Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

[syncroluvr]

I just picked up a Nexus 7 this weekend and will be coupling it to a bluetooth gps to use BCNav. I dont have a smart phone to provide wifi for the tablet as it can only roam out within a 20 mile radius of wifi reception.

 

[barlowrs]

I use a Samsung Galaxy note 7 inch for my main navigation in my truck at all times, it is just the wifi version, so for turn by turn i use Co-Pilot live (needs no data connection to work) and when i'm out back somwhere, I use BC navigator. its a GREAT setup, the 7.0 gives me a much more useful screen than my garmin, and it has worked flawlessly for a while now.

 

[expedition4x4]

Picked up a samsung galaxy tab 2 7" this week from microcenter refurbed for 159 then mounted it up in the jeep using the otterbox cover and some parts from my old ram tab-tite

 

[Jkfisher84]

Picked up a samsung galaxy tab 2 7" this week from microcenter refurbed for 159 then mounted it up in the jeep using the otterbox cover and some parts from my old ram tab-tite

dude, whats that mount? Thats the position id like it in but what part is that sticking out from the radio? thanks in advance

Mark

 

[expedition4x4]

It is the jeep wrangler padhldr mount

I bout it originally for my old xoom 10" tablet but the articulation arm and rhe radio mount is what I used here

 

[Falkon]

Ive got a 10.1 that I use with BN Nav, I have it on my Note 2 as well. Used the tab for nav the first time today. I paid for the Accuterra maps ($29), there are great maps. Lots of details, road and trails.

Downloaded the area we were traveling to last night. I never lost signal, the tracking was pretty accurate. My Samsung Infuse was horrible, bad antenna and unreliable in the woods. I love my phablet and tabs though.

Now to find a sturdy mount for both...

 

[expedition4x4]

Another great BC Nav feature to checkout with these things is you can download offroad trail gpx's from sites like traildamage.com and directly load into bc nav

 

[dstock]

Are the Galaxy Tab's easily powered via a USB connection? I've got a Sony tablet that is great but powered by AC only, I don't want to have to run an inverter to keep it charged.

 

[Falkon]

I have only used mine in the truck once for a few hours. It did take a charge while connected to my trucks outlets via usb.

 

[barlowrs]

Yes mine is hardmounted in my truck and always connected to power via a USB charger. With the galaxy, when it is connected to USB, it will show a red X over the battery icon..basically, it gets just enough juice to maintain battery level with the display on. If you turn the display off, it will charge (but slower than AC).

 

[BigSwede]

Whaddya guys use for a carry/protective case when out of the truck?

 

[barlowrs]

Mine stays in an Otterbox in and out of the truck

 

[BigSwede]

Hmmm, looks nice but not sure I'm willing to pay $70 for a case for a $160 tablet...

 

[BigSwede]

Decided to order a Pelican 1055cc Hardback case, $28 from Amazon. Obviously not something that will allow using it while in the case, but perfect for protection while in a backpack or whatever.

 

[paddlenbike]

Mine is in a Roocase. It's a basic leather case to protect the screen and the case doubles as a stand for when I'm typing on the zagg keyboard.