Has any one tried one of these?

[Deltacharliepapa]

Bad Elf GPS for iPadiPodiPhone (http://www.ozpilot.com.au/GPS/iPad-GPS/Bad-Elf-GPS-for-iPadiPodiPhone/p-94-314-1068/?gclid=CKPTzOWs47kCFQTLpAodpRwArw)

You can get them on eBay for around $80. Just wondering if any one has one or knows about them.

Cheers.
DCP.

[Homestar]

No, haven't seen hat one before. I bought one of the GNS versions that connects via Bluetooth. It works great and isn't stuck in the ipad like that one is. What happens when you need to charge the ipad while using the GPS? Mine just stays stuck inside the windscreen and turns on and off with the ignition.

If you needed a portable version though, I can see that working well.

Edit, just read the device can be charged while you are using it. My bad... :)

[Blknight.aus]

wouldnt it be easier just to buy something with the GPS already fitted like say and android item?

[sheerluck]

wouldnt it be easier just to buy something with the GPS already fitted like say and android item?

AND spend only half what it costs for the receiver itself?

[Blknight.aus]

you know for a while I was looking at making gold butt plugs, but I found out that apple owns the patent on over priced items for assholes.

[Petetheprinta]

They are excellent, I use it on an iPad mini (in aircraft mode GPS off) with ozrunways when I am flying.The Bad ELF GPS Pro allows multiple iPads to use a single receiver. Also doubles as a data logger everyone on board can use it via bluetooth, but double the price about $180.
Far more accurate and faster than the cheapy gps you will find in a lot of phone systems...

[sheerluck]

you know for a while I was looking at making gold butt plugs, but I found out that apple owns the patent on over priced items for assholes.

:rulez:

Actually, on second thoughts.....:D

[Deltacharliepapa]

No, haven't seen hat one before. I bought one of the GNS versions that connects via Bluetooth. It works great and isn't stuck in the ipad like that one is. What happens when you need to charge the ipad while using the GPS? Mine just stays stuck inside the windscreen and turns on and off with the ignition.

If you needed a portable version though, I can see that working well.

Edit, just read the device can be charged while you are using it. My bad... :)

yeah i read down the page a bit and found they have a blutooth joby for multiple devices. might go down that road. as i am OS/android bi.

cheers.

dcp

[Deltacharliepapa]

thanks for the help, might give this one a go.

Garmin GLO Bluetooth GPS for Mobile Devices (http://www.ozpilot.com.au/GPS/Bluetooth-Receivers/Garmin-GLO-Bluetooth-GPS-for-Mobile-Devices/p-94-304-1309/)

[Fred Nerk]

While this option costs a bit more you might consider an inReach satellite communicator. It will connect by Bluetooth to an Android or iOS (Apple) device to provide GPS.

It also allows sending and receiving of SMS via Satellite and has satellite based emergency contact systems etc etc. Look it up on a search engine. You can even update Facebook from the middle of the Simpson (if you wanted to). I have one and it works well. There is a new model that has more functions than mine. They are about half the price of a satellite phone and can be a life saver.

[Deltacharliepapa]

While this option costs a bit more you might consider an inReach satellite communicator. It will connect by Bluetooth to an Android or iOS (Apple) device to provide GPS.

It also allows sending and receiving of SMS via Satellite and has satellite based emergency contact systems etc etc. Look it up on a search engine. You can even update Facebook from the middle of the Simpson (if you wanted to). I have one and it works well. There is a new model that has more functions than mine. They are about half the price of a satellite phone and can be a life saver.

thanks but im trying to avoid more mpnthly costs. will look into some thing like that if im going away for a big one.

cheers.

dcp.

[OffTrack]

Bad Elf GPS for iPadiPodiPhone (http://www.ozpilot.com.au/GPS/iPad-GPS/Bad-Elf-GPS-for-iPadiPodiPhone/p-94-314-1068/?gclid=CKPTzOWs47kCFQTLpAodpRwArw)

You can get them on eBay for around $80. Just wondering if any one has one or knows about them.

Cheers.
DCP.

I should have looked at the link ;) I have a similar one made by Ultimate that I rarely use.

https://www.emprum.com/ultimate-gps-ipad-ipod-iphone.php

The big advantage of plugging into the dock connector is that you can power both devices simultaneously. The external bluetooth units require either batteries or a second power connection.

cheers
Paul