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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

Ipad's (wifi version) don't have an internal GPS antennae unless they're the cellular verson. Keep that in mind if you want to use any kind of app on it that requires gps.

This is true.

However, there are many outboard GPS units that will work with iPad. Some provide GPS data via BlueTooth, some create a local WiFi signal. I'm not sure, but there might be some that use a lightning connector.

They start at under a hundred bucks and go up from there, depending on the features that they have.

I have flown with a Stratus unit -- $899.00 -- that provided WAAS GPS, air traffic data, and weather, all displayed as overlays on an iPad aviation app. It created a local WiFi environment, so everybody in the airplane who had the aviation app on iPad or iPhone could join in and use the real-time data. No, it was not mine; I'm not going to spend close to a thousand dollars on something like that.

Plain old WAAS GPS units can be had for less than a hundred.

The downside is, now there is an extra "box" and wires for power, to clutter the workspace.

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Originally posted by rangeme101:
If your an Xfinity, Comcast, customer you can get an IPad 6th Gen 128g WiFi 9.7 for $5/month or $120. Deal is through end of February. At least in my market. I have one on the way. You do have to have certain services to qualify which we already have with them. You can pay monthly or just pay it in full after first billing. It’s an excellent deal if you qualify.

I have no trust in Comcrap. This almost sounds like something too good to be true.

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Originally posted by 911Boss:

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

Where on xfinity's site did you order it? I googled it and it said for new customers so I stopped there. I'll order one for that price too if I can. I have the Ipad pro 12.9 and the Mini 2, ironically.

https://www.xfinity.com/ipad

It says new customers, but click on the “Add to my plan” button it takes you to another screen, log in to your account and go from there.

When all done should come back with an “Approval” message and order number

Yes at top of page it says “customers” and in fine print at bottom it says “new customers”. I’m an existing customer and it was approved. We do have one of the Triple Packages with them.

They send it FedEx with signature required. According to some other forums this means someone has to be home to sign for it. FedEx won’t leave it and won’t let you sign card if your not home for them to drop at second attempt. Again this is what I found when searching for the legitimacy of this deal.

Mine is scheduled for today. It was also suggested to sign up for FedEx notifications. Several customers advised the Xfinity site didn’t update in a timely mater. So far the Xfinity site has kept updates going. It does take a few days between statuses. FedEx app still shows label created and a deliver date.

You have to goto Xfinity Rewards site, xfinityrewardcenter.com, to keep up on status.

Also note when ordered it will show that it might take 30days for delivery. But according to forums most are arriving in about 8 days. I ordered last Tuesday and it shows today as delivery day.

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Originally posted by festus haggen:

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Originally posted by rangeme101:
If your an Xfinity, Comcast, customer you can get an IPad 6th Gen 128g WiFi 9.7 for $5/month or $120. Deal is through end of February. At least in my market. I have one on the way. You do have to have certain services to qualify which we already have with them. You can pay monthly or just pay it in full after first billing. It’s an excellent deal if you qualify.

I have no trust in Comcrap. This almost sounds like something too good to be true.

Yes it does and when I saw the commercial for it I had the exact thought, what’s the fine print or catch. I did some googling and read a few forums and it showed legit. We shall see. I do have a confirmation from Xfinity and a conformation from FedEx with tracking number that it’s on the way.

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Originally posted by 911Boss:

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Originally posted by Jester814:
Can you not put a microsd card in an ipad?

For what? I’ve never seen a need. I have 256gb model, 1800+ photos, 4500+ songs, 10-12 full length movies, 100+ apps and I am just barely over the half way point.

I think the lack of expandable memory is overblown for all but a very few folks.

That's great....Good for you, but this thread isn't about you!

Did you read the OP? The whole point here is that 'NavyGuy' has an 8 YO iPad that IS Short on Memory, 'living on the edge' so to speak! Sooo, apparently the 'lack of expandable memory' on a device that is otherwise adequate definitely justifies the 'need' for some folks!

That said, $120 for a 9.7" Apple iPad is a VERY Good Deal! The Comcast 'Offer Details & Restrictions' also stipulate that you must be a 'Triple Play' customer to qualify, so if you don't have their Phone or Home Security, in addition to TV & Internet you may be SOL!

Well it’s legit. Arrived about an hour and half ago. FedEx dropped at door. No ring or knock. No signature required. 6th gen 128g space gray. You can only get space gray. So if you qualify it’s a great deal. Even has a 30day return with free return shipping label included. Just says wipe it clean before returning. Nicely packed also. It’s sealled as you would buy from Apple or any retailer.

Note that FedEx app and Xfinity website both showed shipped a few days ago and are still showing shipped. Actually the FedEx app still shows label created and delivery date today. It’s had that status for a week now. So don’t really on either for pin pont delivery time.

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Originally posted by nhracecraft:

That's great....Good for you, but this thread isn't about you!

Did you read the OP? The whole point here is that 'NavyGuy' has an 8 YO iPad that IS Short on Memory, 'living on the edge' so to speak! Sooo, apparently the 'lack of expandable memory' on a device that is otherwise adequate definitely justifies the 'need' for some folks!

Yes, I did read the OP. Did you notice my reply was to a question asked by Jester814?

Thread wasn’t about Anubismp either, but I notice you didn’t jump on him when he noted a laptop worked for him.


As for the NavyGuy, an 8yo Ipad - memory issues aside - is well past time to replace it on age/performance alone. The info tells me he has the original iPad with 16gb of storage memory (and 256mb of system memory). Original iPad won’t work past iOS 5, current version is 12.

Nothing lasts forever, it had a good run, time to let it go.


My point was many people get hung up on the whole “no SD card!” drama without realizing that most users with 128gb or 256gb to start with probably will not need it. SD card expansion is a good idea when you drop $400 on a Samsung tablet and it only comes with 32gb of onboard memory.


If you “want” it fine, if you “need” it fine. Some folks hear an argument for or against a “feature” and let it sway their decision without knowing whether or not that feature actually has any impact on their use of the item.

Thanks all. 128 is plenty of storage for my needs. I've got 128 on my iPhone 7 and after 2 1/2 years is still has over 100 free, and that's with a fair amount of pictures and songs. So the iPad gen 6 with 128 w/o phone service is what I'm getting.