GPS Unit Vs. Cell Phone Navigation

[tenxxx]

You can’t beet Waze on the highway.
You get more real time info than gps.

[TheWalrus]

I use the Zumo 396. It's weather proof (at least much more resistant)

I tend to be in the rain a lot and would have to weatherproof my phone or get one of the newest greatest that's already waterproof.

For those that use your cell phone, what affect if any are you seeing in your battery? I think they are designed to be charged, unplugged and used vs run continuously on the charger?

[billsim]

I use the Zumo 396. It's weather proof (at least much more resistant)

I tend to be in the rain a lot and would have to weatherproof my phone or get one of the newest greatest that's already waterproof.

For those that use your cell phone, what affect if any are you seeing in your battery? I think they are designed to be charged, unplugged and used vs run continuously on the charger?

I have a power outlet in the cubby so I run can run the power cord to phone on my Ram mount. Also used WAZE for up to the minute traffic info.

[TheWalrus]

Thanks billsim.

Have you noticed if your phone doesn't hold a charge as long when not plugged in? I know the phone people say the new lithium-ion batteries aren't supposed to be a fickle as the old ni-cad, but I've been distrustful of that. I tend to keep my phones for years vs upgrading like my kids do every year...

[billsim]

Thanks billsim.

Have you noticed if your phone doesn't hold a charge as long when not plugged in? I know the phone people say the new lithium-ion batteries aren't supposed to be a fickle as the old ni-cad, but I've been distrustful of that. I tend to keep my phones for years vs upgrading like my kids do every year...

I just upgraded from an Iphone 6S to the Iphone XR due to battery life. Battery life is way better but if I am using WAZE, I am leaving the phone on the charge cable.

[rdbonds]

You can’t beet Waze on the highway.
You get more real time info than gps.

Yes. Used Waze a few days ago running from my place to Memphis. The "Police Activity Ahead" indicator came in very handy.