Hi Guys,
This is probably a stupid question but here goes anyway....
Is there any cost to me for using Tom Tom via GPS with my Trinity?
I have not used a satnav enabled device before so I would like to be aware of any charges. I have my Trinity on a Pay As You Go simcard because it is my second phone. I have noticed that my balance seems to have almost dissapeared after installing Tom Tom and Google Maps.
Also, when I start the Tom Tom software I notice that the Bluetooth flashing led flashes, is this denoting that I am connecting to the internet via Bluetooth or is that just a load of bollocks?
So if I use my Trinity just as a GPS device with Tom Tom will it cost me anything?
Cheers!!
tomtom os pobably looking for a bluetooth gps receiver
mikehockenballs said:
Hi Guys,
This is probably a stupid question but here goes anyway....
Is there any cost to me for using Tom Tom via GPS with my Trinity?
I have not used a satnav enabled device before so I would like to be aware of any charges. I have my Trinity on a Pay As You Go simcard because it is my second phone. I have noticed that my balance seems to have almost dissapeared after installing Tom Tom and Google Maps.
Also, when I start the Tom Tom software I notice that the Bluetooth flashing led flashes, is this denoting that I am connecting to the internet via Bluetooth or is that just a load of bollocks?
So if I use my Trinity just as a GPS device with Tom Tom will it cost me anything?
Cheers!!
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Ehh.. yeah... it is a stupid question... but never mind we all have those:
If you are citizen of the USA you already paid the costs of the satellites with you taxes, if you are not, its for free (well the Battery of you Trinity will loose some Energy and TomTom is quite a expensive piece of software, but that wasnt your question, right?)
The satellites send signals, they dont "know" that you receive them, nobody can or wants to send you a bill... it free... isn't that great?
The only cost I can see is that you probably downloaded the Google maps through GPRS and that might not be free. In Sweden it's really expensive.
mikehockenballs said:
Hi Guys,
This is probably a stupid question but here goes anyway....
Is there any cost to me for using Tom Tom via GPS with my Trinity?
I have not used a satnav enabled device before so I would like to be aware of any charges. I have my Trinity on a Pay As You Go simcard because it is my second phone. I have noticed that my balance seems to have almost dissapeared after installing Tom Tom and Google Maps.
Also, when I start the Tom Tom software I notice that the Bluetooth flashing led flashes, is this denoting that I am connecting to the internet via Bluetooth or is that just a load of bollocks?
So if I use my Trinity just as a GPS device with Tom Tom will it cost me anything?
Cheers!!
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GPS is free, Google maps is not! When you access Google maps you are using the internet to download maps causing a huge data download bill. Get a standalone software like TomTom and you won't incur any data charges.
The only possible cost is if you use the Tomtom Traffic option, this would typically cost £5 per month for the GPRS data usage.
Thanks for your replies,
I know now that it was a stupid question, but one that I wanted the answer on and didn't know.
Is there a satnav program like Tom Tom that gives you the satellite picture view like Google maps and not just the map view that Tom Tom does?
Probably another stupid question but what the hell......
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Hi
just buoght the auto express and I find that CoPolit has just realesed the new navigator.
It suppose WM5 and the map work in Landscape mode as well.
Check it out
http://www.alk.eu.com
Tom Tom better watch it now. The CoPolit does everything that the Tom Tom and extra as well.
Ciao
Gigi
gigino said:
Hi
just buoght the auto express and I find that CoPolit has just realesed the new navigator.
It suppose WM5 and the map work in Landscape mode as well.
Check it out
http://www.alk.eu.com
Tom Tom better watch it now. The CoPolit does everything that the Tom Tom and extra as well.
Ciao
Gigi
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Navigon Mobile Navigator 5.0 and 5.1 both works like charm on JasJar and for me it is much better than TomTom already. No problematic installations, works from SD straight ahead, maps are not splitted (the whole Europe is one file), you do not need to switch crossing the borders.
The maps source is better (maps are more accurate than TomTom ones).
I, definitely, recommend it.
Regards,
screen turns out after 3 minutes or so if use navigon for na
yo baudy 2
i have it to.........but the problem is if i use it (navigon 5)
Then after a couple minutes mine MDA PRO goes out and i am unable to connect again.......i mean the screen just gets blank.
Is there something in the settings i have to change?
