EPad used for GPS

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Member - Craig F (WA)

Hi all,

I am currently looking at getting a EPad 10" with built in GPS. Can anyone that has one comment on there performance?
I am not interested in the IPad as I am currently in China and if the EPad does the job well then I will be getting them for the whole club. Good prices if you shop direct!

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Reply By: wicket - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:23

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:23

according to this battery life doesn't look too good

http://reviews.ebay.com.au/Thinking-of-buying-an-ePad-Read-this-first_W0QQugidZ10000000018444162

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Follow Up By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:32

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:32

Cheers for the link.
I will have it plugged into my car so no issues with the battery. As I am shopping with a local I can get a 10" epad running 2.2 android for $110.oo. Hence thinking of giving it a go.

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Follow Up By: Mr Pointyhead - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 16:01

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 16:01

A couple of things to consider

Does it have a socket for a external GPS aerial ?
What is the display like in Sunshine ?
What is the maximum memory card size it accepts ?
Is the display a good high resolution for the size, ie large DPI ?
Is the CPU fast ?

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Follow Up By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 16:15

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 16:15

Hi Pointyhead,

Built in GPS but does have 2x usb
Screen seems ok and you can get the protective screens as per IPads to cut glare.
Memory size is very good due to inbuilt and card memory + usb thumbdrive if needed
Resulution is also high (dont have the specs on me)

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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 17:05

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 17:05

Get me one too at that price

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Reply By: mikehzz - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 19:25

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 19:25

Is it running Android and if so what version? Should be good if it is. I don't know any tablets that have an external GPS antenna but none I've used have needed one. I have an iPad and wife has an Android Samsung...both are fine. If you can get car windscreen mounts and chargers over there then get them. Buy extra and flog them on eBay :-) Mike

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Follow Up By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 20:06

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 20:06

Hi Mike,
Grabed a mount to try it was 20rmb/ $3.50 see how it goes.
Back in 4 weeks if all good I will stock up. And a better price for bulk..

Craig

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Reply By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 19:50

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 19:50

Got it.
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Was on a tight deadline as I fly out tomorrow.
Its a 10" Tablet 2 usb ports, 2 micro SD, running Android 2.1 V2.2. Has built in GPS WiFi.
Will see how it goes.

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Follow Up By: Kelvo - Friday, Sep 09, 2011 at 05:11

Friday, Sep 09, 2011 at 05:11

Hi Craig,

Have you had chance to give the tablet a go yet? Just wandering what mapping software you're using, and how well it works in real life.

regards,
Kelvin

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Follow Up By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 at 23:54

Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 at 23:54

Hi Kevin,
Sorry for taking so long to reply.
The tablet works a treat in regards to does what it is suposed to do.
Did have some issues with some of the software I wanted to use. In short I have passed it on to a collegue.
I have since obtained a windows 7 tablet for $200. Its running a full version of Win 7 that I had to supply. Its brilliant have been using it for two weeks. Its running Ozi explore and MS office 2010.
The 10" monitor mounted using RAM mounts is brilliant for navigating in the car.

Craig

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Follow Up By: Kelvo - Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 22:49

Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 22:49

Hi Craig,

Thanks for the reply.

I was looking at a 10" tablet running Android and using the new Android Ozi, is that what you had issues with? I'm currently in the UK, but will be moving to WA once my house is sold so want something I can use here and in Oz.

Looks like I might just have to spend a bit more money :-(

Regards,
Kelvin.

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