Yeah, the WiFi only models do not have GPS. I've seen some stories saying that if a WiFi iPad is tethered to an iPhone, it will get GPS info from the iPhone... But I have also seen stories saying that is not true. If it doesn't work, then all you'd get on the WiFi iPad, whether tethered or not, would be location info based on WiFi access points.

Still, when I need accurate location info, I have the GPS on my iPhone...never wanted mapping on the iPad myself.

Dropping 32GB does sound ridiculous, given that the "iPad 3" will allegedly be capable of 1080p video. It may be that Apple will drop the 32GB iPad 2, and just keep the 16GB model as a cheaper entry level iPad?

I think if I buy I will get 3G again. It was a good decision when I bought the iPad 1, and I would have regretted it otherwise. I have made very good use of it over the last two years.

Wifi ipads don't have GPS? Well I never knew that. How quaint ....

if they don't have gps how does the find my ios device work on icloud

Shamelessly stolen this from the Neogaf forum:


http://www.redmondpie.com/uk-carrier...h-13th-launch/

Quick question - with the 3G, and you don't have a contract, am I right in thinking you can still get 3G by the day? Does it work that if you're not on a contract, you can still get to a page with the mobile provider, to tap in your details to get single day access? I had always thought I'd just get wifi only, but I'm thinking if I'm going to get one it probably is worth getting 3G even if its only for occasional use.

WiFi location data.


You can get PAYG as well as contracts for 3G on an iPad. No idea on prices or exactly how it works as I've not got a 3G model. Best thing is to look at the various networks and see what they say.

This is not that uncommon, The PS Vita for example only has GPS on the 3G version.

If a WiFi iPad is tethered to an iPhone it gets GPS data from the phone.

Yeah thats what I do, always handy.

Handy? Its a damn right annoyance. Handy is having a GPS receiver in the device.

The more you look into the ipad, the more limiting it appears. Its a bit like a supermodel....looks brilliant on the outside, but not much inside.

Well that's me sorted ipad 2 sold and rollon the new one

Apparently, according to Macrumors the price points are to be the same as iPad 2, yayyyy if true!

If you want 3G and GPS you buy that model, simples.

If like me you have an iPhone, just get the cheaper Wi-Fi model and tether it to your phone when required.

It's common for GPS to be part of the 3G chipset, devices such as the PS Vita are exactly the same.

I simply plugged in a 3G dongle in to my non iPad tablet.
The tablet also works with my bluetooth GPS too.

wish i could tether my iphone to a ipad but Vodafone are shocking what they charge to do it

Simples? the word is simple. (A pet hate of mine is people who use the word simples...not acceptable if your 7 years old, certainly not acceptable if your an adult ).

Although trying to get a GPS to work on a wifi only ipad is anything but simple, when compared to a plethora of android wifi only tablets. These have a GPS receivers built into wifi only models. Not only is that simple, but very handy.


If I want a 3G model I would buy a 3G model. If I wanted a wifi model I would buy a wifi model. I would expect any wifi only tablet at the £250+ point to have a GPS receiver built in.

I know different people have different needs, but isn't a possible explanation that GPS is predominantly used for satnav apps, where you are travelling from A-B.

Wifi tends to be available at point A and point B etc, but not usually between A and B.

I have used google navigation to find out how to get somewhere whilst sitting on my sofa. I hardly ever use my phones satnav..maybe once or twice if that many times. Whilst sitting on my sofa, the tablet is the better device to use...bigger screen, easier to type etc.

Like I said, at the £250+ price point, there really is no reason not to include one. Even if the only reason is to keep up with the competition. Once its in, you may be surprised how often you use apps that make use of GPS. I would rather have one in my tablet and not use it, than on the one instance I need it, it not being available.

It does seem that people do use a GPS receiver on their ipad, as they admit to attaching a phone to the device. So there is a need for it to be included by default. Also the thought of someone looking for the cable, and then getting their phone and tablet connecting them all together just to use a GPS receiver seems comical. Spending circa £1000 for wifi only tablet to have a GPS retriever is a bit excessive.

Get real I can use what ever words I like... I don't care if you find it acceptable or not to be frank.

Your argument is just daft... i'm not gonna feed it.

We will just have to agree to disagree.

i just find it surprising that GPS is not a standard feature in what is sold (and priced) as a high end item ???

But all seems OK as Apple explain that if you dont have 3G then you dont really need it

I genuinely cant understand why people flock to such products ???

... and this isnt a flame .... please someone explain without using:

1) Apple products just work (they dont any more or any less than other products)
2) You get what you pay for (Apple use cheap components and VERY cheap labour hence their HUGE profits)
3) Apple innovate (they dont)

1) I think people are implying the simplicity of any Apple product in comparison to other devices. Top example. My mum was extremely naive and scared of technology. We decided to get an iPad 2 for her this xmas and she can't stop using it. Slightly off the iPad topic, my aunt is getting on with her iMac miles more than the PC which always went wrong and eventually broke catastrophically. Not had one phone call to go round and sort it out.

2) Same cheap labour for everyone, although the companies they do use are to a much higher standard than a lot of others in comparison. However, the cheap components myth isn't true. Their computer products use the best motherboards and the best (but most cost effective) chips the market can offer around their designs. Again, the best doesn't mean the best for every product. The newest tech is normally very battery consuming as it needs to mature for power usage etc.

3) If you don't think Apple innovate, then don't blind yourself to when the original iPhone appeared. For almost a dead touchscreen/smartphone market being sucked the life out of by Microsoft, Apple changed things by offering music, applications and other functions very effectively and easily with iTunes. The interface being used in their software is the best personally and has pushed the smartphone/tablet market so far forward. Their products currently offer customers something they thought they didn't need, but got convinced people it would enhance their lives.

Think what you like, but Apple are very competitive as they knew all the other manufacturers would follow like sheep. Prices have stayed the same (except for the VAT rise in the UK) and other top-end tablets are always more expensive for less.

Still spouting out your garbage I see

What garbage?

I asked a question ..... I'm genuinely intrigued by the Apple syndrome ......

At least someone above has tried to answer the question as opposed to just coming back with a childish reply.:yawn:

I think you are the first person to try and properly answer that question for me so thanks. Whilst I dont necessarily agree with all your points I think that the general theme is around perceptions of simplicity. I think apple have been incredible at their marketing. The only other products I can think of that have the same type of following (queuing to buy unseen) are maybe the games consoles and interestingly they have the same polar standpoints with Xbox and ps3.