Lured Inn 18 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 First off I am not good when it comes to technology. So here is my question. Does anyone run a tablet/iPad to run there navionics? How does it work, does it NEED Wi-Fi or can it be done with GPS? Do any tablets have GPS? Sent from my XT1080 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERTRAMP 22 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Check with Frank( Priority One) on this website, he puts together a Toughbook with chartplotter and GPS combined in an almost indestructible package. I bought one and love it . It is visible, and simple. Link to post Share on other sites
Lured Inn 18 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Well here is another twist. If I bought a iPad type device I would have to share it with my wife. Essentially the only time I get to use it is when I'm fishing. Sent from my XT1080 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERTRAMP 22 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I am not sure an Ipad is a good fit for fishing, is it waterproof? That is a big issue. PM Priority 1 and he can give you some more information. Link to post Share on other sites
Lured Inn 18 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'm not too concerned about water proof it will be under the canopy. Plus I'd probably get a case of some sort. Sent from my XT1080 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App Link to post Share on other sites
1HI4X 15 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I realize this post is a couple months old and you've probably already developed a solution For anyone else considering the same in the future: An iPad, iPod, phone, etc. still needs wifi or cellular signal for gps. Otherwise it has no way to communicate with the satellites. You could possibly use your phone as the signal source though. Link to post Share on other sites
KJ pluggin 19 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I use an iPad on the boat with the navionics app, and it works great. The only downsides I have is it is not as easy to mark locations, and if your in direct sunlight it can be hard to see. Under the hardtop it is not a problem. I have a lifeproof case for dealing moisture. As far as gps location it is not a problem, you do not need to be connected to anything to receive gps location. Majority of the time I have my iPad in airplane mode, and never lose location even under the hardtop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
sfw1960 11 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 http://bbgmarine.com/humminbird-helix-7-gps-chatplotter-only-7-4098601m-p-20968.html Try the apple in the rain & see how that works out, NVM you can't see it in the sun... Link to post Share on other sites
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