Today, thanks to the development of operating systems and navigation technologies that are offered with them, the boundaries that used to be 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 will also tell you if 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 that can correctly tell you the way.
Tablets today
Let's start with the fact that earlier a navigator was understood as a separate electronic gadget responsible for tracking the location and providing information about the further route of movement. Given this functionality, it is not surprising that navigators are used most often by drivers to know how to shorten the path to where they are now.traffic jams formed, how to get to the desired destination, and so on. They did not perform 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 efficiently. 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 for yourself the best (in terms of cost and technical parameters) tablet computer in order to enjoy the delights of navigation without any special restrictions. With the widest range of such devices in stores, this can be done very easily today.
Navigation aids
The question arises as to 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 just a mobile device that is equipped with a GPS module and software that allows you to “synchronize” the readings of the first one with the map data of the area. Thus, on the Google Map pre-installed in the tablet, the user sees the “point” (himself) in real time. For a more accurate reconciliation, you only need to connect the mobile Internet (for this purpose, to work far from civilization, we need a tablet navigator with a SIM card). And that's all - you have in your hands a full-fledged tool for determining the location and for 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 new areas, you will need to download a package of specialized maps (after connecting the device to a PC and downloading them to its memory card). In the event that you have a tablet with a navigator, things are easier. It is enough to download the application you need (from a catalog like Google Play or the 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.
Finding the optimal solution
Since almost all modern tablets have GPS, finding the best option (the best ratio of cost / quality of such a gadget) is not difficult. You just need 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 would you like this electronic assistant to be equipped with a powerful processor, a quality camera, a battery with extra 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 inexpensive and, in addition, it should be an inexpensive tablet navigator (after all, why, one wonders, pay more).
Inexpensive tablets
Of course, speaking of affordable devices, various Chinese gadgets come to mind first. This may be a Haier Hit 3G computer (with 4 GB of memory, a 7-inch display and a 2-core processor) worth 3,000 rubles. By purchasing such a device complete with a starter package of any of the operators (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 the model described above, but the cost reaches 4590 rubles due to increased memory up to 8 GB and a quad-core processor. Of course, in practice, such a device will work more “smartly” and stably.
If you want something even more functional, we present to your attention the Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20. This device will cost 7500 rubles, but in addition to navigation capabilities, it will be provided with a better screen and a processor that is superior in performance.
For those who would like to see the route more accurately, there is an option to order the same cost, but slightly worse in terms of 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 it's justanother tablet with GPS.
“Dedicated” devices
However, there are gadgets on the market that are positioned as computers for navigation. Thus, if you purposefully search for a tablet with a navigator for a car, you will very quickly find Explay products. These are inexpensive devices that are simply equipped with a software package for orientation and route planning. In particular, we are talking about a special application "Navitel Navigator". It is designed specifically for motorists, since it takes into account such details as interchanges on the road, 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 is stopping you from installing the Navitel package on a simple tablet by purchasing this application from Google Play?
Reviews
Advice from motorists who are discussing which tablet to buy with a navigator (the price, however, is not always up-to-date on such forums, so we will not mention this), note that it is best to have a separate gadget that is constantly present in your auto. If you want to “share” your smartphone, you will have to constantly open maps after you start moving, and if you have a second device, everything will be set to “default”. However, there is another nuance.
Many people write that one tablet navigator with a SIM card can serve you as a personalassistant not only in the car, but also in everyday life. And why buy a bunch of equipment, which then only takes up space? From the point of view of this position, of course, it is best to have one device that is universal for all tasks.
Therefore, perhaps, it is impossible to unequivocally state what to do in this situation. In some cases, a tablet with a navigator, the price of which is minimal, will be more convenient than your smartphone, which will need to be constantly adjusted, and in some cases it will be the other way around. Therefore, you yourself must decide how it will be most convenient for you.
Conclusions
And you can buy any tablet with a navigator for a car, since the vast majority of them are equipped with special GPS modules. Therefore, there is no need for a separate navigator.
Separately, after purchasing such a device, we advise you to view applications from Google Play. They have different interfaces, features and functions, so you will still need to figure out how to use the tablet as a navigator. Trust me, it's not difficult, especially if you're already using an Android device.
