Ultimate GPS

TEWSTER2 · 08-05-2012, 07:00 AM

Well if the rumors are true about Apple coming out with a seven inch iPad then I think the ultimate GPS unit has arrived. I have a 550 that works great but a larger screen would be nice with aged eyesite. I can't see spending $800 for a new 665. I have the Garmin app on my iPhone that works beautifully. Hopefully the app will a available for the new iPad. Would be nice to integrate a GPS and everything I use a computer on the road for with a single unit. If so, it shouldn't be long before someone makes a waterproof case for it.

Andylaser · 08-05-2012, 07:36 AM

Will it be waterproof?

TEWSTER2 · 08-05-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Andylaser

Will it be waterproof?

No but one would probably follow soon.

lhendrik · 08-05-2012, 08:12 AM

I tried this with the full size iPad in my map case on top of tank bag. Screen is not bright enough for prime time use. Not that my Zumo 550 screen is all that great, but I can read it in most conditions. In a waterproof case seeing the iPad screen may be a challenge. The interface also does not lend itself to operation on a bike, especially with gloves, critical for me when interacting with GPS function on the go.

I use my iPad extensively to do route planning when having a cup of coffee, but I rely on the Zumo on the go. One day this may change, but not yet.....

I did use my iPhone as a backup GPS (with Navigon app, now owned by GARMIN) when my Zumo took a dump on recent Euro trip. Worked great, went on tank bag when raining.

9Dave · 08-06-2012, 03:01 AM

Will it operate in the temperature extremes experienced while motorcycling, especially when inserted into a clear case under direct sunlight? (Check the iPad temp ranges)

TEWSTER2 · 08-06-2012, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 9Dave

Will it operate in the temperature extremes experienced while motorcycling, especially when inserted into a clear case under direct sunlight? (Check the iPad temp ranges)

Don't know but my iPhone worked great out in Moab at over a hundred degrees. Hoping it will work so I can use one item instead of a separate gps, camera, computer for email, and basic movie editing. Would be nice.

dddd · 08-06-2012, 04:39 AM

even if they made it waterproof, shockresistant, high luminosity, bluetooth, usable with winter gloves, and xm traffic capable, preloaded with all north america maps, I still wouldn`t buy it because of itunes.

TEWSTER2 · 08-07-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dddd

even if they made it waterproof, shockresistant, high luminosity, bluetooth, usable with winter gloves, and xm traffic capable, preloaded with all north america maps, I still wouldn`t buy it because of itunes.

itunes works pretty well for me.

08-05-2012, 07:00 AM	#1
TEWSTER2 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Florida/North Carolina Oddometer: 75	Ultimate GPS Well if the rumors are true about Apple coming out with a seven inch iPad then I think the ultimate GPS unit has arrived. I have a 550 that works great but a larger screen would be nice with aged eyesite. I can't see spending $800 for a new 665. I have the Garmin app on my iPhone that works beautifully. Hopefully the app will a available for the new iPad. Would be nice to integrate a GPS and everything I use a computer on the road for with a single unit. If so, it shouldn't be long before someone makes a waterproof case for it. __________________ Tim 2 TEWSTER2 screwed with this post 08-05-2012 at 07:44 AM

08-05-2012, 07:36 AM	#2
Andylaser Heavy Metal Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Southampton UK Oddometer: 732	Will it be waterproof? __________________ Sent from my binary data processing apparatus using magic and wires OLD SKOOL HEAVY METAL

08-05-2012, 08:12 AM	#4
lhendrik Truffle Rustler Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York and Floridoodie Oddometer: 1,947	I tried this with the full size iPad in my map case on top of tank bag. Screen is not bright enough for prime time use. Not that my Zumo 550 screen is all that great, but I can read it in most conditions. In a waterproof case seeing the iPad screen may be a challenge. The interface also does not lend itself to operation on a bike, especially with gloves, critical for me when interacting with GPS function on the go. I use my iPad extensively to do route planning when having a cup of coffee, but I rely on the Zumo on the go. One day this may change, but not yet..... I did use my iPhone as a backup GPS (with Navigon app, now owned by GARMIN) when my Zumo took a dump on recent Euro trip. Worked great, went on tank bag when raining. __________________ Normal is just a setting on the dryer. Armageddon was yesterday - Today we have a serious problem. 2009 R1200GS Adventure 2008 K1200GT

08-06-2012, 03:01 AM	#5
9Dave Bazinga! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 11,652	Will it operate in the temperature extremes experienced while motorcycling, especially when inserted into a clear case under direct sunlight? (Check the iPad temp ranges) __________________ dunno.....

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08-06-2012, 04:39 AM	#7
dddd Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Oddometer: 203	even if they made it waterproof, shockresistant, high luminosity, bluetooth, usable with winter gloves, and xm traffic capable, preloaded with all north america maps, I still wouldn`t buy it because of itunes.