Dedicated GPS Navigation tablet / Moble Audio - Hardware/Apps? - General Topics

Not sure if this is the best section to ask this in...
I need suggestions/advice picking out Hardware(tablet+accessories) and Software/Firmware.
I need a tablet or large screen phone to act as my Motorcycle's Navigation and MP3 player.
I don't know if there is a product already out there that can do all I want reliable, or if something could be made to work with custom firmware?
Past experiences:
I have an original Nvidia Shield and a Lenovo mixx 2 8 (windows pro tablet). Both with on board GPS, but the mixx is very buggy for gps, and I can't find very good gps software ether. The shield is not bad for GPS, but clearly not meant for my application.
Basic Features:
-6-8" screen (not including chassis)
-stereo out (headphone jack or rca or something)
-Can be configured to Navigate and play MP3s easily at the same time.
-Fast turn off/sleep/etc
-Unassisted GPS, built in or usb /etc
-Can charge while in use.
-Easy to use, reliable, smooth to operate.
-Memory card slot or 16gb+ storage for music.
-I'm in Canada, and sometimes ride to the USA, so if that's a factor I'm making note of it.
Looking for suggestions for what tablet/device options I might want to get, and also what apps or firmware would complement it for my purposes.
Thank you very much for your help and time.

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Could I Get Some Recommendations, Please?

Hi all,
I'd like a little advice on choosing a PDA, if possible. I need to satisfy a few criteria, as I am going to be creating a piece of software for use by a potentially large group of people.
The criteria:
Must have WiFi
Ideally will have an internal GPS receiver
Should be quite robust, and the app is mainly for outdoor use
Large colour screen, so smartphones are generally out
Cheap(ish) - as in low cost, but not rubbish!
Should be widely available
Any help would be appreciated!
Tough combination to find.
There is HP Ipaq 6900, which has GPS, WiFi, BT, but it has a square screen (200x200). Not sure about the cost.
Now, there are several phones with GPS like Mio 701/700 or Eten G500, but non of them have WiFi, and they have the 2.8 inch screen like my Jamin (Prophet) or Wizard which have WiFi but no GPS (can be added via BT).
And finally there is the Exec/Universal which has a big(er) screen, but still no GPS and certainly not cheap.
Oh, here is one that is cheap (because its old) PDA2K / Qtek 9090 / XDA IIs. Big screen, WiFi, but no GPS and a lot of people here say that its a crappy device in general.
Whell, that wasn't exactly a reccomindation but mabe it will give you some ideas.
That's fantastic levenum - exactly what I am looking for!
The GPS issue may be resolvable by using an external bluetooth receiver rather than requiring an internal module, so that item on the criteria list could be treated as an ideal rather than an absolute.
I'd still be interested in more recommendations along the lines of large screen, color, WiFi and bluetooth.
Thanks!
Oh, I just re-read your post, and noticed that the device doesn't actually have to be a phone. (I just assumed cause this is mainly a phone forum)
Check out HP iPaq 4700. It has WiFi, BT, and most importantly the biggest scree a PDA ever had (its also VGA). Also it has both CF and SD slots so there are more ways to add expansions to it.

gps navigation system vs. car navigation system

im thinking of getting a navigation system for my car. ive used a garmin c330 which my friend lends me on long drives. i generally like it for its ease of use.
now my question is:
1. since i have an 8525, is getting a gps bluetooth reciever (suggestions welcome) and a mapping software (suggestions also welcome) comparable to the garmin c330? like voice, turn by turn instructions and what not.
2. im thinking going the 8525 gps system will be cheaper. am i right?
thanks for the help guys.
Yes it will work out cheaper and do just the same in terms of navigation turn by turn instructions etc.
You will need a Bluetooth GPS device, and some Navigation software / maps there are plenty to choose from, I use Route 66 and TomTom. (Depends where in the world you are located though as to which mapping is best)
Don't forget to get a car holder and power cable for use in the car, if you run off just the battery you will flaten it very quickly running software such as TomTom - Mike

[Q] What tablet, droid system for car infotainment

Hello all.
I have looked around via the search tool but not found what I was looking for directly.
Background:
I have a sterling kit car. I am modernizing the entire car to look, act, and drive like a modern day exotic sports car. So of course I would want an in dash infotainment system. However this car is extremely small. In fact the roof is only 40 inches tall.
So after remodeling the dash I have room for a 5 inch tablet. I would like to use an android based tablet, but most of the units I can find are chinese, and Win CE 6.0 based.
Im looking for the following features:
Google maps 3D GPS/Navigation
Bluetooth for phone, camera and OBD2 system access
WIFI
Back up camera wireless
Driving rear view camera
OBD 2 bluetooth system access
FM radio
MP3 Play back
Parking radar system
HD quality touch screen
Auto on and off based on external voltage (accessory power)
Custom boot screen and animations
I know some of these would be add ons and not part of the base android unit. But I am finding it very difficult to find a 5" tablet I can use in this way. It would be mounted in the dash board with only the screen exposed.
Can a win CE based tablet be converted to run android?
Im looking for a believable OEM in dash infotainment system. SI would imagine the processing power should be pretty good for fast switching, and animation speeds.
Thoughts? Ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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Help using a tablet together with a phone in a car

Hello!
I hope getting some help & ideas for a new idea I'm trying to use in my car.
I have an old Volvo, with next to no modern entertainment options, meaning a factory built-in radio (neither DIN nor Double-DIN), with no bluetooth or anything fancy. A good radio with a really good sound and equalizer (DolbySorround), but that's it. And a seperate navigation system with no online connectivity or recent updates what so ever (last update is from 2014 for a nice 300.-€).
My idea would be:
Tablet (in my case a Fire HD8, unlocked, rooted and with LineageOS 14)
Phone (Xiaomi Mi Mix2, as well with LineageOS, but LOS16)
Bluetooth receiver from Aukey (that I can wire in with the equalizer)
So far, so good. But here comes the problem:
I want to do some things on the tablet, like navigation, music streaming and calls. Is it possible, to connect phone and tablet in a way, I could start the music (Amazon, Google and my own Nextcloud) from the tablet, where in reality the phone makes the connection and "sends" the sound to the tablet (and from there the tablet to the BT audio receiver) or directly to the BT audio receiver, as long as I can control that from the tablet. Or the navigation (tablet) can use the internet connection from the phone. And last thing, I want to make or receive calls on the phone, but I would like to control that from the tablet as well.
I think you get the idea, what I'm trying to do here.
I'm really not sure how to start, the hardware is already here, but I'm willing to buy other stuff, as long as it works afterwards.
Any ideas or input is very welcome, I'm a little stuck here. Thanks a lot in advance!

Smartphone as a car navigation

I warmly welcome.
I will note in advance that I do not know if in the appropriate department.
And now to the point ...
I have an old, unused HAMMER ENERGY smartphone with Android 7.0
I would like to convert it into a car phone ... namely, I mean that the phone would only be used as a navigation. Plus some music via BT.
I am curious how to do it best, whether to upload a pure android and only navigations, or maybe there are some interesting "car" modifications
Maybe e.g. protection against a stolen car if the phone were inside,
or some video recorder additionally.
I don't quite know what else you can think of in this topic.
I depend on your experience, I want to play with the phone.
greetings
For me I use my old mi max as car navigation in the car. It's not screen makes waze/gmaps easier to see.
No modifications needed. Just a good car phone mount, car phone charger and a shortcut to the music /navigation app you use most frequent will do.
You might want to pop in a sim card with data or share your data connection with that phone. For me it's simple, i set it to auto share my wifi whenever my phone is connected to my car ice system via BT.
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