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06-23-2011, 10:23 AM
Kaykaykay

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Originally Posted by Montereybob

Are you sure it isn't possible to tether iPad to iPhone?

You can tether in the U.S., depending on your plan.
06-23-2011, 11:07 AM
DrHouse

I first got the iPhone then the iPad... Eventually, I bought an Apple TV to complete the integration. Having them working together has proven easy, great, magical! Ok, back to earth now...

I've considered then individually but also has a whole set of tools. I am quite happy has everything is just meant to work. No tweaking, or fiddling, I just use them as I need or see fit.

Now, it's Apple, but who knows what the future will provide...

VicoPad addict!
06-23-2011, 11:28 AM
Montereybob

I chose an android phone because of the free turn by turn google nav. Has iPhone added a nav capability yet that is at least as good or better?
06-23-2011, 11:33 AM
DrHouse

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Originally Posted by Montereybob

I chose an android phone because of the free turn by turn google nav. Has iPhone added a nav capability yet that is at least as good or better?

There are a bunch of free apps available doing that, and even offline. But my favorite is Waze, cause I can be PacMan on the road ;)

VicoPad addict!
06-23-2011, 11:37 AM
Montereybob

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Originally Posted by DrHouse

There are a bunch of free apps available doing that, and even offline. But my favorite is Waze, cause I can be PacMan on the road ;)

VicoPad addict!

Are they as good as the Google nav on android? If so, my next phone will be an iPhone.
06-23-2011, 11:44 AM
DrHouse

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Originally Posted by Montereybob

Are they as good as the Google nav on android? If so, my next phone will be an iPhone.

Hard to say as I've not tried the google nav, but I found that map quest is quite good, Waze is fun, NavFree really useful since it can be used offline. It's a matter of personal preference at this point.

VicoPad addict!
06-23-2011, 12:21 PM
jsh1120

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Originally Posted by Montereybob

Are you sure it isn't possible to tether iPad to iPhone?

Sorry, Bob. I wasn't clear. The feature I was referring to was support for 4G on the iPhone. You can tether the iPad to the iPhone but the speed of the latter is limited to 3G.
06-23-2011, 12:23 PM
jsh1120

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHouse

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montereybob

Are they as good as the Google nav on android? If so, my next phone will be an iPhone.

Hard to say as I've not tried the google nav, but I found that map quest is quite good, Waze is fun, NavFree really useful since it can be used offline. It's a matter of personal preference at this point.

VicoPad addict!

Navigation on android devices is significantly better than on the iPhone and iPad. Turn-by-turn voice navigation, for example, is a standard feature. It's invaluable if you prefer not to be looking at a screen as you plow into that semi in front of you.
06-23-2011, 12:27 PM
thegreatone3

Google nav is very good except for times when you don't have a cell signal. I travel a lot to small towns where the signal is nonexistent and all you get is a message saying, "stay on the route." Until they add offline capability, apps like Navigon are far more reliable.

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06-23-2011, 01:11 PM
Montereybob

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreatone3

Google nav is very good except for times when you don't have a cell signal. I travel a lot to small towns where the signal is nonexistent and all you get is a message saying, "stay on the route." Until they add offline capability, apps like Navigon are far more reliable.

Sent from my iPhone using iPF

How does Navigon work without cell signals? Satellite gps?

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