Add New Uses to Your iPad or iPod with Wireless GPS
The XGPS150A Portable GPS Receiver continuously tracks your location and wirelessly transmits it to your iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Android device or other Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or a laptop. Instantly, your device will be able to work with apps that require location information!
This simple to use handheld GPS receiver enables dozens of new applications and uses for your device. For example, with the XGPS150A you can turn your Wi-Fi only iPad into a GPS navigation device in the car, on the airplane or on the boat using car navigation, EFB and chart plotter apps available on the iTunes App store. Take your iPod touch golfing, geocaching and biking with range finder, geocaching and cycling apps.
The wireless connectivity allows you to place the XGPS150A up to 30 feet away in a place with the best view of the sky, while your iPad or iPod touch stays safely near you. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts for at least 8.5 hours. The included non-slip pad is great for use in a car, while the adjustable armband makes the XGPS150A ideal for geocaching, hiking or running. The free Bluetooth GPS Status Tool app (available on iTunes) shows you battery status, charging status and detailed satellites information. And if your iPad or a smartphone already has GPS - the WAAS-enabled XGPS150A will provide better accuracy and conserve battery life in your device.
Just like with any GPS device, the XGPS150A performs best when positioned in a clear view of the sky. It is easy to achieve this optimal placement for the XGPS150A for two reasons:
- It is wireless, so you can place it up to 30ft from your device and
- It includes a non-slip pad and adjustable arm strap for placement on a car’s dashboard, boat console, cockpit glareshield, backpack strap, arm, etc.
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver works with most apps that require GPS
- Wirelessly connects to devices via Bluetooth. Bluetooth SPP required.
- Certified to work with Apple iPad, iPod touch and iPhone devices
- Works with Bluetooth-enabled Android, Blackberry, Windows and OS X devices
- Rechargeable battery lasts up to 8.5 hours
- USB charging via the included USB cable
- Includes a non-slip dashboard pad for use in a car/on a boat
- Includes an adjustable strap to attach to an arm or a backpack
- Includes cigarette lighter adapter for charging in a car or in an airplane (12-30V input, 2.1A output)
Whether you want to add GPS to a Wi-Fi only iPad or iPod touch, or improve the GPS accuracy on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, the XGPS150A is the right choice. Here are just a few examples of the many uses the XGPS150A can enable your device to do:
iPad or iPhone/iPod touch for Navigation
- Now use your iPad or iPod touch for navigation anywhere in the world. There are many apps on the iTunes App store for car navigation. Just download the app for the country/region you will be traveling to and voila! Your device is now your navigation resource. The wireless connectivity of the XGPS150A allows you to place the GPS Receiver on the car’s dashboard (in the included non-slip pad) for the best view of the sky, while your iPad or iPod stays safely near you where it’s easy to read. Tip: Before you purchase a navigation app, check to make sure the maps data is built in, and the app does not require Internet connection to access the map data.
iPad as an EFB
- The XGPS150A is the ideal accessory for a pilot using an electronic flight bag app on an iPad in the cockpit. The XGPS150A has been extensively tested by pilots in everything from light sport to commercial aircraft, and is widely used on the flight deck. If you are a pilot, you will like how the non-slip pad holds the XGPS150A securely on the glareshield and you’ll appreciate that the GPS Receiver is sensitive enough to pick up GPS signals through heated windshields. The XGPS150A has been tested with all of the major EFB apps including WingX, Jeppesen FlightDeck, Garmin Pilot My-Cast, ForeFlight and EFB.
iPad oriPhone/iPod touch for Boating
- Boating is another area where the XGPS150A is quite popular. From commercial fishermen to recreational boaters – boat owners use the XGPS150A to supply GPS location information to marine chart plotting apps on an iPad and iPhone/iPod touch devices.
iPod touch or iPhone as a Golf Rangefinder
- Apps for golfing will transform your iPod touch or an iPhone into a range finder. Rely on the accurate GPS position to help you make critical decisions on the course. The GPS Receiver’s rechargeable battery provides plenty of power for a full day on the course.
iPod touch or iPhone for Geocaching & Hiking
- This highly accurate GPS receiver is great for use with apps for geocaching and with apps for hiking or tracking your route along a topographic map. Use the included adjustable strap as an armband or to attach the XGPS150A to a backpack.
iPod touch or iPhone for Fitness & Cycling
- Track your speed, distance and record your workout’s route with apps for running and cycling. Use the included adjustable strap as an armband or just drop the XGPS150A in the pocket of your jersey.
iPad, iPhone & iPod touch for Travel & Sightseeing
- Locate a nearby restaurant, hotel, gas station or take a tour of an area with the help of many travel and lifestyle apps.
Hey! What about my Android tablet or smartphone?!?!
- You’re in luck: many of the same great apps can be found on the Android Market. In addition to being faster and more accurate than some built-in GPS receivers, the XGPS150A will also let you to conserve battery life in your tablet/smartphone by allowing you to turn off the GPS in your device.
"Using my GPS Receiver on flights around Central Florida, running ForeFlight on my iPod touch. Works great. Love the holder pad that keeps the receiver from flying over my cockpit. Great solution!"
-R. Wilson
GPS
- 65-channel SkyTraq GPS chipset
- WAAS/EGNOS compatible
- Accuracy: +/-2.5m (CEP)
- Fast location acquisition times: under 30 seconds (warm or cold start)
- Position updates: at least once per second
- Maximum speed: 1000 kts / 1150 mph
- Maximum altitude: 18,000 m / 59,000 ft
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth range: 33 ft / 10m
Battery
- Full charge lasts for at least 8.5 hours of continuous use
- Recharges in 2.5 hours
- Plug in to USB source for continuous use
Adapter
- 12-30VDC input, 2.1A output
General
- Supports both NMEA and Apple protocols
- Firmware updateable through USB port
- Small and light:
- 2.25” (57 mm) square, 0.75” (19 mm) deep
- 1.8 ounces / 51 grams
- Operating temperature: 14˚F - 140˚F (-10˚C - 60˚C)
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Small and handy, works well. Review by Erik
Quality This thing is pretty small. Connecting it to an iPhone is simple and it's cool to see my phone use an external GPS - I didn't even think it would be possible. I plan on using this on every boat trip coming up. That way I can keep my phone stored safely anywhere but stick this thing out in the open (it has a nifty rubber holder for placing on horizontal surfaces). I have always wanted to ditch at&t and use an iPod Touch for my phone - with this and one of those 3G sleeves/peels, I can finally do it. (Posted on 3/6/12)
