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Ok I know there is a thread about how to get good tapo maps onto tablets but there isn't a thread specific to the actual apps. I'm using backcountry navigator for my tapo maps and copilot for my navigation on my Android based tablet.

Anyone else using backcountry? I'm curious as to what map source everyone else is using. I'm currently using USGS tapo map.
 
Those are the same apps I am running on my Galaxy Tab. for the backcountry sources I do the $20 a year subscription to the accuterra maps, I like them, easy to read, and I also use the national forest map. Every once in a while I will use the caltopo (usgs) but find the accuterra easier to see in the cab
 
I'm just starting to research this, as I want to put together a decent tablet navigation setup in my truck, so I'll have to check out those apps. I'd like something that will work offline, as I know I won't always have signals.
 
Joker said:
Is it picking up satellites or cell towers?
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Satellites, it is true GPS, most of the android tablets have this (and I think the newer ipads) I have had the Galaxy tab 2, and now have the tab 3. Neither one even have cell capabilities, wifi only. Run copilot and backcountry navigator on both and they work perfect. Testing out Gaia(spelling) right now, it is more user friendly, but so far like the map options in back country better.
 
Backcountry is android only, but Gaia does have an iPad version. I am an Android fan myself so that is what I have the map experience with

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Wow, I too wasn't aware of the built in GPS sensor so I've been plugging in a Dual 50 into it. Will still carry the Dual as back up. Thanks guys
 
Yeah, fwiw my iPad 2 is the 3G version so it has built-in GPS. Having both was a requirement I had before switching to the iPad as my primary in-vehicle navigation device.
 
David Croyle said:
Yeah, fwiw my iPad 2 is the 3G version so it has built-in GPS. Having both was a requirement I had before switching to the iPad as my primary in-vehicle navigation device.
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Standalone GPS has been a Google requirement for Android devices from day 1. I am a bit less familiar with early Apple products however the current cellular enabled ones also have distinct GPS radios in them.

A fun app that I always install on my android devices is a free app called "GPS Test". It gives you direct diagnostic and reporting info from the GPS radio in the device.
 
Hmm my phone is an android. Good to know the GPS works even if I don't have a signal. Maybe I will just use it and back roads navigator for my GPS system.. then I won't have to buy a tablet...
 
sturmgewehr said:
Standalone GPS has been a Google requirement for Android devices from day 1. I am a bit less familiar with early Apple products however the current cellular enabled ones also have distinct GPS radios in them.

A fun app that I always install on my android devices is a free app called "GPS Test". It gives you direct diagnostic and reporting info from the GPS radio in the device.
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My Android bases tablet also has built in GPS but it's very spotty and not as accurate as an external GPS. So I run the dual GPS which is Bluetooth o my tablet. Way more accurate.
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I have no idea ^^ what that thing is. Educate me and the rest of the forum please. Then I'll not to throw it away as "gear adrift."
 
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