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Does the iPad Air LTE support GLONASS navigation system as well? If yes, is this the first iPad to do so?
I am contemplating about getting the LTE version, if the GPS chip has been somehow improved (compared to the older model). Otherwise, I am going to get the wifi only version+ an external GPS.
Please help me decide!
iPad, iOS 7.0.3
hi there,
yes, GLONASS is supported.
Hope this helps,
Chris
GLONASS capability started in the 3rd gen (cellular) iPad, so I have to believe it is still a feature in the (cellular) Air even though the tech specs don't mention it specifically.
I don't know that there's been any improvement in GPS/ GLONASS performance (not that any was needed) but I'd say having the integrated capability is superior to having some add-on device, which may bring the Wi-Fi model's price right up to the cellular model.
Thanks for all the inputs so far! According to this article an external GPS (garmin, dual, bad elf) is more reliable/consistent than the internal, at least in the air (aviation). Price of an external unit is on par or even less than the in-built gps.
iPad Air - GPS/GLONASS
