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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20582  
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Garmin do a device for GPS for iPads etc, connects via Bluetooth.
The name eludes me right now but might be worth a look, it goes on top of the dash. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON ๐ฌ๐ง๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ธโฝ๏ธ๐ข๏ธโ๏ธ๐งฐ๐ช |
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9th Feb 2018 2:48pm |
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| Trundlebus Member Since: 15 Jul 2014 Location: Herts Posts: 99
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I know that you are looking away from Ipad, but I use an Ipad mini 2, then a combination of Co-pilot, maps.me, apple maps ,google maps and Igo. Using whichever is best suited to the situation. I can manage to download offline maps for maps.me and co-pilot, though not the whole world at once! I found a nice solid windscreen mount and I find the size of the ipad a real boon both for seeing the thing and entering data or switching views etc.
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9th Feb 2018 6:59pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109  
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I use one of these https://www.flightstore.co.uk/pilot-suppli...iver-p3470 with downloaded maps on an iPad itโs bang on.
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9th Feb 2018 7:33pm |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 253  
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I had the same dilemma, I now use a Samsung galaxy tablet (android) running Locus Maps Pro App. I found Locus Maps to be really easy to use and reliable. Offline maps worked really well and the ability to extend storage via an SD card was really useful. I've used it in Europe and Morocco and been 100% reliable.
The built in GPS is ok but for piece of mind and accurate positioning I pair it with an external GPS too: https://www.flightstore.co.uk/pilot-suppli...iver-p3967 |
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9th Feb 2018 9:24pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portable-GLO...B00AYAZENY Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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9th Feb 2018 10:31pm |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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Both copilot and maps.me seems like alright sat nav apps but can any of them import paper maps?
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10th Feb 2018 1:17pm |
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| TomekW Member Since: 21 Feb 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 196  
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I assume it is Garmin Glo reads both GPS and Glonass signal, works extremely well with iOS devices regarding maps, I use google maps and offline maps.me when driving to remote places I use garmin monterra with topo maps 2021 Defender 90 D250 1998 TUL 1997 TUM FFR 2003 Defender 110SW Td5 1985 ExMOD 110 ST 3.9 V8 1971 Series IIa Lightweight |
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12th Feb 2018 7:17pm |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1036 
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Memory Map used to, not sure if they still do. Focus is on walking and cycling though. If you have any recent OS Maps, they have a scratch off panel with a code that allows you to use them with their App. For a few ยฃยฃ per year you can have the whole of the UK on your phone, printable and route planning too. |
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13th Feb 2018 10:13am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20582
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That's the one, I couldn't think of it's name off the top of my head.  KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
๐ฌ๐ง๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ธโฝ๏ธ๐ข๏ธโ๏ธ๐งฐ๐ช |
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13th Feb 2018 11:11am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878
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Hi Tomek. To clarify, you can use the GLO with Google Maps on an ipad? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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13th Feb 2018 11:27am |
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| TomekW Member Since: 21 Feb 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 196
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Hi Grenadier!
Yes, no problem; GLO works extremely well with iPad No issues with google maps But - GLO is a GPS device only; you would still need an internet connection to use online maps 2021 Defender 90 D250 1998 TUL 1997 TUM FFR 2003 Defender 110SW Td5 1985 ExMOD 110 ST 3.9 V8 1971 Series IIa Lightweight |
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12th Mar 2018 9:57pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 922 
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Hi. I'm using a asus 10 inch tablet running memory map,
They have a fair range of maps from road atlas to 1:25K detailed ones. https://memory-map.com/Mapping_Software_add-ons.html with a licence upgrade they say you can then upload and import your own paper maps. the device and software is fine to use and the GPS in my experience hasn't been that 'out' and kept me on track. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest |
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13th Mar 2018 11:02am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878
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So you can or can't navigate with GLO? What is the GPS doing, just offering position? Do you need an App if you can't use an internet connection? I'm looking for a non internet-mobile set-up if possible. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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13th Mar 2018 3:31pm |
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| TomekW Member Since: 21 Feb 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 196
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GLO provides exact position (gps location); it reads location more frequently than phone/tablet built gps sensor thus provides better accuracy
internet connection is needed if you use online maps like google maps, to browse the map itself if you want an offline solution then you need the offline maps; here are number of choices but mine is maps.me; that is an app which provides offline maps which you need to download prior to use 2021 Defender 90 D250 1998 TUL 1997 TUM FFR 2003 Defender 110SW Td5 1985 ExMOD 110 ST 3.9 V8 1971 Series IIa Lightweight |
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13th Mar 2018 3:56pm |
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