators that allow them to be used in a car. Well, in what ways they are superior and in what ways they are inferior, let’s look further.

Here are the pros and cons. The conclusion from all of the above is the following: a tablet is a worthy replacement for a navigator. But if we want to replace the navigator with a tablet, then the latter must be of medium or high quality. Then this replacement will be complete and will not cause us any complaints. But Chinese ones are not suitable for these purposes due to their low navigation parameters, and the hardware itself in general.

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Today, the tablet has become such a common wearable mobile device that people tend to use many of its functions constantly and even buy models that meet a certain key requirement. The rating of the best tablets with a GPS navigator today includes both models with an image component and gadgets that are most interesting to a certain narrow category of users. Not without outright workhorses, which, thanks to the support of the functionality required by users, are very popular among the target audience.

The first place in our rating of top tablets with a GPS navigator is taken by a model from Samsung, which, although it cannot claim the title of “best choice,” nevertheless provides a lot of opportunities to its owner. Built on a modern processor, this device is very powerful, beautiful, reliable, and boasts excellent performance in almost all characteristics. The hardware of the device is as follows:

• CPU – Snapdragon 410, 2 lines of 2 cores, 1.2 GHz;
• 2 GB RAM;
• 16 GB data storage;
• display 9.7″, 1024 by 768 pixels, density 132 ppi;
• GP – Adreno 306.

The tablet supports 3G and 4G LTE standards, cellular communications, and is equipped with fairly good cameras (5 and 2 MP). This is a device with a powerful 6000 mAh battery, which, although it looks quite modest, thanks to smart power management, the device provides very good operating time. This model does not have a super clear screen. It will be attractive to those who want to constantly be connected to the Internet, and will be used for Skype and, of course, working as a navigator. However, a certain drawback is immediately apparent here. If you use the gadget for navigation, for example, in a taxi, you will have to mount it in a proprietary holder. Mounting a device into the car console will also be somewhat problematic for a taxi driver. But otherwise the model is very good - a good level of performance, GPS navigator functionality, high-speed Internet. User reviews, which can be found by visiting literally every forum about mobile devices on the Internet, confirm the high rating of this model and its first position in the ranking of top devices with a GPS navigator.

Image, image and again image. Apple's tablet cannot be called the best in all respects; it is not the lightest, nor is it super-efficient. Its price will slow down the desire to install it in a car console for taxi navigation. And the main functionality seems to hint that this is a stylish, fashionable device that should always be close to the owner, emphasizing his status. The hardware characteristics are as follows:

• CPU – Apple A8X;
• 2 GB RAM;
• 64 GB data storage;
• support for mobile communications, GPS, GLONASS, 4G LTE;
• 7″ display, 2048 by 1536 pixels, density 264 ppi, tempered glass protection.

Of course, the idea may come to mind of using a tablet as a device whose job is to be a navigator. However, the user will immediately encounter problems. For some programs, it will be, to put it mildly, inconvenient to load terrain maps - there is no slot for memory cards in the model as a feature. Therefore, Apple today is rather faithful to the tradition of the brand - a mobile satellite that emphasizes the status of the owner, a fashionable device with good sound, a moderately lightweight device with characteristics that generally satisfy all consumers.

Frankly speaking, this product from a Japanese brand was ranked third in the ranking of top tablets with a GPS navigator only because of its high price. This device is most interesting for lovers of extreme recreation. Otherwise, this is a very good device in all respects, truly universal and extremely mobile. The hardware characteristics of the device are as follows:

• CPU – Snapdragon 801, 2 lines of 2 cores, 2.5 GHz;
• 3 GB RAM;
• 16 GB internal storage;
• display 8″, 1920 by 1200 pixels, density 283 ppi;
• GPU – Adreno 330.

