EOTOPO and ExplorOz Traveller
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 13:25
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Member - nellyjr
Hi fellow Explorozians. we need to update our old Hema navigator and was looking at the
EOTOPO maps.
2 quick questions.
1) What devices are people using for the mapping, Tablets or phones etc (we suspect phone is too small)
2 ) Is the street mapping ok around Melb/Syd etc as a GPS replacement?
Thanks,
Reply By: Member - Jim S1 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 13:40
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 13:40
Hi Nelly
We use an iPad, with iPhone to back up if necessary. IPad has always worked.
As
well as EO Topo we have Google and Apple maps for towns.
Haven’t got lost so far !!
There are plenty of alternatives, mostly cheaper than Apple.
Cheers
Jim
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Reply By: TrevorDavid - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 14:31
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 14:31
Hi Nelly
I use an iPad as
well. If you have a iPhone I would suggest an iPad.
However if I had Samsung phone I would use a Samsung tablet.
If you want a tablet with built in GPS, Samsung tablets have a built in GPS, Apple tablets require provision for a sim card for it to have a GPS. Don't actually need a sim just needs to be capable of it.
Pros and cons for both.
Cant comment on the street mapping around Melb/Syd but have found it to be ok elsewhere.
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TrevorDavid
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Follow Up By: Member - Jim S1 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 14:56
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 14:56
Apple iPad Cellular has built in GPS. Doesn’t require any other hardware.
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J
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Follow Up By: TrevorDavid - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 15:16
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 15:16
Yes Jim thats correct
iPads
Wifi only ...no GPS
Wifi & cell.. has GPS....but does not need the sim card for the GPS to work.
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TrevorDavid
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Reply By: Rocket Rod - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 15:35
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 15:35
What ever device you use, if it has a sim onboard, then you could always use Apple or Google maps while in range. The benefit of these apps over any other offline mapping tool is you can search for a business name and congestion info etc.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 18:41
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 18:41
Within the
ExplorOz Traveller, when you are in mobile service range the app offers the use of online maps - being
EOTopo online (18K scale) on Level 16 as
well as streets and paths so you don't need to change apps. In fact the app auto switches between online and offline maps for you.
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Reply By: Member - Wooly - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:48
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:48
I have just moved on from a Hema HS7 to a 10 inch Samsung S6 Lite tab with Ozi Explorer and EO TOPPO Maps as
well as Hema maps and a few Topo's.
I have it on a floor mounted RAM mount and its the best thing ever, Very happy with the result.
I think 10 inch is the best screen size as it allows you to see a good size area without having to scroll around.
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Reply By: Member - pedro1 - Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:54
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021 at 20:54
If you can wait, doen't buy EO Topo 2019 till the 2021 version is released shortly, as they are not giving any discount price to upgrade from 2019 to 2021
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