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Does iPad 2 WiFi Really Have No GPS???

The tech specs page shows no GPS on the Wifi model, is this true? If so that is absolutely ridiculous, why would they leave out the GPS from the WiFi model???

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Posted on Mar 2, 2011 12:05 PM

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Chris CA

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Dec 2, 2013 8:51 PM in response to clam45

clam45 wrote:

to connect via bluetooth the devices must come up on each others settings

Correct.

But the iPhone and iPad do not connect to each other via Bluetooth.

If you have a personal hotspot enabled, you can connect a device to use that devices cell connection fo rinternet access.

They won't connect as a regular bluetooth device.

deggie

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Aug 24, 2014 11:29 AM in response to @amitabha

That is true if you have a mapping app like TomTom that stores the maps on your device. If you are using Google maps or Apple Maps and you are not connected to WiFi it will use your data plan to access their maps.

Jul 8, 2011 6:23 PM in response to Chris CA

lol my ipad 2 wifi 32 has GPS radio 😝 lmao

Jul 15, 2011 4:26 PM in response to tonefox

IPAD 3G had a sim slot and look diff in the back I'm not stupid7

Tell me how these images fake now......

Jul 15, 2011 4:31 PM in response to tonefox

paulcb

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Apr 1, 2013 8:30 AM in response to Chris CA

I believe there are two small speakers under the single grill in an iPad.

http://www.theipadguide.com/content/did-apple-fail-mention-ipad-stereo-speakers/ 7171197

Csound1

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Apr 1, 2013 10:59 AM in response to CraigTube

Csound1

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Apr 1, 2013 12:05 PM in response to rockmyplimsoul

My iPad has one of these glued to the back

Also acts as a shock absorber when I drop it.

Mar 3, 2011 10:30 PM in response to Stasis88

Here you go, folks--the official support article on Location Services.

(Summary: no GPS on iPad Wifi--I see no reason why this would change on iPad 2 Wifi)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4084

caryrae

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Mar 2, 2011 12:13 PM in response to Stasis88

It's the same with the original iPad too no gps in wifi only models.

King_Penguin

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Mar 2, 2011 12:17 PM in response to Stasis88

The original Wifi iPad didn't have GPS either - I guess that including it would have increased its price and prevented it being the same price as the original.

romad

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Mar 2, 2011 1:44 PM in response to Stasis88

I believe that the GPS is part of the same chip module as the 3G radio.

carl wolf

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Mar 2, 2011 5:16 PM in response to Stasis88

"...that is absolutely ridiculous, why would they leave out the GPS from the WiFi model???"

It's functionality is identical to the original iPad.

lllaass

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Mar 3, 2011 3:27 AM in response to snowshine

I have a 3G iPad and never signed up for the data plan. The GPS works fine. Te GPS uses satellites, not a 3G connection.

Mar 3, 2011 3:43 AM in response to Stasis88

The WiFi only model can still get a location using WiFi base stations.

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Does iPad 2 WiFi Really Have No GPS???