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Old 09-02-2013, 09:00 AM
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Lots of good suggestions. In response to some of them...

I mentioned I didn't want to run the 30 pin connector through apples adapter. I guess I was thinking I'm fine with the small dongle hanging off the iPad, but through the adapter it would get to be somewhat less than small and risk getting caught on things. Plus, I know that their new lightening connector dongle can have power plugged into it, so that the ipad is charging while in use. I have a cigar lighter positioned well for this (and hence, why I'm not concerned about the dongle drawing ipad power). Not sure, but I don't think I can have the ipad on ships power running the 30 pin through an adapter.

I also mentioned I didn't want the bluetooth version. If I have the ipad mounted in the cockpit with power through the dongle, I never have to worry about batteries. If I have a bluetooth receiver, I need to worry about making sure I turn it off, and even if it lasts 14 hours the batteries will die sooner or later. Apart from the 50% cost premium, I just don't want to have to worry about batteries.

That all said, I'm taking to heart some of your points about the bluetooth working so well, and the dongle sometimes not.

Decisions, decisions...
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:41 AM
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I also mentioned I didn't want the bluetooth version. If I have the ipad mounted in the cockpit with power through the dongle, I never have to worry about batteries. If I have a bluetooth receiver, I need to worry about making sure I turn it off, and even if it lasts 14 hours the batteries will die sooner or later. Apart from the 50% cost premium, I just don't want to have to worry about batteries.
The Bad Elf Pro Bluetooth GPS can be charged in flight using a USB cable, just as your iPad can be. So, if you have cockpit power available, you don't have to worry about the Bluetooth GPS battery running low any more than you need to worry about the iPad battery running low.
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Old 09-02-2013, 12:27 PM
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I know several people who do track auto racing/training with the Bad Elf Pro...and I've heard good things from that group.
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Old 09-02-2013, 04:05 PM
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i use the bad elf pro also. I love it because not only can I use it for flying I use it with my jet ski. I just turn on the data logger and throw it in the storage area. the battery life is never a question. when i get home i can down load it to the ipad. I also use it on my bike rides, and hikes.

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