How to make a car navigator from a tablet. The motorist struggles with choosing a navigator or a tablet? What is better to buy for a car?

Finding your way in a new place or foreign city is not so easy. The situation requires especially fast orientation on the terrain if a person is driving. This distracts the driver’s attention and concentration and makes the driver and other road users nervous. Today, this problem is easily solved by navigators. If previously you had to buy them as a separate independent device, now you can simply install the navigator on your tablet. After all, today almost every family has tablets.

How to choose and install a navigator on your tablet?

First of all, you need to decide on the type of navigator. There are both Internet-powered and standalone navigators that do not require an online connection during the trip. If both types of programs are suitable for tablets and 4G, then only an offline navigator is suitable for tablets connecting via WIFI.
The advantage of navigators that connect to the Internet online is up-to-date information about traffic jams, accidents, and so on.
The advantage of offline navigators is that regardless of whether there is an Internet connection, the program works stably, finds addresses and creates routes. Internet traffic is not consumed.

How to install a navigator on a tablet

Once the appropriate software has been selected, you can begin to resolve the “” issue. To begin with, in the tablet settings, in the “security” tab, you should allow the installation of applications from third-party sources. In the settings we also enable GPS navigation.
Let’s look at the algorithm of actions “how to install a navigator on a tablet” using the example of two popular navigators: Navitel and Yandex.
In the case of the Navitel program, the easiest and freest way is to download the apk file to your computer, unpack this archive, and then copy the Android apk file to the tablet. Then you need to run this file from the tablet, after which the installation will begin.
After this, you need to download and install maps of the desired city. You should find on the Internet maps of the desired area intended specifically for this program and download them. After this, you need to install these files /Navitel/Content/Maps. If such a folder does not exist in the tablet’s file system, you need to create it. The program will automatically recognize installed cards the next time you start it.
If everything is done correctly, Navitel will start working. It would also be a good idea to register on the program’s website in order to purchase the necessary add-ons in the future.

If we are talking about Yandex navigator, downloading is easier. This is done for free from the official website, or through various Market applications. If the tablet is powered by , you can enter its number, after which you will receive a link to download this content. Installation occurs automatically. To work offline, of course, you will need to download offline maps of the desired region.
Modern navigators allow you not only to plot a route and find out the exact distance to the desired point, but also to calculate the approximate time of arrival and reduce travel time by avoiding traffic jams, accidents and road works. Navigators also have voice and sound prompts, warning in advance about upcoming maneuvers and even about video cameras on the roads. There are also built-in chats that allow drivers to communicate with each other. Despite the fact that the main functions of navigators are designed for traveling by car, they can also be used by ordinary pedestrians. It is enough to select the method of transportation in the settings, and the program will plot the most suitable and shortest route. The question of “installing a navigator on a tablet” can be easily resolved if you look into it.

Installing a navigator on a tablet computer

At the moment (summer 2013), the choice of car gadgets is such that even an advanced user finds it difficult to choose a device that is optimally suited to the user’s needs. Well, if you decide to buy a GPS navigator for your car, you’ve probably already heard and, perhaps, even picked out another device from your friends in the car - a tablet, which was successfully used as a navigator and, among other things, a tablet has much more capabilities than in the navigator. So what should you buy for your car - a navigator or a tablet?

The question is very complex, but nevertheless, I will give you examples of both navigators and tablets that are perfect for use in a car. Of course, every motorist sets the required tasks for the purchased gadget and buys a device that will successfully solve all the problems. Therefore, for some it will be an excellent option to buy a tablet, while others will prefer a navigator. At their core, both the tablet and the navigator are similar; both are PDAs, which mostly use the same chips. However, in the navigator, the functions are limited exclusively to navigation (ignoring modern advanced navigators on Android, we’ll get to them), but the tablet also has other functions - surfing the Internet, working with programs, etc. That is, the tablet is more tailored to perform many tasks.

Advantages of a tablet when using it as a navigator in a car:

• 1. Large screen (as a rule, tablets come with a screen of at least 9-10 inches, so looking at such a screen is a pleasure, and the icons are of normal sizes, you won’t miss them with your finger).
• 2. It is possible to access the Internet, so in addition to Internet surfing, you can download traffic jams, which is an important function for residents of megacities.
• 3. Powerful hardware. If you buy a really “cool” tablet and, among other things, are going to use it as a navigator, the internal filling will be simply super - a dual-core processor at 1-1.5 GHz (2 cores), at least 1024 MB of RAM. With such hardware, even the heavy Navitel will not slow down. So the cards will load instantly, and the overall speed will be excellent.
• 4. Various functions of a regular computer - watch movies, listen to music, chat on Skype (there is a camera). Although modern cool navigators have already begun to install the same functions as the tablet.
• 5. Operating system - of course Android, gadgets on Android work very quickly, do not consume battery resources and there are simply tons of software for them, both paid and free.
• 6. Well, the general advantage of a tablet compared to navigators is that tablets always have a powerful battery, so even in offline mode it will last at least 10-15 hours. The batteries of navigators are much weaker; the coolest batteries last for 6-8 hours of operation.
• 7. Tablets always have higher screen resolution, so all multimedia functions benefit. You can connect an external hard drive to a large tablet and watch decent resolution videos without any lags. This is about multimedia, functions useful for those who have children. and many car enthusiasts are like children themselves - buy a tablet for 15,000 rubles and they won’t be overjoyed. You can do a lot of things on the tablet, and you can set the navigation to whatever you like.

