I only hope this was the last kickstarter they ever do. Black w/leather still waiting......

I have a question for the folks who own one of these.  Does the GPS work without wi-fi?  Or is it one of the assisted type.  I havent been able to find any info on this at all.  I am on the fence and think may be the deciding factor which pulls me away from the ipod touch dark side.  I remember...