There are also free GPS map apps eg: <http://www.macworld.com.au/app-guide/navfree-for-ipad-and-iphone-65804/>
I had not found these (or bought an iPad) when we last did an overseas trip - so I don't know how well the UK one works - but I have since downloaded the Oz & UK ones onto the iPad and the Oz one seems to work well. One thing to be aware of - each upgrade must involve the whole app (with maps) so is several hundred MB - so best not to do this on your paid mobile data allowance ;o) - on the other hand, I assume this means regular map updates. I haven't tried it on the phone. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 29/3/14 8:33, Susan Hastings at susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: > Hi, yes, I have the tom tom app for australia, and bought other mapping apps > when we were in the Uk and Europe a couple of years ago. Mostly my husband > drives and I navigate. I wear glasses and really appreciate the larger screen. > Using GPS apps rather than google or apple maps does mean not needing the > local SIM card, but price wise for a month of access I would think that the > SIM card is cheaper than buying the mapping apps, which are quite pricey. But, > if you are driving and navigating by voice the iPhone works just as well, I > agree. If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built in GPS I believe. Cheers, > Susan. > > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 29 Mar 2014, at 7:22 am, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >> >> Hi Susan. I have bought the TomTom app for Australia ($75) and also >> USA/Canada ($75) for use on the iPhone (there is also the TomTom Western >> Europe app (covers UK) I can see for $60 today). While having a SIM provides >> additional location information for navigating, the iPhone GPS alone will >> still locate you and permit navigation on the preloaded maps contained in the >> app. >> >> Certainly the iPad screen size would be better and having a SIM would be >> essential (as no gps). >> >> Not sure if you have an iPhone but if you do, then going the TomTom route >> allows the driver to windscreen mount the iPhone, turned horizontal makes a >> great navigation unit as opposed to buying an additional bespoke 'Garmin >> like' device. Must be sure to connect power as pretty battery hungry. >> >> If you do buy the TomTom apps, then you buy once and can get on both iPhone >> and iPad assuming the same AppleID. >> >> Just an alternative there for you or even additional to your proposed >> navigation solution. >> >> Regards >> >> Pete >> >>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 9:33 pm, Susan Hastings <susanhasti...@mac.com> wrote: >>> >>> We are going to the uk on Tuesday and I will purchase a prepaid Sim so I can >>> use maps when we are out and about. There are lots of wireless hot spots and >>> most accommodation options will have wireless internet, including family >>> home type bed and breakfast places. But for navigating a SIM is necessary. >>> We have done this in the UK and in the US. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 9:29 pm, Susan Hastings <susanhasti...@mac.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I second the Mac mini idea, great for travel, but also for using afterwards >>>> and very purse friendly. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On 28 Mar 2014, at 8:28 pm, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The >>>>> convenience of size to slip into a handbag is a huge plus and it is fully >>>>> functional compared with the full size iPad. I speak from experience >>>>> having purchased our mini for strip to Tasmania last year. I have I >>>>> microsim paid on a pay as you go - no contract needed and it talks to 4G. >>>>> Severin Crisp >>>>> >>>>> Sent from Sev's iPad >>>>> >>>>>> On 27 Mar 2014, at 12:25 pm, Rick Armstrong <a...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, >>>>>> is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk in to an Apple Store or JB >>>>>> Hi-Fi and talk to someone in there. >>>>>> OPTIONS >>>>>> iPad Air >>>>>> or >>>>>> IPad Current. >>>>>> It is for my wife to use while in UK for Emails, Internet, Facebook, and >>>>>> Maps >>>>>> Any advice appreciated. >>>>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
