kuroi
Chief mud inspector
So anyone seen this yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkltRqOF5k&feature=popular
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkltRqOF5k&feature=popular
Apple Tablet: iPad
- Thread starter Scott Brady
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Search the app store for "Topo Maps for iPad". Or check it out here
http://topomapsapp.com/ipad.html
Looks like a good place to start anyway.
I have been using the motion x gps on my iPhone for a while now and really like it. The only problem that I could see with it in the iPad though is the resolution not being very good since it wasmdesigned fir the smaller screen. I'm sure the app developers will get busy make appsmfor these things now that they know how well theynare selling.
FlyNdrive
Adventurer
I'm using my iPad 3G now and love this thing. I am amazed at how fast pages load in 3G.
I was wondering if Delarome would come up with an App. that would work with the BT-20 Bluetooth GPS receiver for a 'spot on' accurate unit.
I also saw that otter box is making an iPad case. It fixes one of the only complaints I have about the iPad.......it is slick and hard to hold. It also has a stand that clips into the rubber caae. I would like to attach that to the flat dashboard of the passenger side of my FJ Cruiser so the iPac clips onto the dash. It looks COo.oOL but would look better in the black/yellow case like the iPhone case.
I was wondering if Delarome would come up with an App. that would work with the BT-20 Bluetooth GPS receiver for a 'spot on' accurate unit.
I also saw that otter box is making an iPad case. It fixes one of the only complaints I have about the iPad.......it is slick and hard to hold. It also has a stand that clips into the rubber caae. I would like to attach that to the flat dashboard of the passenger side of my FJ Cruiser so the iPac clips onto the dash. It looks COo.oOL but would look better in the black/yellow case like the iPhone case.
Root Moose
Expedition Leader
Dig it.
"didn't see any good [topo map apps] that were iPad friendly"
Here are few that say they are iPad compatible. All 3 download maps
so you can use them when you don't have Internet access. All download
topo maps of USA, including Alaska, and Canada for free.
Topo Maps App ($8)
http://topomapsapp.com/ipad.html
iTopoMaps ($8)
http://www.itopomaps.com/
iHikeGPS ($8)
http://www.ihikegps.com
Here are few that say they are iPad compatible. All 3 download maps
so you can use them when you don't have Internet access. All download
topo maps of USA, including Alaska, and Canada for free.
Topo Maps App ($8)
http://topomapsapp.com/ipad.html
iTopoMaps ($8)
http://www.itopomaps.com/
iHikeGPS ($8)
http://www.ihikegps.com
mikelite80
Adventurer
Ive purchased 2 out of the 3 and neither are amazing. Topomaps is ok but downloading quads one by one slow. Also once you download a bunch and have it link them together it starts to slow down. It was ok it one or two but with a whole trip of 30 or 40 it might get clunky.
Itopo maps seemed the have poor quilitey of maps. Turned me away right away. They both use the same map source but this one just doesn't render them as well or something.
Like I said no "good" option yet. Might be ok as topo map viewers but not as vehicle mapping solution.
Mike
Itopo maps seemed the have poor quilitey of maps. Turned me away right away. They both use the same map source but this one just doesn't render them as well or something.
Like I said no "good" option yet. Might be ok as topo map viewers but not as vehicle mapping solution.
Mike
A few tests of the iPad 3G are appearing online.
Here's one that claims the iPad 3G is somewhat faster at downloading from
from the Internet than the iPhone 3GS (both using AT&T 3G service).
This result might be expected, since the iPad has a faster processor
than the phone does
The test results also showed that the Apple case slows down the iPad's
WiFi connection. The case covers the antenna area at the top of the iPad.
http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/04/ipad-3g-iphone-3gs-smackdown-which-is-faster.html
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Here's another test that claims the iPad 3G and iPhone have about the same download
speed, but the iPad on 3G feels slow because of its speedy performance on WiFi.
The iPad WiFi download is about 5 times faster than when using the 3G modem.
This test shows that the iPad downloads via a MiFi Personal WiFi Hotspot are maybe 1/3
slower than when using the iPad 3G's built in AT&T 3G service.
http://gizmodo.com/5528240/ipad-3g-test-notes
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Consumer Reports points out that ABC Player and TV shows from iTunes are both
blocked from streaming while you're connected to the Internet via 3G. You need a
WiFi connection to view TV shows. CR also makes the observation that watching
a few YouTube videos, 5 minutes of a Netflix movie, and buying a few apps used
up about 80MB, or about 1/3 of your monthly allotment if you buy a 250MB plan
from AT&T ($15).
