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is Rand McNally TND Tablet good?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by crazybread, Aug 9, 2015.

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  1. Aug 9, 2015 #1
    crazybread

    crazybread Medium Load Member

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    Hello there I hear it is a good idea to get your own GPS then to rely on qualcomm. I want to know if anyone has the Rand McNally TND Tablet and if so how good is it?
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2015 #2
    Scuba Steve

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    I'm curious along with your question too, I have the TND730 gps by rand and I love it but I'm starting to think about the tablet.
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2015 #3
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    I have the RM 720 LM considering RM makes maps and it works great. The tablet is a waste of money. Just stick with the 520LM or 720 and get a good cheap dash came. Also use the search function on the site for more info on it.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2015 #4
    crazybread

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    What do u think would be better to get the 520, 720 or 730?
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2015 #5
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    or mine might be a 730LM , either way I am staying with it seeing how much the tablet cost and just isn't worth that much.
     
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    the 520 and 720 are the same just a 5" screen vs the 7" screen. Ill have to look at mine when I get back to my truck to see if mine is a 720 or 730 but either way can' t be much different.
     
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  9. Aug 9, 2015 #7
    crazybread

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    I hear it is good to have the 7 screen because most drivers like that the GPS tells the speed your going so that would help out
     
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  10. Aug 9, 2015 #8
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    I love it for my speed, junction views, curve and grade warning as well as the next road you are coming up on.
     
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  11. Aug 9, 2015 #9
    crazybread

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    ya sounds great how long were you trucking for until you bought your own GPS?
     
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  12. Aug 9, 2015 #10
    Cranky Yankee

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    my 520 is good i never look at the map part anyway
    just distance to next exit etc
    i google map all my destinations beforehand
    i wont buy a combination unit because if it breaks
    you then have no tablet or gps
     
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