July 5, 2010 17:50
The anchorage I was in was covered by cell networks, including Bell Mobility which my iPhone was connected to, and no doubt with Rogers, with which my iPad is not yet connected (but may well be in the future). Indeed I was coastal cruising here in BC, Canada and wouldn't be out of range during this past weekend's trip, but could easily be out of cell range in the near future.
Question: Does the iPad not have a GPS built in?
Question: Does iNavX need cell range if the only incoming GPS data is from the iPad's GPS??
When I have the iPad in the car, and I drive around town, the "boat's" position is clearly shown. How can that be unless the iPad has GPS capability independent of a cellular data plan?
Do all sailors who use iNavX have it connected to an external GPS in order to go where cell networks don't exist?
Question: Does the iPad not have a GPS built in?
Question: Does iNavX need cell range if the only incoming GPS data is from the iPad's GPS??
When I have the iPad in the car, and I drive around town, the "boat's" position is clearly shown. How can that be unless the iPad has GPS capability independent of a cellular data plan?
Do all sailors who use iNavX have it connected to an external GPS in order to go where cell networks don't exist?