The field of application of compact computers (laptops, netbooks, tablets) is very wide. A single device can be used for work, for entertainment, for listening to music and watching movies. Using a GPS receiver, a navigation system can be made from a laptop or tablet computer.
Necessary
Tablet or laptop, GPS receiver, software and holder for installing the device in the car
Instructions
Step 1
Connect the GPS receiver via USB or Bluetooth. The USB connection is more convenient: there is no need to deal with the power supply of the receiver A GPS receiver with a USB connection can be in the form of an antenna or a wire, or it can look like a flash card. The last option is compact, but if there are problems with the quality of signal reception, you cannot do anything on your own. On the other hand, modern GPS receivers are very sensitive and have almost no signal loss. Whereas the antenna can be installed on the dashboard or brought out. Bluetooth connection is convenient if, in addition to a laptop (tablet computer), there is a need to connect a pocket computer or smart phone.
Step 2
Select and install a suitable navigation program on the future navigator. The choice of such programs is incredibly wide. They all differ in functionality and maps. Some programs are more suitable for off-road travel and allow the use of scanned topographic maps that differ from electronic ones in quality and detail. Other programs work with electronic maps and are more suitable for city and road driving. There are models that provide information about traffic jams and plot routes based on this information.
Step 3
Select and install a suitable navigation program on the future navigator. The choice of such programs is incredibly wide. They all differ in functionality and maps. Some programs are more suitable for off-road travel and allow you to use scanned topographic maps that differ from electronic ones in quality and detail. Other programs work with electronic maps and are more suitable for city and road driving. There are models that provide information about traffic jams and plot routes based on this information.
Step 4
Using a laptop or tablet as a navigator is distinguished by its versatility, the presence of a large display, and the ability to use different navigation programs. And in terms of cost, a mid-range laptop (tablet) with a GPS receiver is comparable to a standard navigator with a large screen.
