Couple of things to be aware with IPAD
1. if you dont have the cellular IPAD you dont get GPS (you can buy one to plug in or you can share your Iphones GPS but its a little bit of a faff):
Apple - iPad*mini*2 - Technical Specifications
IPAD Standard WIFI
- Wi‑Fi
- Digital compass
- iBeacon microlocation
IPAD Cellular
- Wi‑Fi
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
2. Beware of glare on the IPAD. The sceen is shiney and so prone to reflections even with the brightness turned up. You might want to borrow one before buying or ask someone at the club to ensure you can read it well in bright light.
3. Personally (and I'm sure others have different opinions) I found having a map/ipad and noteboard on my lap was one thing too much and opted for a Samsung phone (which has a GPS) stuck on a window mount (You can get yolk mounts and kneeboard straps but again didnt find them working that well).
Hope that helps!