VMS for iPad + iTopo

[sabaroo]

Hi All,

Anyone purchased VMS for iPad and used it extensively? I was in the process of buying a MacBook Air 11" (Solid State Drive) to sit on my dash and run Bootcamp + XP + OziExplorer with Hema 2011 maps, however I have an iPad already and yes, I have wasted money on the hema maps but I really like the idea of just having my ipad which is with me every trip anyway to be my nav system as well.

Apparently after the $200 you still have to pay for detailed maps. Would this be worthwhile or should I continue down the MBA path?

Cheers

 

[paffoh]

Not sure what maps you got with the Hema map purchase (Let me know) but an Ipad with a ram mount would be super good. If you require moving map software bitmap sounds decent enough.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bit-map/id337172542?mt=8#


Some interesting stuff taken from pradopoint.com:

"I was thinking maybe a 7" tablet might be a better fit and not as cumbersome and big as an ipad. How about this one - Optus ZTE for $99?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/45725
Already has GPS built in."


"You can get GPS moving maps software for iPad that has only half, if that, the functionality of OziExplorerCE. VMS and Hema have gear for it plus an app called Bit Map which uses the exact same maps as OziExplorer."


"Here is a link to the Ozi Dev FAQs:
https://www.oziexplorer3.com/ozice/faq_os.html
iPhone and iPad are there for development but after Android has been released as a Beta. I believe the current very limited functionaility Android is only an Alpha at the moment."


"Have been a ozi + tablet & Garmin map 276c / map source user for a long time, both systems work great and together, sharing Routes and tracks, recently picked up the Motion X HD GPS app and it's by far the best I have seen for the iPad brought a few now and they haven't lasted a day!
"

 

[sabaroo]

interesting, will definitely be getting Ozi when it is available on iPad.