Before in my Qtek 9090 i used tom tom and navigon and the screen remains on while navigating / driving.......
please help
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surinamer123 said:
yo baudy 2
i have it to.........but the problem is if i use it (navigon 5)
Then after a couple minutes mine MDA PRO goes out and i am unable to connect again.......i mean the screen just gets blank.
Is there something in the settings i have to change?
Before in my Qtek 9090 i used tom tom and navigon and the screen remains on while navigating / driving.......
please help
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Hi surinamer,
I do not think there are is anything special in Navigon config (i use BT GPS receiver).
I've installed Navigon completely and huge European map (~950Mb) to SD. I beleive you need to look at your general WM power and backlit
settings.
Forgot to mention - Navigon eats a lot of RAM - ~20-25Mb. So, free RAM as much as you can.
Regards,
baudy.
Hi Baudy2,
after reading your post I've installed on my xda exec Navigon 5, everything is ok with the installation,BT is automatically found, the only trouble is that when I try to navigate to a place that is about 3-4 Km from me, everything's ok,but if I'll try to set up a trip of more than 5Km the navigator go crazy and told me that I 've reach my destination after just 200 meters.
I've tried to free up as much RAM asi can, but with no results.
Any idea???
Sounds like a real threat for TomTom... :lol: :lol:
And sorry guys but an idea of installing a whole europe map as an only option is pretty riddiculous for me.
950MB needed even If I never go out of London :roll: .
Have an unique map it's just an option and if you travel all over Europe and drive for more than 1200Km in one day is wellcome...
The real problem is that I've tried TT5 and I've problem with maps not up to date,BT interference with my handsfree...
I try with Navigon and still have troubles....
Is there any software house who is able to provide a software that really works??????
Hi All,
Which of these navigation services offer the best UK traffic information ?
TomTom Traffic uses data from ITIS holdings which generates very accurate traffic flow data... I swear by it!
giomir1599 said:
Hi Baudy2,
after reading your post I've installed on my xda exec Navigon 5, everything is ok with the installation,BT is automatically found, the only trouble is that when I try to navigate to a place that is about 3-4 Km from me, everything's ok,but if I'll try to set up a trip of more than 5Km the navigator go crazy and told me that I 've reach my destination after just 200 meters.
I've tried to free up as much RAM asi can, but with no results.
Any idea???
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You've forgot to pay for the Navigon software.
There is no Navigon 5.1 cracked. Only 5.0. So, downgrade to 5.0. It works like charm.
Hi guys, I just got my XDA Mini S yesterday and LOVE it!.. I was just wondering though, if I install Tom Tom on it will it cost me money on gprs or whatever it uses when calculating a route? I'm pretty new to all this gps and pda phones etc..
thanks!
No, no extra charges, all free.
To install TomTom you have to buy the software and by a GPS receiver. They are the only 2 costs.
The routes are calculated by the software from the maps that you have bought from TomTom and there are no data charges.
Enjoy.
hi thanks for the lightning quick replies. By a GPS receiver do you mean my actual phone??
Your phone will run the TomTom software, but you need something that talks to the GPS satellites, this is the GPS device. This tell the TomTom software where in the world you are by tracking satellites.
Check out this site for a introduction to GPS..... http://www.howstuffworks.com/gps.htm
As the for GPS device you have to buy, I use a Holux GPSlim 236..... http://www.holux-uk.com/Products/gpslim236/index.shtml.
You can pick these up on many websites and Ebay.
Hope the info helps
I'm looking for navigation like tomtom or something, for my m600.
Tomtom 6 works on my m600.
crxpower said:
I'm looking for navigation like tomtom or something, for my m600.
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I've got Version 6 working, a bit of a pain to get a version of it that works without the problems mentioned elsewhere in the site. Also have to watch for the GPS set up via bluetooth, its not totally intuative on the M600. Other than that, it works well and does not crash like V5.21 does on my Axim
Then get TomTom. I have v5.21 and it works fine.
hello,
to using tom tom 6 we need yo have a GPS connected by Bluetooth ?
tomysnockers said:
hello,
to using tom tom 6 we need yo have a GPS connected by Bluetooth ?
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Yes. There's no way to connect a wired GPS.
M600 and Route66
I recently did quite lot of research and found what I needed. A fairly basic GPS route finder system, that does, contrarary to the manufacturers website, 7 figure postcode searches, with updatable POI speed camera database (as long as you're prepared to fiddle with the CSV files with the camera info in).
