Using a tablet as a bike computer?

[coolcamaro12]

Does anyone think that using a tablet as a bike computer is a good idea? It is a Lenovo A1, which is a 7 inch screen. I would only be using it on smooth pavement. Has anyone tried this setup, and if you have, is it nice?

 

[steve]

Originally Posted by coolcamaro12 .

Does anyone think that using a tablet as a bike computer is a good idea? It is a Lenovo A1, which is a 7 inch screen. I would only be using it on smooth pavement. Has anyone tried this setup, and if you have, is it nice?

That's huge, what would be the advantage of using one?

 

[jpr95]

Well, if it's what you have...

 

[coolcamaro12]

I just bought a tablet...and It has a GPS and such. I could use this app called mapmyride and record my bike rides. Does anyone know if the ipod touch 1st gen has GPS in it?

 

[alienator]

Go to the Apple page for the iPod Touch and find out. Tablets are huge compared to bike computers and are the perfect size and shape to get whacked in an accident or if you hit a big bump.