Playbook GPS

Hi Everyone!

I am thinking of buying a blackberry playbook for my boat as a navigational device. what is the GPS like on the playbook? are there any apps i can purchase or that are already on the system? (google maps for example) is there any way i can track the speed i am doing also?
should i buy an android instead?

Many thanks
Joe

Yes buy an android or better a marine GPS unit that can handle the environment better..

PlayBook's GPS is very basic and buggy.

Fewer and fewer apps will work with it's older Runtime - you would need an App that has builtin or cacheable maps for your use. Have seen some threads on Marine GPS APPs, you can go do a search for them - very possible that you will find something that will get the job done. But a newer device is much more likely to work better and for longer in the future.

Hi Joe, you don't say where you will use your boat, if it's out to sea i personally would seek advice on a marine device, a vehicle sat nav might be ok on inland canal/rivers ? why not ask other boat owners they would know the answer, good luck in your search.

Originally Posted by scalemaster34

Yes buy an android or better a marine GPS unit that can handle the environment better..

PlayBook's GPS is very basic and buggy.

Fewer and fewer apps will work with it's older Runtime - you would need an App that has builtin or cacheable maps for your use. Have seen some threads on Marine GPS APPs, you can go do a search for them - very possible that you will find something that will get the job done. But a newer device is much more likely to work better and for longer in the future.

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