![]() SEA iq works with the BadElf GPS Pro and the Dual Electronics XGPS150A. Q: If I have an iPad without True GPS, are there any ways to add GPS via an accessory? A: Yes. ![]() Note that Assisted GPS requires cellular data to be enabled. True GPS will work even with no access to cellular data disabled on the device. Q: Do using True GPS require cellular data being turned on? A: No. Capacity 1 64GB 256GB Size and Weight 2 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) Wi-Fi models 0.65 pound (293 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular models 0. You do not need to purchase a contract to use True GPS. Q: Do I need to purchase a cellular data plan in order to use True GPS? A: No. The key point is that the True GPS capability happens to only come on the iPads that have support for cellular data, but the True GPS does not actually use the cellular data. If you are planning to use SEA iq on your iPad while on the water, we recommend purchasing a model with cellular data support, even if you do not plan to actually purchasing a cellular data contract (which is not required for the True GPS to work). Note that the distinction regarding iPads applies to all versions including iPad mini and iPad Pro. iPad with cellular support: True GPS + Assisted GPS.They only refer to Assisted GPS.īelow is a list of Apple devices and the forms of GPS that are supported. This can be very confusing because most of the Apple technical specs for the devices do not specify whether True GPS is supported on the device. True GPS + Assisted GPS: One common confusion is that device with support for True GPS and Assisted GPS will use them together: Assisted GPS is used to get a quick fix on the location, and if not available then use True GPS to get a fix.Īpple devices all support Assisted GPS, but some lack True GPS.One advantage of Assisted GPS is that (when it works), it can get an initial fix faster than True GPS normally will. It only works in places that have cellular towers or WiFi routers available (ie, not on water away from land). It uses signals from nearby cell towers and-or WiFi routers to triangulate your location. Assisted GPS: This method of determining your location does not use satellites.True GPS works everywhere on the planet but can have some delay (a minute or so) when first turned on for the initial fix on your location. ![]() We call it True GPS to remove any ambiguity in this discussions.
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