It’s easier not to describe the functionality, but simply list it in a row: 3G, 4G LTE, DNLA, HSPA+, GPS, WiFi Direct, NFC, work in mobile networks, GLONASS and much more. In a word - if you need something, look where it is turned on. The device, ideal in all its characteristics, will be invaluable for navigation for extreme tourists - the gadget is protected from moisture and dirt. If you are deciding which mobile device to choose, keep in mind: thanks to a modern processor with balanced consumption, even with a modest 4500 mAh battery, the SONY tablet guarantees 15 hours of operation in video playback mode. Of course, the device is good, but by no means inexpensive. However, its characteristics justify the considerable cost.

The well-known and very widespread model from ASUS offers users a good balance of cost and capabilities, and therefore is in fifth position in our ranking of top tablets with a GPS navigator. The hardware platform is as follows:

• CPU – Snapdragon MSM8916, 2 2 GHz cores;
• 1 GB RAM;
• 16 GB data storage;
• display 8″, 1280 x 800 pixels, density 189 ppi, tempered glass protection;
• GP – Adreno 306.

Middle class device. The tablet is not the fastest - Android 5 will not leave many resources for applications. However, the processor and video accelerator will “pull” the performance level to acceptable levels. Supports mobile communications, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS, GLONASS, work in mobile networks. The device is almost universal. This device with a powerful battery provides autonomy for 10 hours, will be an excellent mobile companion and at the same time has a display size that allows you to mount the tablet into the car console to use it for navigation in a taxi. And connecting to a computer and the ability to read data from memory cards is a convenient opportunity, for example, for a taxi driver to download terrain maps for a navigator.

Another almost universal device from Lenovo. The position after the ASUS product is explained simply: with an almost equal price, the characteristics of this tablet are slightly lower. The device is a little slower, is built on an old power management scheme, and does not use the most modern processor. This gadget is even more attractive for navigation in a taxi; it can be easily mounted in the car console due to the size of the screen and body. The hardware characteristics are as follows:

• CPU – MediaTek MT8735, 4 cores 1.3 GHz;
• 1 GB RAM;
• 16 GB data storage;
• display 8″, 1280 by 800 inches, density 189 pixels per inch.

Everything that the widest segment of users needs is supported: 3G, 4G LTE, GPS, GLONASS. With a fairly modest 4290 mAh battery, the Lenovo model guarantees operation for almost 9 hours, but frankly speaking, we can only talk about surfing the Internet or reading books, since the processor does not know how to balance energy consumption.

In penultimate place in our ranking of top tablets with a GPS navigator is a model that will be attractive to those who want to save money, as well as to consumers buying a device for intended use. The model from Prestigio cannot boast of good performance, acceptable heat dissipation, a high-quality screen, or a large battery life. But - it is large, can be conveniently mounted in the console of many car models, used for navigation in a taxi, or as a means of surfing the Internet and reading books. The hardware characteristics of the device are as follows:

• CPU – Atom x3 C3230, quad-core, 1.2 GHz;
• 1 GB RAM;
• 8 GB data storage;
• display 10.1″, 1280 x 800, density 149 ppi.

It supports working with memory cards, which is very good for a navigator, 3G, GPS, GLONASS. The tablet connects to the computer without any problems, it has a capacious battery of 6000 mAh. However, it is worth honestly noting that for this class of processor and large display, it will not be able to provide at least some record battery life. Depending on the load, the gadget will work from 3 to 6 hours before the battery runs out. Therefore, the model will be ideal for installation in a car, for navigation in a taxi, when there are no problems with constant external power.

And last in our ranking of top tablets with a navigator is a product from bb-mobile Techno, which is simply designed to be built into a car console, for navigation in a taxi, since its merits as a mobile companion are very doubtful. But for a taxi driver there are a lot of advantages. Let's list it.

Choosing a navigator or tablet today is not a problem. do not stand still and each portable device can combine not only the functions originally intended for it, but also serve for entertainment, tracking news, communication and much more.

A little about tablets

Modern tablets are positioned as a portable computer. Today you can purchase and connect a keyboard (wired and wireless), establish a wireless connection with a printer and print the desired document, connect speakers or other acoustics. And this is quite understandable. If it is already practiced to install two operating systems on tablets - Windows and Android - at the same time, then this says a lot.

