The Rand McNally Overdryve 8 Pro is almost exactly identical to the Overdryve 7 Pro. But there is one major difference: the size. The Overdryve 8 Pro is an inch larger than the Overdryve 7 Pro. With an eight-inch screen, the Overdryve 8 Pro is the largest truck GPS available anywhere.
Want to learn more about this large GPS? Keep reading.
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Rand McNally OverDryve 8 Pro 8" Truck GPS Tablet
Specifications
If you’ve read our article about the Overdryve 7 Pro, you will be familiar with many of these specifications. However, pay close attention to the first two: display size and dimensions. To learn more about the specs for the Overdryve 7 and 8 Pro, go here.
Most Important Feature = Hands-free Everything
Any driver knows that you should not look at you hands as you drive. Obviously, this is even more important for truckers. You don’t want to lose your life or livelihood because you were looking down at your truck GPS. However, Rand McNally’s Overdryve 8 Pro has a great solution to this problem.
Almost all of the apps in the Overdryve 8 Pro are voice activated. This means that all you have to do is talk to the GPS and it will provide voice assistance. It will also check the weather, traffic, place phone calls, send texts. You name it, the Overdryve 8 Pro will do it hands free.
Other Notable Features
Hands free everything is great, but that is not the only great feature on the Overdryve 8 Pro.
Entertainment Options
The Overdryve 8 Pro comes with a number of entertainment options. The most important of these is the built-in Sirius XM satellite radio. You can control Sirius right from your truck GPS, but the sound will come out of your truck’s speaker system. Additionally, there are a number of apps that you can download directly to the Overdryve 8 Pro, which will allow you to stream music, movies, podcasts, social media, etc. during your breaks.
The Overdryve 8 Pro is designed with the professional trucker in mind. You not only can customize your route and add multiple stops, but the device will also give you alerts and updates that truckers need. The alerts include truck POIs, toll costs, low bridges, hazardous turns, and anything else you may need to watch out for while driving. The Overdryve 8 Pro will also provide real time traffic and construction updates, so that you can plan your route to avoid major delays.
Pros/Cons
The Overdryve 8 Pro comes with a number of pros and cons. Here are just a few of the most important ones.
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Cons
Conclusion
Rand McNally’s Overdryve 8 Pro has it all. It is large, and full of apps. Plus, the included Sirius XM is a great added bonus. If you want an all-in-one machine that is large enough to see while driving, then the Overdryve 8 Pro is the truck GPS for you. Just keep in mind that you will be paying for the advanced features and inclusiveness of the design.
Long distance truckers, especially, will love the Overdryve 8 Pro. Try one today and learn why.