Douzeper
Funster
I'm sure a lot of you are using all these but thought I would do a little review on what I use and what I will be putting in my MH, maybe help someone else?
I use an Android based HTC Desire mobile phone, which comes pre loaded with Google Maps, I find it the best Sat Nav out of all I have used although it does have some limitations, it needs a data connection! I pre load the maps on WiFi in the house before I leave and then leave the 3G connection on for any updates which it usually doesn't need unless I change route.
The Desire comes with a "WiFi Hotspot" option that I use to connect my laptop too, of course again you need a good 3G signal but find it more reliable than trying to pick up another WiFi signal, broadband speeds when it's a good connection! It is wireless so no cables needed from laptop to phone.
Music Player - 32 gig card in the Desire which I load my music onto.
Connect all this to an amazingingly cheap but well equipped Wharfedale Stereo in the car, Handsfree bluetooth, stream music, USB charging point, SD card slot and all for £49.99 at Argos
So whilst I am driving, the satnav is going on the phone, the music is playing on the phone, the stereo cuts the music when sat nav instructions are read out through the car speakers and cuts the music when I take a phone call which is played over the speakers. Stereo has a small MIC for phone calls.
When I stop, switch on the WiFi hotspot and I have an internet connection.
Maybe preaching to the converted? but thought i may help some?
Anyone else using similar setup?
I use an Android based HTC Desire mobile phone, which comes pre loaded with Google Maps, I find it the best Sat Nav out of all I have used although it does have some limitations, it needs a data connection! I pre load the maps on WiFi in the house before I leave and then leave the 3G connection on for any updates which it usually doesn't need unless I change route.
The Desire comes with a "WiFi Hotspot" option that I use to connect my laptop too, of course again you need a good 3G signal but find it more reliable than trying to pick up another WiFi signal, broadband speeds when it's a good connection! It is wireless so no cables needed from laptop to phone.
Music Player - 32 gig card in the Desire which I load my music onto.
Connect all this to an amazingingly cheap but well equipped Wharfedale Stereo in the car, Handsfree bluetooth, stream music, USB charging point, SD card slot and all for £49.99 at Argos
So whilst I am driving, the satnav is going on the phone, the music is playing on the phone, the stereo cuts the music when sat nav instructions are read out through the car speakers and cuts the music when I take a phone call which is played over the speakers. Stereo has a small MIC for phone calls.
When I stop, switch on the WiFi hotspot and I have an internet connection.
Maybe preaching to the converted? but thought i may help some?
Anyone else using similar setup?