Parameters of modern tablets

• The amount of RAM is from 1 to 4 gigabytes.
• The amount of built-in memory reaches in some cases up to 64 gigabytes.
• Processors are installed both dual-core and eight-core.
• High capacity battery.
• High resolution display.
• Availability of GPS, Wi-Fi and much more.

Analyzing the gadget's parameters, we can come to the conclusion that today's tablets are a full-fledged workstation, the resources of which are quite sufficient to perform even complex operations. It is possible to download a navigator application for a tablet and use it in the desired situation, but not all tablets are capable of performing the functions of a GPS navigator.

Tablet as a navigator?

It is worth thinking more than once whether it is worth using a tablet as a navigator. Naturally, there are advantages and there are many of them, but there are also significant disadvantages. Let's start with:

• The tablet has a large high-resolution screen, which allows you to clearly see the map and reduces the possibility of losing your way.
• There is the ability to connect to the Internet, which helps download information about traffic jams, weather and the shortest detour routes.
• Device performance. It allows the application to run faster.
• Increased battery capacity.

However, in addition to the positive aspects, there are also negative ones: the same large display size can interfere and reduce visibility when driving due to its inconvenient location on the windshield; the GPS module that tablets are equipped with has lower power and reception level than a full-fledged navigator; impractical mount, not intended for “hanging” tablets.

What is the difference between a tablet and a navigator?

Unlike a tablet, it does not have such attractive characteristics, but it also has its certain advantages.

The battery of the navigator is not so powerful and energy-intensive, but during operation it does not heat up to 50 degrees or higher, receiving signals from satellites and interacting with them.

When starting up, the navigator requires a little more time, because not all navigators have Internet access and the A-GPS function, which, unlike GPS, works from signals and data channels of mobile communications. For navigators, the initial location determination when turned on takes no more than two minutes and is called a “cold start”. Thanks to A-GPS, the tablet determines its location several times faster, and if there is still an Internet connection, this happens in a couple of seconds. Determining a location in a matter of seconds is called “hot start” by recorder owners. But there is also a certain disadvantage of this technology (A-GPS), which is that if there is no coverage area of ​​the cellular operator, that is, there is no cellular signal, A-GPS simply will not work.

Brief characteristics of the average navigator

As a rule, the navigator cannot support all the basic functions, which is why people love the tablet so much. Play music, various games and applications. Although almost all “light” applications can be installed on the navigator.

The maximum navigator screen size is 7 inches. As a rule, the resolution of these gadgets is low, approximately 800x480. To display a map and track your location on it, this resolution is quite enough.

The operating system also plays an important role. Certain models of navigators run on the Windows platform, and some, which make up the vast majority, run on Android. Most navigation client applications are “written” specifically for this platform. The Navitel application is very widespread in Russia, which contains detailed maps of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries. Maps are updated quite often and contain up-to-date information.

The size of the operating memory in the navigation device is small. Basically, developers install memory up to 512 megabytes, which is quite sufficient when using the device for its immediate purposes (navigation). This is enough for an average tablet in terms of performance.

Another disadvantage that is not in favor of the navigator is that the device will always have to be taken away or hidden somewhere, so as not to provoke ill-wishers into breaking and stealing. It is customary to carry a tablet with you, to put it mildly, in a bag, and a navigator is not a gadget that is necessary in everyday life.

Let's summarize

Having analyzed everything that has been said, we can come to the conclusion that if the tablet is used as a navigator, you will get a fairly productive device with a quick location determination and a quick response to changes in position within a given route. A weak GPS signal receiver is compensated by the A-GPS function. The only drawback is the size. However, those who like to use each device for its intended purpose will use a navigator for travel, and a tablet for entertainment.

