GPS/Monitors ?

[Cr33p3r]

I just got another brilliant idea (meaning time and $$) Was thinking if there was a way I could take my GPS (Lowrance Expedition C) and hook it up to a 7" color monitor so I can see things on a larger scale than the puny 3-4" screen? Anyone have the know how or if it can be done?

[Chris]

Not mean g to hijack Sean bit the iPad's GPS is very cool, I've used it extensively and it passes with flying colors.

[cfr]

Chris previously posted:

[Chris]

You can download the GPS info and use it w/o any connection which is pretty much like an electronic Google map or use the 3G version and use it like a traditional GPS. I use Motion X.

[Cr33p3r]

Thanks so far guys, but can these two be connected for the sole purpose to give me a larger monitor? That is all I am looking to do. I am wondering if the wirirng from the gps electronic panel can just be wired directly to the monitors panel or am I waaaay off on that thought?

[Fatboris]

I have an iPad I've brought on two trips. Same problem as a cellphone, you have to rely on the 3G connection which is non-existent on the trails I brought it on.

[Chris]

Hey Eric, did you try dowloading the GPS info first?

[Fatboris]

Chris previously posted:

[Chris]

Did I leave something out?

I figured you were using Motion-X, were you?

[Fatboris]

Chris previously posted:

[Chris]

Since it's really iPhone only I passed on it. I like Motion X which uses the full iPad screen. GPS Tuner looks kind of crappy on the big screen.

[Fatboris]

Great info, Chris. I think I'm going to try GPS Tuner lite since it's free to see how it works. By the time I get the wife, kids, juiceboxes and snacks in my Jeep it gets tight. I'll more than likely defer to my iPhone in most cases since I can pick up a window mount for it. I may have to put an addition on my JK just to fit all my crap.

[Chris]

I hear you on that! Funny thing is that I went from an old Land Cruiser to a 4th gen 4Runner and now I have a nice built-in GPS so I don't see myself using anything else.