Lowrance GPS (standalone unit) VS iPad (tablets)

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Rmeir

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Which app are you using for the iPad or iPhone? They are many of them on the App Store. Thank you


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i used motionx on my ipad simply because i have an ipad and it is cheaper to buy a $1.99 app vs a gps unit.

I wish ford sync would allow you to upload a course or trail to the stock nav!!!
 
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I wish there was a way to install better software into the stock unit. I wonder why they can't? You would think they could, with the capabilities of the nav-TV to unlock other features.
 

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So I run a Lowrance HDS 5m Gen2 with a Topo Map software package, as well as MoitionX on my iPad and iPhone.

If you pre-position maps on the iDevices, then cellular signal isn't required. I'd say the built in GPS of the full size iPad and iPhone is not as accurate as the Lowrance.

I really like the physical buttons on the Lowrance. I can manipulate them without looking where as on the iDevice I have to pinch and zoom or hunt and peck for a virtual button which can be tough while you're driving and off road.

I will say, with my topo map overlay, the route is washed out when I come to a somewhat major road. Because I can't change the width of the track I'm following, it makes it tough to see when there is a road/highway over the top. I either pop the SD card out or rely on my iPhone.

Yes the Lowrance is purpose built and expensive, but I have no regrets after pre-running and leading a group for SnoBall II.
 
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