It seems like there are so many advantages that you don’t even doubt that you need to buy a tablet. However, the cost of a normal tablet will always be around 10,000 rubles or even more. So for many, this option is out of the question due to its high price. But there are tablets that cost 6-7 thousand rubles, and these are the ones that can get in your way when buying a navigator))

Disadvantages of using a tablet as a navigator:

• 1. Of the minuses, the first thing worth noting is the mounting of the device in the car. The tablet does not have a standard mount included, which means you will have to either “farm” or look for purchasing options on the Internet. Car mounts have already been developed for popular tablet models, but if you have a mid-range gadget, securing it as a navigator will be problematic. So the option is to either put it on the passenger seat and listen to voice prompts, or give it to the passenger)) But it’s inconvenient)
• 2. Next, a really large screen for many will be more of a minus than a plus, because it quite blocks the screen. Imagine a device with a 10-inch screen on the windshield. Takes up a lot of space.
• 3. A much weaker GPS module, that is, the quality of the satellite receiver for tablets is slightly worse. Although many may object to me, because in expensive tablet models everything is cool, from hardware and software to the navigation module. Take, for example, the iPad - a super cool thing, multifunctional, an excellent tablet and navigator, and you can even use it as a video recorder if you want, because the camera is also of high quality. But Chinese tablets are equipped with GPS cheats of very low quality. So if you choose between a Chinese tablet and a high-quality navigator, then for navigation it is of course better to buy a navigator.

So the following conclusions can be drawn about using a tablet in a car (IMHO) - if you take a high-quality tablet for 12-15 thousand rubles, then you will feel the difference between a navigator and a tablet. A huge screen, everything is visible, there are no brakes at all, everything loads instantly, a lot of possibilities. If you have money, then it’s definitely better to buy an expensive tablet and enjoy life. But if money is tight, then take a closer look at the so-called tablet navigators; I reviewed many models on this site.

Let's look at this gadget (navigator with tablet functions):

The screen is usually 7 inches
The resolution may be small; there are also normal models with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. Better take these, because the lower resolution is too low for a 7-inch screen.
The hardware is weaker, but still quite good for a navigator - if the processor frequency is 1 GHz and the RAM is at least 512 MB, then it’s normal.
Next is the operating system. Available on Windows, but also available on Android; I am inclined to buy navigators on this platform.
In addition to all this, a high-quality GPS receiver that perfectly picks up satellites and accurately indicates everything.
And, of course, the ability to connect to the Internet. It is better to be able to access the Internet via the built-in Wi-Fi model and also via an external 3G modem.
Also, all multimedia functions will be available - movies, music, photos, reading books.

If a car navigator has all these functions, then how does it differ from a tablet? Slightly less functionality and less hardware power. However, it performs all functions perfectly and costs 2-3 times less than a good tablet. So why overpay?

I offer you a couple of excellent options for tablet navigators on Android, and in my opinion, these are the best models for a car. And they cost between 5-6 thousand rubles, the amount is more than reasonable.

So, so far in bestsellers:

- a powerful navigator with a large screen, decent resolution, operating system - Android 4.0. Lots of possibilities - a full range of multimedia capabilities (even a TV), several options for connecting to the Internet. Cost 5000 rubles. So I recommend paying attention if you are looking for an inexpensive and functional navigator for your car. There is everything here and even more.

- the second version of the 7-inch tablet navigator, also from a well-known brand. The cost is slightly higher - 6,000 rubles, but in terms of hardware power it is slightly inferior to the Prestigio. Everything else is also excellent, all the above functions are present. Also on Android.

By purchasing one of these two devices, you get at your disposal an excellent, large navigator with a “traffic” service. Apart from all the features, each of these excellent navigators can easily be called a tablet with average characteristics. This, of course, is not an iPod, but you can surf the Internet without any problems. In general, it's still up to you. I hope that my thoughts will help you with your choice.

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19 comments

Good afternoon.
Have you ever gotten your hands on the C701 GPS tablet with built-in 3G from CLV? The parameters seem to be quite good.

