ipad as GPS

I had (and sadly lost) a Hema 7, so I am hoping this app with my ipad would be similar. I AM the missus and always ended up with it on my lap anyway!

I just spent the morning in the shed modifying a video camera windscreen mount for the Ipad, looks good so far, hopefully it doesn't fall of like the other one!

I'm also looking at getting the Mudmaps app for the Ipad, looks good on paper but I'd like to hear from someone who has it already.

I have Mudmaps on my Ipad attached to the windscreen with a Ram mount. All works great. The advantage with the Ipad is the large screen revealing more of the map. The maps are good. Flipping between them is simple. All works without 3G or Wifi The only problem is that when attached to the windscreen I find the Ipad too big. So I just use it beside me as needed. I thought about getting the new Hema HN7 as my on screen display and having the Ipad as a backup. Two sets of maps. Two resources.

thanks for that, I was indeed indoors!

"the maps app it comes with is not working"

The "maps app" supplied on Ipads require an internet connection as the maps are downloaded on the fly. There is some caching of maps on internal memory but if you pan to a new area you haven't been before/close app and reopen..and don't have internet (either by wifi or sim) your standard "maps app" wont show any maps..doesn't matter if you are sitting/standing inside/outside :)

The Hema 4WD app is different - it has maps supplied - these are loaded onto the Ipad when you install the app and therefore the maps are always accessible - you don't need the internet to access/use them i.e. the app will work fine on a 3G Ipad in areas with no wifi/phone signal.

Also - as far as I can see there is no way to turn the GPS off and on on a Ipad - its always on (unless maybe if in flight mode).

Cheers
Greg

could be wrong coz im not an i thingo user but i thought the GPS could be turned on and off in the location settings however its not obvious as it seems your turning wifi on and off??

Hi

You are correct ...well hidden - had to search internet to find how to get to locational services..in Settings - Privacy - Location Services. My wifi stays on though...gps is off and I assume any other method they use to locate you (phone towers) and isp? (via wifi).

Cheers
Greg

We bought a goose neck holder for our I pad which attaches to the bottom of the passenger seat. Have only tried it once so far and it worked great. It did get a bit of a wobble but my husband did something to it to stop that happening. It sits lower than the top of the dashboard and it still works fine.
Sue B

Hello

The Hema 4WD Maps app is only compatible with Apple products (i.e. iphone/ipad).

Hema do however have another app (that is arguably better) that works on both apple gear and android operating systems (e.g. Samsung galaxy variations) called HEMA EXPLORER. It has a cheaper initial cost as only basic maps included - other Hema maps are available at a cost (led to believe other maps sets coming soon). It does however have capability to view Street/Terrain/Satellite imagery (~ Google Maps/Earth) which you can download (i.e. specific areas) and save for use when out of internet range...plus some other additional features.

A comparison of the two products is provided HERE

Cheers
Greg

Memory Map is close to free on PC, Apple IOS and Android. Then buy the Hema map set from Memory Map (exactly the same maps) and away you go on all devices. It seems silly to buy the Hema App for the same price as the Memory Map map set when you can use the MM set on all devices.

Yes, that is another option. There is also TwoNav (all platforms), OziExplorer (PC, CE and + android at moment), and some free ones (e.g. androsic (android))...chose the one that best suits your specific requirements.

Cheers
Greg