How well does the iPad work as a GPS device?

Most reviewers agree that the screen size of the iPad is a great plus point when it comes to GPS and navigation apps. First of all since GPS is provided with a 3G iPad you don’t need any subscription or fees to use it and it comes with an in-built maps application. According to reviews GPS on a 3G iPad is pretty decent and is very fast, more information about it can be got here http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1403&p=2.

If you are looking for more information on how easy an iPad is to use as a GPS device then check this link: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/gps-ipad/. Here the reviewer states that the screen size of the iPad makes it one of the best GPS devices as people can visualize maps better. Another plus point is that the Maps app can be accessed within a few seconds and even a novice will be able to use it.

Also there are several apps such as the CoPilot Live which make use of the extra screen space well and here the split screen of this device becomes very handy. More information about this app and how it functions on the iPad can be got here: http://tnerd.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-becomes-the-biggest-handheld-gps-unit-copilot-live-hd/ There are several drawbacks to using an iPad as a GPS device, one is that it is too big and the other is that it is cannot be easily mounted on the dashboard of a car. Most reviewers agree that the screen size of the iPad is a great plus point when it comes to GPS and navigation apps.

First of all since GPS is provided with a 3G iPad you don’t need any subscription or fees to use it and it comes with an in-built maps application. According to reviews GPS on a 3G iPad is pretty decent and is very fast, more information about it can be got here http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1403&p=2. If you are looking for more information on how easy an iPad is to use as a GPS device then check this link: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/gps-ipad/.

Here the reviewer states that the screen size of the iPad makes it one of the best GPS devices as people can visualize maps better. Another plus point is that the Maps app can be accessed within a few seconds and even a novice will be able to use it. Also there are several apps such as the CoPilot Live which make use of the extra screen space well and here the split screen of this device becomes very handy.

There are several drawbacks to using an iPad as a GPS device, one is that it is too big and the other is that it is cannot be easily mounted on the dashboard of a car.