Do wifi ipads have gps

GPS feature in WiFi iPad (i.e. not 3G) — does it have GPS or not?

To be or not to be. (a GPS enabled iPad) that is the question.

Does anyone have the answer. I though my 64GB WiFi iPad (no 3G) had the GPS feature built in, but it is only triangulating and not receiving a GPS signal. I am getting the unpleasant feeling I may have got the wrong version. i.e. that the WiFi iPad does not have a GPS feature built in, and I got my homework wrong when I bought this in the Netherlands last month.

I hope I am wrong and there is simply a technical fault I need to fix. can anyone help me out of my misery please as we wanted to test this feature with a number of GPS Apps during a trip into the Sahara in October, and Jan.

MAC Pro, MACBook, Mac OS X (10.5.7), 8Gb Mac, 4Tb, Aperture, FCE, Apple TV, iPad

Posted on Sep 9, 2010 3:57 AM

The wifi model does not have GPS. It uses other wifi transmissions nearby to to figure out your location. This is not as very accurate compared to the iPad 3G model that has GPS.

Posted on Sep 9, 2010 4:05 AM

It depends where you bought it from but it’s very unlikely. Apple stores only give you 14 days for example.

The wifi model does not have GPS. It uses other wifi transmissions nearby to to figure out your location. This is not as very accurate compared to the iPad 3G model that has GPS.

Thanks David. Punishment for my poor homework but none-the-less very pleased with the iPads other features. So anyone wanting the GPS feature on an iPad. You’ need the 3G version!

Final Q on this one the: Is an exchange still possible a month down the line. I suppose not.

It depends where you bought it from but it’s very unlikely. Apple stores only give you 14 days for example.

Premium Retailer for Apple in the Netherlands. I will call the store and ask them expecting negative. bummer!

I have the same issue. There are standalone cradles/external battery packs which add GPS to the iTouch, for example. One can only hope that someone comes out with one for the iPad.

I guess the other option is to sell it hopefully only for a small loss and put the money towards a Wi-Fi/3G model.

Good idea, but I will just have to live with it I think — as I do not think my wife would be too impressed — until they come out with a new model some time in the future which will make tea for you automatically or so.

Looking at buying iPad . am an old-fart and find all this *most* confusing, so pls forgive me .

So I’m driving up the Motorway in England (I live in Canada) and I have my iPad 3G (is it?) open on the seat showing me where I am.

1. The gps function will work so long as the iPad can «see» and «talk-to» the satellites, failing which .

2. It cranks-up the cellphone function and that gets the info via the cellphone towers AND RUNS ME UP A HUGE ROAMIN BILL FOR STREAMING DATA, right? (pls excuse shouting, but the financial consequences might be in the shouting category!)

CAn anyone pls clarify this point.

Hello Ross, I am not an expert, but I did in the end buy the iPad 2 with mini-sim card (mobile comms like celphones have). I find it useful but I usually have the roaming data switched off to avoid huge bills by mistake. You can always switch it on if you really need it (which is the power of the feature). Practically it is too expensive to use on a routine basis when roaming. Would advise you to buy a GPS based system only like Garmin or TomTom if coverage in your area is good. Should be.

What we have here in the Netherlands is a contract that has unlimted data roaming. the deal is more expensive and I would not recommend it for everyone. That might be available for you too — don;t know.

However, given the distances in canada, I would not want to rely on deluular data networks for navigation. Apart from being more expensive, cellular data network may also have more service disruption than a dedicates GPS system which in the US and Canada can be quite inexpensive (don;t need top of the range and hunt for offers).

If you regularly tavel long distances, I would recommend you consider a SPOT satelite system that allows selected others to track your progress. You can also press a help button and this sends a message via satelite to your chosen firend(s) or family with you exact gps location. It also has an SOS button which would alert the rescue services. The latest systems also allw you to send short text messages to help with comms. It is not as cheap and not a naviation system (its ony for tracking). But we used it in the US for adventure trips and later also in North Africa in the desert. so just a though.

Back to the iPad, it is a great and extrememly versatile device which I would recommend you would us e to download maps before you leave home and use them to keep an overview of where you are is the dedicated GPS navigation system does not place you in the big picture.

The Ipad can also be used to exchange important information if you are in trouble and you can share you position if cell comms is possible,

Not sure this helps but just in case.

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iPad WiFi vs iPad Cellular: which one should you get?

With the release of every new iPad, like the latest iPad Pro duo that Apple announced earlier this month, millions of people are facing a dilemma: Should I get the WiFi-only iPad or the iPad with cellular?

