![]() Unfortunately, mainstream stores or online sites usually only mention: “GPS: yes. As a result, the issue of integrated positioning systems has a major influence in the final choice of the ideal GPS tablet for navigation. The GPS part in the Cellular is independent of this SIM card.Īll these explanations are all well and good, but what do we do with them now?Įveryone knows that the keyword on a sailboat is redundancy, so relying on a single positioning system or even questionable accuracy would probably be a mistake. However, same thing as for Android tablets: a SIM card is not necessary to take advantage of the positioning. iPads are already pricey, but knowing the above will force you to add some extra cash when going to the cash desk in order to leave with a tablet useful for navigation. It will thus be necessary to opt for the Wifi+Cellular model. Indeed, the GPS chip is in the Cellular part. This means that, a few nautical miles from the coast, it will quickly become impossible to position yourself. On the Apple side, beware: WiFi tablets do not receive your positioning via a GPS chip! You will eventually be able to have a positioning when you are connected to a Wifi. ![]() We will still have to check which positioning system is picked up by the chip, but we’ll talk about that in the next paragraph. If the primary purpose is navigation (and watching movies for example), then the WiFi model is more than enough. An LTE tablet is also more expensive than a WiFi tablet. But on our side, we already have our phones that will allow us to do this, so it was clearly not a criterion. Of course, if you own an LTE tablet, you will be able to buy local SIM cards in the countries you visit and enjoy the internet wherever you are (as long as there is a network). No need to take an LTE model and put a SIM card inside to benefit from satellite positioning. This is false, and true in a sense at the same time.Īndroid tablets (not all, but the vast majority today) are equipped with dedicated GPS chips that allow them, without LTE and no operator network, to position themselves on the whole earth. The shortcut is often made by some people between LTE/Cellular = GPS positioning. For example, Sailgrib is only available on Android. If you are starting from scratch, then you probably won’t give much importance to this, but if you are already used to specific softwares or apps, then your choice can be made on a tablet equipped with the operating system compatible with these softwares or apps. The choice can also be guided by your favorite navigation software. And some models are sometimes so similar that it’s hard to make a personal opinion. The specifications you can find on third-party sites are often partial and you can quickly find yourself buying a tablet with features that don’t actually match what you want.Īs the competition is raging, it is also very difficult to find the one tablet that stands out from the crowd. One must remain vigilant and not drown under the mass of information – or non-information – which only makes the choice more complicated. The manufacturers are numerous (Samsung, Huawei, Asus, Lenovo) and you can find everything. On the other side, there are a multitude of tablets powered by Android, the undisputed market leader. On the other hand, I hope your wallet is well stocked because some models sell for almost twice what an Android tablet is worth with similar features. It is in any case indisputable that Apple is a recognized and rather (very) reliable brand. Faced with this question, some may even give answers such as “ Apple obviously, 99% of malwares are on Android!“(recently read on one of the many sailing groups we’re part of). Some may argue that Apple is the ultimate brand, with products of impeccable quality and would not see themselves living with another brand. Everybody has their own opinion and experience on the question. Ah, that eternal question! The Apple brand or an Android tablet? That’s a bit of an unanswered question.
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