Did u try update the iOS up to 4.3.3 ?

Mine is a iPad 2 32gb Wifi Black, also have issue with the location service, where when i open the map it won't detect my current location. I power it off, switch it on again, connect to my wifi ap at home, then it works.. it now able to detect my current location, same goes when I use my Nokia N8 as a hotspot.

My current iOS version is still 4.3.1    lazy to update to 4.3.3..

one more thing, did you enable location services for Maps in the Settings?

That's why people bought 3G version. Can have location without wifi

some wifi doesnt' give out gps coordinate. try other wifi points.
like mine, doesn't work at my fiancee's home.

That narrow down the possibility then that your unit might be faulty.

Not sure if you understand what I'm trying to tell you. Don't bother to use location service if you're using Wifi bro.

Wifi triangulation does not work all the time and its not accurate.

That's the reason why people use GPS bro.

You obviously dont understand how this whole thing works. A simple search on the internet would solved all this.

WiFi devices do not send out GPS coordinate. So how does it work? (I will include Google here because Maps is based on Google version but Apple did have their own WiFi database collection).

Actually, what Google and Apple are doing is collecting a database of WiFi hotspots, routers etc, through our Iphones, Ipad 3G, Android phones and tablets. What it does is actually acquiring some basic router info such as MAC address (which is unique for each device) coupled with signal strength etc, and then mark the location with the help of the GPS chip in our Iphones, Ipad 3G, Android phones and tablets. What WiFi Ipad does is gather the router info that it can find in the surrounding area and compare that to the WiFi database in Apple (or even Google perhaps?). It calculate the signal strength that its currently receiving, compared to the records in database, to guess where you are. If you are in an area where the WiFi devices havent been added to the database, it wont work.

One of the reason why it works better at certain place like US, is because Google has a team of mobile tracking van, going around everyday to collect such info which is why Google is now being targeted in US for violating privacy.

Of course, this is based on what I understand from online reading. What Im not sure is what trigger the data collection to activate. Is it when we launched map application or everytime the wifi is activated, on our GPS enabled phones and tablets.

Then how come I am using a mifi device which is not fixed to a single location like wifi routers and yet my wifi ipad seems to be able to triangulate my location. Reckon they maybe accessing the cellular towers location data thru my wireless 3G mifi device to triangulate our location. To a 50m or so accuracy..  Interesting discussion...

extra cost is not much compare to the convenience. Its like buying GPS but build in.

Take photo can geotag easier with GPS. 

You are going to take picture with the stupid 0.7mp camera? kidding me?

Its not really that expensive for extra GPS.

RM400 can buy you a standalone GPS Device which for sure serve your GPS purpose a lot better I just wonder who would want to use the ipad while driving as a GPS device .. not to mention the extra monthly commitment for data plan

And with 3G, well, sometimes you might want it. Its an extra.

Well, I can do location service better. LOLOL...

and.. well, nowaday all we want is small pics to post to blog and facebook. 0.8mp is way enough.

Actually its just all convenience bro.

Apple is one easy to use device. Added GPS convenience is a boon. RM400 is very little money to spare for such great
convenience.

And again, we don't really know if we can tether GPS from iPhone.

And.... having big map GPS is great. RM400 is very worth.

You're the one who is tense and unfriendly thinking of other people try to step on your purchase. Maybe you should relax and accept your unit no gps and can't give good location. Not sure why you so angry when people say that you need go get 3G version.

Be gentlemen a bit and pls mind your word.

Just be because u're upset does not give u the right to judge others.

You're the one who is tense and unfriendly thinking of other people try to step on your purchase. Maybe you should relax and accept your unit no gps and can't give good location. Not sure why you so angry when people say that you need go get 3G version.

Be gentlemen a bit and pls mind your word.

Just be because u're upset does not give u the right to judge others.

Actually the answer is simple. You want reliable Location Service, get a 3G version. Not sure why he butthurt over such answer.

Truth hurts I guess.

gogo2. biar la decision dia nak beli wifi ipad.
u go open "why you should buy ipad 3g" la if u want to express how much better the 3g ipad is.

lagipun this thread is about sometimes tak operate correctly the location service. so even if no gps chip, location service eventhough tak precise it should work since apple made them even for the wifi ipad.

sudah2 lah gogo2. just leave this thread.
and selinix, u've got ur answer already, just close the thread.

Before I leave this thread:

A) reliable - always can get location - iPad 3G
B) unreliable - sometimes can, sometimes cannot - iPad wifi

Guys, no need to sweat, ipad1, ipad2, if yr location services are not working after an update, just do a reboot (hold yr right top button + home button simultaneously). It will work.

Cheers!

Once u hv done yr reset, if it still does not work, off and on yr location n maps at settings again. It will work.