iPad mini Using iPad Mini as car GPS

[nrweaver]

I am looking at using my Ipad Mini as a car GPS as my Garmin has seen its better days. I preordered the Mini with Verizon LTE.

I already bought Navigon for my iPad 3 but it is just too big for in car and my iphone 4S is just too small for my needs.

1st - Does this seem like a viable option?

2nd - Are there any companies that make a dash mount somewhat like my Garmin has?

 

[itismadhan]

I am also interested in this kinda thing but I do NOT want to get a cellular data iPad mini. I want to know if there is an option to download maps in a particular app and use it as a GPS? Please let me know. Sorry if I am jacking ur thread

 

[nrweaver]

you could download Navigon app, but without having the wifi/cellular version you wouldn't have GPS.

So I am not sure that would be of any use.

 

[WLS]

The motionx apps allow you to download maps of your choice from an online database. also there are a number of Bluetooth GPS transceivers you can get and just place on your dash then link to your mini. That's what I plan on doing.

 

[bkushner]

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[takeshi74]

Does this seem like a viable option?

That's a question that you have to answer. It's certainly viable if it suits your needs/wants.

Are there any companies that make a dash mount somewhat like my Garmin has?

No idea what Garmin's mounts are like but I'd start with ProClip or another company known to provide device mounts that securely mount to a vehicle.

I am also interested in this kinda thing but I do NOT want to get a cellular data iPad mini. I want to know if there is an option to download maps in a particular app and use it as a GPS?

There are plenty of nav apps that use locally stored map data. The problem, however, is that you can only get a GPS receiver on the cellular version. If you get the WiFi-only version you won't be able to use GPS.

 

[TC25]

I am also interested in this kinda thing but I do NOT want to get a cellular data iPad mini. I want to know if there is an option to download maps in a particular app and use it as a GPS? Please let me know. Sorry if I am jacking ur thread

Spelling out the PS in GPS will tell you the answer to your question is 'No'. Without a cellular connection, there's nothing to tell the mapping app your current location.

 

[Phil A.]

Spelling out the PS in GPS will tell you the answer to your question is 'No'. Without a cellular connection, there's nothing to tell the mapping app your current location.

It has nothing to do with having or not having a cellular connection - the problem is apple only includes GPS receivers on the cellular models.
There is no requirement for an Internet or cellular connection for GPS to work

 

[TC25]

It has nothing to do with having or not having a cellular connection - the problem is apple only includes GPS receivers on the cellular models.
There is no requirement for an Internet or cellular connection for GPS to work

IOW, a WiFi model won't work.

 

[masc]

Of course the WiFi model does not work, because it lacks GPS.
But there is no need to use cellular do get a GPS signal.

 

[zeezey]

If you tether your iphone to your ipad mini it will share the GPS. So it doesn't matter if it doesn't have a gps chip.

 

[highredrob]

I am also interested in this kinda thing but I do NOT want to get a cellular data iPad mini. I want to know if there is an option to download maps in a particular app and use it as a GPS? Please let me know. Sorry if I am jacking ur thread

You can use the iPad Mini for GPS without cellular. Just use your iPhone or other device as a WiFi Hotspot. The iPad will connect through the Hotspot.

 

[shenan1982]

You can use the iPad Mini for GPS without cellular. Just use your iPhone or other device as a WiFi Hotspot. The iPad will connect through the Hotspot.

The hotspot doesn't reliably transmit location data, unfortunately. :-(