Any GPS on android tablets? Without a provider.

[Compman55]

On the ipads, there is not gps on the wifi only models. I was wondering if the androids had a good gps solution on their wifi model in which I would not require a provider.

 

[vshah]

yes, most android tablets have GPS, even the wifi models. I use the Nexus 7 for GPS in my car.

 

[lopri]

N7's bluetooth performance leaves something to be desired, though.

But as to the OP's query, yes, navigation works well on Android and it's a great back up for my car's built-in navigation, especially when it's hard to make it understand specific addresses.

 

[Compman55]

So then why doesn;t apple have GPS, or was I given wrong info?

 

[zerocool84]

So then why doesn;t apple have GPS, or was I given wrong info?

Ask Apple why they don't have it on Wifi models.

 

[Roland00Address]

So then why doesn;t apple have GPS, or was I given wrong info?

Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, and Cellular Radio is almost always one chip with tablets and phones. Apple uses a chip that only has the first two with the Ipad.

Some very cheap chinese tablets don't even have bluetooth for they try to keep cost down.

 

[Compman55]

Next question, how "good" is the GPS on androids? As in detail and accuracy.

 

[vshah]

Next question, how "good" is the GPS on androids? As in detail and accuracy.

excellent. no need to worry about accuracy on any phone/device made in the last 2 years.

 

[Throckmorton]

Next question, how "good" is the GPS on androids? As in detail and accuracy.

It's not as precise as a handheld hiking GPS because there's no WAAS (which increases precision down to about 3 feet). It's about 10 feet.

 

[lopri]

It's more accurate than my car's built-in GPS for Google's data base is constantly updated. But I guess there is even better GPS as Throckmorton suggests.. which I didn't know. But unless you're looking for a hidden treasure or a buried body or something, you will find the address no problem.