Anyone with experience of both care to voice an opinion?
I'm a long time TT user, but I'm getting a bit sick of performance issues of v6 on the Tytn.
With the advent of a GPS with built in TMC and Destinator's compatibility with it, I'm very seriously considering it.
However I saw an Acer PNA with Destinator on it and the UI looked pretty unwieldy, so I'm not too sure.
Any opinions?
Ouuuh Destinator is Bull****. TomTom an Navigon are the best, i prefer Navigon, but v6 ist not yet out for PDA and there isn't a "activation fix" for v5 on WM5 (for WM2003 and PNA there is a keygen), so i'm using TomTom 6 on my Prophet, without problems or performance issues or something like that.
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Anyone with experience of both care to voice an opinion?
I'm a long time TT user, but I'm getting a bit sick of performance issues of v6 on the Tytn.
With the advent of a GPS with built in TMC and Destinator's compatibility with it, I'm very seriously considering it.
However I saw an Acer PNA with Destinator on it and the UI looked pretty unwieldy, so I'm not too sure.
Any opinions?
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I don't have a Tytn, but an ooooooold Himalaya, until a few weeks, I was using Tomtom, but I decided to change because of too much bugs. Pocket pc freezing, Tomtom crashes because SD card not found anymore, crash when someone calling and it is worse in Tomtom 6.
So I found I-go, and I'm very happy, it's fast, it doesn't crash, it is very stable, it is very easy to use, I won't come back to Tomtom for sure....
Cheers,
.Fred
ps.: http://www.i-go.com
Navigon on WM5
Hi Folks,
I have Navigon Mobile Navigator 5, version 5.2.6 with a cracker to allow "backing up" maps. If anyone is interested, happy to share. It worked out of the box with my Magician (MDA Compact with WM2003) and no problems installing on MDA VARIO II (Tytn) with WM5.
I don't use TMC as I do not have a receiver.
Navigon interface is OK, with good loud spoken instructions, great when driving in Rome on hols.
Regards
Richardracer
I use both D6 and tom tom V6 on my trion.....no problems at all with both programs.......but i do prefer then TOM TOM over the D6......i reckon the interface is a lot better and load up is quicker from the start and after putting in an address the TOM TOM seems faster to load.....few hang ups on TOM TOM but all i had to do was go back to the today screen without closing the program and then back to TOM TOM....and everything is fine again.....
Destinator 6
I bought Destinator 6 last week.
While TomTom is faster and the UI is nicer, I do prefer the directions given by Destinator. They are easier to follow while driving. The Australian map is also much more accurate that the one coming with TomTom 6. Before I was using a VDO device mounted in my car, and I guess Destinator is closer to the VDA interface that's why I prefer the Destinator.
There are a few very annoying bugs with Destinator 6 on my imate JasJam. Most of the time there will be no sound: so no vocal instructions.
From time to time it will refuse to see my BT GPS, while both TT6 and the GPS test application has no problem opening the serial port.
If I reset the JasJam then Destinator find the BT GPS without any problems.
If Destinator vocal instructions worked, it would be a winner for me. It has never crashed on me so far. While TT6 crashes from time to time.
I think TomTom v6 is the best after using them both.
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Hello, I'm new to the forum.
I'm interested in using the HTC Wizard with a GPS software managing TMC like Navigon MobileNavigator 5.
Does anyone have any experience with this match?
Thank you in advance.
tried Navigon with my MDA and its very very slow
Hi,
I also use NM5 on the MDA. I think it's working fine when you overclock the MDA :lol:
If installed the map on the SD-Card and NM5 itself in the RAM.
Regards,
I am using TOMTOM - it takes less resources than Mobile Navigator and is working fine! You can have a TMC like support from TOMTOM using GPRS and a PLUS Service of TOMTOM- that is with a yearly extra fee - but you do not need a more expensive TMC GPS solution.
You have to calculate what is better for you.
@wawibu: How do you do?
Navigon on Qtek 9100
It´s work very fine and fast. No problems.
Qtek 9100 with Navigon 5.2.5
I've got a demo copy of Mapopolis on my 8125. I'm using a Holux GPSlim236 over BT to get GPS info.
Overall it works fine. It has a few quirks, like not always picking the route I would take but that's to be expected I guess. Searching large maps like Cook County, IL will sometimes freeze the device for a few seconds while it looks and sometimes will not come up with the address match. The voices do not impress me either, but it does get you to where you need to be.
I'm probalby still going to buy TomTom for the US though. From what I've seen and read, TomTom beats all, and it's only $50 more than Mapopolis.
Good evening,
I Have a Ipaq 1940 PDA with windows mobile 3. On the site of Igo thay say that IGO works on this PDA. I have also TOMTOM and this works fine but IGO will not find mij GPS Module( a tomtom gps Bluetooth Module).