[update: a new version of the ABC Player permits streaming over 3G. And YouTube
videos also are available over 3G, but at low resolution]
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/el...th.html?EXTKEY=I91CONL&CMP=OTC-ConsumeristRSS
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The folks at iFixIt have already pulled the covers off the iPad 3G, and report that
there are five antennas: 2 for 3G, 1 for GPS, and 2 for WiFi and Bluetooth.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-3G-Teardown/2374/1
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Here's a report from iLounge with a note about battery life. While the standard iPad with
WiFi can be expected to have more than 10 hours of runtime on battery alone, the iLounge
tests show the iPad with 3G and GPS gets only 8.5 hours. Note that it's possible to shut
off the 3G and GPS when they are not needed (airplane mode).
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/ipad-with-wi-fi-3g-our-pre-review-findings/
(the battery test is at the end of the "preview")
Here's one that claims the iPad 3G is somewhat faster at downloading from
from the Internet than the iPhone 3GS (both using AT&T 3G service).
This result might be expected, since the iPad has a faster processor
than the phone does
The test results also showed that the Apple case slows down the iPad's
WiFi connection. The case covers the antenna area at the top of the iPad.
http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/04/ipad-3g-iphone-3gs-smackdown-which-is-faster.html
---------------------
Here's another test that claims the iPad 3G and iPhone have about the same download
speed, but the iPad on 3G feels slow because of its speedy performance on WiFi.
The iPad WiFi download is about 5 times faster than when using the 3G modem.
This test shows that the iPad downloads via a MiFi Personal WiFi Hotspot are maybe 1/3
slower than when using the iPad 3G's built in AT&T 3G service.
http://gizmodo.com/5528240/ipad-3g-test-notes
-----------------------
Consumer Reports points out that ABC Player and TV shows from iTunes are both
blocked from streaming while you're connected to the Internet via 3G. You need a
WiFi connection to view TV shows. CR also makes the observation that watching
a few YouTube videos, 5 minutes of a Netflix movie, and buying a few apps used
up about 80MB, or about 1/3 of your monthly allotment if you buy a 250MB plan
from AT&T ($15).
[update: a new version of the ABC Player permits streaming over 3G. And YouTube
videos also are available over 3G, but at low resolution]
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/el...th.html?EXTKEY=I91CONL&CMP=OTC-ConsumeristRSS
-------------------------
The folks at iFixIt have already pulled the covers off the iPad 3G, and report that
there are five antennas: 2 for 3G, 1 for GPS, and 2 for WiFi and Bluetooth.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-3G-Teardown/2374/1
-------------------------
Here's a report from iLounge with a note about battery life. While the standard iPad with
WiFi can be expected to have more than 10 hours of runtime on battery alone, the iLounge
tests show the iPad with 3G and GPS gets only 8.5 hours. Note that it's possible to shut
off the 3G and GPS when they are not needed (airplane mode).
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/ipad-with-wi-fi-3g-our-pre-review-findings/
(the battery test is at the end of the "preview")
iPad sales pass 1 million mark
Let's get this party started: Apple announces 1 million iPads were sold in the first 28 days.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/apple-sells-1-000-000-ipads-in-revolutions-first-month/
Developers have added 5000 iPad applications to the iTunes store, and it's certain that more are on the way.
Let's get this party started: Apple announces 1 million iPads were sold in the first 28 days.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/apple-sells-1-000-000-ipads-in-revolutions-first-month/
Developers have added 5000 iPad applications to the iTunes store, and it's certain that more are on the way.
earthmuffin
Observer
The version 11 motion x gps update just popped up for my iphone this morning which added some cool search features....
....more importantly though, there was a note that motion x HD for the ipad was coming soon.
I have been very impressed with this app on my phone. They update regularly and are constantly improving the interface and features.
My guess is that it will make a 3g ipad pretty handy. It has map cacheing functions as well so it might be wise to purchase the larger ipad for storage.
....more importantly though, there was a note that motion x HD for the ipad was coming soon.
I have been very impressed with this app on my phone. They update regularly and are constantly improving the interface and features.
My guess is that it will make a 3g ipad pretty handy. It has map cacheing functions as well so it might be wise to purchase the larger ipad for storage.
Meritline is offering a padded sleeve for the iPad. Looks good for
traveling. Price is $2.99, including shipping. It's made in China,
so the shipping takes a couple of weeks.
http://www.meritline.com/laptop-shockproof-sleeve-217---p-33461.aspx
You might want to look around the Meritline web site for other
items. They have all sorts of inexpensive gear. The $7 squirt
gun with backpack water tank looked like fun for young kids
when the weather gets a little warmer.
Update: I received the Meritline sleeve in only 4 days. It's a simple
neoprene envelope, enough to protect the iPad if it's placed in a
briefcase or suitcase. I had a similar sleeve for a netbook, and it
worked fine to protect the computer while traveling.
traveling. Price is $2.99, including shipping. It's made in China,
so the shipping takes a couple of weeks.
http://www.meritline.com/laptop-shockproof-sleeve-217---p-33461.aspx
You might want to look around the Meritline web site for other
items. They have all sorts of inexpensive gear. The $7 squirt
gun with backpack water tank looked like fun for young kids
when the weather gets a little warmer.