Hello, haven't gotten there yet. Let's see at our leisure what kind of tablet this is. If it’s good, we’ll do a review of the gadget))

Hello.
I’ve been using it for (or still) :) a month. Overall a normal machine. The navigator is quite peculiar: at speeds over 40 km/h it is a little late with warnings (turns are especially noticeable) and for some reason it also calls the current turn at which you need to turn as next :-)
The battery lasts for 2-4 hours of continuous operation.

Thank you, Vlad, for your feedback; undoubtedly, your comments on gadgets will be useful. If everyone shared their experiences and left reviews, you’d see that a lot of valuable information would appear from the users themselves.

I bought a navigator navigator play5000dvr))) turned it on, it works, the battery ran out - connected the power via USB, started setting the time and date - the navigator died, vertical stripes appeared on the screen)) from the moment of purchase, 7 hours have passed)) why, in general, do they allow trading such a product))?

Good day! I’m going to buy a navigation device for my car and now I’m hesitating between GPS Navigator Lexand STA-6.0 - 4300 rubles or GPS Navigator Lexand STA-5.0 - 5800 rubles and 7″ Tablet Prestigio MultiPad PMP3007C 8 GB 3G metallic-4000-5000 + mount 1000 -1500 + charging 500.
Help me choose either a navigator on Android or a tablet.
The main criterion for me is that the navigation be small and fast without any “brakes.” I don’t intend to use any games, calls, the Internet, photos, videos, etc. Thank you

Vitaly, take everything! If you don’t like it, you can return it to the store within 2 weeks!)

Thank you all for your participation, I decided to buy a tablet, better than three in one.

Hello, it was Lexand and now prestige, both when traveling 500-1000 km after turning off (stopped to rest) they do not turn on for several hours after turning on the battery showed from 30 to 80 percent of charge, but they did not take the card and we are standing in Rostov-on-Don at 1 o’clock in the morning, waiting for the morning buy a new navigator and a map. We bought a map and the navigator turns on, we drive on. It’s so bad, these navigators have let us down so many times and there are 3 prestige phones nearby and they all turn on and there’s a Navitel program there, but they couldn’t start it on the road, there’s a tablet, but without 3G, I've had enough of navigators, now I'm looking for a normal tablet with navigation, although so far I've traveled no more than 100 km (Moscow back and around Moscow. I didn't know that the navigators were buggy, I talked to my comrades, almost everyone has this situation, I took apart the navigators, it's just terrible, but where normal take, not Chinese, the conclusion is clear only tablet

There is one problem with navigators - they are disposable. Those. If there's anything wrong with the screen, it won't be repaired anywhere. I bought Navitel A705. Lived at home for 2 days. I went on vacation - apparently it warmed up well in the car, but when I turned on the A/C, the screen floated - now throw it away. It’s a pity that I bought additional cards - it’s a shame. Now I’m thinking - apparently I still need to take a 7′ tablet. At least they are being repaired.

In my opinion, the navigator is more suitable for older people, who, as a rule, are not “friendly” with fancy gadgets, and who do not need the additional functions of a tablet.

There is also GARMIN, but they cost like tablets

Please tell me a tablet (or the necessary hardware) that can be used every day to work with the ELM327bluetooth mini adapter and occasionally as a navigator. I plan to download Navitel software.

The Navitel navigator stood in the sun for 2 hours and froze until I turned it off and put it in a dark place and could not start it.

Guys, which one is better now to take a tablet for these purposes?

The choice now is simply huge, you have to look at the money. Among the inexpensive ones - Prestigio is normal, although it is China, but the quality is very good. More expensive - all sorts of Asus and Acer, they will be cooler, but the price tag is one and a half to two times higher. Another option is to order from Aliexpress; now there are a lot of cool Chinese brands that produce high-quality electronics - Meiza, for example. A friend has a smart phone - it’s simply gorgeous, a huge screen and an excellent navigator.

I bought it in December, this miracle of Chinese technology: “Oysters T72HM + option “Internet Tablet S””, the miracle worked, not for long, a glitch appeared, it stopped turning on, although the price, 2,490, was very tempting, I contacted the warranty center, there They demanded a receipt for the purchase, but due to the absence of one, warranty repairs were refused. The cost of repairs was announced at 1500. So, I advise you not to fall for this model, although the functions are quite good, it did not work for long! And if you decide to buy, then keep all receipts until the warranty period expires!

The Prestigio3057 tablet with the City Guide navigation program worked for 3 months. The navigator died and was under warranty for a month. I bought TEXET, it doesn’t see satellites at all and works as it wants.
If you buy a tablet for navigation, it’s better not to go cheap
LENOVO and ASUS bite on price but work

The quality standard in this matter belongs to Garmin. Its navigators can work autonomously for more than 4 hours. If you are going to go hiking and don’t yet know which company’s navigator is best to buy, pay attention to devices from this manufacturer.