If money is of no concern to you, then sure, get the one with LTE, even if you’re not planning to use it often. But for most people, the added cost of the cellular connectivity, which varies between $100 and $150 depending on the iPad model, is something that has to be thoroughly considered. For most use cases, it really is a waste of money.

So, that’s what we’re here to find out: is the WiFi-only iPad or the WiFi + Cellular iPad the right one for you.

*Apple is currently running a promo offer where you get $200 off on cellular models, effectively negating the price hike of a 5G iPad!

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2021)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2020)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020)

And if you want to get a deeper discount, you may want to wait for Amazon to start its Prime Day deals in the summer.

WiFi-only iPad for your home entertainment needs

These days, our electronic devices are almost useless without a connection to the internet. That’s why the distinction between the WiFi iPad and the cellular iPad is so important. With the WiFi one, your internet use is restricted to the places where you can get access to a WiFi network, obviously.

And, in the case of the iPad, that’s probably the majority of the time. Most people don’t carry their iPads with them all the time, they leave them at home so they can watch movies in bed or let the kids play their games or enjoy cartoons.

If you’re a more advanced user, then you might have a keyboard case or even an Apple Pencil and bring your iPad to work or school. Chances are, those places have pretty reliable WiFi networks you have access to. Even if you’re traveling, these days you can get WiFi at the airport, on the plane, in your hotel, pretty much anywhere.

Using iPad with mobile hotspot

For the rare occasions that you need connectivity on your iPad, but no WiFi in range — you can very easily set your phone up as a mobile hotspot and have the iPad use your phone’s LTE or 5G connection. If you own an iPhone, that’s even easier — the iPad will actively notify you that the iPhone connection is available and, with a single tap, the hotspot will be activated and the two devices will be instantly connected. If you own an Android, you will need to activate your hotspot manually and set up a username and password to log in with. Still, not super-hard.

The downsides of using your phone as a cellular hotspot are two — for one, it eats a lot of battery. The phone is constantly relaying information between the iPad and the Internet, and being in the middleman position puts it in a situation where it needs to upload and download every bit of information twice over. Secondly — and this one is pretty obvious — it will eat up your data package, so use with care, use only when needed.

WiFi + Cellular iPad for the freedom and peace of mind

While WiFi coverage is abundant these days, relying only on it comes with some anxiety attached. Public WiFi is often over-loaded and overburdened, not to mention it’s hardly safe. You most certainly will want to use a VPN for your coffeehouse or hotel WiFi usage. And don’t even think about accessing any sensitive documents or data while on an unsecure network — either wait to get to a private WiFi or do it from your phone’s cellular connection.

But, if you are constantly on the move, and an iPad is forever nested under your forearm, then you can consider this option — buying the iPad with LTE connectivity.

*Apple is currently running a promo offer where you get $200 off on cellular models, effectively negating the price hike of a 5G iPad!

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2021)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2020)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020)

The reason we’re not recommending the cellular option to more people is that — unlike other choices like getting more storage, which is a one-time expense — this upgrade makes using your iPad more expensive. After all, the only thing you’re getting for your money is the opportunity to use LTE. If you want to actually use it, you have to pay for a data plan as well.

Thankfully, carriers often provide tablet-specific plans that cost nowhere near the regular smartphone lines. And, having a separate plan for your iPad means you don’t risk eating up your monthly data allowance by using your phone as a hotspot too much.

Does the WiFi iPad have GPS? Does the cellular iPad have GPS?

To underline the point that cellular iPad is made for those techies that are constantly on the move and always with a tablet by their side, the cellular iPad models have their own GPS antenna for precise navigation. Not that people generally use an iPad for that, but since it is assumed you will be on the road with this device a lot — of course a GPS feature is a given.

The WiFi iPads do have location positioning, but not a GPS antenna. Your regular iPad will use data provided by local public connections to get an idea of its general positioning — that’s why you can still see its location in Find My. But it’s location pinpointing is rough and it doesn’t provide any directional data whatsoever. Thus, it can’t be reliably used for navigation, even if you download a map and a route.

Conclusion

In short, if your iPad rarely leaves your home and / or office, if you don’t want to deal with carriers and extra data plans, get the WiFi-only iPad. And if there’s ever a dire need to have it connect to the internet with no wireless networks around, you can always use the hotspot feature of your phone.

But if your trusty iPad never leaves your side and you’re using it to answer emails, sync projects and presentations with the cloud, or do other important tasks no matter the location, then the cellular iPad is the one for you.

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Can I get GPS on my wifi only iPad if tethered to my iPhone?

So — Got wifi only iPad and realise doesn’t have the GPS chip. However, if i’m tethered to my iPhone which does have GPS — will that data be available on my iPad — for things like using maps when out of cell coverage?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 2:57 AM

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