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04-11-2012, 12:44 AM | #15 |
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Edit: not sure how sticky it is for the bean bag option during spirited driving. I did not go that route so I donno. You can get the generic gps vent mount in cdn tire for like 30 dollars. Might be cheaper in other places. |
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The Fire would work (I've used it with mine) but there are cheaper Android tablets (some under $100) that would work as well. As long as it does BT you should be OK.
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BT can be mighty fussy, you would want to confirm that it connects properly with the car while you can still return the tablet. |
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I agree with you, its just better to get a dedicated GPS, that's why I own 3 or 4 of them.
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Any idea of what such an app would cost? Cable would probably be about $30 I'd guess. |
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If you buy a dedicated GPS, the device receives the signal from GPS satellites and compared that with its internal-stored map to pinpoint to your current location. You do not need connections from phone companies, so no data plan charges. For us Canadian, it is also good if you are traveling to US that no data plan charge when using the GPS. I was looking for an option to setup a gauge to read more data from my car, including the CEL information and whatnot. Since I have a dedicated GPS for that already so I am looking for options only for that purpose. |
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option 1: get a OBD II gauge ($150+) along with cable
There may be other options on this route. Still needs to be researched. Option 4; for Android devices: An Android tablet, a OBD II bluetooth connector, and the Torque App from the Market (Play). As this is still work-in-progress, I do not know how much it would be for these different options. |
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So for as little as $20 and existing equipment you have a functional OBDII reader that will display stuff real time on virtual gauges.
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Any cons to the BT device? Seems the $20 connector has a 50/50 fail rate, granted the $100 variants seem to be pretty solid. If they get updated for new vehicles without hassle or too much cost this would be an awesome option....though now we're just getting off topic, sorta. lol
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^Very useful Dadhawk and Want.FR-S, thanks. So obviously any tablet bought to do this would have to be BT enabled. Have to research Android tablets a bit. Or maybe spring for that gorgeous Retina screen.
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