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[Scuba Steve]

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Wow this thread has taken a twist

It would not be gtam without that's what makes this place great

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[PacoT]

I bought a unit from AliExpress a few months ago. It cost less than $180 CAD. I specifically wanted one that, in addition to Android Auto, also had front- and rear-facing DVR cameras to cover my ass in case of an incident.

During the first few uses, the unit would occasionally freeze and reconnect. However, after changing the pairing method with my phone to Wi-Fi, it has worked flawlessly.

For smaller bikes, a screen that big might look a little out of place, but I think it kinda blends in with the elephanty Multistrada.

 

[Jampy00]

Wow this thread has taken a twist

I tried to stop it. @Wingboy is crazy with power
But we're back on track now.

 

[Jampy00]

I bought a unit from AliExpress a few months ago. It cost less than $180 CAD. I specifically wanted one that, in addition to Android Auto, also had front- and rear-facing DVR cameras to cover my ass in case of an incident.

During the first few uses, the unit would occasionally freeze and reconnect. However, after changing the pairing method with my phone to Wi-Fi, it has worked flawlessly.

For smaller bikes, a screen that big might look a little out of place, but I think it kinda blends in with the elephanty Multistrada.

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Cameras are a great idea.

 

[Aens]

8.8 inches baby. Turn by turn. No phone pairing required!

 

[Xhumeka]

I bought it to use Gaia GPS for off road and google maps on road.

Now that the sun has reappeared I'm going to go out and try it out.

How did your testing go? I've been testing Gaia, OsmAnd, and LocusMaps trying to figure out which one I like best for following and creating gpx routes.

 

[adri]

Very good point. Was just about to buy a new case and mount, maybe it'll just stay in my pocket... My longest ride is my 10 minute commute to work and I have access to a URAL so don't need any distractions on that beast.

To be clear I still have the screen on (at least on my adv/tour bike), I just meant it's real purpose was just as an $80 sacrificial lamb so my way more expensive phone doesn't have to take the abuse.

Also, with touring, I get off the bike a lot, go for a little stretch walk, scenic lookout, whatever... Mounting and unmounting the phone 12 times a day so no one takes the pricy phone? Ain't no one got time for that. Leaving a cheapo unit android auto on my bike for half hour at a time? No problem.

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