gps query

[watershed]

Hi all.not really broads related but boat techy all the same.

Just ordered a new iPhone.

Got an old cheapy smart phone surplus to requirements which I'm going to leave on the boat because of its GPS capabilities. Also have non GPS tablet.

Now the dumb question!

If i tether the phone to the tablet will the tablet receive the GPS data from the phone?

Bigger screen obviously so more usable/practical.

Thoughts please? Thankyou

[diesel falcon]

dunno! not enough info! are the same make? have they got bluetooth?,ect,ect???

[JawsOrca]

Apparently so but you will need an app..: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE&hl=en(If it's an apple phone then no idea )

 

I'm not sure how reliable it will be though (Not to mention the need to keep both devices charged) .. I'd suggest you at least get a GPS tablet.. (Most tablets even the ones out of china now have GPS so for £50 - £60 you will have an android one which won't require the tether.)

 

[deebee29]

I use one of these with the ipad. Bit pricey but it works like a dream.

Granted you could buy an android tablet cheaper but I already had the ipad

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GNS-Bluetooth-Receiver-Channel-GLONASS/dp/B00COLB9FS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1434958664&sr=8-5&keywords=Bluetooth+gps

[Paul]

I do a lot of shopping from the Chinese market but would not recommend the tablets. Build quality is very poor. They even make iPad's look good (if that's possible). You can pick up a kosher, EU approved and certified branded tablet from Argos and the likes for less than £70 and enjoy such luxuries as a manufacturers warranty and local returns.

[MauriceMynah]

I don't know where my satnav is

[diesel falcon]

I don't know where my satnav is

my satnag  sits in the passenger seat!!!  DUCK!

[Hockham Admiral]

my satnag  sits in the passenger seat!!!  DUCK!

 

Oh, you brave, brave, foolish man, Trev!  :naughty:

[BroadScot]

Oh, you brave, brave, foolish man, Trev!  :naughty:

A death wish comes to mind, John   

 

 

Iain.

[Baitrunner]

I've got a map and point parallel to the reeds and always get somewhere!!!

Sorry no idea. Do you want this for the broads? Or for general use.

[deebee29]

I believe the Tesco Hudl has integrated GPS and you can pick the first-gen model up for peanuts nowadays either as a refurb or via fleabay.

I know the Hudl 2 does and is really accurate

[watershed]

Not for broads use,I can generally find my way around ok! This would be more for coastal cruising,Norfolk,Suffolk and Essex coasts. Have got full set of imray charts(this years!) and the gps would only be for confirming my somewhat dodgy navigation.budget is tight(as always) and this was considered as the most cost effective solution at moment. The boat is a fairly new-to-me acquisition and I've tried not to skimp on any safety related items, but that has left the pot a bit empty

[Baitrunner]

I will try and find out what a friend of mine uses. Not sure what tablet and App he uses but I am sure it wasn't expensive.

Not sure I would want to rely on a tablet at sea though. Although if your in coastal waters in good visibility with a chart, compass and sounder you should be pretty safe.