GPS Reception and Waterproofing ideas? How does the 3G GPS work with the otterbox? I just bought an app to geotag my photos which works great (GeoLogTag $5). It works great outdoors and for 5 bucks it was worth a try. I want to take the iPhone with me while hiking and continue to geotag, but I need more protection like the otterbox-will I lose GPS signal quality or GPS altogether with the otterbox? What about waterproof-ness? This seems to be the best/most rugged case out there for everything but water-any suggestions so I can keep the iPhone on the outside of my backpack while in the rain and not have to worry? GPS Reception and Waterproofing ideas? How does the 3G GPS work with the otterbox? I just bought an app to geotag my photos which works great (GeoLogTag $5). It works great outdoors and for 5... » Read More GPS Reception and Waterproofing ideas? How does the 3G GPS work with the otterbox? I just bought an app to geotag my photos which works great (GeoLogTag $5). It works great outdoors and for 5 bucks it was worth a try. I want to take the iPhone with me while hiking and continue to geotag, but I need more protection like the otterbox-will I lose GPS signal quality or GPS altogether with the otterbox? What about waterproof-ness? This seems to be the best/most rugged case out there for everything but water-any suggestions so I can keep the iPhone on the outside of my backpack while in the rain and not have to worry? « Show Less
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Plastic and rubber typically would not block GPS signals. You may lost a small amount of signal strength, so your fix may be off slightly, but probably not more then a few extra meters.The case is not waterproof (so dont submerge it) however, is significantly water resistant, so if the phone is holstered, and on the outside of your backpack, it should be well protected. The iphone is pretty well sealed to start with, and with the amount of protection this case provides, it should be very safe.I had a defender series on my blackberry curve, and because of the trackball, it had a hole in the center of the skin part, and i've used it in driving rain without any issues. Plastic and rubber typically would not block GPS signals. You may lost a small amount of signal strength, so your fix may be off slightly, but probably not more then a few extra meters.The case is not waterproof (so dont submerge it) however, is significantly water resistant, so if the phone is holstered, and on the outside of your backpack, it should be well protected. The iphone is pretty well sealed to start with, and with the amount of protection this case provides, it should be very safe.I had a defender series on my blackberry curve, and because of the... » Read More Plastic and rubber typically would not block GPS signals. You may lost a small amount of signal strength, so your fix may be off slightly, but probably not more then a few extra meters.The case is not waterproof (so dont submerge it) however, is significantly water resistant, so if the phone is holstered, and on the outside of your backpack, it should be well protected. The iphone is pretty well sealed to start with, and with the amount of protection this case provides, it should be very safe.I had a defender series on my blackberry curve, and because of the trackball, it had a hole in the center of the skin part, and i've used it in driving rain without any issues. « Show Less
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Are you asking if it will provide the same functions? Or if it will fit over your otter box case? This band isn't water resistant but could protect against scuffs. It's a much simpler rubber housing - better suited for someone who doesn't prefer phone cases. Of course you can remove it easily if you only desire to use when running. You will need to remove your iphone 5 from the otter box case in order to use this.
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Hey Dave,No, that's whats nice about this receiver. All you need to do is buy a GPS app that fits you, they range in price from about $15 to over $60. I use CoPilot, also I have an iPod so Make sure you have a 30 pin connector on your iPhone. If your not sure what app will work for you or if the receiver is compatible with your device just email Emprum at support@emprum.com They will probably get back to you the same day.
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GPS receiver for my Ipad so I can use Garmin Maps without using and data from my carrier. Also when I traveling for business (real Estate) I carry it with me and create tracks that I can download for my tax files as support for auto business use. It works great!
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the OtterBox is the best case ever for dropping etc, but it is not waterproof.I buy OtterBox for all my electrinics, and they may offer one for cell phones that is waterproof, but hte model I bought is not. Hope this helps.
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We dont have waterproof cases for our phones. Both of ours are kind of rubbery and it works great with ours. We absolutely love this holder. Only problem was i stuck my husbands onto the gps bag(weight) that sits on the dash and i think the suction melted onto the surface of the bag. I cant get it off at all! Maybe one it gets cooler or i might have to but a new bag for the gps.
