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iPhone 5 as GPS?
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<blockquote data-quote="russperry" data-source="post: 1055146" data-attributes="member: 22548"><p>iPhones do NOT require cell coverage to work as full featured GPS units. In fact they are far superior to standard GPS units in many ways in my opinion</p><p></p><p>1). Can run multiple apps simultaneously (instead of only the native app on a dedicated GPS unit)</p><p></p><p>2). Is a phone - don't need an extra gadget</p><p></p><p>3). Lifeproof case makes them waterproof - much more compact than Aquaboxes</p><p></p><p>4). Can actually send tracks and locations out directly (this one does require cell connection)</p><p></p><p>5). If you've got an iPhone you don't have to spend much more $ - fee apps work, maybe you spend $20-30 for a better one. I use Navigon which is very nice</p><p></p><p>Power connectivity is a draw - anything running GPS chips drains quickly.</p><p></p><p>I used an iPhone last summer on a 4500 mile trip through the west, probably 90%+ of the time out of cell coverage and it performed flawlessly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="russperry, post: 1055146, member: 22548"] iPhones do NOT require cell coverage to work as full featured GPS units. In fact they are far superior to standard GPS units in many ways in my opinion 1). Can run multiple apps simultaneously (instead of only the native app on a dedicated GPS unit) 2). Is a phone - don't need an extra gadget 3). Lifeproof case makes them waterproof - much more compact than Aquaboxes 4). Can actually send tracks and locations out directly (this one does require cell connection) 5). If you've got an iPhone you don't have to spend much more $ - fee apps work, maybe you spend $20-30 for a better one. I use Navigon which is very nice Power connectivity is a draw - anything running GPS chips drains quickly. I used an iPhone last summer on a 4500 mile trip through the west, probably 90%+ of the time out of cell coverage and it performed flawlessly. [/QUOTE]
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