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To: zax who wrote (144190)	11/1/2012 7:47:37 PM
From: pyslent	Respond to of 213177

"Is it true that the $329 iPad Mini does not support GPS, whereas the $199 Nexus 7 does? " It's true, there is no dedicated GPS chip in the wifi-only iPad Mini, nor in the larger wifi only iPad, nor in the iPod Touch. WinLoseDraw complained about it being missing in the iPod Touch, and here was my response. Message 28464975 Bottom line, I can see that it sucks if you wanted a dedicated portable navigation device. Other than that, seems like you usually also want to download something whenever you want a location fix.

To: zax who wrote (144190)	11/1/2012 8:27:05 PM
From: Pete Mason	7 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213177

>> for a mini tablet you can take in your car with you, perhaps even mounting it. << Wow you weren't kidding, you do really really enjoy technology!! ;-) -- Pete