AntrimMan
Active Member
I searched this forum and found a very few scattered posts regarding tablet+gps. Mostly pertaining to solving mounting concerns. The mount is of no concern to me, I'll cobble whatever is necessary.
Tablets themselves are an interesting subject for the optically challenged rider like myself. I don't need corrective lens for driving just yet but larger and brighter graphics are definitely better.
Currently I use a Kyocera Duraforce Pro, Verizon sapphire screen variety, on T-Mobile cellular with LOCUS mapping. It works well, very usable. My only complaint is it is rather compact for my old peepers.
The tablet approach appeals due to the enlarged screen size. My experiments with a few Kindle HD tablets on hand have been completely unsatisfactory. Yes, the image is larger and bright enough in the garage. The problem is ambient light. The screen is not viewable in bright sunlight. There are a handful of other Kindle issues I know, but I was testing screen brightness only.
Outdoor ruggedized tablets are extremely bright and are viewable in sunlight. They would do the job nicely. They are also priced beyond my comfort. I am admittedly a might thrifty.
My questions to the few member using tablets:
Does your screen suck in sunshine? How badly, 1= can't see it, 10= can easily see in sunlight.
What is the model number of your tablet?
TIA
All the best.
Tablets themselves are an interesting subject for the optically challenged rider like myself. I don't need corrective lens for driving just yet but larger and brighter graphics are definitely better.
Currently I use a Kyocera Duraforce Pro, Verizon sapphire screen variety, on T-Mobile cellular with LOCUS mapping. It works well, very usable. My only complaint is it is rather compact for my old peepers.
The tablet approach appeals due to the enlarged screen size. My experiments with a few Kindle HD tablets on hand have been completely unsatisfactory. Yes, the image is larger and bright enough in the garage. The problem is ambient light. The screen is not viewable in bright sunlight. There are a handful of other Kindle issues I know, but I was testing screen brightness only.
Outdoor ruggedized tablets are extremely bright and are viewable in sunlight. They would do the job nicely. They are also priced beyond my comfort. I am admittedly a might thrifty.
My questions to the few member using tablets:
Does your screen suck in sunshine? How badly, 1= can't see it, 10= can easily see in sunlight.
What is the model number of your tablet?
TIA
All the best.