Ainol Novo 7 Aurora

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Looks good...anyone getting?

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[Samsung™©]

Looks good...anyone getting?

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Feel like getting 1 but have the 7A already

 

[kyleongwl]

Feel like getting 1 but have the 7A already

Each tablet serve its own purpose...else sell n7a when thenew unit is stable..

 

[Samsung™©]

Each tablet serve its own purpose...else sell n7a when thenew unit is stable..

Will try to sell the 7A.

 

[ber118]

Me, eyeing on this

Now only on pre order in Tao Bao, will be out next weekend as stated by the seller.

 

[roger_koh81]

Seems like no GPS for this tablet? Currently looking for a GPS 7 inch tablet so that I can use overseas with offline map.

 

[Slowdown]

Can you provide an example of an offline map app in Android? I have a tablet with GPS but I don't seemed to be able to find offline maps. For example I am looking for Singapore or Malaysia maps.

Seems like no GPS for this tablet? Currently looking for a GPS 7 inch tablet so that I can use overseas with offline map.

 

[surefire888]

Seems like no GPS for this tablet? Currently looking for a GPS 7 inch tablet so that I can use overseas with offline map.

unfortunately very few MIC tablets have built-in gps. actually i don't mind not having built-in gps if only they have bluetooth bec then i can connect to my bluetooth gps like what i do with my iPad wifi

 

[surefire888]

Can you provide an example of an offline map app in Android? I have a tablet with GPS but I don't seemed to be able to find offline maps. For example I am looking for Singapore or Malaysia maps.

Sygic is one of those available for Singapore and Malaysia

 

[roger_koh81]

Can you provide an example of an offline map app in Android? I have a tablet with GPS but I don't seemed to be able to find offline maps. For example I am looking for Singapore or Malaysia maps.

I currently use navicomputer (Downloaded Offline Maps) on windows mobile phone and it is very useful when I got overseas as I can add in POI and just follow the route to the place.
However, as I am using Touch2, the screen size is a bit small so looking for alternative device with bigger screen.
I found OruxMaps for Android but have no chance to try it out as I have no Android device now.

unfortunately very few MIC tablets have built-in gps. actually i don't mind not having built-in gps if only they have bluetooth bec then i can connect to my bluetooth gps like what i do with my iPad wifi

Sad to hear this, doesn't really like carry another gadget. =/
Do you have any idea which MIC tablets have built-in-gps? How much did you pay for your bluetooth gps? Is it able to get a fix fast on cold startup?

 

[snipes14]

Curious isn't a smartphone a better choice as a GPS? Tablets are too big and unwieldy

 

[surefire888]

Curious isn't a smartphone a better choice as a GPS? Tablets are too big and unwieldy

Good to have both.

For trekking purposes, the phone is of course better but for the car, it's easy to set up say, a 7" tablet on its cover on the dashboard. It's also much better and easier to use for a passenger/co-pilot and for planning routes on overseas car trips

 

[surefire888]

I currently use navicomputer (Downloaded Offline Maps) on windows mobile phone and it is very useful when I got overseas as I can add in POI and just follow the route to the place.
However, as I am using Touch2, the screen size is a bit small so looking for alternative device with bigger screen.
I found OruxMaps for Android but have no chance to try it out as I have no Android device now.



Sad to hear this, doesn't really like carry another gadget. =/
Do you have any idea which MIC tablets have built-in-gps? How much did you pay for your bluetooth gps? Is it able to get a fix fast on cold startup?

I have tried OruxMaps for Android but i believe it doesn't have turn-by-turn navigation - it's more for trekking and geocaching. In that case, I would highly recommend Locus Pro/Locus Free. There's just no contest - it's the best trekking app for Android - just check out the rave reviews by users. If you know how, you can actually create offline Google maps on your PC and then load them onto Locus (previously you could even download Google maps directly within the app but Google stopped this). You can try out the free version which has most everthing but i bought the paid ver just to show support for the developer.


As for your second Q, i remember some earlier models like the HeroTab had built-in gps but it's outdated now. For the new ones, i am not aware of any.

Personally, I would advise you to get a bluetooth gps instead of relying on the MIC built-in gps which will likely be of poor quality. That way, it will be easier to find a MIC tablet with just bluetooth (or one which can support a bluetooth usb dongle) even if it doesnt have gps.

I bought my Holux bluetooth from DealExtreme - liked it so much that i bought another one as spare shortly after. There are 2 versions - 1 with memory (so you can download onto the pc and retrace the route on say, Google Earth) and 1 without memory. Think it cost ard S$60-S$70 each. There are probably cheaper models but I chose one that uses a removable standard Nokia BL-5C comaptible battery.

The advantages of using BT gps:-

- MUCH more sensitive, can get lock within 30s or so

- works with most (but not all) bluetooth devices. For iPad, need to jailbreak; for Android need to download free bluetooth gps app

- uses its own battery so will not consume your tablet/HP battery

- you can place the BT receiver independently from the device for best reception - for eg on the dashboard while someone holds the device

- it is extremely small and pocketable - ard matchbox size

I would suggest that you buy the BT gps first then bring it along to test with any tablet you plan to buy to make sure it connects. My HTC Legend refuses to connect but my Samsung Galaxy SL, Galaxy Tab and iPods/iPad/iPhone all connect effortlessly

 

[roger_koh81]

surefire,
Thanks for the advice!

I read about LocusPro as well and some said that it its the comparative program to navicomputer. Navicomputer used to be able to download googlemap as well until google decided to put a stop to offline map downloading.

I am not actually using the device in a vehicle as I don't drive overseas. More of using it to get to the place I want by walking or taking public transport so turn-by-turn navigation is not important.

Okay, getting back to the original topic, Aurora seems like a very good tablet for me if I were to get a bluetooth gps and pair it up.

I find the SAMSUNG GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 quite good for my purpose and may get this instead.

 

[surefire888]

surefire,
Thanks for the advice!

I read about LocusPro as well and some said that it its the comparative program to navicomputer. Navicomputer used to be able to download googlemap as well until google decided to put a stop to offline map downloading.

I am not actually using the device in a vehicle as I don't drive overseas. More of using it to get to the place I want by walking or taking public transport so turn-by-turn navigation is not important.

Okay, getting back to the original topic, Aurora seems like a very good tablet for me if I were to get a bluetooth gps and pair it up.

I find the SAMSUNG GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 quite good for my purpose and may get this instead.

don't know about Galaxy 5 gps performance bec Samsung's gps varies - my Galaxy SL gps sucks while my Galaxy Tab is excellent (after the 2.3 update) - so best to ask around or try out if possible. i agree 5" is a great size for hand-held navigation. but if you really hate carrying ard a separate device then better to just get a smartphone with built-in gps like an iPhone/Android phone. iphone screen is a bit small but there are lots of big-screen Android smartphones

 

[lunzi88]

looks great on paper, don't mind getting one to try.
Any mention of availability/price?

 

[surefire888]

looks great on paper, don't mind getting one to try.
Any mention of availability?

? which post r u referring to n which product?

 

[grynove]

ideapad a1 have built in gps

 

[draco76x]

What's the difference between "Aurora" & "Elf"?? Is it on the screen difference??

 

[Samsung™©]

What's the difference between "Aurora" & "Elf"?? Is it on the screen difference??

Aurora - IPS
Elf - No IPS