Leave a Review Bad Elf GPS
Works Great!
Wife bought me a bad elf 1000 and it works great with garmins app on my iPod Touch 4g! Flawless!
Greatest thing since sliced bread!!! Anyone who gives a bad review just doesn't know how to use it!cmuzic1
Awesome!
This is by far the best written app for a device available. The GPS is awesome which makes the combo even better.PLR Pilot
Best gps out there
This is one of the best gps's I have used. I love the data logger function the only thing this needs is an IFR low enroute chart to put the trip info on.theorytard
Great app for a great GPS
The GPS is fast to acquire, simple, reliable, and the battery lasts forever. This accompanying app works great. It allows you to configure the device, and transfer track logs back to your computer. (You can't transfer them without the app -- the GPS requires use of the app as an intermediary.)
Tech support is extremely responsive -- they keep adding features, and one bug I ran into (where the device stopped responding due to overheating in the sun) is fixed in the latest update.Show lessHankk
Bad-Elf Pro Support
John from their Tech Support answered my support inquiry in a step-by-step, very clear and understandable email response. So far I'm enjoying the Pro very much but best of all the Pro provides me with the peace of mind if I need navigation support when hiking, camping or driving and some unforeseen local, state event knocks out power to cell phone towers and/or power in general and I'm away from my home area.Show lesscwhainesjr
Only works under special circumstances
Even though it has the option to record at 1 Hz up to 10 Hz, if you use anything other than one Hz and you record a point-of-interest, then the app will not be able to download or even view that trip. I have been in touch with the developers, and they confirm that this is due to a bug. Unfortunately, I didn't learn this until after hiking with it for some hours.
Since that unfortunate episode, I have tried using the "smart filter" option, and have been similarly disappointed. It seems to filter out too many pointse, leaving large gaps in the data. I use the bad elf device for recreational mapping, but I guess I expect a lot out of my equipment. For anyone else, I would strongly recommend leaving the device at 1Hz, and disable the "smart filter." On the plus side, I can confirm that it works with the Trails, Map+, and Google Earth iPad apps.
On the whole, I love the device, but the current version of the app could use a little polishing.Show lessAdam5223
Great app and support
Works great with my itouch 4 and my ipad mini with adapter, support is really great, emailed me on weekend and while the one from support was on a road trip during a trade show!!! Thanks!vsigler
good utility app
This app does what it needs to do. It provides GPS stats, a way to transfer tracks and POIs to your iOS device, share them, and of course, change settings on your Bad Elf GPS unit (I use the Pro). So for what it needs to do it does great.Kubisuro
The latest version has a bunch of utilities that mirrors much larger hardware. Good is now better.
This app works exactly as it's supposed to. Ignore the dunderheads who cannot follow the technology. It has worked perfectly for me on iPod and iPhone. For me the bonus is having a GPS with me in my shirt pocket. I have $$$$$ invested in NAVIGON and other GPS apps. They all work perfectly in the iPod and better than the built-in antenna on the iPhone.
I just received one of the PRO models. The Bluetooth connection seems unreliable. Until this is fixed, 2 stars.Show lessAmilcare P
Works Great
In aviation use, the iPad loses lock without using the Bad Elf receiver. I use Foreflight in a jet and a high-wing Cessna. In the jet, having the optional extension cable to place the receiver nearer to a window is necessary to avoid the occasional loss of lock during turns. This is a small price to pay to avoid having to deal with charging a wireless, Bluetooth GPS receiver. The extension is not required in a high-wing Cessna, even when using a kneeboard-type of iPad mount. In addition, initial satellite lock is very quick.
The included USB charging cable allows powering of the iPad via a through-port on the Bad Elf receiver with a USB cigarette lighter plug. Without power, the iPad/Bad Elf combination easily lasts five to six hours on the iPad battery.Show lessIPad Flyer