06.04.2017

In the age of progress and information technology, it is quite difficult to get lost in a foreign city if you have a navigator. But what to do when there is no navigator in your car? Just make it from a tablet. We will tell you how to implement everything, as well as the models and software suitable for this, in this article. Process of preparation and implementation A person needs a navigator for orientation on the ground. Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether you drive a car or walk. The navigator will guide you in any case. But first of all, you and I need to find out whether your tablet has a navigation program. To get started, go to your applications. There is a "settings" button there. If you find a "location" icon there, that's very good. Open and look for the “GPS satellites” button. Click on this button and see that you have navigation. Next we will need applications with area maps, such as Google maps or Yandex maps. About Google Maps After you have accessed Google Maps from your tablet, indicate your location there. If possible, connect Wi-Fi for ease of operation of the application and downloading maps. Google is very convenient to work with maps. You can lay out the entire route from point "A" to point "B". There is also the opportunity to set intermediate points and the desired travel time. It's easy to control the application directly from your tablet. You can look at a satellite version of the map, a diagram or a hybrid. If there is no navigator program If a navigation program for your tablet is not provided initially, then this is not a reason to be upset. Just download the desired program from the Internet or directly from the Play Market. What applications, besides Yandex and Google maps, can you download? So, here are some of them: Sygic GPS Navigator. A convenient application for car enthusiasts Maverick GPS Navigation. Ideal for pedestrians, but car enthusiasts can also try it. It has a clear and simple interface Navitel Navigator. Classic navigation. The application was developed for Europe and the CIS countries. Here are some navigation programs. Next, we’ll look at which tablets with GPS functionality are suitable for these programs. Tablets with GPS Of course, now it is rare that a tablet does not have this function. But can it compete with a full-fledged navigator in terms of terrain orientation and ease of use? We can safely say that it can. Let's see what kind of tablets there are. Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 10.1 GT-P5100 Titanium Silver. Very reliable tablet. FreeLander PD20 is capable of high-quality work at a speed of 500 m/s and at an altitude of up to 18 km. A budget option. But despite this, it works well in the Treelogic Gravis 72G 8Gb navigation program. Conducts GPS signal well. Equipped with a built-in Navitel Superpad Flytouch 4 3G navigator. This model is distinguished by high processor power and large RAM ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T 32Gb blue dock. Supports A-GPS connection. Has a digital compass. This tablet already has the Google Maps program installed, but if you wish, you can download any other Digma iDn7 3G. Built-in warning function about traffic jams and congestion within the mapped route Pros and cons of a tablet navigator Pros Wide screen. Larger than the display of a conventional navigator. Network access. You can, for example, look at traffic jams on a route. Powerful processor. It is possible to load heavy maps faster Computer functions. You can watch a movie or play. For example, in a traffic jam More powerful battery. Consequently, longer work without recharging. Large selection of navigation programs. Various alternatives to suit your personal taste, and there is no restriction of using only one program Cons There is no special mount in the car for the tablet. Therefore, you will have to look for it, or use it like this. Lack of a stable GPS signal in budget tablet models. High price for good models with an ideal satellite signal It is possible that a large screen for some will not be an advantage, but a disadvantage, since it may block the view. From all of the above it follows that a tablet is a good replacement for a classic navigator. The only criterion for a replacement to be truly worthy is the price.

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Brembo has been a leader in the brake systems market for more than a quarter of a century. This time the company decided to surprise the public with a new collection of calipers with an unusual design.

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Tesla showed the Semi tractor, but in the form of a toy - there has not been an official premiere of the electric truck yet, but the model can already be bought.

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Investments from the UAE can contribute to the promotion of cars. In addition, it is planned to launch production of a number of cars from the Aurus model line in this region.

It is already known that agreements have been reached between the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and Arab businessmen to invest in production in the amount of 110 million euros over three years. In addition, a separate structure will be created that will be responsible for promoting cars on world markets.

Journalists from Der Spiegel also note the important role of Franz Gerhard Hilgert, who has been invited as managing director of the Aurus brand. At the moment, he is searching for potential dealers and car distribution agents in all corners of the planet.

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Perhaps the price of 13 thousand dollars is a little high for a minibike, the main purpose of which is off-road riding. But the company from Sweden has something to offer for a motorcycle weighing 68 kg. Light weight and good weight distribution will help increase the maneuverability of the vehicle on difficult roads.