Want to use this mainly for GPS...is it good? I heard that with an inexpensive CoPilot app, this is a great GPS device. I wanted to use it in Europe and for later trips in US and Mexico. Does anyone know if I can use this in a car as a GPS with no wi-fi around? Want to use this mainly for GPS...is it good? I heard that with an inexpensive CoPilot app, this is a great GPS device. I wanted to use it in Europe and for later trips in US and Mexico. Does... » Read More Want to use this mainly for GPS...is it good? I heard that with an inexpensive CoPilot app, this is a great GPS device. I wanted to use it in Europe and for later trips in US and Mexico. Does anyone know if I can use this in a car as a GPS with no wi-fi around? « Show Less
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GPS is awesome. Load map or distanation by WiFi then access navigator, google map or whichever you use to access and GPS is ready to go
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You must load the rute with wi fi, but then the gps does the work. so is not so bad.
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needs wifi.. i used a samsung 10" tablet and the gps would work with a connection.
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Not to work as a GPS unit in your vehicle, just plug it into the lighter and it works off the satellites. You'll only need an internet connection to register the unit and update maps.
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I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets... » Read More I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. « Show Less
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I use it on my iPad when I fly small airplanes. It works great and usually picks up the satellites within a minute. If for some reason I switch apps, it restores quickly to my current position. I hope that addresses your question.
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I bought this for my wifi only iPad so it could be used as a GPS with the TomTom app (downloads all maps to device - big file, but requires no cel data) .. works great.
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Navigon continues to officially sell maps in Europe, but no longer officially supports North America. As a matter of fact, they ended hardware sales and support in North America years ago...friend laid off as a matter of fact. If you're tech savvy, there are unofficial, generic maps available that are supported by this unit, but you'd need to look up which file type and then download it to a flash card. I started using Google Maps on Android and traffic is only tradeoff...Google Traffic isn't quite "fully baked" yet. Stand alone GPS era has just about passed into history. :- (
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the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!
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Your situation is just similar to my own. I also have an iPad 2 Wi-Fi only, without any voice or data plans. The Bad Elf 1000 30-Pin works very well with my device. About the maps, all you have to do is to get an application that works with off-line maps. In my case, I choose to buy Sygic, that works very well with turn-by-turn car navigation. Sygic is a paid application, but you can find free apps also. You just have to look at the Bad Elf internet site, in the option about compatible software.
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I found a GARMIN GPS III PLUS (can be found on AMAZON usually used but sometimes someone has a new one) to be perfect on my quad. It provides features not found in combination on any GPS currently in production that I have found. I won't go thru all the features here as there are so many, but for me, it provides everything I could want in exploring remote areas of AZ except a gas gauge for the quad! Mine is clamped to the handlebars and runs off vehicle power so no battery life problems. Check one out and save yourself a lot of money while getting the capabilities a new one can't provide.
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hi going to europe and intending to drive around england and want a trustworthy gps. i have never owned one and need advice please on what to buy. the reviews have me confused. any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Seeing that your post is 2 months old, you've probably found out whether this device has good coverage in Budapest and/or Prague. I'd like to hear more on Budapest and Hungary, since there is a Hungarian company which sells a separate detailed map of Hungary (incl. Budapest), which is really good. Is it a good buy comparing to what is included in City Navigator 9?
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Thanks, for the post. After reading your post It seems that a GPS would be of little assistances in cities so I am not going to get a GPS for my wife and I on our 21 day walking tours of the cities of nothern Italy. After talking with friends about the driving and parking in the cities we will travel by train from one city to another then use printed maps and guide books. Thanks again.
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R. Agrawal - I don't know actually if it is a good idea to use that usb port (intended for Computer connection) to charge the unit but since the unit is charging also while connected to the computer so maybe it is ok =) Anyway, Yes I was able to use my GPS to navigate using the USB port (intended for Computer connection) to charge from the car power outlet. You can try to wait for atleast 30-60 sec for your GPS to recognize that the source is not a computer but rather a wall/car power outlet, your GPS should reboot and you can then use it to navigate. Maybe less than a minute of waiting
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It is a personal GPS device, I have used it in a vehicle but have had difficulty maintaining the link with the GPS sattellites. I assume this is because of the sheilding efffect caused by the metal car body and the relatively small antenna. My unit does not have voice nor is it compatible with an external speaker. If you plan on using your GPS for travel I recommend you get a dedicated GPS built for that purpose. Some dedicated travel GPS systems also include free lifetime updates, something that this unit does not offer.
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I use my Ipad for mapping in the airplane and RV. Because I do not have GPS on my Ipad this gives me GPS capabilities. It also can be put in the window so it has clear line of sight to the sky.
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GeroCzan - The micro USB port can be used to charge the GPS but only when not in use. Were you able to use a car charger to charge the GPS while using it for navigation? I tried but the display changes to a picture showing the GPS connected to a computer. GPS becomes unusable if connected to micro USB. Would be great to know how you did it! I don't care as much for the traffic information if I can use a car charger with micro USB port.
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I don't know about Copilot Live, but this morning I used the GPS utility built into Google Maps and it worked perfectly fine. I'd imagine any GPS application would work just as well.The only problem that might come up is if you want it to navigate you somewhere and you don't have an internet connection to download a map of the area.Most of the GPS apps that you have to pay for download maps and store them on your MicroSD card so I suppose it's a non issue.