Navionics on iPad 3

[fidalgoisland]

One of many things I like about Navionics is the ability to overlay your trip on GoogleEarth...

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php

Dennis

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a gps antenna for use on an iPad that does not have the internal gps antenna? I think it would either need to be the 30 pin that connects to the iPad, or a female usb that would connect to the iPad to computer cord for.

 

[RonJr]

I bought Bluetooth Dual external GPS receiver for my iPad2. It works well.

 

[thataway]

Bad Elph has a good reputation.

 

[colobear]

I use a "Dual" xgps 150. It is an independent puck that connects to the IPad2 wirelessly. I got it to allow GPS navigation after mistakenly getting a wifi only IPad. It has worked flawlessly.

 

[Captains Cat]

Bob is right, Bad Elf makes a great unit and the Bluetooth version of it will be out shortly!

 

[A_C]

+1 for Bad Elf. They are simple to setup, easy to use, and works with a variety of apps.

For the full list of compatible apps, you can check out Bad Elf's site at: http://bad-elf.com/compatible-apps/

And the obligatory shameless plug :wink: : http://store.fugawi.com/collections/gps-hardware/products/bad-elf-gps-for-ipod-touch-iphone-ipad

 

[jennykatz]

I'm thinking about getting an Ipad for lots of reasons one being able to navigate which one do I need . I would like one with gps built in ? Does the IPad 2 have this . and if I get the extra puck with it will it fit in the holder .When I was with Casey he had a IPad holder? That was held down with suction cup ? I would like to get one that does not need the verizon or sprint connection just wifi connect

 

[rogerbum]

I'm thinking about getting an Ipad for lots of reasons one being able to navigate which one do I need . I would like one with gps built in ? Does the IPad 2 have this .

Yes the IPad 2 can have a GPS built in. To get the GPS, you must buy the model that is built to allow it to use a cellular network. You don't have to use the cellular network, it's just that the GPS is only built into the iPads that are network ready.

and if I get the extra puck with it will it fit in the holder

I have no clue what holder you're talking about here.

When I was with Casey he had a IPad holder? That was held down with suction cup ? I would like to get one that does not need the verizon or sprint connection just wifi connect

Ram makes high quality mounts for the ipad. You can buy the mount in two pieces - a "cradle" that holds the iPad and a mount. The mount can either be a suction cup type or a fixed mount type (attached with screws). The suction cup mounts are pretty darn sturdy but you need to clean and reattach them every so often to assure they hold well. The fixed mount ones are more reliable (especially if you fish and motor around over waves relatively quickly). While you have to buy the cel network capable iPad to get the internal GPS, you needn't have or pay for a verizon or ATT connection to use the GPS or the Navionics software. You will need to be able to connect to a wireless computer network to download software and the maps. If you don't have a wireless network in your home, you can use one in a large number of public places.

 

[jkidd]

I'm thinking about getting an Ipad for lots of reasons one being able to navigate which one do I need . I would like one with gps built in ? Does the IPad 2 have this . and if I get the extra puck with it will it fit in the holder .When I was with Casey he had a IPad holder? That was held down with suction cup ? I would like to get one that does not need the verizon or sprint connection just wifi connect

The Ipad 3 has a better screen and a faster processor it's worth the extra money. The Ipad 2 with Verizon or Att does have the GPS in it you do not need to activate an account to make it work. The Ipad with Cellular increases the price by $130.00. If you have a WIFI only you can add the Bad Elph for $99.00 for the same thing and it will fit in the Ram mount. If you decide to activate an account you can do it by the month and don't have to have a contract.

 

[JamesTXSD]

I got in on this discussion on the Tugnuts a while back. I wrote a piece on using the iPad with a chartplotter app over two years ago. There seems to be never-ending confusion about "do you need an external GPS?"

If you buy any 3G/4G capable iPad (we have the original iPad), it WILL have a built-in GPS chip.

If you buy a wifi-only iPad, it WILL NOT have a built-in GPS chip.

You do NOT have to connect the iPad to a cellular provider for the GPS to work.

If you have a wifi-only iPad, you can add an external GPS unit. Given the cost of w wifi-only iPad PLUS the external GPS unit, it's about the same as buying a 3G/4G capable iPad. It was worth the extra $100 for me at the time to buy an iPad with 3G just to get the GPS chip.

The 3G/4G iPad works great as a chartplotter with the appropriate app (we use Navionics, and have for over 2 years now). NO, you do not need to be in cellular range for it to work. It acquires the satellites faster and is WAY easier to use than our Raymarine E-80. Accuracy seems to be equal. Interestingly enough, my wife's iPhone takes longer to acquire the satellites and is not as accurate as the iPad.

To complicate matters further, the Droid Bionic I use is just as fast and accurate as the iPad.

Any of these devices that have a BUILT-IN GPS chip can be used. If you buy a WIFI ONLY model iPad, it WILL NOT have a built-in GPS chip. That is the only reason you would have to add an external GPS to an iPad.

As Roger stated, you do not have to connect your 3G/4G iPad to Verizon or AT&T for the nav apps to work. We have had our "ancient" original iPad since they first came out and it has never been connected to AT&T... and the Navionics app really works. Really. :wink:

Best wishes,
Jim B.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Jim, when I bought my iPad, I thought I would only use it for photography and checking email. Big mistake. Had I paid any attention to the threads on Navionics, I would have spent the extra $100 to get the gps capable unit.

 

[BrentB]

I would purchase a 3G Ipad and gps features will operate without requiring a data plan

 

[jennykatz]

Thanks I will be searching for a 3g/4g ipad Jim

 

[BrentB]

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