Ok, that's good Susan. Regards
Pete > On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 -- 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>