Update: I received the Meritline sleeve in only 4 days. It's a simple
neoprene envelope, enough to protect the iPad if it's placed in a
briefcase or suitcase. I had a similar sleeve for a netbook, and it
worked fine to protect the computer while traveling.
Critics continue to complain about the iPad's shortcomings (e.g., no built-in camera, no USB ports, no Flash graphics, no multitasking). But that hasn't stopped consumers from buying them. Yankee Group analyst Carl Howe predicts that Apple will sell 1.5 million iPads by the end of May. The iPad will reach $1 billion in sales faster than any other consumer product in history. http://blogs.yankeegroup.com/2010/05/05/apples-new-record-the-fastest-product-ramp-to-1-billion/
One attractive feature of the iPad is the low cost of third party applications. I recently downloaded 23 iPad apps from the iTunes store, and the bill was $6. 19 of the 23 were free. Some may say that iPhone and iPad software should be called widgets rather than applications, since they usually have a single, simplified purpose. But the fact remains that the low prices mean there's little penalty for experimenting with new software.
One attractive feature of the iPad is the low cost of third party applications. I recently downloaded 23 iPad apps from the iTunes store, and the bill was $6. 19 of the 23 were free. Some may say that iPhone and iPad software should be called widgets rather than applications, since they usually have a single, simplified purpose. But the fact remains that the low prices mean there's little penalty for experimenting with new software.
iKit in-dash iPad mount
Scosche, a well regarded custom car audio company, recently showed a prototype car mount for the iPad. It's called the iKit. The mount fits in the double DIN space normally occupied by the car radio/navi system. This 5 minute Youtube video shows how it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkltRqOF5k
Scosche is asking for viewers to post comments. The most common are
(1) the mount blocks the A/C vents in this vehicle;
(2) you'd crash the car if you received an email while driving; and
(3) this is a great way to attract smash-and-grab thieves
It's likely that other manufacturers will study this design closely.
Scosche, a well regarded custom car audio company, recently showed a prototype car mount for the iPad. It's called the iKit. The mount fits in the double DIN space normally occupied by the car radio/navi system. This 5 minute Youtube video shows how it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkltRqOF5k
Scosche is asking for viewers to post comments. The most common are
(1) the mount blocks the A/C vents in this vehicle;
(2) you'd crash the car if you received an email while driving; and
(3) this is a great way to attract smash-and-grab thieves
It's likely that other manufacturers will study this design closely.
Schattenjager
Expedition Leader
Agreed! MotionX does a GREAT job with their software - very sophisticated stuff and far beyond the typical app. They also make DRIVE - which rivals a Nuvi in every way except there is no map caching, so you must have cell signal to navigate far. Bummer, but otherwise they make the best apps I've seen.
Not sure it has been mentioned, but viewranger has an iphone app that uses the national geographic topo maps (you still have to purchase the maps through them) and has topo maps of several other countries, mostly European.
http://www.viewranger.com/iphone/
In other news, if anyone is still confused about the A-GPS thing, there is a good explanation.
http://www.gpsreview.net/a-gps/
http://www.viewranger.com/iphone/
In other news, if anyone is still confused about the A-GPS thing, there is a good explanation.
http://www.gpsreview.net/a-gps/
So I just got my 3g iPad in the mail today and the first thing I did was download MotionX GPS HD for the iPad and so far it works great from my seat on the couch. I have been using the iPhone version for a while now and I have been very happy with that so I assume that the iPad version is just as good. I was also surprised to find out that it has a built-in compass that works in motionx but there is no compass app like the phone has though.
I also got the topo map app which allows you to download real USGS topos right to the iPad. It also has the ability to stitch adjacent maps together, unfortunately it hasn't worked mith the Alaska maps that I have downloaded. One feature of this app that I thought was pretty neat is a button that will grey out everything on the map that is not in your line of sight. So if you were wondering if you might be able to hit that repeater from a certain location you could get a general idea.
So far I see lots of potential with these two programs mainly because I can download maps with both of them and use them offline. It's unfortunate the the wifi iPad didn't come with a gps chip because then you could load it up with everything you need before you head out.
Now how and where am I going to put this thing in my Rover?
I also got the topo map app which allows you to download real USGS topos right to the iPad. It also has the ability to stitch adjacent maps together, unfortunately it hasn't worked mith the Alaska maps that I have downloaded. One feature of this app that I thought was pretty neat is a button that will grey out everything on the map that is not in your line of sight. So if you were wondering if you might be able to hit that repeater from a certain location you could get a general idea.
So far I see lots of potential with these two programs mainly because I can download maps with both of them and use them offline. It's unfortunate the the wifi iPad didn't come with a gps chip because then you could load it up with everything you need before you head out.
Now how and where am I going to put this thing in my Rover?