Thread: which one are you using frequently : Smartphone vs. Dedicated Car GPS (PND) ?

Originally Posted by ConiKost

My experience is still, that a dedicated external navigation gps is better as the build in device. For example, the Garmin based in Nissan is just aweful. I don't know why, but it routes much worse that the stand alone gps unit from Garmin.

It depends on what you consider better. An AIO solution has many advantages but many more disadvantages. In our a 2014 Mazda it has a small Nav screen running the infotainment and more. We have no real place to mount a GPS or the cell phone as we use heavier cases.

Our old Garmin Nuvi (it's been so long I can't remember the model anymore) hasn't been used since before covid. I've always wanted to somehow strap (on) a tablet running Google Maps onto the Nav screen but we haven't found a way to do so without obstructing the screen view. I'm not even sure it would be legal. AA/ACP is too expensive and not justifiable considering the small OEM screen size.