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I use my 5915 for geocaching. I wanted one device that I could use everyday in the car (nav, music, pda-functionality) and then could pull out for the occasional cache. I really like the program GPSTuner for offroad navigation (no affiliation, just a happy customer). I also bought a little silicon case on ebay to protect it on the trail. If you do a lot of hiking, etc, then a dedicated, more rugged GPS is probably a better bet though.
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Hello Sophia, Well, this is only a case for a GPS Device, you will have to purchase separate a gps device, like securus gps, is a very powerful and easy touse GPS system, cost is $20 a month with unlimited tracking realtime, apps for android and iphone devices as well as computer based systems, the website for more info will be www.securusgps.com The case it self is very strong and solid, it holds pretty good into the vehicle chasis.I hope this infirmationnis worth it for you!Good luck
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I've been happy with the Otterbox Defender cases. This was our second. I have dropped my phone several times with this case on, and it still works. The only problem I have with it is that it isn't waterproof. Even too much humidity gets behind the screen cover.
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Barb you are doing better than me neither me or any of my friends have been able to figure out how the GSI works period. As far as it being waterproof i will have to somehow figure how it works first i even have the instructions i bought the GSI sometime ago.
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No Dick Tracy action here. When a call comes in, that info appears on the Pebble. You can accept/reject the call on the Pebble. But the watch has no microphone, so conversations still require the phone. For iPhone, a search on PEBBLE in the App Store yields relevant apps. They include one which allows you to use the watch to snap pics. Another amazingly provides turn by turn directions, via vibrations as you walk, telling you to turn left or right. The watch will always show the time, regardless of iPhone location. The rest is best explained by example. My chosen watchface/app = Futura, which shows time, Thu Dec 26, 39, and a weather icon (today, sunny & clear). I can move around my house, with the iPhone on another level/floor, risking the loss of only the weather info. Some days, I can roam around floor to floor, without loss of connection to the phone. Other days, I'm not so fortunate. Haven't figured out the precise real-world range yet. In any event, at worst, the icon and temp will disappear. When I'm back in range, that info soon reappears without any assistance on my part. FYI: I invested in a pouch -- which can be worn around the neck, or clipped with the carabiner supplied -- to keep the phone at hand, even when I have no pockets. Search here for neck-strap pouch iphone carabiner for options. Range from $6 to under $30. Some very highly rated. (As a woman, not all my clothing includes pockets. I've since cured that, via men's cargo sweats and the like for around the house. Turns out, they fit great and are of much higher quality that similar women's clothing. Go figure.)
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Yes works great! Just never never ever update to iOS 8.3. There is a glitch that prevents using an external GPS
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The D650 adaptor has great range. I can leave iPhone 3G on table in living room, and walk throughout 1 story house with same signal quality. It only degrades if you're in another room and close to an electrical appliance like microwave or fluorescent light fixture. I have carried the phone w/adaptor attached in my pant pocket at times, and in a back pack. The music signal does not seem to be effected by this. The only problem is the adaptor does not lock into iPhone/iPod like some plugs. It will come out easily if force is applied. It will also not generally attach if phone is in case/cover/skin. I had to purchase iPod extender plug to use with Rave2 & Otter Defender cases. Hope this helps answer your question.
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Unfortunately it looses signal if there is a tree canopy overhead, and we are not even talking about a thick canopy. On trails surrounded by trees it performs much worse than the Suunto Ambit, or even the Forerunner 610. This is my main issue with this product and the reason i downgraded it to 2 starts (I love the features and especially the Running Dynamics, but a GPS that uses signal is not very helpful...).
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i would say...no...otterbox makes one that waterproof...i dont know the name of it...you can get the name of the style that is waterproof on otterbox.com...its considerably more expensive for the water proof one...looked into it for myself...but some of the reviews of it said the design got in the way of using the features of the phone...this one is more shock resistant...i have dropped it on occasion and its been protective...it doesnt get in the way of the features of the phone...it only protects the phone from light misting rain but not for long periods of time...hope this helps...
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Best mount for the Iphone on a bike is the Lifeproof case with the bikemount (best location is on the gooseneck). I have tried several, this works best.
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This will not work with the more expensive otterboxes. Think its the defender series. Will not work with iPods in the otterbox either. If you have just a regular bumper case from Apple, its works fine. Might be one of the best purchases I ever did. I have one iPhone, 4 iPods and an iPad and everyone would fight for the one cord charger. I recommend.