KSMooniac Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 28 minutes ago, Pinecone said: Ok, just pointing out the issue. And you don't have to use a cell connection with a cell iPad. For a while, I used mine without a SIM and just used my phone as a wifi hotspot. No worries... my first ipad (Mini 2) had the cell option, and while convenient, it was not worth it for me since I primarily just use the iPad for flight stuff and not an everyday device for all sorts of things. I really dislike Apple in general how they run their business but reluctantly gave in to the iPad ecosystem since the best aviation apps were there. A $5 GPS chip should be included in all of these devices instead of bundling it with the cell connection option IMO. It is very nice hardware, I'll admit, but I intensely dislike that universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMooney Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 On 10/23/2024 at 10:17 AM, Pinecone said: If you can still change the order, get the Cellular version, even if you don't put it on a plan. The Cell version has built in GPS, wifi version does NOT. second this, it's just nice having a standalone device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 On 10/23/2024 at 12:58 PM, KSMooniac said: No worries... my first ipad (Mini 2) had the cell option, and while convenient, it was not worth it for me since I primarily just use the iPad for flight stuff and not an everyday device for all sorts of things. I really dislike Apple in general how they run their business but reluctantly gave in to the iPad ecosystem since the best aviation apps were there. A $5 GPS chip should be included in all of these devices instead of bundling it with the cell connection option IMO. It is very nice hardware, I'll admit, but I intensely dislike that universe. So many ways I hate Apple and their products. BUT......... I agree, it is stupid to not put the GPS chip in. They should be the same device except for the cellular circuits. Your choice. I just like having another back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachella Bravo Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 On 10/23/2024 at 7:17 AM, Pinecone said: made my handwriting worse than normal. @Pinecone, I'm afraid I can't blame my handwriting on the Pencil, screen or anything else. I picked up a I pad mini 6 about1.5 mo ago, hitch hike it off my i phone for service, as you mentioned, working great. My 3rd mini. I have it mounted on the yoke column, centered on the yoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201Mooniac Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 On 10/25/2024 at 2:04 PM, Pinecone said: So many ways I hate Apple and their products. BUT......... I agree, it is stupid to not put the GPS chip in. They should be the same device except for the cellular circuits. Your choice. I just like having another back up. While I don't disagree the GPS should be in the base model, the GPS is actually part of the cellular modem that Apple uses. It is believed they are desighning their own modem chips so maybe then tyhe iPads will have GPS without cellular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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