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TCMTB:
Only having the LS-U I don't have the inbuilt gps/sat Nav system. Looking at several alternatives and having an existing iPad (non-sim model so no inbuilt gps), I chose to go purchase the Hema maps (4x4 version) app and a Garmin GLO gps for connecting via Bluetooth. I chose the 4x4 version as I only need the maps for touring and not general navigation around a city.

Having used the system several times now the overall system works very well. The Hema app comes with the majority of hema maps available and the connection to the Garmin unit has worked with no issues and picks up a signal relatively quickly (can even store it in the top passenger glovebox and keeps a signal.)

There are other apps available if you don't want to be bound to Hema, but ive been happy enough with Hema and the number of base maps included. Also the trick to get the app/apps cheaper is to by an apple voucher when stores have 20% off, so I was able to pick up the $100 app for $80.

The Garmin GLO unit is also a pretty cheap Bluetooth gps connection option, other comparable product for similar price is the bad elf gps that connects to the iPad, but I was after Bluetooth connection so I could store the GPS seperately.

Just thought I would share my experience as I found very little info on people using the iPad/Garmin GLO combo, and for $200 (with existing iPad) all up I'm pretty happy.

MuxGuys:
iPad for us too, although we have the 3G with AGPS.....using MudMaps with the added 1:25,000 Topo's most of our regular destinations......haven't decided if we will upgrade to the new version 3  :nono: The incentive from MudMaps for there existing customers to upgrade is lacking in my opinion.

We use the Tom Tom app Turn by Turn if the LST GPS doesn't cover us......the Mud Maps, Tom Tom and GPS utilities app is shared on the iPad and both our iPhones.....for navigation on the bike the iPhone is in a Lifeproof water/shock proof case mounted via a modified Lifeproof belt holder to a RAM mount on the bikes dash.

terryzarmzoff:
check out the metroview app for apple stuff. cheap and really good, auto upgrades

MellieJ:
Hmm. I fear maps uploaded on our tablet would crash it big time.
I did find on good old ebay dash pieces with the gps (I'm LS U too) so am tempted to go that way... If I do will post.

johnhu:
Nice write-up.  As you say there are other apps available if you want to use maps other than Hema's.

I normally use an app called "Memory-Map". Its available on Apple, Android and Windows PC's. The app itself is free, but you need to buy the maps.  The Hema maps are available, as well as many other sets such as EOTopo, Westprint and other Topographic maps. http://memory-map.com.au/digital-maps/topographic-maps-australia.html

If you have maps in OziExplorer format, it is also possible to convert SOME of them (OZFX2 format and some OZFX3 before encryption was introduced) to Memory Map format. It's not a straightforward process and you do need to upgrade the PC version of memory-map to include the "Import 3rd Party Maps" function.  Using this I've converted my Rooftop, VicMaps and WA-CALM maps.

Anyhow, just another option to consider for those looking into this topic.

John

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