Does anybody know what to do about it
Blaauw :shock:
Sorry blaauw, I can't help, but I'm interested in where you can buy I-Go as I'm looking for an alternative to upgrading my TomTom to v6 for my Universal. Their website doesn't seem to offer a buy facility.
prusling said:
Sorry blaauw, I can't help, but I'm interested in where you can buy I-Go as I'm looking for an alternative to upgrading my TomTom to v6 for my Universal. Their website doesn't seem to offer a buy facility.
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Personally I wouldn't do that as a UK resident. IGO is very pretty and has nice features, but compared to Tomtom it's routing abilities leave a lot to be desired. I've currently got both IGO and Tomtom on my Universal.
IGO can be fun, because I drive a 4x4 and I like thundering down tiny tracks half covered in mud, but for the majority of time in sat nav use, I want to use real roads.
IGO is king in some countries where Tomtom has poor or non-existant coverage, but in the UK considering IGO as an upgrade to Tomtom will leave you dissapointed.
Check your GPS settings, IGO cannot see the GPS if it is set to COM0:, COM1 - 8 should be OK.
Hi all,
Anyone using BT GPS?
If so, which one, how do you find it, and what software are you running.
Thanks Guys..
Ratzz,
I use a holux unit, coupled with Garmin Que and GPS Proxy. It only works well wih the tytn rom. I tried it with the DOPOD rom but it keeps freezing the screen.
Another note, Using the tytn rom has eliminated my alignment issues with regards to the screen.
regards
TomTom 6 & a Fortuna GPSlim.
Takes a little while to sort itself out when TomTom starts, but seems fine after a couple of minutes.
I cant use Tom Tom cause of the malaysian Map not being available
I'm using Holux GPSlim 236 with Destinator 6 when on the road and OziExplorer when roaming in nature.
yes I do
Using a Xloc and tomtom 6
Work great
Holux GPSlim 236 with Tomtom 5 (I am about to upgrade) and PTGmap for topo maps in Garmin format.
Using Destinator 6 (yep, I work in Destinator) with a large variety of BT GPS: GNS, Royaltek, Globalsat, Emtec and some others.
Do not forget that after you pair a GPS using MS BT manager, you also need to enable an outgoing portfor this connection.
I'm using Tom Tom 6 with Hamlet gps BT and it's ok!!!
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Hi all,
Anyone using BT GPS?
If so, which one, how do you find it, and what software are you running.
Thanks Guys..
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I am using Iguidance with the Globsat 338 Its ok, the only problem is that if a call comes through, you have to restart the program.
Which one is the fastest and smallest SirfIII-based BT GPS unit you would suggest for TomTom?
Fortuna Clip-on for me, used with iGo on my m3100, although I have also used it with tomtom on previous pda's. Will upgrade tomtom and put that on a memory card shortly.
I'm using a Navilock BT338 GPS Mouse (SIRF3), which works perfectly together with my MDA3,MDApro and MDA Vario2 as well! I'm using it with TT5.21 for more than a year, and will upgrade to TT6 (just tested, works fine too!) soon.
The navilock keeps contact to satellites which are not seen/found by several others, can even be kept in your pocket and works without problems behind thermo-windows in cars! It is very small and is working over a whole day without loading, standby more than a week, and ist very easy to set up (connect to COM4).
Anyone has tried using a bluetooth GPS thingie with the Herald and any apps like Destinator or TomTom?
If yes what was your opinion?
My main questions are on:
What app you used and with which GPS hardware?
Battery consumption
CPU/Mem usage and how well the app run
^_^ tnx a million.
Im interested in this as well. Does anyone use any GPS software for their Wing?
I use TomTom 6 and Route66 with a Holux GPSlim236...
The battery consumption depends on the time I use it... Long usage time means more battery drain.
The CPU/Mem usage I'm not sure, but the apps run ok without visible delay between the real position and the position indicated by the program.
EDIT: Forgot to tell onde thing... In TomTom6, the more POI's you select the bigger is the delay between the real position and the one indicated by the program.
I'm using iGO My Way 2006 with this GPS mouse and I'm very satisfied with it.
Have used the software so far in Germany in Netherlands and it didnt fail me at all.
Speed is great on my XDA terra (and before on my XDA neo) which is important,
because some navigation software are running slow on those 200MHz devices.
It's important because on shorter roads and lots of corners the display scrolls
way to slow while you are actually already in the corner.
The voice commands are usually exact and in time just not the display.
Right now I'm testing Navigon MobileNavigator. The map looks nicer, but it is slower than iGO. Can't tell much about TomTom, Route66 and Destinator.
Haven't got my hands on them yet.
I'm using a Holux M1000 GPS Bluetooth Receiver with Destinator 6 and Destinator 7.
Destinator 7 freezes sometimes, but I think it's related to the "Stand by" configuration. With Destinator 6 it works fine.
Regards,
Rodolpho
Well, I'm not yet on WM6, but TOMTOM6 works great with my herald, with a lot of POI, without any delays, and i use a MTK chipset's bluetooth GPS receiver.
