So you need to have an active (micro) SIM card to use the GPS in the iPad 3G?
Meaning that the GPS costs at least $15 a month to use...
No.You just have unassisted GPS.
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iPad 3G Disassembly, 3G Video Streaming and GPS Improvements
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No.You just have unassisted GPS.
Yes assuming it uses the same GPS chip as the iPad - and why shouldn't it? iPhone 4 next month!
My 3Gs works great
The gps in my iPhone 3Gs works great. I use it for hiking and geocaching all the time with no problems. Now, better hardware is always welcome of course
The gps in my iPhone 3Gs works great. I use it for hiking and geocaching all the time with no problems. Now, better hardware is always welcome of course
90% of the things don't work? but good GPS? still kinda disappointing IMO. Not bad, just disappointing.
One of the clearest explanations I've read so far. Thank you. So, if I am following this correctly, would it be accurate to say that the iPad 3G, when 3G is turned on of course, is actually going to be a better GPS than a regular Tom Tom or Garmin GPS?
Well that stinks about the ABC app
Although the ABC app will probably be the least used app while I am on the road (don't get to watch much TV while out, and all hotels have TV - but by the time I get back to my room; I crash. who has time for TV).
I was hoping to use it over 3g while I am visiting family at campgrounds. Oh well, much more time to sit by the fire at night and roast marshmellows (if it is not raining). In the RV, there is only one TV and someone is usually watching golf or some show I am not interested in.
Any good free (or low cost) TV apps that work over 3g? Or should I just make sure I load it up with shows and movies before I head out.
oh and before you ask about wifi at campgrounds. Most state campgrounds in RI don't have hookups and private campgrounds tend to charge as much as $3 setup and $30 for 3 days, but it is slower than dialup and keeps timing out. At least the one where my family has there RV does.
Although the ABC app will probably be the least used app while I am on the road (don't get to watch much TV while out, and all hotels have TV - but by the time I get back to my room; I crash. who has time for TV).
I was hoping to use it over 3g while I am visiting family at campgrounds. Oh well, much more time to sit by the fire at night and roast marshmellows (if it is not raining). In the RV, there is only one TV and someone is usually watching golf or some show I am not interested in.
Any good free (or low cost) TV apps that work over 3g? Or should I just make sure I load it up with shows and movies before I head out.
oh and before you ask about wifi at campgrounds. Most state campgrounds in RI don't have hookups and private campgrounds tend to charge as much as $3 setup and $30 for 3 days, but it is slower than dialup and keeps timing out. At least the one where my family has there RV does.
The likes of TomToms will have more powerful GPS chips in them. Though you are right in saying that having 3G and use of cellular towers is an advantage.
Frankly, nobody cares what you like or don't like.
Could somebody please take a picture of what a GPS app looks like while your driving? I'm really curious, thanks.
iPad 3G GPS works perfectly without any data plan activated. The circuitry and function are independent of any 3G data connection. Mine works just so.
How it works compared to any other device, I cannot tell, since I have no such device. But as others have reported, it works better in the iPad than it does in my iPhone 3G.
The gps in my iPhone 3Gs works great. I use it for hiking and geocaching all the time with no problems. Now, better hardware is always welcome of course
That's really cool. I really never knew about geocaching. I'm gonna have to try this sometime as it seems really fun. Thanks.
Safety first...
Please, please, please keep your eyes closed and don't look. It might help if you keep your fingers in your ears, too, so you don't hear anything about it too !
And it would keep you from typing such useless posts.
Please, please, please keep your eyes closed and don't look. It might help if you keep your fingers in your ears, too, so you don't hear anything about it too !
And it would keep you from typing such useless posts.
So far I'm happy with it. I picked up a 3G iPad yesterday because I wanted the 3G for net access while traveling. I didn't know about the gps until I read this thread. I haven't signed up for 3G access yet but the gps works great. I used it via Apple's maps app and it was spot on. I never did buy a gps unit and now I don't need to.
I have to say when I first opened the box I had buyer's remorse but I don't anymore! The ABC tv app has great video quality. The books (free ones so far) are neat, and the iPad specific apps have been good so far.
p.s. Sent from my iPad
Are there any other carriers who offer micro sim?
Yeah, it's unlocked so you can use it with any carrier, but who else but ATT has micro sim? I refuse to give any money to ATT because of spotty coverage down in Georgia and Florida.
Does T-mobile have micro sim?
Yeah, it's unlocked so you can use it with any carrier, but who else but ATT has micro sim? I refuse to give any money to ATT because of spotty coverage down in Georgia and Florida.
Does T-mobile have micro sim?
Cool! Makes me look forward to the iPhone (Glass Backplate) or whatever catchy name the 4th-gen will have
I think they are going to call this one the iPhone "Oktoberfest"!
Wait... is that the next gen iPad the guy in that pic is holding?
Where's Hogan???
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Nice. Is the Navigon app the same one we purchased for the iPhone? Does the app scale to the full size of the iPad?
Please, please, please keep your eyes closed and don't look. It might help if you keep your fingers in your ears, too, so you don't hear anything about it too !
And it would keep you from typing such useless posts.
Given how hard that dismantle looks (and usually, dismantle videos make it look much easier that it is).. I agree
, why the hell would anyone want to risk, breaking clips, denting aluminium or dare I say it, shattering that gorgeous glass screen? Then once inside, peeling sheet tape of batteries... some things should be left alone.... No wonder Apple are offering a replacement service for faulty batteries. I assume a recycle job is anticipated?
That's a bit rude! Speaking as a guy who used to fix computers, printers and the like, that dismantle looks problematic --- it would be so east to shatter that glass screen.... Then who would care about your tears?
Why is that iPhone so big?
Try one and you will realize it's so much more! Amazing, just amazing.
In other words, you don't have maps! Just a point that says 'Here you are' but you don't know where that is because you don't have a map to position it on. Well, unless you have access to a wi-fi connection to connect to get the maps...
I would assume the jailbreak apps to "trick" your iPhone into thinking it's on wifi when it's on 3g would work the same on the iPad. Just a guess, though.
Actually, I bought one on April 3rd and returned it 3 days later. It's gorgeous and has an awesome screen but I just found myself always going back to my MBP to see all of the websites that use Flash.. and use my camera for iChat... (hint hint Apple!)