GPS purchase
I think it is time for me to purchase a new GPS as my ole Garmin Nuvi 765T is acting retarded. Thinking about another Garmin but there are so many models to choose from, any suggestions?
Forum Discussion
tplife wrote:
So sorry strollin, I should have added:
"...Now this is only a personal opinion, based on my own hands-on experience. Can't speak for others"...
But it's VERY obvious from your incorrect statements that you DON'T have hands-on experience using Co-Pilot so why are you claiming such?- So sorry strollin, I should have added:
"...Now this is only a personal opinion, based on my own hands-on experience. Can't speak for others"... jpmihalk wrote:
Cajun Bill wrote:
No, it must be a cellular-capable iPad to have GPS. CoPilot will not work on a WiFi-only iPad.
I mini IPad is not cellular capable (meaning it only works on wifi). Would coPilot work on it?
If the iPad mini has Bluetooth, then it can use an external GPS receiver like VegasBT described.VegasBT wrote:
x3 for CoPilot. Especially if you link it with the Garmin Glo bluetooth GPS receiver. Linking this to my iPad makes for a LARGE display, and with downloadable maps no cell signal is necessary. $99 for the GPS antenna, $10 for CoPilot, and you're out the door with a great system!Cajun Bill wrote:
No, it must be a cellular-capable iPad to have GPS. CoPilot will not work on a WiFi-only iPad.
I mini IPad is not cellular capable (meaning it only works on wifi). Would coPilot work on it?VegasBT wrote:
x3 for CoPilot. Especially if you link it with the Garmin Glo bluetooth GPS receiver. Linking this to my iPad makes for a LARGE display, and with downloadable maps no cell signal is necessary. $99 for the GPS antenna, $10 for CoPilot, and you're out the door with a great system!
I mini IPad is not cellular capable (meaning it only works on wifi). Would coPilot work on it?Paul Clancy wrote:
The only accurate bit is regarding real time traffic in copilot and that uses a VERY SMALL amount of cellular data. It is a subscription option in the app that most Rv users would not bother with. Also there is generally no traffic congestion where there are no cell towers. Also most modern smart phones have dedicated gps chips. I travel with cell data turned off when using my iphone to navigate to avoid international roaming charges so I know the accuracy of gps only. My iPhone gets signal lock in places my garmin 3750 cannot -I've compared them side by side. Also my iphone has more processing power, more advanced video chipset, faster memory and a better screen on 6plus 64gig (not bigger - better as in higher resolution) than any pnd currently available. The best part is it is always in my pocket when not on the dash - for finding locations - navigating walking or whatever a computer can do with web - video shooting and camera.PNDs have thier place but as a person who has owned them for many years and versions they are becomming far less relavent- deleted
- The app may not need to download data, but ALL cell phones use the cell towers as their primary reference to figure out where they are. Some of the better ones also have GPS receivers, so can do limited locks on satellites, but the accuracy is far less that a real GPS that only uses satellites. So accuracy and updating of where you are can be pretty poor if you are in a no cell zone. Depends on your phone, but a dedicated GPS is far better in that regard.
tplife wrote:
Cat Lady wrote:
Save your $. If you've got a smartphone, get the CoPilot GPS app for about $10. Maps will download to your phone and you won't need to use data while navigating. Wish I had bought this in the beginning and not splurged on the Rand McNally 7720. Live and learn...die and forget it all.
Cat Lady
Sure, just don't get out of range of those cell towers...and make sure your data plan can absorb the data you'll be using...and make do with the 2nd-rate software off those apps...etc., etc.
GPS units still have their advantages in these areas. We just upgraded to the Garmin Nuvi 3597LMT HD, their flagship. Its magnetic mount is worth the extra money, just pull and stow. I'm getting 10X the traffic updates and have saved commute time three times in the last two weeks as a result. No hanging wire, and it's as small and thin as a smartphone. We have smartphones and there's a mile of difference between them and a good GPS. Now this is only a personal opinion, based on my own hands-on experience. Can't speak for others. :)
Obviously you've never tried the Co-Pilot app (based on your invalid comments regarding cell towers & data) so how can you speak about hands-on experience?tplife wrote:
Cat Lady wrote:
Save your $. If you've got a smartphone, get the CoPilot GPS app for about $10. Maps will download to your phone and you won't need to use data while navigating. Wish I had bought this in the beginning and not splurged on the Rand McNally 7720. Live and learn...die and forget it all.
Cat Lady
Sure, just don't get out of range of those cell towers...and make sure your data plan can absorb the data you'll be using...and make do with the 2nd-rate software off those apps...etc., etc.
GPS units still have their advantages in these areas. We just upgraded to the Garmin Nuvi 3597LMT HD, their flagship. Its magnetic mount is worth the extra money, just pull and stow. I'm getting 10X the traffic updates and have saved commute time three times in the last two weeks as a result. No hanging wire, and it's as small and thin as a smartphone. We have smartphones and there's a mile of difference between them and a good GPS. Now this is only a personal opinion, based on my own hands-on experience. Can't speak for others. :)
Co pilot does not use cellular data. When you download the maps on wifi you get all of North America. The maps are lifetime with about 5 updates a year. Again there is no cell data connection to use copilot to navigate. It is every bit as good as a garmin and in some ways better (drag routes, multiple route choices, Rv routing without a special version etc). I own garmin pnd, garmin viago and co pilot. It is very good full function nav software. And gives up nothing to garmin.
