which gps receiver is working on iPad mini

Hi All,

I am very happy with the info provided in this thread. I wish I have read it before buying the wifi model. I wonder, why do we need an external GPS if we have Iphone. Somehow Iphone and Ipad wifi should be used as an external gps device. As far as I have researched, it is not possible. I am just looking for a confirmation.

Thanks,

Devrim

II've been having problems so far with the mini 2 wifi using XGPS 150. It seems that when using maps or if the iPad is connected to more BT devices other than the GPS. Map navigation becomes inconsistent often stopping mid-route even while observing that the BT connection is still active. The additional BT devices don't matter what they are since one is an OBDII scanner and the other for audio streaming. This is the second iPad mini that has the same exact issue which I thought would be fixed after iOS 8. I can safely say that this issue is not app related since it happens with any navigation app. So in other words I can't listen to streaming music via BT while also using the XGPS150 . I have to see if this is an iPad's multi-processing issue or strictly bluetooth. When I used it today the navigation worked fine when only the GPS unit was being used and no other BT devices were connected.

Only in the Wi-Fi models. Wi-Fi + Cellular models have a GPS. In the Wi-Fi model, it's not "blocked," it's just not there.

Thanks! Sometimes I really hate Apple!

Glad to hear you're happy with your GPS Pro -- have a great trip!

🙂

Yes it does (help) !

Thanks for answering so quickly and precisely.

Thank's for the link too.

Regards,

Roland

I see a bunch of apps on the BadElf website. Do all apps desgined to work with GPS work with the BadElf, or do you need apps written to work with BadElf?

Hello, ok it's 2:00 now, and haven't heard back from anyone after doing what you requested.

Brett

Is there more than one ver of the Elf pro; seen two prices list but they are almost $100 diference

Quick question Brett. Does the Bad Elf work with the Arc Collector app? We need a GPS solution for when we are out in the field gathering data but are out of cell range.

Hi Brett,

Do you have any idea if the iPod attachment works with dash cam apps in particular one called iSymDVR 2?

Thanks!

Wayne243

Appreciate that Brett. Thanks for your help!

Wayne

Hi Samos3,

Our slogan is "Engineering Magic" for good reason ... glad to hear you're happy with your Bad Elf!

Best regards,

Brett