Does anyone have any input on this or has done it? The way I understand it is you get a cellular capable I-Pad and buy the app for $50 and that's it. Do you need a special phone too? and are there any monthly service fees like with a phone?
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Does anyone have any input on this or has done it? The way I understand it is you get a cellular capable I-Pad and buy the app for $50 and that's it. Do you need a special phone too? and are there any monthly service fees like with a phone?
I have the app on my I phone. There is no fees on the app after purchase. I don't think the app I got was 50 dollars tho thinking it was around 10 or 15.
The iPad app is 50.00 it is optimized for the iPad screen. If your iPad had gps capabilities you can down load a specific lake area when you have it connect to wi fi and then when you are out of wi fi range it uses the internal gps like a giant handheld gps
I bought the app for an Android table also have it on the Droid phone. It comes in handy for finding docks with deep water access and close to creek channels. Well worth the money I paid for it in saved fuel hunting spots to fish.
The maps aren't all stored on your device with the app like they are on a chip. You download them as you move. You have to pay for the data you use, and that means you have to have a data plan. Cost of that depends on what kind of phone plan you have.
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Anyone use their iPad for Navionics? - Walleye Message Central
Rickie
I use it on my iPad and it works fantastic. You get position, heading, speed, contours, hot spots...
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Originally Posted by CatFan
Thats not accurate info..........I have it on a iphone 4 that does NOT have any phone or data service and navionics works just fine on it.....It stays in the boat just like my DF do.........
Thanks guys for all the info. I have to decide what to do now. Im looking at about $350 right now with a I-pad and the app.
If you know someone with a ipad check it out in the middle of the day in bright sun.......I know with my iphone it is a challenge to see the screen good in bright sun.
It it is accurate. You've got the maps loaded that you need, but if you go someplace you've never been there won't be any maps.Quote:
Originally Posted by midcarolina
Sorry Catfan, I have to agree with Midcarolina. If the IPad is GPS capable it will work.Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
In the first post you where talking Having to use data and needing a data plan......... Thats what I was referring to......... I can drive to Indiana cruise into the local Mcdonalds use their free wifi to download the map of your area.......You just do not need a data plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
If you decide to do this be sure the iPad you get has a GPS receiver in it. If I understand it correctly the only ones that do are the ones that are capable of using wifi and cellular. I've been told the ones that are wifi only don't have a GPS receiver in them.
We have trouble seeing the screen outside on the ipad. We are looking at wireless video from an underwater camera. I don't know if maps would show any better or not.
Another option is an android tablet........you can get one of those with gps way cheaper than a ipad, If you get a ipad you can only load it for free on a second apple device......Same goes for Android.....
Downside of android is I am not sure if they have lifeproof cases and mounts for android.......
I use it on my Samsung Galaxy 10 and it is fantastic. It did cost $50.00 but it is amazing. You do not need a cellular connection all you need is GPS capabilities which is the only reason I went with the Samsung 3 years ago. It was the only on with GPS. I used to velcro the Galaxy to my dash while running and then move it up front with me to get on a spot. I would definitely recommend this app.