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Pretty broad statement. FWIW, I prefer the TomToms I've used to the Garmin. I personally don't believe either one is better - no matter where you're going, you're going to find an area where either one might give bad directions or not find a road at all. As for interface, it's purely a...

So don't use a gps at all? Don't know what to tell you. All I'm saying is that with most of the recent models you'll never have to pay for US map updates. If you travel out of the country, then yes chances are you'll have to buy a map for that country.

Roadmaps, not to mention topo & watermaps of the whole world, would take up a LOT of memory space. If there are any gps units offering all of that in one unit, they're far & few between and probably prohibitively expensive for the everyday consumer to justify the cost. Mark

Then maybe try TomTom? I have a newer unit with both lifetime map updates and free traffic - no ads. Mark

In your case it sounds like it's something other than an Apple problem.

Many current Garmin (and other brand) GPS units come with free lifetime map updates, and many for less than $150. What do you mean by "new models are needlessly annoying"? There's no reason anymore to buy a standalone GPS that doesn't have free map updates. BTW, I have 2 TomTom units so I'm...

I know this is a long shot, but has anyone tried both of these? There's enough of a price difference (even with shipping costs) that I don't mind waiting a little longer for the shipping on the M.I.C. version. BTW, I have an iPad2. Thanks, Mark

With wi-fi and cellular turned off how long should it typically take iPad to get a satellite signal? I do have the wi-fi + 3G version, so out of curiosity wanted to see if I could use the GPS. Left it on for many minutes, but it never seemed to get a signal. I was in my yard with a (mostly)...

I'm always surprised when I read a complaint like this. Do people really not look over something before spending money for it? It's very clear from ads and photos that it is just a cover for the screen. Mark

I ended up exchanging the first one when it wouldn't connect to public wi-fi either. The 2nd one worked on public wi-fi but still not at home; I've posted my solution in a new thread, but in summary I solved by changing the security on my router to WPA2 (it had been WEP). Thanks, Mark

I had tried resetting the iPad a couple times, as well as turning off & unplugging the router to no avail. What finally solved it in my case was to change the security to WPA2 from WEP. I know that won't help in EwanG's case. I know in some cases the only way to solve was to replace the...

Hopefully this helps someone else. I have posts in other threads about my issues connecting to wi-fi at home. I logged in to my router, and at first just disabled the security. The iPad2 connected to the internet, no problem. It was using WEP, and I understand WPA2 is supposed to be more...

I'm having the same issue, though I haven't yet turned off the security on my router - need to do a factory reset, lost the password. I have the same problem however - even if I use a Static IP Address and type it in, I can't get internet connectivity. I've tried everything suggested other...

I've exchanged my first iPad2 after it didn't work on wi-fi seemingly at all. With the 2nd one it didn't work at home on the router named above, but did connect (albeit it was slow to lock in) at a Panera Bread and at the Apple store. They recommended removing security on the router, which I...

My iPod Touch is set for DHCP, so I'm sure if the router wasn't set as a DHCP server this wouldn't work. Mark

On the way to the Apple store last night I stopped at Panera Bread, where it could connect to their wi-fi. I could also connect at the Apple store. They really couldn't suggest much else other than removing the security setting on the router just to see if that would make it work...

No; this was with the new unit which I have only tried at home so far (and didn't work). I have not yet tried this one outside my house yet. If I can get it to work elsewhere then I guess it would be a router issue. Which would be annoying indeed when 2 iPod Touches can connect - one being a...

Apparently this is very common - do a search of the forums. I'm on my 2nd iPad that refuses to connect to my home wi-fi. Given that there are 4 other devices that can connect from anywhere in the house, even just outside in my back yard, it's safe to say it's not my signal strength. Oh, 2 of...

Went back to BB and had it replaced. After it didn't work at McD's free wi-fi, that was all I could tolerate LOL. The service rep connected the unit to iTunes and connected to their wi-fi network and all seemed well. Got home and have the exact same problem - regardless of resetting the...

It's not my router, otherwise neither my nor my wife's iPod Touch could connect, nor my laptop. Thanks, Mark

I did reset the network settings on the iPad prior to attempting to re-connect, and just after restarting the router. The router was off and unplugged from the cable for more than several minutes. I'm amazed that an $800 device can have such crappy wi-fi. Don't think I want to deal with Tech...

Tried that, after powering down the router and restarting everything and still cannot get internet connection. Here are the network settings on the iPad: IP Address 169.254.407.49 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Nothing in the other fields. As before, my Touch connects right away. Should I just...

I know this is an old thread, but it seems to still be an issue with the iPad2 which is extraordinarily frustrating given the cost of the thing. Both my iPod Touch, my wife's Touch, my laptop, and her netbook can connect w/o any issues or ever losing the settings to my wireless network. I'll...

Yes, the iPad is set for DHCP. I'll check try cycling the router when I get home, but this doesn't explain why I couldn't connect to an unsecured wi-fi. The Touch, which I had with me as well, had no issues. I don't have a separate modem & router - it's just one device though that shouldn't...

Thanks Tim. Here's some more info. I tried it at work, in an area where there is an unsecured wi-fi connection. My iPod Touch connects to the internet no problem - this is a personal device and not company-issued so I know there are no security restrictions. Same issue with the iPad - it shows...

I'm not using MAC filtering; as far as I know I've never entered the MAC address for any of the other devices that use the wi-fi - including 2 iPod Touches, a laptop, and netbook. Haven't tried the 3G and don't intend to unless it's necessary. Thanks, Mark

So I just got my shiny 64GB iPad2 set up but it refuses to connect to the 'net over my home wifi. As far as I can tell the password for my network was entered correctly; I've got a checkmark next to the network name, and the wi-fi logo is being shown in the upper left with a good signal. But I...

I don't yet own an iPad, but still researching. I do have a few questions about the month-to-month service that pertains to either Verizon or AT&T. How difficult is it to "turn off" the service for a given month and turn it back on - is the service automatically renewed? Are there...