Hi Brent thanks for the video, I have been in the market for a navigation tablet and this was a top contender. Looking forward to an update in a couple of months. Also I have a Norden exp myself, did you have any issues with wind buffeting and if so have the double take mirrors made a difference. Cheers Mark
I’ve been using the app on a Samsung S10 for my Tenere 660. I’d prefer the larger screen but even so, the software, gps speedo and its ability to integrate other apps (Cardo, music, etc) is really good. Remote handlebar unit is a great addition. Thanks Brent👍
Great review, thank you. I’m still torn between this and the DMD2 OEM tablet DMD-T865X. BTW, it’s pronounced “carpay eater” and is latin for seize the journey.
Hey thanks for the tip on pronunciation. This wouldn't be the first company name that I have butchered, and it won't be the last, but I at least now I'll pronounce it correctly :-)
Thx for the review, as I didnt have the funds for it I built the BarButtons kit and used it to control my old android phone. It gives very similar functionality but has to be switched between apps, I'm just about to purchase a T7 so might just have to factor in the kit
Hi, thanks for the videos… can you confirm if the tablet has its own gps or does it rely on your phone’s gps to function offline? I know DmD has its own but other brands don’t
G'day Brent. Is the display readable when wearing polarized sunglasses?? My Garmin Zumo & colour display on my Africa Twin are good with polarized sunnies. Some laptops I can see with polarized sunnies and others just appear black. Hence the question re your new tablet. Thanks for the great video!! Cheers 🙂
Hi Brent, another excellent video. I’ll be interested to find out if you stick with Gaia or migrate to another map provider, which also ties in with route planning and storage etc. regards
Hey Steve Yes, it is going to be interesting. I've been having some challenges with Gaia (all my filing system went to hell), and I'm working with Gaia support, so I'll see how they respond. (I don't think I'm the only one having the problem), but I will be trying out various mapping system.
@@brentbatI'm currently in Marocco using it to navigate. The other day I started the tablet and it had 1% left. It turned off. Offcourse it charged when I turned the bike on. I will contact Carpe Iter about this and some other issues I have experienced. Looking forwardto your next trip/video.
@@tomsimonis Hey Tom, thanks for the update, so was your issue more that you wanted to use it without the bike running? Because even if it was dead flat, once you started the bike, wouldn't it turn on pretty quickly? Curious as to the other issues that you have experienced. I hope you are having a ball in Morocco, definitely somewhere I'd like to ride.
Super bright is not a good description. How many NITS and how does it compare to other options in NITS? I do like the Track up to North up functionality. I'm confused, Google says: Google Drive is an AI-powered cloud storage for seamless file sharing and enhanced collaboration. Although you have been provided a device for free (which potentially may affect the review), you did not mention the price if any other person was to buy it.
Hi, thanks for your note and questions. As for the # of Nits etc.... That is not how I evaluate products, and that is why I didn't do a "tech review" going into all the specs etc. I focus on it more from my perspective as a rider. Is it bright and easy to read etc.... and this screen was "super bright".... thats the best way I can describe it. But I know there are a lot more technical folks out there... so I went to their web site and looked up the nits, here is what the site said. "Highest LCD brightness - up to 2600 nits (cd) nominal panel output, 2200+ nits on user side to make the screen readable in direct sunlight. A must have for summer rides!" All I know... is that it is "Super Bright" :-) As for price, I think you need to head over to their web site to see what you need for YOUR situation (mountining brackets etc.). I don't resell them, I don't get any commission or kick-backs... and honestly normally I never even accept free stuff from vendors... but because I have seen this product in action and my mate has been riding with one for 2+ years, I know it's good quality, and I was happy to get one to share my experiences. but I was clear with the manufacturer, I was going to give my absolute honest opinion, good, bad or ugly. The summary of the table was my honest assessment of the pros and cons as I saw them.
@brentbat cheers. My question about price was mainly to highlight that it is "quite" expensive to purchase and have sent to Australia. It was the one thing that put me off.
@@the_explorerist Yeah, I hear you. I deliberately stay away from talking about price because it is so subjective. An example is the Iceland trip that I did last year. I paid rack rate for that... and it is expensive. But determining whether it is good value or worth buying... that is so subjective. Usually pricing information can be discovered in a few minutes by visiting a company's web site, so that is why I focus on my experience and observations and let them do their own bit of homework and draw conclusions around price. But I hear you.
