JimFromMD
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- Aug 9, 2010
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- Boat Info
- 2005 300DA, Garmin 740s w/Vision Charts and GMR18HD RADAR
- Engines
- 5.0MPI w/BIIs, Kohler 5E Generator.
Ok, thanks. I am still a bit confused as the reviews on the App Store say it cannot be used as stand-alone chart plotter using internal gps. Not sure whether to buy this one or navionics.
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So I understand that the iDevice needs the self contained GPS that's only in the ipad with cell and iPhone. It doesn't need an active cell connection but the cell-capable devices have a different style GPS in them. (Again, 3rd hand info, and have not tried on non-cell iDevices)
i have the garmin app on both my iPhone and cell-capable ipad and it works just fine. It doesn't have all the functionality of my dash-mounted garmin unit but its pretty impressive none the less.
That statement above could also just be a disclaimer or could also mean that it's not intended to be a fully functional chart plotter style GPS replacement. You can for sure use it to plan routes and follow along while on the boat. You need the wifi adapter though if you want to transfer them to your chart plotter head unit though.
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