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Old 10-23-2012, 10:39 PM
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I have been putting off the purchase of an iPad for a few months because of the rumors that the Mini was coming. Foreflight recommends the iPad 3 because of its better display and faster processor chip. After looking at the iPad comparison on Apple's web site, http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/compare, it seems that the Mini is a smaller version of the iPad 2 (as far as the display & chip are concerned) so it seems that the iPad 3 is still a better choice.

But.....I have a question for those of you that have used both the ipad 2 and iPad 3 with Foreflight, is there much of a difference?
Not really. I used an iPad 2 for a year with Foreflight, then bought the new iPad when it became available. It's display is better (obviously), but it also is noticeably warmer in use as well. Not uncomfortably so, however.

If I was buying a tablet to use just with Foreflight, I'd get an iPad2 without giving it a second thought. The new iPad is better, but it's not several hundred dollars better for that dedicated, specific use in my opinion.
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Old 10-23-2012, 11:00 PM
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Default Overheated

Like others have said, don't use a case while in the plane. I have had mine shut down as well. The latest was coming into John Wayne. I had just come over the mountains to the north and it went blank. It wasn't a big deal because I was talking with SoCal approach but was frustrating. I took it out of the case, put it by the vent and it was working in about a minute.
There is probably a temp app out there that let's you know if it is getting hot.

Now Foreflight needs to allow three devices. (Phone,iPad and iPad mini)
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Old 10-24-2012, 02:13 AM
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Like others have said, don't use a case while in the plane. I have had mine shut down as well. The latest was coming into John Wayne. I had just come over the mountains to the north and it went blank. It wasn't a big deal because I was talking with SoCal approach but was frustrating. I took it out of the case, put it by the vent and it was working in about a minute.
There is probably a temp app out there that let's you know if it is getting hot.

Now Foreflight needs to allow three devices. (Phone,iPad and iPad mini)
Could the shutdown black problem be the case? When I purchased my iPad 2, I did not buy a case as I was afraid that the case would not allow the aluminum back to dissipate the heat.

IF the iPad mini were less money for the cellular version, I would buy one. As it stands now, I will wait till it is time to replace my iPad 2.
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Old 10-24-2012, 07:16 AM
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My cousin has been using NOTHING but an ipad to traverse the continent for over 600 hours!
Hmmm, that's peculiar. That sounds like a cousin of mine. Maybe we're related.
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Old 10-24-2012, 07:58 AM
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If you're not hung up on running Foreflight and instead wish to run the Garmin app you can get the $200 Google Nexus 7 which is a nifty android tablet.

http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7
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Old 10-24-2012, 10:37 AM
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Default iPad Utility

I use my iPad in my -8A with a Sporty's iPad kneeboard on my left leg (I'm left handed), Bad Elf GPS, and Foreflight. Took some manipulaation to determine optimum slant and leg position, but it works great - although a smaller version will be welcomed. Glare can be an issue depending upon sun position, but can be overcome by judicial shading (I have a Trutrak ADI 2 autopilot that allows 2-hand focus on the iPad).

I've had the thing to 15K with no ill effects.
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Old 10-24-2012, 11:58 AM
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Thumbs up Cockpit iPad

I like to take advantage of these product transitions, and associated depreciation, to pickup a relatively current device which is more than adequate to the task. I intend to purchase an Apple refurb iPadv3, with Wi-Fi + Cellular (integrated GPS, sans dataplan) for $10 more than I originally paid for iPad3 with Wi-Fi only just 6 months ago.
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Old 10-24-2012, 04:13 PM
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Default Works fine

I've traveled several thousand miles with my iPad (latest one). It will track my position but I can't get the weather without the peripherals. Only time it has blacked out is when I left it on the glare shield for a little while. Visibility in my 7 is okay but I don't use it as a primary device. Sun from direct overhead or behind is the worst.

I believe the smaller version will be much more ideal for our purposes. BTW, mine is in a black leather case set up as a kneeboard.
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Old 10-24-2012, 08:28 PM
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Jaimie, Any sunlight readibility comparisons between the Nexus and the Ipad or similar??

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Old 10-24-2012, 08:52 PM
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I have been putting off the purchase of an iPad for a few months because of the rumors that the Mini was coming. Foreflight recommends the iPad 3 because of its better display and faster processor chip. After looking at the iPad comparison on Apple's web site, http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/compare, it seems that the Mini is a smaller version of the iPad 2 ...
The iPad (with Retina Display) you see on the Apple site is the new iPad 4. The iPad 3 is closer to the iPad 2 but with the retina display and slightly faster CPU. See more here:

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mob...rences-1106685
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