OK everyone, please pay attention this time. I have an iPad II 3G. That's the one with the integral GPS. I do not have a data plan for it with any carrier. I DO NOT EVEN HAVE A SIM CARD INSTALLED IN MY IPAD. There is no way my iPad could receive data even if it tried unless it is connected to a wifi...

MotionX GPS is a great app for $1.99 You can download and store maps for off-line use such as hiking. It also has a page that shows your GPS reception and signal strength, the only app I know of that will do this. For sailing however, the Navionics chart plotting apps are outstanding. All GPS enable...

Lots of guesses posted here, but here are the facts. The 3G version of the iPad does come with an integral GPS receiver. You DO NOT need cel or wifi coverage to receive GPS signals. It is an independent satellite based system and it is free. You can receive it anywhere on the planet regardless of ce...