I bought Route66 Navigator 7 for PPC (UK/Ireland) from Expansys. The manufacturers guff doesnt actually state that it works with WM5 but it does. I bought this because it did what I want and it was pretty cheap. The speed camera database also doesnt seem to be mentioned, but loaded onto the PPC with the rest of the software. I had no installation problems, the hardest part was waiting for the software to load the maps onto my SD card. I would recommend quite a fast card speed and make sure theres plenty of space as UK maps take up about 250ish Mb.
I got a Sirfstar III blue tooth GPS receiver from here
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/...MF-homepage&utm_source=prod2&utm_medium=10939
I paid £60 a couple of months ago and nows its £45 ! Gutted. This also works a treat. Paired up no problem. An article i read helped with this which is linked here; http://www.bbits.co.uk/blog/archive/...2/28/7210.aspx
I used it to travel to central London with my family and managed to get there pretty much stress free. Signals were clear and with plenty of notice, lots of POI available, like pubs, hotels, etc. I found a web site that will let you download POI, the link is here somewhere;
http://www.tomtomsatnav.info/index.html
Although it does say TomTom in the header there lots of other stuff here as well. Another good site for Route66 queries is here;
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=86
Hope this helps. im not on commision I promise you. Thought I would give something back maybe of use, after frequenting this forum on numerous occasions.
I had a question regarding this devices bluetooth GPS capablities.
Is there any necessary software to install on the device to use it as a GPS screen?
My intentions are to buy a bluetooth GPS receiver and link it to the phone. There is no way on earth i would pay cingular 9.99 a month for GPS that is already provided free by the government.
Has anyone had any luck linking a generic bluetooth gps receiver with the device? And if someone could please direct me to the GPS software for the device if there is such a thing.
I use a Garmin GPS10. it comes with the GPS software. it runs about $120. works well but most people seem to perfer TomTom.
eith way ypu pay a flat fee for the software and GPS receiver.
I bought a GPS receiver QSTARZ Q818 and it's working perfectly on my 8525 using Google Maps !!! and except for the receiver ($75) everything else is free !!! .. easy to set up and to use. But there is no voice ...
herve64 said:
I bought a GPS receiver QSTARZ Q818 and it's working perfectly on my 8525 using Google Maps !!! and except for the receiver ($75) everything else is free !!! .. easy to set up and to use. But there is no voice ...
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Bought a bt359 gps receiver for $99 from cingular and use live search (free) from microsoft. Has live traffic indicators and maps works great.
john
Voice?
Well I took the sucker punch and got the Tomtom...
Does anyone know where i would be able to download USA maps for the device?
I bought it - and took it back promptly... the GPS they sell only puts out Siirf protocol and not the NMEA. This caused only specific apps to work for me. Perhaps something was screwy on my phone but I could not get ViaVIsualEarth and GoogleMaps to function - but did not try Live Search.
I use the QSTARZ Q818 and it's working like a charm !!
feareddevil said:
I bought it - and took it back promptly... the GPS they sell only puts out Siirf protocol and not the NMEA. This caused only specific apps to work for me. Perhaps something was screwy on my phone but I could not get ViaVIsualEarth and GoogleMaps to function - but did not try Live Search.
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Does anyone know or is it possable that the MDA is capable of running a GPS? I tried to put TOM TOM on it, but it kept saying can't find any maps. Has anyone had any luck in trying to put one on thier device?
I have a bluetooth GPS receiver and have TOM TOM on a storage card and it runs great. The maps cost money and you can manage them through the TOM TOM home application on your pc.
I have IGo installed and use an Asus BT GPS receiver, works fine.
Kilroy672 said:
Does anyone know or is it possable that the MDA is capable of running a GPS? I tried to put TOM TOM on it, but it kept saying can't find any maps. Has anyone had any luck in trying to put one on thier device?
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Most people use Bluetooth GPS receivers for this kind of thing. The wizard does not have a GPS radio in it though, so you have to use an external GPS receiver.
If you're willing to sacrifice accuracy and automation for step-by-step directions that you manually step through, try Google Maps. In addition to being a very good (and very FREE) mapping tool, it can do radio triangulation so, if you're utterly lost, it can at least show you where you are within about 2000 meters. Much better than nothing at all.
I got lost once on the way to an acquaintance's house, and used Gmaps. By typing in the street address where I was lost at, and the desired destination, it got me back on track in a real hurry. Indispensable for those without funds for GPS receivers.