For use with iWalk apps, the Nexus 7 tablet has a number of things going for it: A built-in GPS which is very quick to get a position fix A decent sized screen for viewing maps Good battery life when GPS is enabled Still small enough to fit in a coat pocket Light enough to sling around your neck in waterproof case They are available from Amazon either with 16 or 32Gb of memory. 16GB 32GB For running the iWalk apps, either is fine. Protection from the elements For walking, we'd recommend getting a waterproof case. Not only are they useful if the weather is wet, but in cold weather you can hang the tablet around your neck to save fiddling with gloves and pockets. To keep the wind, rain or children's lunch off your tablet, this one is fine: I took mine out in all weathers and the tablet has been fine, though it eventually split after about 6 months of heavy use. If you want something that is guaranteed waterproof, that you can drop in a river and still be OK, and will last for y
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