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I am getting my 8125 tomarrow as a replacement for my Garmin Ique 3600 that died. One thing that I need it to do is create routes for me with GPS.
I have done a bit of looking around and found a few programs, but would like your opinions on them:
TomTom
http://www.tomtom.com/products/features.php?ID=103&Language=4
CoPilot (Smartphone or Pocket PC)
http://www.alk.com/copilot/smartphone.asp
Pharos
http://www.pharosgps.com/products/accessories/Ostia_Software/NAV01.htm
Pharos is the least refined of the three. Are their any others that I should look at.
I bought TomTom, but I dont find it as convenient as iGuidance. In my opinion, iGuidance is the best program out there so far.
http://www.inavcorp.com/
what vers of iguidance do you use?? i have pairing problems with my 2.1 or 2.0 (forgot).
I am running iGuidance 2.1.3.2NA with globalsat BT-338 with absolutely no problems. installation was a breeze, runs perfectly fine even without overclocking.
I also find it much better than Tomtom, except i only wish they could make the buttons bigger for finger touch.
Here is another similar poll to save you the hassle...
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=876038
can you use iGuidance to show a contacts location, then route to?
I love Mapopolis, but I have seen others that don't like it...
I believe iGuidance 2.13 is compatible with WM5. Previous versions don't work.
iGuidance will map/route to a contact.
The interface isn't as fancy as TomTom, but it is definitely more practical. In fact, I am using a TomTom receiver with it.
I'm running Oncourse 5 and it's okay.
brian
Mapopolis is Best
Mapopolis is best for phone PDA I find... small and quick...
Software is free just pay for maps you want... or get them all for about a $100.00(North America)
Mapopolis - Maps
I like Mapopolis too, small and fast, rerouting is excellent. I prefer the 2D view to the 3D in most other programs. To get the latest beta version you shall visit http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/default.asp?group=2
There is a whole section by the Mapopolis developer.
Thanks i'll check it out.
Iguidance by default
I used to have TomTom 2.4, which I use with my 2215.
I lost it, so then I went out and bought a Dell X50v.
TomTom would not gave me a new code after I've pratically beg for it and provide all the necessary proves (all that I can provide anyway).
In any case, I tried TT5 and Iguidance on the Dell with the TT bluetooth receiver I got with TT2.4:
TT2.4 -------10 Have not found a match in function, ease, graphics and maps.
TT5.0--------2 Menu features are...well, there aren't any. Look like chicken scratch graphically(VGA?). Central CA does not existed on the map.
Iguidance---8 Works as advertised, maps are complete, graphics are simple (too simple and plan), easy to use.
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stopthebus said:
Central CA does not existed on the map.
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Thats good to know since I'm in Fresno.
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stopthebus said:
TT2.4 -------10 Have not found a match in function, ease, graphics and maps.
TT5.0--------2 Menu features are...well, there aren't any. Look like chicken scratch graphically(VGA?). Central CA does not existed on the map.
Iguidance---8 Works as advertised, maps are complete, graphics are simple (too simple and plan), easy to use.
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Hmm, my experience differs. I have paid for and used four of the commonest PocketPC nav systems, and my ratings are:
TomTom 8
CoPilot 7.5
Mapopolis 7
Teletype 3
I returned Teletype as I found it so hopeless, but would happily use any of the other 3. TomTom is marginally the best, but it does have a couple of areas for improvements (I love the real voices, but wish there was some way it could announce the names of the roads, for example).
I am surprised/doubtful that central California 'doesn't exist' - all of Washington state is there in glorious detail, so why leave out California (apart from the obvious reasons ).
Adam
do any of these do full postal (zip) code searching as tomtom does? I work as a courier and full post code is essential for finding places out of town that do not have a regular street address.
Regarding contacts navigation; I have a Contacts Navigator program installed when I installed TomTom, does anyone know what this does or how it works? I don't haven't found any reference to it in the software.
