I Pad Mini which one?

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Is it a true GPS or 3G/4G reliant, if so once you lose reception you lose your GPS. Can you use a bluetooth GPS with antenna ?

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It is true GPS and works without 3G/4G coverage. If there is wifi or 3G/4G available the GPS system uses that to speed up obtaining a satellite lock.

There are a few external bluetooth receivers that have iOS support.

http://xgps150.dualav.com/

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=109827

http://www.gns-gmbh.com/index.php?id=194&L=1

None have facility for an external antenna. They designed to be positioned on the dash near the windscreen you should have a pretty clear line of sight anyway.


cheers
Paul

The iPad mini is an expensive option. The minimum cost is $509 and that only gets you 16Gb of storage. For $295 you can get a 32Gb Nexus 7 with GPS. The iPad mini has a slower processor and has a lower ppi than the Nexus. Unless you absolutely must have Apple you are buying an inferior device at an inflated cost.

Download OruxMaps which is free, then load it up with all your maps.

http://aciai.me/i/G4Lr.png

It does 3D maps as well

http://aciai.me/i/H3Woz.png

The iPad mini isn't exactly what I call an inferior device. From what I've read in test reports the nexus 7 has a better screen in paper, but suffers from the quality of cheap components used so the iPad mini has better images in practice. The mini has a GPU which benchmarks faster than that used on the Nexus 7. The Mini also has better battery life per charge.

http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbt...p?Number=43790

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG3mmxam-9A"]iPad mini vs Nexus 7 Comparison Smackdown - YouTube[/ame]

Cheers
Paul

It's over twice the price if you want 32Gb and GPS. 75% faster? Go and use one. One thing the Nexus is not and that's slow. Really the value for money is high with the Nexus. Unless you really like Apple that much or need a bit more screen size it is hard to justify another $300. We both know in a few months Apple will bring out a faster one for the same price making your $600 mini obsolete overnight.

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Originally Posted by inside

It's over twice the price if you want 32Gb and GPS. 75% faster? Go and use one. One thing the Nexus is not and that's slow. Really the value for money is high with the Nexus. Unless you really like Apple that much or need a bit more screen size it is hard to justify another $300. We both know in a few months Apple will bring out a faster one for the same price making your $600 mini obsolete overnight.

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Even Gen 1 iPads are perfectly capable GPS devices with current versions of the GPS apps so the claim that an upgrade to the Mini will somehow make current iPad Mini "obsolete" is just a load of horse ****.

Thanks Off Track,
I was thinking it may get clearer stronger signal with external antenna but
I guess it depends on mounting position.

I sometimes just throw my iPad 3 on the passengers seat,and it works perfectly well with the built in GPS,even down in valleys with tree cover.I have a mount on the dash,but sometimes I just can't be bothered :o

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Originally Posted by OffTrack

The iPad mini isn't exactly what I call an inferior device. From what I've read in test reports the nexus 7 has a better screen in paper, but suffers from the quality of cheap components used so the iPad mini has better images in practice. The mini has a GPU which benchmarks faster than that used on the Nexus 7. The Mini also has better battery life per charge.

MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: iPad mini vs. Nexus 7 Tablet Comparison Smackdown

iPad mini vs Nexus 7 Comparison Smackdown - YouTube

Cheers
Paul

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Interesting in the review,that they say that all models of the Nexus 7 have built in GPS,which means if you just want it for navigation,then you should just be able to purchase the even cheaper WiFi only model?
Has anyone here actually tested this?

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Originally Posted by LowRanger

Interesting in the review,that they say that all models of the Nexus 7 have built in GPS,which means if you just want it for navigation,then you should just be able to purchase the even cheaper WiFi only model?
Has anyone here actually tested this?

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Yes that is my understanding, the WIFI only Nexus has full GPS capability, can be bought for less than $300.

I am considering getting one with navionics app to use as a chartplotter in the boat, rather than paying a fortune for a new card for my existing plotter.