Bad Elf 2200 GPS Pro (Black/silver)

• Connect up to 5 devices at a time via Bluetooth technology. Now also compatible with the iPhone 5, new iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch 5th generation.
• Large LCD screen with backlight for night operation
• Standalone GPS datalogger stores 100+ hours of tracking data
• Extra-long battery life and 10Hz reporting rate
• Rugged and splash-proof to IPX4 standards

I purchased this directly from Bad Elf before Amazon stocked them. I am tired of dealing with large companies and their customer service agents, so I chose Bad Elf from previous experience with my original model purchase that I reviewed in November 2010 on Amazon.com.

This product is a different, more sophisticated animal. Some users of the little elf had connector and clunky charge cable issues, and this Pro unit solved both elegantly with Bluetooth. People are amazed when I tell them how many simultaneous connections it supports. I've tried it with my two iDevices, and it works as advertised. Pairing is fast, and "bird" acquisition indoors and out is quick and amazing.

Bad Elf's app has vastly improved the utility of both devices, especially testing without needing to open a mapping app. Some companies have a product requiring support of an app or desktop software. My experience is some products are wonderful but the software is terrible. Bad Elf's hardware and software is well-matched with an intuitive user interface.

I have not had an issue with the USB connector cover popping open; but, I travel with my Pro in a little nylon camera case. I do not have an issue with the built-in battery because I know I can get support if I need it.

Again, I am pleased because the product works, it is easily updated, and Bad Elf's competent technical support staff is readily accessible via email, online workorder system and social media.

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I really like the Bad Elf Pro I really didn't want the Bad Elf (non-pro) because I was worried it would break it, or worse, break my iPad. I use the Bad Elf Pro for flying and it is an awesome product.

My only two complaints are:

1) The USB cover/protector should stay in place better. (Bad Elf has e-mailed me and said that because it is water proof, you have to push real hard and it stays in place. I have tried this and it does seem to stay in place longer/better but it eventually works its way out).

2) The GPS logger should stay on if you turn it on and then shut off the device (When you turn the device back on the GPS data logger is off by default would be nice if it automatically turned back on upon startup.

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It worked with my iPad better then i expected. I use it with my Jeppesen FD App during flight. And the information that is displayed worked at 39,0000 feet, just as it did at on ground.

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I bought the Bad Elf Pro since I had a vision of using my iPhone in GPS only mode for field work. I have a CDMA iPhone 4. If you turn off the radio, the GPS goes off too. The Bad Elf Pro has allowed me to take my iPhone out into the field and locate myself on custom-made field maps (using a 3rd party app to display geoPDFs). I've used the Bad Elf Pro for two complete field days, in bluetooth mode, without recharging. My iPhone, which is almost two years old, lasted many hours longer than keeping the cellular radio on. I also found that the Bad Elf Pro provided far more accurate positions, right away, as compared to the internal iPhone GPS.

My basic usage of the Bad Elf Pro is as follows:

* Data log track to know where I've been using my iPhone (or back at the office) and, back at the office, to geotag photos from a quality stand-alone camera

* Locate my present location on a custom map

But an update on Feb 15, 2013, now has numbered Point of Interests (or waypoints). So now it is fully field capable as I can tie field notes (either entered via spreadsheet or an actual field book) to a point of interest and to a position on my data log track. I really look forward to using this feature!

I perhaps did test to see just how well the Bad Elf Pro works under rainy, canyon, shady conditions: data log track of my trip from Lahaina to Hana and back around the South Road. It picked up every single twist and curve and, for more than 4 hours, never lost a solid track (e.g., I've had tracks on other GPS units suddenly jump miles away and back to my location due to bad topographic and veg conditions). Fantastic! And every photo geotagged perfectly! Apple's Aperture does successfully import the resultant GPX files. I should add that the GPX includes elevation so you can view your track in 3D. But it is a satellite elevation fix, so expect it to be off by 40-80 feet due to limitations of satellite triangulation of elevation.

The Bad Elf Pro is going to revolutionize the way I take field notes. I can download the GPX or KML files straight to my iPhone or iPad, overview my day's work, and skip a lot of post-processing steps. Heck, I can take my wifi-only iPad out into the field now if I ever get a rugged case and sidepack for it! I can imagine buying a less expensive iPod touch to use with the Bad Elf Pro just for field work and not putting an iPhone or iPad in harms way.

Awesome product! Unless you need survey-grade positions, who needs Trimble when there is the Bad Elf Pro and great 3rd party apps that can provide 10 times more functionality than TerraSync? Bad Elf has great support and regularly update the Bad Elf Pro. They *really* listen to and appreciate customer feedback.

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This is by far one of the best GPS I have used. Primary use is in jet aircraft. Needed this because the internal GPS in the iPad does not work at high altitude high speeds in our aircraft. Signal locks on fast and no issues what so ever in the cockpit. Currently use with foreflight and jeppesen mobile FD. Would highly recommend this product.