iPads and mapping software

Hi

You need to have the 3g iPad as the non 3g doesn't have a built in gps (much to my surprise after I bought mapping software for mine).

I don't think size would be a big issue as long as you don't have to much other stuff on the iPad.

Andrew

I use a 16GB I-Pad (actually should have bought a 32GB one as I also have a fair I-Tunes list of songs as well) and purchased the Hema (I think now called 4WD Australia) app.

For me (old fart who wants to know where I am and where there's a track to escape) it's just perfect...works a charm.....it's NOT "turn by turn" navigation and if want to dowload a route and follow that route then it's also not for you BUT given I had the I-Pad anyway, and use it for mobile e-mail and internet then buying the app at a fraction of the cost of the Hema Navigator (or similar) was perfect for me.

BUT I would def go for a 32GB or 64GB if you planned on loading it up with songs as well.

If your iPad is not 3G and GPS you can get an external GPS, either plug in or bluetooth.
For turn by turn GPS MetroView is supposed to be good.
Maps n Trax (a replacement for Bitmap) is similar to Oziexplorer in that it uses your own maps such as Geoscience, but you have to set them up for Maps n Trax

samsung galaxey note 10.1 is far better value for money

you can get the wifi only version and it has GPS it will also take a 64 gig micro SD card

you can then load your ozi explorer maps onto it and run the ozi app $25

Just having GPS and micro SD card and ozi capabilities make any apple vs android a no brainer
i know this will stir some up but ipads are really only practical for looking cool along with nike shoes and a 1 direction T shirt
if your used to using a PC paying for everything and going through itunes to do anything will frustrate the heck out of you

another way is to get a chinese navigator off ebay

I recently set one up running ozi CE for under $130 including SD card and ozi CE

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A question about satellite connectivity............
Does the iPad or similar need to be up near the windscreen to "see" the satellites or do they work satisfactory "on the lap"?

Make sure you get the New, new IPAD. The old, new Ipad 3 released only 2 months ago has been discontinued and replaced by the new new IPAD which apparently isn't called an IPAD 3 or even an IPAD 4. It's called the new new IPAD, or Ipad Retina.


But it does have the new Apple Iphone 5 style connector and a new retina display, and oh yeah, it really is 4G.

You have to love Apple.

I use the IPAD 2 and find it fantastic to use. It is the 32Gb 3G version but I do not use a sim card , you do not need one (if the 3G version).

I had an IPAD for other reasons so getting the navigation apps was easy to do. I have the Hema 4wd app installed plus a few others mentioned above. here are some free ones you can install.

Even though Oziexplorer does not run on it another app called Memory Map does and it is very easy to use, much easier than Ozi. I have a VMS 500s which has Ozi on it but have not used it for a long time as I use my IPAD. I also have OZI on a PC. If Ozi makes it to the IPAD I would definitely look at it. The Hema app uses Memory Map.
You can transfer routes and tracks to Memory Map in the GPX format.

The IPAD is mounted on the dash via a Clicon mount.

There are a few other apps which will run as well.

I also have Copilot, turn by turn software on the IPAD which is OK.

I do not know much about the Samsung and other mentioned so can't comment but the IPAD is a very good option for what you want but as said get 32Gb or more and get the 3G version with the built in GPS.

This is DEF like a Tyre thread, now which is better BFG, Coopers, Mick Thompson etc etc???

Anyway Poitr hope you have a fair few options here, I am sure they are (in their own way)....all good!!