Cheers.
hello everyone!
i am going to buy a gps mouse today, the hollux 236, and now i am wondering, what you think are the best apps to use with a gps mouse!?
most of all i am interessted in navigation software, like TomTom for example. but what are the alternatives to TomTom? what's your recommended nav software?
i would also like to know, what other usefull apps there are to use with a gps mouse...?
any info is appreciated!
thx in advance,
krz
I would definetly go for tomtom navigator 6, its the best ive ever used simple yet effective
IGO - the best for driving navigation
Wich country
You will not always have the choice because not always navigation software have the maps for the countries you want.
for exemple, Tom Tom is a lot for Europe and USA and Mapking for Asia
I am using three on my Artemis:
iGO 2006 Plus with the lastest Portuguese/Spanish maps (2007.07);
TOMTOM 6.032 (8351)with the latest Iberia maps (675.1409);
ROUTE66 Navigate7 with the latest Iberia maps (Q4, 2006 i think);
Both TOMTOM and iGO work better than Route66 because R66's maps are very old and i can't find anything more recent. My favourite is TOMTOM because of its ease of use and overall speed starting up/navigating. iGO has got the looks and the maps are as good (or seem to be) as TOMTOM's.
I also have a TOMTOM GO V3 standalone navigator with version 7 of both the software and maps (Iberia Version 710) and those are way more updated than version 675.1409. Also it has much more detail on the maps.
All this text to say that if TOMTOM7 comes out for the PDAs it's gonna be a winner for me.
i would say garmin...now there is the new mobile xt prog for free for ppc...correct maps for europe...including deep city view
thx for the answers!
i think, i will give iGo Plus a shot....
what other cool tools should i get for working with the gps...?
i once heard of tools to programm or configure the gps mouse...?
interessted in more tips and tricks,
krz
KRZTF said:
thx for the answers!
i think, i will give iGo Plus a shot....
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good choice !
I use Igo and I like it more than Tomtom.
the next version (Igo 8) is coming soon and I was very impressed with the demo I've seen.
But is there any good GPS software with Middle East maps. I love navigation but dont have any GPS Software.
If anyone of you have a GPS software with Middle East Maps, so please can you give me.
Thanks
nyuszi said:
i would say garmin...now there is the new mobile xt prog for free for ppc...correct maps for europe...including deep city view
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Where do you get this sw free?
http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us
you can visit that site for further information, i guess garmin works the same way tomtom does, so you can get the software for free and maybe a test map and the only thing you need to buy are the maps. i didn't look up the price for a us / north america map now, because i am at work and the garmin site is really slow.
thanks for those who have already tested several of these navigator to give their opinion.
I am gonna buy one of them but which one, that is another problem.
For now, I am balanced between igo8 and navigon 7.
iGo8...........
I've tried TomTom7 and Navigon 7. Both work fine, but TomTom 7.910 is seriously sluggish when navigating.
Navigon updates the screen much faster, and has a much more modern and polished look (I'd almost say eye-candy) - it's like comparing (something produced with) MS Paint vs PhotoShop. Navigon is very sluggish when entering city names and addresses, but I noticed that I could type ahead - even though the screen appeared frozen, the GUI would eventually catch up with every letter.
My slant is still towards TomTom though, but just because I find the menus and controls more intuitive (plus, I'm used to it from earlier versions). This occasion has been my first with Navigon.
I may have a-go (haha) with IGo soon.
At least you could have started a poll. Now you will have to count. But I will help you out here. iGO8 will win. It is the most appealing navigation software for PDA's. Maybe not the best, but the most tweakable for sure. And we all like tweaking
David
iGO 8, no doubt.
Yeah iGO8 is the my choice as well! anyone found 800x480 skins???
Postcodes
Hi
Could UK users of iGO8 tell me if it does postcodes or just addresses?
TIA
Cheers
BimB
Postcodes
There is an extensive review of the iGO 8 here which looks at UK postcodes
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/navngo-igomyway8-review-hmnx4.php
Myself, I still can't bring myself to buy it, despite it looking impressive, I just couldn't keep swapping microSD cards all the time.
Thanks for that.
Pretty good review!
BimB
Just some questions:
- Does Navigon support Traffic Information as TT7 does?
- Does IGO8 support Traffic Information as TT7 does?
As far as I could see, only TT7 supports traffic information over the GPRS/UMTS-connection together with the built-in GPS.
