Mike D
Well Known Member
I know, I know, another iPad thread but could not find thoughts on comparisons?
What are your thoughts on the iPad with 3G replacing XM weather for a VFR pilot??
XM is $34.99/mo minimum with a $75 sign up = $494.88/year
iPad is $14.99/mo no sign up = $179.88/year (or $300/yr for 2GB/mo)
The iPad has other good features like email, charts, and anything else on the web or and app. But 3G service in remote areas??
XM is somewhat real time weather you can use to steer around some weather on those longer x-country. But cant email my change of plans when on the road.
I guess this could also relate to iPhone being an XM killer too. (just much smaller charts)
I am not much of a technology chaser but I am so disappointed by Garmin and XM. So I am thinking of going back to the Lowrance 2000c and the iPad.
Thoughts? Experience to relate?
What are your thoughts on the iPad with 3G replacing XM weather for a VFR pilot??
XM is $34.99/mo minimum with a $75 sign up = $494.88/year
iPad is $14.99/mo no sign up = $179.88/year (or $300/yr for 2GB/mo)
The iPad has other good features like email, charts, and anything else on the web or and app. But 3G service in remote areas??
XM is somewhat real time weather you can use to steer around some weather on those longer x-country. But cant email my change of plans when on the road.
I guess this could also relate to iPhone being an XM killer too. (just much smaller charts)
I am not much of a technology chaser but I am so disappointed by Garmin and XM. So I am thinking of going back to the Lowrance 2000c and the iPad.
Thoughts? Experience to relate?