>> Hi, I'm taking a tour of Norway this summer. I found a neat application for the iPad called City Maps 2Go. The description says it has GPS so you can tell where you are on the map. I do not yet have an iPad but I'm thinking of buying one. I'm assuming I do not need a data plan to access the GPS feature of the maps application. Am I right?
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> 2) GPS itself is a signal from satellites.
> I'm told that 3G (the cell phone network) beacons may be used for additional location finding. I don't know if this use would be measured and charged.
Wifi-only iPads do not have GPS radio receivers. If you want true GPS functionality, you want a 3G iPad. GPS will work even with "cellular data" turned OFF, but you *do* need that model iPad.
The maps themselves must either be included with the App, or downloaded via the internet -- Wifi or cellular.
>> Also if I get an iPad GS (Verizon version) will I be able to use any features available to the GS version overseas (such as accessing my e-mail) when I am not in the range of wifi?
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>> Sorry if I sound confused.
I'm confused to. What is a "GS version"?
Do you mean 3G version?
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