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Yeah iGO8 is the my choice as well! anyone found 800x480 skins???
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Haven't tried personally, but would be interested to know if it works...
http://artwork-igo8.blogspot.com/2008/10/igo8-ultra-skin-v502-with-high.html
iGO8 or navigon 7
Im using iGO 8 and Navigon 7 with my HD. I do'nt like TomTom.
When I'm making long distances on the highway I like Igo8 the most because it has a smartzoom function and gives an automatic 2D map overview during traveling.
When I'm traveling from France to the UK Navigon does'nt recognize the channel tunnel he's always using the ferrylines. (perhaps my mistake) In Switserland the tunnelmode in Igo is perfect.
For shorter city trips and when I'm, traveling in a high traffic density Navigon is superior with his excellent TMC module and better voice commands. Igo8 has a sluggish TMC support. It does not recognize all trafficjams and makes a lot of mistakes when it's recalculating a new route. Also the Navigon maps are more up to date.
The Navigon TMC module only supports the GNS TMC protocol. Igo8 supports more protocols, so I'm using two GPS/TMC devices. A less sensitive ans slow GNS mouse with Navigon and a fast and sensitive Royaltek GPS/TMC mouse with iGO8.
All installed...
I have Navigon MN7, iGo 8 and Tomtom 7 installed on my HD !! ;-)
My point of view :
- Tomtom 7 has the less accurate maps and the World's ugliest graphical interface, however it's very fast !
- iGo 8 use the same not so accurate maps as Tomtom ! For example, two hold gas-stations close to my home are missing, and the speed limit are often wrong.
- Navigon MN7 has by far the nicest interface and more accurate maps... + Reality View… + Text-to-speech for road’s name…
So for me, the choice is easy :
1 : Navigon MN7
2 : iGo 8
3 : Tomtom 7
I'm likely to be in the same boat soon (choosing a sat nav solution). But there seams to be alot of confusion around traffic options for the UK.
Anyone able to give clear UK specific info for the traffic update options for each of the candidates...
Thanks,
Zuber
Am I right in thinking that there is no Australian maps for Navigon? So for us down here it is TomTom or Igo?
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Rolud said:
I have Navigon MN7, iGo 8 and Tomtom 7 installed on my HD !! ;-)
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Hi Rolud,
how do you work with iGO 8 and other tools: you change storage cards or is it an iGO version you can install on a larger storage card?
I'm not requesting a "warez" solution, just to get practical registration info.
Thanks for info.
Good tracks.
Actually the 3 softwares are installed on the very same 8Gb SDHC card, included with the Touch HD...
And everything is working fine...
May as well have may say then!
How can you look past tomtom? It's the original and this newer version is far superior to V6 which in itself was awesome. V7 is on my Blackstone right now and works fine (by the way, if anyone is having issues trying to get it to run on their system, just PM me and i'll help all i can with what bits i have on my pc).
Currently running... tomtom 7.450.9028 which seems super stable and the maps to match... not V6 as we should all know by now, they aren't compatible!
Anyway, i've seen the other options you have mentioned in use in more than one location and personally, not impressed. At the end of the day though... it's your choice and (if you really want to go down this route) your cash!!!
TheShowStopper
definitive igo8 with NAVTEQ maps
here , the best ....
http://www.i-go8.com/
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a free Run.GPS or GPSTuner alternative like GPS Cycle Computer. GPS CyCo is a very good tool and has all the functions I need but I miss the essential livemap (i.e. GoogleMaps).
Do you know an application which is free and has the same options like GPS CyCo plus livemap?
Thanks a lot!
Kaimane
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3583598&postcount=672
This function will be added in GPSCycleComp...
Thanks for this information.
Think I have to read the whole GPS CyCo Thread
Greets!
Hi,
does anyone knows a good gps program, that doesnt need to connect to the enternet ?
i forgot to mention its windows mobile 6.5.
thanks
ohad
I use
Garmin
Ozi
Gps Tuner
There is a program that with it, you can easily download maps and satellite view from Google and use it in garmin....
I use Garmin when I want to go to a place and need navigation help while I am driving...but for other uses I use OZI because I downloaded all of maps I need from google...
Good luck!