Mike - the Galaxy Tab Wifi only version was just announced at CES a couple weeks ago with a price of $499 (or less) I believe. However, there is no information as to if it has GPS (because yes on the normal 3G version just like the iPad GPS is integrated into the same chip). Currently, you can get a Galaxy tab from the Verizon store with no contract for $499 that does have GPS. If you don't sign up for 3G there is no monthly fee and you basically have a Wifi verison.
I agree the lower priced tablets with slower processors won't be as smooth as a ipod touch with a small screen (less pixels to push). The Galaxy is smooth as silk because it uses the 1ghz hummingbird processor that has really nice graphics features. The Motorola Xoom is the first tablet with dual core processors but it's a 10 tablet.
Also, I saw a ton of Android apps for fishing and mapping. Here is one a lot of people liked
LinkNAVIONICS APPS Now Available for Android Smartphones!!
Discover the value of Navionics renowned marine charts and lake maps!
Ideal for boaters, fishermen and water sport enthusiasts of all kinds. Track your navigation while on the water, capture geotagged pictures, and create a virtual travelogue to share with friends via email, Facebook or Twitter.
Added with free update v5.0: User Generated Content for instantly modifying charts to indicate local data and sharing it with the Navionics community!
The most comprehensive features available:
- Wind Overlay
- Show GPS location and POI on Google Maps
- Friendlier chart information retrieval
- New brighter and clearer interface
- Twitter sharing and new sharing interface
- Record/Save tracks, routes
- Capture geotagged pictures of your adventures
- Access the largest database of specialty marine POIs available
- Search marinas and specialty marine POI, with just one click to call
- Check tides & currents, moon phase, sun/moon rise/set
And so much more!
Navionics adds more Android certified compatible models:
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Q. Do I need to have cellular coverage to use the GPS function?
A. With the Android phones , location technology is built into the device. Your approximate location is determined using available information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and GPS (GPS not available in all locations). Once you have downloaded Navionics Mobile applications to your Android phone, they are resident on your device and are a reliable tool to access charts even when not in cell range.
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