Corky 8 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi, I an looking for a Android of some type which I can put Apps on like AutoRoute , and load with Aire Co-ordinates and if possible Google Earth. yet recharge in the Motorhome via a Inverter. I don't want a small laptop, I want something I can walk around with. I,m not completely technology savvy but do try. Can you Suggest anything (in a polite manner ) Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Had Enough Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Corky 8 - 2014-02-27 6:36 PMHi, I an looking for a Android of some type which I can put Apps on like AutoRoute , and load with Aire Co-ordinates and if possible Google Earth. yet recharge in the Motorhome via a Inverter. I don't want a small laptop, I want something I can walk around with. I,m not completely technology savvy but do try. Can you Suggest anything (in a polite manner ) Please.You'll need a largish screen model like a Samsung Galaxy S4 but forget charging it via an inverter. If you're using it with a sat-nav application it will discharge the battery very quickly if it's not plugged in.All you'll need is a 12v car lead, which you can get on eBay for a couple of pounds. Whilst using it as a sat-nav you should have it permanently plugged in and you'll also have to consider a suitable cradle to hold it.I have Galaxy S3 and it's superb but there are equally good smartphones from HTC and Sony etc. You need to do a bit of research on what suits you and at what price.I would also have a look at CoPilot, which is a superb sat-nav application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I would go for a 7" minimum for what you intend to do with it and you can add 8gb sd card to the existing 8 on device. I would suggest a Samsung Galaxy tab 3 7" and an in car 12 volt charger via usb Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I have the Acer liquid S2 it's a great phablet phone with big enough screen for surfing watching video etc..... just waiting for some sat nav apps to catch up with the technology, to make the most of the great HD screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks Guys , for the suggestions I will check out all models mention bearing in mind battery life, may come back for Apps tips, Thanks for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The Google Nexus is one of the best tablets well worth a look. Edit: if you are thinking in terms of a phone well worth waiting for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 shortly to be released, makes iphones look old hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 lennyhb - 2014-02-27 8:27 PM The Google Nexus is one of the best tablets well worth a look. Edit: if you are thinking in terms of a phone well worth waiting for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 shortly to be released, makes iphones look old hat. Funny enough was just looking at the S5 specs and they barely trouble my Nokia 1520 in some respects, certainly not on battery life,I can run the satnav on my phone for hours on it's own battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 colin - 2014-02-27 9:14 PM lennyhb - 2014-02-27 8:27 PM The Google Nexus is one of the best tablets well worth a look. Edit: if you are thinking in terms of a phone well worth waiting for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 shortly to be released, makes iphones look old hat. Funny enough was just looking at the S5 specs and they barely trouble my Nokia 1520 in some respects, certainly not on battery life,I can run the satnav on my phone for hours on it's own battery. Yes but for us old boys the S5 has a heart rate monitor. (lol) Battery life is not too bad on smartphones providing you turn the wifi, mobile data & sync off, just turn then on when you need them. My S3 Mini was last charged on Monday & will need recharging tomorrow if I left everything turned on it would only last just over a day, this week it's been particularly good as I've only made a couple of call but 3 days is quite normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean.clarke Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nexus 5 (phone) or Nexus 7 (tablet) - you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Tesco sells 7" Hudl with GPS £109 and you can use your rewards for it. It may not be whizzey but it is certainly capable and up to the task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Many Thanks to you all, still looking at each suggestion and getting frustrated with the jargon, takes longer to sink in these day, Heart Monitor Hmmm, that would blow its fuses every time I fill up with Diesel. Thanks a lot Chasps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 the samsung note 3 a nice phone but a few hundred more expensive then my Acer liquid S2. I went for the Acer because I thought the S2 had dual SIM, but it was the cheaper Liquid S1 model (nowhere near the same spec) that has this for UK market:-S. Found out the likes of TMobile dont sell them because they dont like you having access to another sim slot on a different plan! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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