06.04.2017

In the age of progress and information technology, it is quite difficult to get lost in a foreign city if you have a navigator. But what to do when there is no navigator in your car? Just make it from a tablet. We will tell you how to implement everything, as well as the models and software suitable for this, in this article. Process of preparation and implementation A person needs a navigator for orientation on the ground. Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether you drive a car or walk. The navigator will guide you in any case. But first of all, you and I need to find out whether your tablet has a navigation program. To get started, go to your applications. There is a "settings" button there. If you find a "location" icon there, that's very good. Open and look for the “GPS satellites” button. Click on this button and see that you have navigation. Next we will need applications with area maps, such as Google maps or Yandex maps. About Google Maps After you have accessed Google Maps from your tablet, indicate your location there. If possible, connect Wi-Fi for ease of operation of the application and downloading maps. Google is very convenient to work with maps. You can lay out the entire route from point "A" to point "B". There is also the opportunity to set intermediate points and the desired travel time. It's easy to control the application directly from your tablet. You can look at a satellite version of the map, a diagram or a hybrid. If there is no navigator program If a navigation program for your tablet is not provided initially, then this is not a reason to be upset. Just download the desired program from the Internet or directly from the Play Market. What applications, besides Yandex and Google maps, can you download? So, here are some of them: Sygic GPS Navigator. A convenient application for car enthusiasts Maverick GPS Navigation. Ideal for pedestrians, but car enthusiasts can also try it. It has a clear and simple interface Navitel Navigator. Classic navigation. The application was developed for Europe and the CIS countries. Here are some navigation programs. Next, we’ll look at which tablets with GPS functionality are suitable for these programs. Tablets with GPS Of course, now it is rare that a tablet does not have this function. But can it compete with a full-fledged navigator in terms of terrain orientation and ease of use? We can safely say that it can. Let's see what kind of tablets there are. Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 10.1 GT-P5100 Titanium Silver. Very reliable tablet. FreeLander PD20 is capable of high-quality work at a speed of 500 m/s and at an altitude of up to 18 km. A budget option. But despite this, it works well in the Treelogic Gravis 72G 8Gb navigation program. Conducts GPS signal well. Equipped with a built-in Navitel Superpad Flytouch 4 3G navigator. This model is distinguished by high processor power and large RAM ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T 32Gb blue dock. Supports A-GPS connection. Has a digital compass. This tablet already has the Google Maps program installed, but if you wish, you can download any other Digma iDn7 3G. Built-in warning function about traffic jams and congestion within the mapped route Pros and cons of a tablet navigator Pros Wide screen. Larger than the display of a conventional navigator. Network access. You can, for example, look at traffic jams on a route. Powerful processor. It is possible to load heavy maps faster Computer functions. You can watch a movie or play. For example, in a traffic jam More powerful battery. Consequently, longer work without recharging. Large selection of navigation programs. Various alternatives to suit your personal taste, and there is no restriction of using only one program Cons There is no special mount in the car for the tablet. Therefore, you will have to look for it, or use it like this. Lack of a stable GPS signal in budget tablet models. High price for good models with an ideal satellite signal It is possible that a large screen for some will not be an advantage, but a disadvantage, since it may block the view. From all of the above it follows that a tablet is a good replacement for a classic navigator. The only criterion for a replacement to be truly worthy is the price.

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Experts spoke about cases where a driver may not be issued a license after completing training. Experts noted that in recent years the number of accidents has increased, and the rules for gaining the opportunity to drive have become more stringent.

Many people believe that in the modern world a car is no longer a luxury; rather, it is a necessary means of transportation. It is known that in order to obtain a license, the driver must undergo training in accordance with the rules of the traffic police, as well as a medical examination. Many people do not know, but there are cases when they may be denied rights.

In order to obtain a driving license in the Russian Federation, a driver must be 18 years of age; they cannot be issued early. Disabled citizens with certain physical disabilities, such as epilepsy or mental retardation, can drive vehicles only if they have special devices for this.

Acquired diseases can also become an obstacle to obtaining a driver's license. For example, if during a medical examination it turns out that a person’s vision or hearing has deteriorated, he may be denied a document.

Age may be an obstacle in this regard. The driver may simply be unfit to drive due to physical limitations that deteriorate over the years.

It is worth considering that only a medical board can refuse to obtain a license, because many citizens hide the fact of alcohol or drug addiction, which is difficult to find out even during an examination. Experts advise obtaining documents through legal means, since otherwise it is criminally punishable.

A recent monitoring of prices in the Russian car market by experts from the Internet portal "Price Auto" showed that the crossovers of the Chinese Chery Tiggo 3 line decreased in price by 7% (about 62,000 rubles). At the current price for such a car 2018. in the Comfort MT modification you need to pay 777,900 rubles.

