GPS on iPad

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Originally Posted by AML

Thanks for all your help. Yes I am aware that GPS is a global system and I have two GPS antennae on my boat, but it seems almost unbelievable that a small chip in the 3G iPad can give as good reception as a dedicated GPS antenna. I have also looked at small add on GPS antennae for iPad and am thinking about putting iPad into a waterproof bag (Aquapac do a reasonable one and I hvae a smaller one for my iPhone).

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the chipset and antennae in the iPad are not any different (so to speak) than handheld units with the exception of being able to plug in a secondary antennae. Besides, I have always had better signal on my boat than in town.

Had a look at G-Fi. Not really suitable for a permanent installation on a boat. Battery life of 5 hours and unlikely to be waterproof and mountable in the marine environment.

Looks like I shall have to continue with alternate plans. Bad Elf looks best in aquapac. Unless the wireless route works, using my iPad as a cockpit repeater for the permanently installed navigation system.

If you get the Bad Elf tell us how it works. I'm thinking of getting one. It looks extremely small. I wonder what it uses for a power supply.