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I recently lost a "phone" I was using as a GPS. We had a decent run together but Compadre trail decided to take it from me.

 

I was looking to replace the lost unit, a ZTE Z Max Pro. The removable micro sd card, 6 inch screen and snapdragon 617 chipset fit the task well, running smooth. I had no complaints with the one I had lost and thought I might be able to pick up a replacement for a price that wouldn't sting too much.  Figured I'd share my story for anyone considering an Android-based GPS.

 

An ebay search revealed a deal could be had for under 60$. Won an auction at $55 for a lightly used unit.  Current specimen available... https://www.ebay.com/itm/143059429033?_trksid=p2054502.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI143059429033.N36.S1.R1.TR1

 

It arrived in my mailbox a couple days later.

 

Connected to my home wifi and downloaded (previously purchased) Locus Map Pro along with a few "Locus Map enhanced" maps, California, Arizona, Nevada, Mexico. Also uploaded a micro sd card with the transparent "California trail maps"

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Importing gpx files is quick via email yourself and download to phone.

 

It's all up and running. I'm happy with how this worked out, not bad for $55.

 

Hope someone finds this useful.:good:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, paulmbowers said:

Is it....

You know....

Mudproof?

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Hey, HEY!:laughingsmiley: I was really surprised my UV5R survived that punishment! I smashed it into the mud so hard it knocked the wind out of me.

 

Yeah, the Zmax isn't waterproof but it's so cheap that I just don't worry about it, perk of mostly riding the southwest USA. Also, I have the same maps and software on my cell phone as a backup JIC. Once familiar with installing the software and maps its a quick process, gotta love touchscreen user interface. The old Garmin (RIP run over by a train of jeeps) cx60 UI felt archaic.

 

A little of this over the mic and speaker oughta get ya to IP65 :rolleyes:   F0176251-01.jpg

Or dunk that baby in some Plasti Dip and you're ready to chuck it in a river. 

 

Of course, you could always spend 5 times more and get a "Water proof" phone. 

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