christopherb
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I'm looking for a tablet to use with my Navionics subscription and wonder if anyone is using this on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB WiFi.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB WiFi
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PaulRainbow
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I have a couple of these, 10.4", on sale at the moment for a silly price:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C62C84C5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C62C84C5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
christopherb
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But do they support Navionics?
PaulRainbow
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Of course, they run on Android.
Davy_S
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I have one of these, excellent value for the money. Doogee T10
Doogee T10 Review - Reasons Why it's the Best Tablet for Budget
Doogee T10 Review - Reasons Why it's the Best Tablet for Budget
christopherb
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That's not necessarily the case, I had an older Android tablet that didn't support Navionics.
PaulRainbow
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Sigh, it's a brand new tablet running Android 13.
Refueler
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I have older tabs as well which will not run latest Navionics ... basically its the version of Android you need to check ...
As per Garmin : "
The Navionics® Boating app for iOS is designed to load and run on iPod touch, iPhone and iPad1 devices running iOS version 16.0 or higher.
The Boating app for Android is designed to load and operate properly on smartphones and tablets running Android OS 10.0 or higher.
Navionics Boating is optimized for use on either a smartphone or a tablet."
But that is fact for near all apps today .. the developers of apps write for late / current Android / IOS versions - to gain the later benefits ... leaves older Android / IOS versions out in the cold.
Buy an Endoscope - try that ... if Navionics wont run on your tab - bet the Endo wont either.
Refueler
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As long as you get a current model Android - it should be fine ... I use Android 11 - runs perfectly ... but today we are already with 13 and 14 is in the offing .. even better.
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It is a simple matter of looking at the device specification and the Navionics requirements.
Moodysailor
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I use a Samsung Galaxy tab S8, it runs Navionics and Imray Navigator just fine. The A9 will do all you need. Daylight brightness isn't as good as my iPad but manageable.
I am going to try the Orca app once we have finished the refit on our boat and have her back in the water, looking forward to seeing if that is worth the YouTube hype!
I am going to try the Orca app once we have finished the refit on our boat and have her back in the water, looking forward to seeing if that is worth the YouTube hype!
Refueler
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I would never pay the hyped up price for Samsung or iPad .... there are faster - more capable tablets out there for a lot less money.
Pauls Doogee is a good example .... I use Headworlf via Banggood - also good example .....
I need reliable good tablet when flying my Photo Drone ... and the Nexus provides that - prior to dedicating the Nexus - I used Mediatek from Banggood ... only reason I changed to Nexus was the Mediatek reached maximum update on its Android version - but it still works perfectly for other duties .. too old for Navionics though ...
Pauls Doogee is a good example .... I use Headworlf via Banggood - also good example .....
I need reliable good tablet when flying my Photo Drone ... and the Nexus provides that - prior to dedicating the Nexus - I used Mediatek from Banggood ... only reason I changed to Nexus was the Mediatek reached maximum update on its Android version - but it still works perfectly for other duties .. too old for Navionics though ...
Minerva
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I don't think I've had an android tablet in the last 15 years that doesn't support Navionics / OpenCPN fwiw. Don't get too hung up on it - the processing power needed to run these apps is miniscule to gaming / streaming HD films etc they are generally built for.
Moodysailor
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I've not had much luck with cheaper no brand tablets but as always it's caveat emptor. There are some benefits such as the range of accessories and the "just works" factor that lean me towards the branded options more often than not. That said, we still have our cheap android one as a backup - the battery has started to die long before my Samsung and it's no longer getting updates but it still works - just..
Moodysailor
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Streaming is a good point, and where a tablet is handy. Our also has Netflix / Amazon video, great to have everything on one device that we can upload on the home wifi
DoubleEnder
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I understand that a lot of people are happy with these. I bought one and sent it back, as it seemed unable to acquire satellites. My test was not at sea, but walking in open countryside. I used a variety of apps and the problem was consistent. Maybe I was unlucky and to be fair Amazon processed a full fast refund.
KompetentKrew
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This is exactly the sort of thing I would say, so I spent a few moments wondering how I ended up with a Samsung Tab S5e before remembering it was an emergency replacement for an Amazon Fire Android tablet that I accidentally bricked.
The Samsung is beautiful hardware - it's impressive how it still produces very good sound when watching a movie despite being so thin and light; it has a bright screen and is well supported with years of updates. It's probably the best hardware I've ever owned - up there with my MacBook, at least; it's hard to compare the two.
I use the LineageOS release of Android, which is the pure open-source version of Android, as released by Google, because I have to say I detested the Samsung modifications to the UI and Samsungs bloatware. My mum used to have a Doogee phone and it was fine, but no Doogee has ever been supported by Lineage and I guess that's probably because the manufacturers of the chipsets used in many of the cheaper devices often don't realise the source code, as they're legally obliged to. Won't matter for most people, but I know my Samsung will be supported for a long time with the latest versions and i doubt that I'll ever encounter the situation that its Android version is too old to run some newer app.
The Samsung Tab S5e was 2x or 3x the price of the Amazon Fire 10" which it replaced, but it has a more powerful CPU, it's 25% lighter, it's nearly 50% thinner, the screen is much higher resolution (nearly 4x?). You have to decide for yourself whether the extra money is worth it - whether it adds value for you. Lots of times I would say it's not worth it (not sure about this case, for my use) but it's definitely not a rip off - I would say it's top quality gear. It's 5 years old now, and still very capable.
Thresher
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I don't think that the version of Android is the issue. You need to make sure that the tablet you buy has gps built in, maybe they all do now but it wasn't always the case.
Refueler
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I agree if you are talking iPad ... because they still have this ridiculous idea of some have - some haven't !!
Most Android have GPS as standard .. but yes there are some cheap tablets that are 'GPS enabled' - which means they can have a GPS rcvr plugged in ...
But the version of Android does make a difference ... as garmin themselves say - see my earlier post - Android 10 and later for the Boating App / Navionics.
BCsailor
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We had excellent success with our "Blackview" android tablet (from Amazon) ... much cheaper (!) than Samsung. Though I must say I am partial to my Samsung.
OTOH: I so much prefer OpenCPN over Navionics. Better charts (with many types and sources accepted) and far more flexible. Some find the learning curve a bother with OpenCPN....
OTOH: I so much prefer OpenCPN over Navionics. Better charts (with many types and sources accepted) and far more flexible. Some find the learning curve a bother with OpenCPN....
