Looking to buy a GPS and was wondering what most of you are using. I have never owned one so what are features to look for.
Thanks in advance
Kevin
Best GPS?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by ssgn, Jul 10, 2015.
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Tried them all, they all have their pros and cons. We found Garmin to work the best, although it does get a bit grouchy from time to time, especially when we are backroading with the cows, or hoppers. But for running the dry vans it is the best. Yep only idiots want to run around with no AC or power steering, and I am not one of them. Also only idiots would not want to have a tool that could make their life easier. A GPS is a tool, it does not drive the truck, you better have an Atlas as well or when that tool freezes up you will be lost.
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Android tablet with built-in GPS chip (Motorola Zoom, Samsung, etc) and Co-Pilot Truck app.
I could not tell you if it's the best as I have not tried all of them, but prior to getting that set up, I used a Garmin Nuvi 350 for years. I can tell you the 10" Zoom has a much better for details than the 3.5" Nuvi but it may be a bit large for some folks. The Co-Pilot app has a day/night mode, just like the Nuvi, but at night, I usually end up covering up the screen on the Zoom because, even in "night" mode, it's still too bright. -
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i dim the screen at night on my android powered copilot.
if you want the best navigation, copilot is the one. it's also the cheapest. but you have to have the parameters setup. or it will perform just as poorly as the other brands.
if you want bells and whistles. there are free apps for that. or you can bu y the more expensive rand. however, rand doesn't use NON staa routing. so it will not be efficient.
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