Basecamp, or Mapsource, or Roadtrip on an iPad? my netbook just died

(RIP) drillam · Mar 29, 2013

can I use my ipad for any of the above?
I loaded three topo type maps into the netbook to take to Morocco next week so I could plot routes on the go whilst down there. Now the fukkin netbook just went tits up :blast

Any threads from various forums I've read say it's not possible, but just thought I'd check here before I have to splash the cash for a used netbook.

cheers
Millard

richardbd · Mar 29, 2013

BaseCamp is now available as a free iPad app.

No idea whether it's any good though...

(RIP) drillam · Mar 29, 2013

Do you have a link Richard?
the only app I can see for Basecamp is some kinda business group sharing thingy, not the Garmin map tool.

(RIP) drillam · Mar 29, 2013

I just found this, could this be what you mean?

"There is a BaseCamp Mobile app but it is NOT this BaseCamp. It is a mobile interface to the Garmin fenix watch. Poor Marketing move that they named it BaseCamp"

spm0912 · Mar 29, 2013

Bollox.
Got my hopes up then!
Could a jailbroken iPad run bascamp?
Why doesn't it as standard. Software? Hardware?
Ideas anyone

cookie · Mar 29, 2013

garmin can barely make mapsource and base camp run on a proper computer.

couple that with the likelihood of apple allowing an ipad to connect with a 3rd party sat nav (zero), and i'd ave to say, don't hold you're breath :aidan

(RIP) drillam · Mar 29, 2013

fuggit

I've decided to sell the iPad and buy a used macbook.
Gotta get it here by early next week though. Trawling through eBay now :type

John Armstrong · Mar 29, 2013

drillam said:
I've decided to sell the iPad and buy a used macbook.

If you don't know about this site: https://forums.garmin.com/forum.php then it might be worthwhile book marking it.

stolzy · Mar 29, 2013

cookie said:
garmin can barely make mapsource and base camp run on a proper computer.

Ain't that the truth, though to be fair, almost all Garmin products are also shit, so it may be unfair to single out Basecamp.

There seems to have been little development effort put into Basecamp. I suspect they may be giving up completely on computer-based mapping and routing.

richardbd · Mar 29, 2013

drillam said:
Do you have a link Richard?
the only app I can see for Basecamp is some kinda business group sharing thingy, not the Garmin map tool.

can't send a link - you just need to open app store on your mac and the search for Garmin Basecamp.

Might as well give it a try - it's free...

Reporter · Mar 29, 2013

richardbd said:
can't send a link - you just need to open app store on your mac and the search for Garmin Basecamp.

Might as well give it a try - it's free...

Don't waste your time, it's shite.

(RIP) drillam · Mar 29, 2013

Reporter said:
Don't waste your time, it's shite.

Yeah I've given up with it now.
I'm looking to get a macbook for next week to take with me and I'll sell the iPad2 and 24" iMac when I get back.

cheers anyway fellas.

(RIP) Kaister · Mar 29, 2013

why would you bother with Garmin ?

there are a million mapping apps out there for the ipad that work well

as long as you have a gps in it - if not - get a bluetooth one - still works.

you're just thinking from the wrong end.

Blackal · Mar 29, 2013

Kaister said:
why would you bother with Garmin ?

there are a million mapping apps out there for the ipad that work well

as long as you have a gps in it - if not - get a bluetooth one - still works.

you're just thinking from the wrong end.

Are there any which will then be transferable to a Zumo on the bike?

Al

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