I know. Just most people (including apple) call it the 3G version.

Originally Posted by graywolf

I know. Just most people (including apple) call it the 3G version.

True, but why did apple chose to put the GPS chip only in the 3G model? IMO that was a mistake.

Because the gps runs with the 3G. I was just saying I have never heard it called the gps model.

Originally Posted by graywolf

Because the gps runs with the 3G. I was just saying I have never heard it called the gps model.

People call it the 3G, not GPS. Also, the GPS system runs on part of the 3G circuit- No 3G, no circuit = no GPS.

Gray, you bring your iPad into the shower? Won't it get wet? Mine doesn't, since its protected by a full-on case. I use it to play music, mostly. Do you wrap it in cling wrap? XD

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Just 3 ziplock bags. Works great.

Originally Posted by graywolf

Because the gps runs with the 3G. I was just saying I have never heard it called the gps model.

Oh, it doesn't need to.....if you have downloaded map on your iPad, you don't need 3G. I have not heard anyone else say gps model, either. But I wondered if the gps model might have a compass, which might have a magnet of some type inside.

Originally Posted by KaiHD

People call it the 3G, not GPS. Also, the GPS system runs on part of the 3G circuit- No 3G, no circuit = no GPS.

Gray, you bring your iPad into the shower? Won't it get wet? Mine doesn't, since its protected by a full-on case. I use it to play music, mostly. Do you wrap it in cling wrap? XD

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Maybe that's true on iPads but its not true in general. One doesn't imply the other.

Originally Posted by AQ_OC

Oh, it doesn't need to.....if you have downloaded map on your iPad, you don't need 3G. I have not heard anyone else say gps model, either. But I wondered if the gps model might have a compass, which might have a magnet of some type inside.

You still need 3G even if you have Maps. Mapping via Wi-Fi seems redundant since you can only get location if there are Wi-Fi APs around...

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Originally Posted by KaiHD

You still need 3G even if you have Maps. Mapping via Wi-Fi seems redundant since you can only get location if there are Wi-Fi APs around...

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That's only if you depend on software to download maps to the device. Something like Navigon let's you download all the maps to the device, so all you need for navigation is a gps signal. Gps does not require cellular to work.

Originally Posted by AQ_OC

That's only if you depend on software to download maps to the device. Something like Navigon let's you download all the maps to the device, so all you need for navigation is a gps signal. Gps does not require cellular to work.

Yes, but GPS DOES require a global positioning system chip to receive signals. Possibly a SiRfStar V, or VI chip- which is available in the 3G iPads only. Without the chip, you cannot connect to the satellite, making your maps useless. The GPS chips in iPads share part of the same circuitry with the 3G radio. Hence no 3G = no GPS.

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