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SUMMING UP
At the end of the day , I was able to build a full-function GPS navigator that is capable of doing both onroad and offroad mapping for less than it would have cost me to repair my original unit . Functionality is as good or even better than the original system .
OziExplorer ’ s offroad mapping is far superior , in my opinion . It has so much more functionality and customisation than my previous system , making it a pleasure to use . On-road , point-to-point functionality of HERE WeGo is satisfactory . I would prefer to use Google Maps on my mobile phone when I have mobile coverage but when that ’ s not available , the HERE WeGo app is very usable .
I will acknowledge there are plenty of purpose-built in-car GPS units available and some do include offroad mapping as well , but the prices for these can exceed $ 1000 . Not everyone , including me , can afford that .
While it did take some effort to put my cheap solution together , the result is very good and budget-friendly . Plus , it is enormously satisfying to see how well it works after going through the effort myself .
If you need a decent navigation system , and you can ’ t afford the name brands , give this a go . You have nothing to lose . Well … nearly nothing .
+ OZIEXPOLORER
Geoscience Australia maps included with OziExplorer , $ 45 licence option
+ HERE WEGO NAVIGATION
+ GETLOST MAPS
+ CARMOUNT MAGNETIC HOLDER
The view of my cheap but effective GPS from my driver ’ s seat .
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