The prices for the Luxury Plus MT modification (RUB 899,900) and the Luxury Plus CVT modification (RUB 999,900) remained the same.

It is worth noting that the power unit of all modifications of the model under discussion is a 1.6-liter engine with 126 hp.

As previously reported, the automaker has already edited prices for the model under discussion this year. True, then, in February, prices went up by 20,000-30,000 rubles.

According to the results of the first quarter of this year, Russians became owners of 1,229 cars of the Chery line. This is 5% lower than last year.

However, falling prices now indicate that Chinese businessmen are taking a flexible approach to trends in the automobile market. It is very likely that the price reduction will increase demand for Chery Tiggo 3.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law 607168-7 Federal Law, under which car owners whose cars are reported stolen are exempt from paying transport tax.

Previously, car owners of stolen cars were also exempt from paying transport tax. But then the system for obtaining such exemption was, to put it mildly, “intricate.”

Those. you will be exempt from tax, but only for the period while the car is officially wanted. And then (search activities have their own time frames), either go and deregister the car, or pay tax.

Now this injustice has been corrected. And no tax is charged from the moment of loss until the month in which the car was returned to the owner.

As for such a parameter as the entry into force of this law, it is already in effect. After all, it was reviewed on April 10, and the president signed it on April 15. On the day it was signed by the President of the Russian Federation, the law was published.

This document was marked “valid from the moment of adoption.”

At the eBay auction, a unique Alfa Romeo roadster from the car fleet of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was put up for sale as a lot.

Spider Veloce Series II was released in 1976, and its mileage was about 130 thousand kilometers.

At the moment, the price of the lot at auction is $13,500. The Alfa Romeo Spider is sold in good condition, it has been repainted, but the craftsmen have retained the original soft roof and alloy wheels.

The roadster's equipment remains: the original steering wheel, radio and black leather interior. According to the seller, the car had two owners: athlete Muhammad Ali and his friend Tim Shanahan. The latter has owned the model for the last 40 years.

Under the hood of the roadster there is a two-liter naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 133 horsepower. It is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

The car has rear-wheel drive and disc brakes.

The main feature of the roadster was improved interior trim and designer door handles. In 1974, the model was released in the new Spider-Targa modification, equipped with a Porsche-style rear window and roof panels made of fiberglass.

The Germans, in this case, must thoroughly modernize the car that participated in the climb to Pikes Peak. Version ID. The R received a new rear wing with a modified design. DRS racing technology reduces aerodynamic drag. Specialists optimize the car's energy management system. Version ID. R was introduced in 2018 at a special event in France. The vehicle is equipped with two electric motors generating a total of 680 horsepower. The car weighs 1.1 tons. The racing version of the electric car is capable of accelerating to the first hundred in 2.25 seconds.

Volkswagen ID pilot. R in the race at the Nürburgring will be the French driver, Romain Dumas. The track record for modern electric vehicles so far belongs to the Chinese model NIO EP9. The car covered the circle in 6 minutes 45.9 seconds. The average speed was 185 km/h.

In the life of every motorist, it happens that you find yourself in unfamiliar places. Often in such situations the question arises: is my car moving in the right direction? This issue can be easily resolved. Nowadays, almost every family has a tablet computer, but, unfortunately, not many know how to make a navigator out of a tablet. But with its help you can easily find the right direction to the object you are interested in, the nearest cafes, gas stations, service stations.

The easiest option is to buy a tablet with a navigator. You just need to learn how to use the device. Let's look at another option. Let's say the tablet is already in stock. How can I find out whether it can be used as a navigator or not? It won't be difficult.

Checking the connection

• Turn on the tablet device;
• go to applications;
• download the maps of interest to your device from the playmarket;
• in the settings we find the “Location” option;
• We select the location data that is suitable for us and see if there is an item - GPS satellites.

This seems to have been sorted out, but how to use the tablet with the navigator function further? If you are on the mobile Internet, it is better to switch to Wi-Fi, you will need to download a lot of different things, and through the latter it is several times faster and cheaper. We took an Android device as a basis, so it is better to use the Google Maps application or as it is also called Google map. It is located in the main menu of your device. We establish our location during the first turn on. We find an icon on the screen in the form of an arrow pointing upward, which shows the direction of our movement. It is he who will guide our route throughout the entire journey.

Here you can find a route to an object by indicating your location and the point of the object itself. The application will draw your route on the map and show the average time you will spend on the road. There is even an option that when you enter travel time into the database, a route will be selected for you that will take exactly the amount of time you planned.

But what to do if you want to use a tablet navigator without an Internet connection, and besides, the device does not support GPS? In this case, we recommend using an external GPS receiver. There are two connection methods; which one to use depends on the technical characteristics of your device.

Important! Some are not compatible with specific tablet models.