I am told that WM6 is faster than WM5 for softwares such as tomtom, so...
Wing/WM6/TomTom6 here. After the pagepool hack (6MB), and after removing most of the stuff from the startup folder (my5aves in particular), TomTom works just fine, not a problem.
Battery life is satisfactory, much better than Axim x30 for sure. You might have to shut down huuuuuge programs like PocketIE manually, before starting TomTom.
Ask some specific questions, please. I'm too lazy to write a complete review this time
I have a WM6 Wing with a Holux 1000 BT GPS. I can't seem to get Tomtom 6 to work on it. The program just can't find the receiver. iGuidance 4 works fine even though it is a bit sluggish. Can anyone help me? I think I've tried two different types of BT GPS receivers and still no luck.
I am running TT6 on WM6 Herald.
TT6 is not that smooth as on my previous Qtek 9000...although I am overclocking to 247 and running on 8MB PP. Maybe its caused by my 4GB MicroSD card I dont know!
Also I have a few "bugs" on my TT, voice instructions sometimes do not match the visual commands and the daylight/night colors function is reversed.
Have reinstalled TT on a fresh WM6 installation with the same results...
Will see now if there is a difference between version 6.01 and 6.03...
And yes I have paid for my TT6 !
HTC4350 here with Holux GPSlim 236
Working with MapFactor Navigator 6, GPS Utilities and Oziexplorer just fine
Also tried GPS Tuner but it won't start because it needs more free memory, though i haven't yet tried the pagepool change.
Other than that, works perfect
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I am running TT6 on WM6 Herald.
TT6 is not that smooth as on my previous Qtek 9000...although I am overclocking to 247 and running on 8MB PP.
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Try 6MB PP. No glitches at all, as long as I exit Internet Explorer first. And of course removing everything but btdwake, CapNotify, poutlook and WiFiInit from Windows/Startup. I think I'll remove poutlook, too and see if that stops ActiveSync from starting all by itself all the time.
Also I have a few "bugs" on my TT, voice instructions sometimes do not match the visual commands and the daylight/night colors function is reversed.
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None of that here, using 6.030 (8320).
I am using TT6 with WM6 without any problems! And it runs fast!
My BT GPS receiver is a cheap Sirf3.
moullas said:
HTC4350 here with Holux GPSlim 236
Working with MapFactor Navigator 6, GPS Utilities and Oziexplorer just fine
Also tried GPS Tuner but it won't start because it needs more free memory, though i haven't yet tried the pagepool change.
Other than that, works perfect
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Using TT6 (6.0.3.0 8320) with a TomTom BT GPS and it works great, never had to configure the GPS, TT always find it. But I can't get OziExplorer working with the TT GPS.
Thanks
Hello all,
I own a tmobile wing..
and am also planning to use gps on it..and plan to buy the holus m1000 as well since many of you already use it.. but when looking up prices on tomtom6.. it's usually around 150.00-250.00
can you guys please tell me of a site where you found it relatively cheap.. ?
I would like to know which GPS software (Europe)- TomTom Garmin etc would be the best to install on my Touch Dual.
Many thanks for any advice.
Paul
I'am using Tomtom for 3 Years now on different platforms. Tried Navigon once but came back to Tomtom after 3 hours. For me Tomtom is the best!
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I'am using Tomtom for 3 Years now on different platforms. Tried Navigon once but came back to Tomtom after 3 hours. For me Tomtom is the best!
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Same here.
in poland tomtom is not good, the best is Auto Mapa: http://www.automapa.com.pl/?PEI=35489&lng=EN
Hi,
I am using Navigon 6 with the map of europe and for me Navigon is the best. I tried TomTom and Navigon on two devices (both HTC Universal) in parallel and decided for Navigon. It is easier to use and works better/ faster that TomTom. Don't know why mactron and ducamie decided for TomTom but I assume that they tried Navigon after they used TomTom for a longer time. In this case they might be a bit prejudiced......
Cheers
Micha
MioMap
I prefer MioMap (version 3.3) over TomTom.
Maps are very accurate and updated regarely.
I use TomTom, it's ui is what does it. But indeed I've used TT for a long time and so I prefer it. Navigon is better, the UI is much nicer and even better: TMC is supported. TT doesn't support TMC, the've their own traffic service, but it'll cost you a dime.
Second it seems that innovation and updates have stopped @ TT, I mean the navcore for the PNA is still updated but for us PocketPC users they've stopped.
So if you're new to navigation, choose Navigon.
Nobody with iGO 2006+ or Garmin XT ?
Well as a matter of fact, I've got Igo8 right now. Yust testing it, but damn this is my favorite after just 5 min. of playing time. Smooth (unlike Navigon), easy, configurable, lot's of features, but most of all Smooth, oh I said that allready let me say it again Smooth!!!