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<blockquote data-quote="mbasko" data-source="post: 394634" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>Google Maps relies on a data connection to work so is pretty much useless unless you download a map area for use in the Offline Map section. It's still pretty limited even then.</p><p></p><p>I use Android phone + tablet & there is a heap of good maps available that work offline without any need for network/data connection.</p><p>Some I use are Hema Explorer, Avenza maps, Australia Topo Maps.</p><p>Depending on your device the inbuilt GPS can be just as good as some standalone GPS units. </p><p>I don't wander around with the GPS constantly on & when carrying my phone have it in flight mode so running the battery down isn't an issue. I only ever use it to check I'm heading the right way in or out of unfamiliar areas or to mark a spot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbasko, post: 394634, member: 4485"] Google Maps relies on a data connection to work so is pretty much useless unless you download a map area for use in the Offline Map section. It's still pretty limited even then. I use Android phone + tablet & there is a heap of good maps available that work offline without any need for network/data connection. Some I use are Hema Explorer, Avenza maps, Australia Topo Maps. Depending on your device the inbuilt GPS can be just as good as some standalone GPS units. I don't wander around with the GPS constantly on & when carrying my phone have it in flight mode so running the battery down isn't an issue. I only ever use it to check I'm heading the right way in or out of unfamiliar areas or to mark a spot. [/QUOTE]
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