Therefore, before purchasing a receiver, make sure it matches your tablet computer.

In the video you can clearly see how the tablet works as a navigator:

First connection method. Via Bluetooth

Turn on the tablet and module. On the first one, we connect Bluetooth and wait until they start interacting.

Next, set a password to connect devices to each other (usually the password is three zeros). In the tablet settings, we allow the use of GPS to determine location. Thus, we have a full-fledged navigator or tablet with GPS.

If the navigator does not connect to the module, you will need to download the Bluetooth GPS Provider program from the Play Market. You will have to run it before each time you turn on the navigator on your tablet.

The second connection method is via USB

The first option is a little simpler than this one. First, download and launch the USB GPS 4 Droid program. During its operation, mark Start-Stop GPS with a quotation mark. With these actions we activate the Choose GPS device speed item, where you need to enter the code that is indicated on the receiver. Next, in the tablet settings, go to the “For Developers” application, check the “Fictitious location” column in it. Everything is ready, launch the navigator and check its operation.

The variety of navigation software for Android is pleasing to the eye, but at the same time frightens the inexperienced person with its quantity. You have a choice - use the free version or buy the program in a specialized store, download and install the navigator on your tablet for free.

Necessary properties for a tablet navigator

There is no point in using devices with a diameter of less than 5 inches for these purposes. A tablet of 10 inches or more is a completely different matter. Everything will be perfectly visible on it, but a very large one will reduce the visibility for the driver. Therefore, the most optimal device for using a tablet as a navigator in a car would be a device with a screen size of 7-8 inches.

Which tablet operating system is preferable for a navigator, naturally - android. The advantage over others is ease of operation and installation, transparency of settings and a larger number of different devices. When purchasing a new device, it is best to purchase a tablet with GPS and 3G support. Although all tablets currently offered have fairly strong components that can cope with almost any task. But still, the presence of GPS guarantees that there will be no need to purchase an additional module, and 3G will allow you to use the device to a greater extent and allow you to deal with traffic jams while the car is moving.

Not all manufacturers include the device with a holder. Therefore, you should think in advance about how you will use the navigator on your tablet while the car is moving.

If the tablet navigator program is not installed on your device, you will have to choose one of many navigation applications. Domestic manufacturers and application developers offer a variety of high-quality, high-quality products to choose from. Let's look at a few of the most common ones.

Navitel Navigator

The application actively leads in the number of users of smartphones, tablets and navigators. It accounts for about 60% of all sales and downloads. It differs in that it is multi-platform and supports a large number of different languages. Navitel Navigator also has extensive technical support.

This application is one of the most popular Yandex developments. All maps in this application are updated and downloaded to the device gradually, as needed. Its advantage is the ability to view photographs of monuments, landmarks and buildings that other users post online. Another plus is that the application has a voice prompt module.

The fact that this domestic development belongs to highly functional applications is evidenced by the fact that the Togliatti Automobile Plant installs it on the built-in navigators of its cars, and the commercial licensed version of the application is used by many transport companies. The main advantage is the presence of “Traffic 2.0” technology. It displays the situation much faster than its competitors (Navitel or ProGorod).

Operating this application is simple and does not require any additional skills. The advantage is the presence of a system of dynamic corrections that reflect real situations occurring on the road.

One of the widely used navigators that do not require the Internet. The destination is indicated by a red flag; you can set it with a dot on the map or by entering a specific address in the search bar. The downside is that the free version of the application allows you to download only 10 maps.

The free version works without interruptions and guides the user through 2D maps. All downloaded maps are updated at least once a month. The downside is the lack of voice prompts and limited access to 3D maps. These options are only available in the paid version of the application.

Benefits of using 3G GPS in a car

1. Calculate average fuel consumption and calculate the cost of the distance traveled.
2. Checks the accuracy of the car's speedometer.
3. Will help you find a hotel, cafe or store with an ATM.
4. With it, you will be able to view the weather forecast or news via the Internet.
5. Check your email or social media page.
6. Play a game or watch a movie at the stop.
7. The battery capacity of a tablet computer is higher than that of navigators.

But most of the above is available by installing the appropriate programs and applications (software) on the device.

Disadvantages of using a tablet as a navigator in a car

To a greater extent, for tablets there is no panel mount, so you will have to figure it out yourself. The GPS module is powerful only on expensive models; the use of cheaper devices risks that the signal may periodically disappear (for large cities this may occur when driving through tunnels, bridges and overpasses).

Currently, Chinese manufacturers offer their customers a tablet with a TV tuner and a navigator, as well as a tablet navigator and a DVR. These devices, as a rule, belong to little-known manufacturers, but they differ from branded ones in their wide functionality. Their prices are naturally lower than those of well-known brands.

