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New Navigator for Xda Exec

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.

Best Sat Nav software?

What does everyone think is the best Sat Nav software to use with the Trin? I'm a fan of Navigon Mobile Navigator, I've tried a few others but I can't decide which one to keep for sure...

I personally like Tomtom.. as everybody will tell you. I used iGuidance a bit but it kind of lagged and I like Tomtom's interface better. I still want to try Navigon but they don't have a trial on their website so meh.

I've tried Iguidance 2&3 and tomtom 6 on p3600 with the axl wm6 rom.
I only like Iguidance version 2 though as version 3 has significant voice lags. I believe it is the recordings that are messed up and might be able to swap over the audio files from version 2 to version 3 install folders.
TOMTOM 6 works great once it has loaded which takes about 3-4 minutes for me. I need it to load faster to be useable. I think the POI database on tomtom is better though i've not done any comparisons.

think am getting iguidance 4

Hi,
I haved use the TomTom 6 for a while, but Igo 2006 have a best interface. Not to say also that TomTom need the atifix software for not to freeze. You should try Igo 2006 and you will see that you do not need anything else.
Best
Dave

Tomtom all the way for me......really simple to you and works for what I want. (I have only tried TT and CoPilot though)

No1. MioMap ( iGo)
Very close No2. TomTom.
You can not go wrong with these two. Stay well away from Navigon.
I could not coment on any others since I have not tried them.
I have tested Mio 3.2 and TT 6 on my Trinity and both work seamlesly.
You can have both of these installed and they will work happily alongside each other.

safer than safe said:
No1. MioMap ( iGo)
Very close No2. TomTom.
You can not go wrong with these two. Stay well away from Navigon.
I could not coment on any others since I have not tried them.
I have tested Mio 3.2 and TT 6 on my Trinity and both work seamlesly.
You can have both of these installed and they will work happily alongside each other.
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Whats the difference between MioMap and iGO?

just got my iG4 and think its cool! will test it later and see how it does.. my bt gps is cooler though...

i've used google maps, smart 2 go and garmin cue as well as tomtom6 and i much prefer tomtom! shame they don't have New Zealand maps though

i've used google maps, smart2go, garmin cue and tomtom6 - i much prefer the usability of tomtom6 far ahead of the others.
real shame there are no New Zealand maps though

i search maps for tomtom of ireland.
But i not found

Can anyone help me out with the Orange GPS software. I have downloaded it and shows the gps as not active, any suggestions please.
I have called orange but they are hopeless.
cheers

Where are the maps voor iGo 4?

1st thing to check is that you have a GPS enabled ROM. All Orange SPV M700's are supposed to, but it seems a few slipped through the net. Also, if you have 'unlocked' the device, your radio ROM may have been replaced by an old version.
Go to Start/Settings/System/Device Information and look at the entry for Radio ROM. If it ends in **.11 you are OK; if not you will need to update the Radio ROM.
Have you got the Orange Navigation (Webraska) configured to COM9 and 57600 Baud? These are the default settings for the M700.

connorxda said:
TOMTOM 6 works great once it has loaded which takes about 3-4 minutes for me. I need it to load faster to be useable. I think the POI database on tomtom is better though i've not done any comparisons.
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3-4 Minutes? Mine loads in 10 seconds and I've never had it freeze or crash.
How many POI's do you have selected? That apparently can slow it down a bit.

tomtom 6 all the way for me
loads fast....he may mean to find sats..mine takes about 30 seconds to find the sats

nekosan said:
i search maps for tomtom of ireland.
But i not found
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only basic map for ireland...north and south

liamhere said:
only basic map for ireland...north and south
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Ireland is included in the maps of western europe, or if you prefer just the maps of UK and IE. So it is present.

I've used igo 2006 and tomtom 6 for quite a while. While I like Igo much more than tomtom, the traffic system on tomtom is cool and to get traffic on Igo you need TMC Antenna. The only GPS units I found that have those cost the earth, so I am sticking with tomtom. And of course, because tomtom is soooo common, you find lots of people trying to customise it and as a consequence, you get thousands of poi's, many many cool voices... etc.
But to put things in perspective, if I had traffic on Igo, I would switch without a second thought. Hope this helps.

