There is no longer any need to buy an expensive navigator in a car. The phone, iPad or tablet on which the child watches cartoons can be replaced with a device such as a tablet for a car. This is a great navigator, all you need is a GPS receiver and a SIM card for the Internet.
SIM card slot
Download navigation applications to choose from:
- Navitel 9.6;
- iGO Primo;
- Yandex navigator;
- Sygic
- About the city.
We choose what is more suitable, for example, iGO Primo program is preferred by motorists traveling in Europe. You can even download a special application and use the tablet as a video recorder.
Rating of the top 6 models with brief features
The best car tablet with registrar function is Samsung and, of course, Apple. The only drawback of these gadgets is that they are not cheap, but if you take into account the functionality, then the quality is worth it. This year the most popular models on the market:
- Samsung GALAXY Tab A 8.0;
- IPad Mini 4.
Samsung GALAXY Tab A
Samsung GALAXY Tab A
Reliable in work, the image is excellent. The screen colors are juicy, a clear picture in any weather. Communication is stable thanks to GPS. The battery lasts for 10 hours, 5000 mAh. The camera is 8 megapixels, viewing angles are good. Built-in memory 16GB, (wi-fi).
A great but slightly expensive navigation tablet. The price is around 12000. To the pluses we add a solid appearance and the lack of need for repair, since there are practically no jambs in the assembly of this model.
IPad Mini 4
IPad Mini 4
Specifications:
- 32GB memory
- Screen 7.9.
- Camera 8.0 MP
- Battery 5124.
The price of a fashionable device bites - 30,000 p., But we remember that this device combines the work of several gadgets. In addition, after the trip, it will serve as a multimedia device outside the car. A clear image allows you to see even the smallest objects on the map.
It can be used as a connection via Skype, take cool photos. Not very heavy, which means installing the tablet is not difficult. The battery lasts 12 hours without recharge. This is almost the whole day of active work.
There is a big minus, when buying this miracle of technology, it should be borne in mind that most applications for the iPad are paid, not everyone can afford them. In a word, a thing for people who are supposed to have iOS by status.
Lenovo Tab 3 TB3-710i
Lenovo Tab 3 TB3-710i
The next tablet for installation in a car, according to reviews, is not inferior in operation to expensive navigators, but in some ways even surpasses. Its only minus is the possibility of overheating on the windshield, but this defect is easily eliminated if you close the device with foil from the outside.
The bundle includes a usb adapter, a cable to connect to a computer, there are no more additions. Nice interface and appearance of the case. On the side, under the logo, is a slot for a SIM card and a flash drive. 1/8 GB memory, 7-inch screen, 3450 mAh battery, works 9-10 hours without recharging. It does not freeze, it shows the road clearly, with all traffic jams and accidents.
The price is affordable, in the region of 6000 rubles, which is half the price of the Garmin navigator, which in practice fails more often, freezes and does not provide accurate traffic information. Garmin, by the way, is a navigator for professionals, truckers, for example. But many note that the screen is small, it’s not convenient to look, and eyes get tired on the way. Lenovo Tab 3 TB3-710i - for people who are not ready to overpay for the brand, spend a lot of time on the road for long distances and appreciate reliability. The screen is bright, so that even in the sun you can not stop working. Everything is clearly visible.
Prestigio Muze 3708 3G
Prestigio Muze 3708 3G
The next device in the price-quality ratio rating. The objective advantages of this device include an affordable price, it costs no more than 6000 rubles.
Battery 4000 mAh, charging lasts up to 8 hours.Camera 2 MP, memory 1/8 GB, wide screen 8 inches, built-in radio. You can watch videos, play games, while working with navigation applications gives a clear picture. The model provides stable connection to satellites, which makes it easy to navigate the terrain and not come to a standstill. Two SIM cards make it possible to use the gadget also as a smartphone.
How the navigator works 6 hours without a charger. The disadvantages include not very high-quality photos due to a weak camera.
Dunobil ECO QC 3G
Dunobil ECO QC 3G
The budget model has the following characteristics:
- Screen 7 megapixels.
- 1/8 GB memory
- Camera 2.0 / 0.3MP.
- Battery 2800mAh.
Its price fluctuates around 5000 rubles. Wide screen review, vivid picture, two SIM cards. Charging does not last long, about two hours, but can be recharged in the car, for example, using a cigarette lighter. As a DVR is not very suitable because of the modest camera.
Digma Plane 7546S
Digma Plane 7546S
The most affordable price for the gadget used as a navigator. Cheaper just can not find - 2700 rubles. There is 3G and GPS, suitable for watching videos and reading books.
The operating system Android 7.0 Nouga. You can connect a keyboard and mouse, thus working like a laptop. There is where to put a flash drive. The screen is convenient, standard 7-inch, 1.8 GB, 2400 battery, camera - 0.3.
It will work continuously for no more than three hours, then the device will have to be recharged, since the battery capacity is very small. The appearance of the gadget is more than modest, there are errors in the quality of the case. For the price you should not expect better. But you can take this device as a backup to the main one.
Before a long trip, it is better to be safe and have several devices with a navigation function. It’s good to use a smartphone as a navigator, but its minus is that the screen is small. The tablet for the car is more convenient in operation, the optimal size is 7-8 inches. The prices are affordable when compared with the Garmin 770 navigator. Maps should be updated from time to time.
You can install the tablet in the car instead of the radio. Thus, use the device as a TV or small on-board computer.
How to install a tablet in a car
There are several ways to include android or iOS devices in the car instead of the head unit:
- The built-in radio is replaced, for this you will need an amplifier.
- An additional radio tape recorder plays the role of an amplifier.
Operating procedure:
- We remove the old radio from the car panel.
- Next, prepare the wires for connecting the amplifier.
- We pull the wiring from the battery in the car, installing a fuse on the cable.
- We pull the cable out of the engine compartment.
- Through the adapter, the acoustics are connected to the amplifier, two cables go to the adapter from the amplifier.
- We take cables for RCA and connect the device. We use a connector in the fuse box that does not work when the ignition is turned off. Plus connects through a fuse, minus connects to ground.
- A car charger adapter connected to the tablet is connected to the cigarette lighter socket.
- The tablet is located in the frame instead of the old radio, attached to the frame with glue and inserted into place. The gadget is connected to the amplifier through the headphone output.
We’ll download auxiliary applications to our new screen; it should perform diagnostic tasks through the Torque Pro OBD2 application. To turn the tablet off and on depending on the engine, download the Tasker application.
We talked about the multimedia device for the car, which replaces the radio, but the radio is located low. For the navigation function, this arrangement is not convenient. It is necessary that the navigator is a little higher, or before your eyes.
There are holders for the tablet, which are located on the windshield.
Tablet for car
These are holders with a suction cup on the glass. Easy installation, but it is important to fix the holder so that the view in the machine does not suffer.Sometimes suction cup holders fail. If the device is heavy, or the road is bumpy, then the tablet can detach along with the holder and fall. If it falls, damage may occur that may require replacement of the screen. Conventional navigators are already sold with a secure mount.
There are fastenings in the deflector, and you can make the holder manually with the help of a metal rod, to which the necessary bends are attached.
Tablet mount
In this case, pliers will help. Next, insert the improvised mount into the holes in the panel, select the desired height.
Tablet mount
We put the cover on the tablet, flip its cover open in the form of a metal rod. It turns out that the tablet is held on an open cover like a sheet on a rope. This design does not close the review of the road, it requires minimal costs and a high level of savvy.
Tablet for car