Attention! In the event of a breakdown or any malfunction, the user will have to resolve the issue of repair or return of funds by mailing the device at his own expense to the Middle Kingdom.

When purchasing a branded device, it is enough to contact a service center that repairs phones, laptops, navigators, tablets and other equipment.

Detailed review of the mobile application "Navitel Navigator for Android": setting up GPS on your phone, adding maps, setting up the navigator to work without the Internet

If you intend to travel while driving a car, or need to go to another city for work, or just get out of town into nature, you don’t have to constantly look at maps or buy a navigator to navigate the road. Of course, Navitel can be used as a car navigator.

Simple and convenient application " Navitel for Android» from the leading manufacturer of GPS navigators for Android and digital maps can be downloaded for free to your Android mobile gadget, replacing a regular, stationary GPS navigator with a simple apk application. Among other things, Navitel supports the Russian Glonass satellite system, so it can be used in places where access to other satellites is difficult.

In general, Navitel will allow you to much faster find the right path in unfamiliar places using local maps, which can be downloaded for free to your smartphone or tablet via the official website, torrents or the 4pda.ru portal.

First launch of the Navitel application on Android

First of all, the user should download the Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps program for free from the official Google Play store to their phone. Next, you will be asked to select the type of voice navigator and maps of the countries you are interested in. It is worth noting that their weight is quite impressive: if the description of the route of Ukraine weighs less than 500 MB, then the “Navitel” map of Russia will take up almost 1.5 GB on your tablet or Android phone. As soon as the specified map is downloaded, you can log into the system by first registering or using your existing accounts on the social networks Facebook, VKontakte or Google+. After which the program interface will open in front of you. The navigator works great without the Internet, for this reason it will be the best choice for many Android users.

How to download navigator for Android for free on your tablet/smartphone

Go to the website navitel.ru, section " Download". Here is a list of free Navitel Navigator distributions for various platforms and devices. On the download page there are different versions of the Navitel Navigator program: universal version, WXGA, WVGA800, QVGA, VGA, etc. In short, it depends on the screen size of your mobile tablet or smartphone Maps and the full version of the Navitel Navigator distribution are also available for download on torrents and the 4pda mobile portal, but in these cases you are dealing with unlicensed software, which everyone is free to use at their own peril and risk.

Please note that the free version of the navigator works for 7 days in demo mode, after which you must activate the key for Navitel, otherwise the program will work in limited mode.

How to install Navitel on Android?

To install, you need to download the apk distribution package downloaded from this page to a memory card or internal phone memory, and then run the installer. In principle, installing Navitel on Android is no different from any other mobile application (not necessarily a navigator). During installation, you need to familiarize yourself with the access rights of the Navitel application, confirm and wait for the process to complete. After this, you can launch the navigator through the icon on the Android home screen or through the Applications menu. Preliminary setup of GPS on Android is not required, the main thing is that the GPS module itself is present in the phone.

Navitel map screen

Most of the screen of the NAVITEL navigator is occupied by an interactive map, interaction with which is carried out by moving your fingers across the screen. That is, to move the map, you should hold the screen with your finger and move it in the desired direction; to change the scale, you should “push” or “move” the map with two fingers; also, the “+” and “-” buttons are displayed on the right side of the screen to increase and decrease the scale, respectively. .

In addition to scale and position, the user can switch the view between a three-dimensional and two-dimensional map, which is very convenient in certain situations when working with a navigator program. On the left side of the map screen there is an indicator of the speed at which the user is moving, in “km/h”. To determine your location and calculate the specified speed, enable the ability to receive geodata via GPS on your Android device.

Top panel of the Navitel program for Android

At the top of the screen of the Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps application for tablets and phones on Android OS there is a black panel with several useful functions, quick access to which will save you from unnecessary movements, especially if you are in a car.

The compass icon opens three options for the Navitel on Android navigator: switching between a two- and three-dimensional map, turning on/off the night skin and rotating according to movement. The night view of the application is designed in a less bright style, so turning it on will reduce eye strain and also allow the driver not to be distracted by the glowing screen. Rotation according to traffic can be useful in some areas of the city. An alternative to this feature is North Up, which returns the map to its natural position depending on the orientation of the mobile device.

Appearance of the Navitel navigator for Android OS

The next navigator icon is designed to work with sound in the Navitel Navigator application. With its help, you can turn off any sounds, and also select a mode whose parameters will be used when playing application sounds.

The letter logo is intended to lead to the “chat” service, in which you can correspond with other owners of the Navitel program. However, the usefulness of such a function remains in question. The next button allows you to track the position of friends and other registered users.

The satellite icon in the top bar of the application screen provides access to GPS settings. In addition to enabling/disabling the service itself, you can also track the quality of the connection, determine your coordinates, and even the number of flying satellites interacting with the device. Near the satellite sign there is a button with a cloud, with which the user can open a window for communication with the “cloud” - an Internet server on which you can save all the routes and control points you have recorded. This feature allows you to save the specified information in case of problems with your Android mobile device when interacting with satellites.

