weebray
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navigation system
Probly been talked about but can't find anything in search. Anyway what car navigation system do you like for the best maps of Baja?
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Sandlefoot
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Just downloaded TomTom Mexico. Will be headed south next Monday through San Luis to Mex 5 to Laguna Chapala. On my way back to La Paz. I will post
a reply when I get home and let you know how it went.
Happy Trails
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Pescador
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The best system I have found is the BiCi Mapas for Garmin.
Here is the website.
http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/MexicGPSAtlasEn.htm
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KasloKid
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Mexico navigation
Here's a discussion on maps etc:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=67937#pid8250...
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Bruce R Leech
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I like Tomtom for Mexico
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weebray
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Hmmm. This is all quite confusing. We have a gen 4 ipad which is suposed to be gps ready. Can we install a map navigation app that works away from
the cellular grid? Is bicimapas, tom tom, garmin or magellan downloadable to an ipad?
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KasloKid
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More on Mexico navigation
A google search turned this up:
The WiFi+3G/4G iPad and the iPhone both have a GPS receiver. The WiFi-only iPad and the iPod do not and these devices require an accessory
You would have to contact Apple to confirm the answer to your question.
Personally, I use a gps specific unit, which is only a gps. My preference is a Garmin mainly because of all the map software choices available for
Baja. Garmin maps, whether using their own (City Navigator North America including Mexico) or third party maps, Bicimapas (supports auto routing and
is also now owned by Garmin) or Cartografía GPS E32 (doesn't support auto routing). The latter two are topo style maps, and will do the job. If
you're not venturing off-road, Garmin's City Navigator North America including Mexico will do the job very well.
Garmin is soley in the business of navigation, and Apple is in the business of diversified apps and such and I don't know who their map supplier is.
I prefer to deal with Garmin, the navigation experts in this matter.
Maybe someone who owns a Tom Tom can chime in with their opinion of Mexico accuracy and ease of use.
You can buy a basic Garmin for not a lot of money these days. If you purchase one, consider one that has LM or LMT (Lifetime Map and Traffic updates
). Never have to pay for their 3 or so times a year map updates. Also one that includes all of North America and Mexico.
Another point to consider is that a GPS will attach to your windshield, out of the way without obstructing your view of the road. An iPad will have
to remain beside you or on your lap... precious time taken away from watching the road to refer to the screen. 
[Edited on 7-19-2013 by KasloKid]
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PaulW
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GPS
Best GPS bet these days is Lowrance. Reason there is a huge database for Baja that is constantly being updated. Nothing like up to date roads and
topography. Lowrance does not do city address locator like the typical mass market GPSs. What it does great is make trails and allow sharing with the
community.
Downside they are expensive and have a huge learning curve to become proficient.
Best value for a Lowrnace would be the discontinued Global Map series starting with a 5" screen and going up from there.
PaulW
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Bob and Susan
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the reality is the GPS's sold in stores will disappear soon
the "new generation" uses their internet on the phone
and everyone has a phone in "the real world"
newer cars come with gps but will accept a connection from the phone
only "old guys" need a free-standing gps...embrace the future
i'd buy the cheapest one with mexico maps if you really need a gps
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PaulW
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Really?
What new car has a nav system that shows Baja roads and topo data? So far all I see is a blank screen and no ability to find map source to get the
Baja data.
Yes most phones have apps for Baja, but how can one navigate with a 2" screen?
PaulW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
the reality is the GPS's sold in stores will disappear soon
the "new generation" uses their internet on the phone
and everyone has a phone in "the real world"
newer cars come with gps but will accept a connection from the phone
only "old guys" need a free-standing gps...embrace the future
i'd buy the cheapest one with mexico maps if you really need a gps |
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You can use the iPAD, but you don't want to get the data bill from roaming in Mexico. Probably looking at a $200.00+ bill!
| Quote: | Originally posted by weebray
Hmmm. This is all quite confusing. We have a gen 4 ipad which is suposed to be gps ready. Can we install a map navigation app that works away from
the cellular grid? Is bicimapas, tom tom, garmin or magellan downloadable to an ipad? |
Udo
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I personally have the Lowrance 78 series GPS and it also has all the marine data for Baja already downloaded. The Baja maps I have downloaded is on a
mini SD card buried underneath the batteries. The map is just shows main roads through towns and Mex 1, plus all the topography of Baja.
| Quote: | Originally posted by PaulW
Best GPS bet these days is Lowrance. Reason there is a huge database for Baja that is constantly being updated. Nothing like up to date roads and
topography. Lowrance does not do city address locator like the typical mass market GPSs. What it does great is make trails and allow sharing with the
community.
Downside they are expensive and have a huge learning curve to become proficient.
Best value for a Lowrnace would be the discontinued Global Map series starting with a 5" screen and going up from there.
PaulW |
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Okay, if you have an I Pad that has GPS, you would not be using your 3G excekpt for updates. The most accurate program I have seen for navigating
city streets and the like except for Garmin and BiCiMapas is the Ipad app called MotionX , GPS. It does an overlay on a Google map which makes it
very accurate and updated. My friend uses it for aviation when he flies to Chivato from San Felipe and tells me it is spot on. There are no cell
towers on that route so he is using pure GPS and no 3G connection. It has another feature which is very interesting. He can broadcast instant
position like a SPOT GPS to any computer he chooses or IPhone and other I Pad, so we know where he is at all times whether on the boat, car, or plane.
Here is the info page on the app and it seems to me it was 99 cents when he loaded it.
http://gps.motionx.com/iphone/overview/
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Bob and Susan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by PaulW
Really?
What new car has a nav system that shows Baja roads and topo data? So far all I see is a blank screen and no ability to find map source to get the
Baja data.
Yes most phones have apps for Baja, but how can one navigate with a 2" screen?
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my buddy's wife bought one of those "fancy" foreign cars...
using Bluetooth she can access the BIG gps screen on the dash with her phone...
i'll get the info on my next trip north
i've never seen a 2 inch screen...you should upgrade to the BIG 4 incher 
and of course...tell all your buddies it's a 9 incher
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Loading the MotionGPX as we speak........
Thanks Pescador.
I recomend Yall visit their site to see what this is capable of. For 99 cents we're taking the plunge. 
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Old school Garmin with lifetime updates for North America has worked well the past 3 years and frees up the iPad for other stuff. Looking at a Garmin
Glo for the iPad.
Motion X app is great for the fun stuff.
There are GPS adapters available for the WiFi iPad for big screen navigation, but at $100 (link below), a person might as well get an iPad with GPS:
New Sky
[Edited on 7-20-2013 by windgrrl]
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