A green traffic light opens the traffic map settings menu in the Navitel application. Here you can update satellite data, as well as adjust some features. Traffic jams themselves are displayed on the map as a change in the color of the road: red – traffic jam, orange – difficult, yellow – heavy traffic, and green – clear path.

Navitel for Android program: looking for the shortest route on the map

To the right of the traffic jam menu button there is an indicator of the battery charge of your Android (tablet/phone), and the last icon on the panel on the right - the sun - allows you to find out the current weather, which is important for pedestrian and car navigation. In this window you can view temperature, pressure, wind speed and the nearest weather forecast.

Creating routes in the Navitel program for Android

To create a route in “Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps”, go to the program settings menu (green button at the bottom left of the screen), then “Route” - “Create route”. You will see a list of types of possible routes: by address, nearby, by a friend’s position, by existing waypoints, by points from the route history, by “favorite” most visited points, by coordinates or independently on the map. Select the end point one way or another, then click “Let's go!” After completing the actions, additional information about the distance to the point, the distance to the nearest turn, the remaining time and the approximate time of arrival at the specified point will appear on the application screen.

To create a route using several points in Navitel, just select the third point on the map, then open its properties in the program and select “Enter” or “Finish”, depending on your route.

We create a route on an Android device using a GPS application

By clicking on the arrow in the upper left corner of the screen, you will open an additional route settings menu, where you can turn off this route, adjust the detour by changing the given trajectory, simulate the route, or go to the navigation settings on Android.

Description of navigator settings (for Android OS)

The following subsections are available in the Navitel settings:

• Map. Here you can set the map scale limit, switch modes between 2D and 3D, and also specify other parameters related to its display.
• Other cards – the button is used to select other cards you have.
• Navigation. In this section you can select the type of transport, from car/motorcycle to pedestrian.
• Program interface - allows you to configure functional buttons on the map, a timer for displaying the top panel and buttons.
• POI filtering – a menu in which you can select objects that should be displayed on the map. The Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps program shows objects in different areas: automobile maintenance, eating places, shopping centers and shops, places of entertainment, transport communication points, banks and ATMs, as well as many others.
• Online services. In this menu you can adjust all the settings of the Android application related to Internet communications. Among them: selecting the type of connection, updating the weather and displaying traffic jams, as well as other services.
• Warnings Using this section you can set various sound warnings and alerts. For example, a signal when a specified speed is exceeded or when the user’s car is approaching a dangerous intersection.
• Regional settings. Here you can select the language of the interface and maps for Android, as well as the voice of your navigator.
• System. The menu that contains most of the functions from the top bar of the main screen, as well as the path where the map files are located.
• Sensors This section of the application contains various sensors and indicators, such as maximum speed or distance traveled.

In other sections of the menu, you can create your own settings profile, as well as save tracks - routes for Android.

Navitel Navigator in action

How to update Navitel Navigator

The latest version of Navitel can always be downloaded through the Google Play market. Make sure that your phone is connected to the Internet, open the application and select My Navitel > Updates > Navitel Navigator in the main menu. Next, click the Update button to download the latest version of the navigator to your Android device.

The second way to update the navigator is to download the file directly from the official website navitel.ru/ru/downloads. Select the appropriate version of the application, optimal for the Android version and screen resolution. It may happen that you download the distribution in zip format. This file must be manually renamed with apk permission.

Summary. Despite the fact that the Navitel Navigator program itself for the Android device is free, in order to download any map you will have to pay. For example, a map of Russia will cost users approximately 27 dollars or 1800 rubles, which is quite a lot. However, having paid once, you will be able to use the impressive functionality of the application for a long time on a virtually free basis, downloading the latest Navitel updates and additions to your phone or tablet.

Main advantages:

• Navitel can be used as a car navigator for Android,
• supports Glonass,
• works without internet,
• the cost of cards is relatively low
• good detail maps

Navitel Navigator: questions and answers

Will the navigator for Android work without the Internet?

Answer. Yes, an Internet connection is only required to download and update Navitel. Directly during operation, the navigator requires a connection to satellites and the presence of downloaded maps on the mobile device. If they are not there, then the navigator will not work correctly both in the local environment and when connected to the Internet.

Does it make sense to download free Navitel from pirated sites?

Answer. Definitely not. Firstly, no one forbids you to use the official version of the GPS navigator in demo mode. True, this period lasts 7 days, but during this time you will be able to fully familiarize yourself with all its functions. The pirated version does not allow you to download and update maps of cities and countries. Since a license for Navitel Navigator does not cost that much money, we recommend using this option. This guarantees technical support, as well as regular and free map updates.