Which GPS sofware for Europe

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!

mactron said:
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!!!

Sat Nav Software?

What is the most reliable Sat Nav software for MDA Vario II? I have been looking at Garmin Mobile XT or Co-Pilot 7
Just wondered about any reccomendations?
Any comments would be much appreciated

people report various success with different software depending on where they are in the world for map covering and updates

fair point, well I'm in the UK so does anyone know the best ones for UK coverage?
Thanks

I'm in the UK and use Tom Tom on my Touch Diamond, it works really well. Have only just got myself a Hermes (£25) so have yet to try any sat nav software on, yet.....

TomTom
I've used TomTom software on all the following devices with excellent results:
- SPV M500 (Magician)
- SPV M3100 (Hermes)
- HTC Touch HD (Blackstone)

IGO 7 works like charm on my hermes.
Cheers

what version of Tom Tom is reccomended? I have Windows Mobile 6
Thanks

The Tomtom ripped from the tytn II is OK, Tomtom 7. You do need to purchase the maps though...

Can anyone confirm that TomTom 6 works on the Hermes?
or what is the best version to run and why?
Thanks

I can confirm both tomtom 6 & tomtom 7 both work fine on hermes.
For tomtom 7 you can get the more recent maps, but it requires more ram to run. When I was running a m2d rom I had tomtom 7 close randomly on me a few times. No problems if you have more than about 15MB ram free though.

I like Tomtom 7, have no problem running it on my Jasjam... As I said though, you need to purchase the maps. The best things in life don't always come for free...

Copilot or TomTom

hi all -
have a big car trip coming up and wanted to know what people thought about what are apparently the 2 best mobile gps softwares.
i have used Copilot but never tom tom on a phone but obviously know Tom Tom by reputation.
is it worth investing in Tom Tom which is more than Copilot or are they about the same?

jgtthd said:
hi all -
have a big car trip coming up and wanted to know what people thought about what are apparently the 2 best mobile gps softwares.
i have used Copilot but never tom tom on a phone but obviously know Tom Tom by reputation.
is it worth investing in Tom Tom which is more than Copilot or are they about the same?
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I'd recommend CoPilot, purely from a cost-effective angle. It's cheaper.
TomTom is great (I had it on my Diamond and then my HD and swore by it), but CoPilot also looks better. As well as that, pinch to zoom works, you can make the map area fill the screen, it's more configurable, and it's just nicer.
TomTom's really good - I'm not knocking it. I prefer CoPilot, without doubt.

I have used both and its Co-Pilot every time.
WB

Tomtom looks a bit dated, copilot works perfectly and looks good as well

I've used both. On my last pda I stopped using a previous bought version of Copilot due to its routing, and bought TomTom. From reading many forums, the strange routing issue is still there and I had a problem in my trial which means I am looking for something else. It gets you there but not necessarily the quickest route.
I like the screen layout of TT with things like speed, speed limit, time, ETA and much more on the display - Copilot is VERY limited.
But try Copilot on roads and journeys you know - they have a 15 day trial on the HD2. TomTom say they do not support the HD2 but many people have it working.

There's only 1 way to find out...
FIGHT!!!

I'm so used to tomtom I dont like copilot, dont like the keyboard layout not being changeable and dont like the lack of qucik button like in tomtom..
My copilot trial is up so trying something called waze at the mo, will see how well that pans out..

johncmolyneux said:
I'd recommend CoPilot, purely from a cost-effective angle. It's cheaper.
TomTom is great (I had it on my Diamond and then my HD and swore by it), but CoPilot also looks better. As well as that, pinch to zoom works, you can make the map area fill the screen, it's more configurable, and it's just nicer.
TomTom's really good - I'm not knocking it. I prefer CoPilot, without doubt.
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wacky.banana said:
I have used both and its Co-Pilot every time.
WB
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samtheman11 said:
Tomtom looks a bit dated, copilot works perfectly and looks good as well
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I'm with these guys. I tried TomTom, both on my PDA and the the hardware units. I didn't get on with it one bit.
I find CoPilot much more user friendly.

Syphon Filter said:
I'm with these guys. I tried TomTom, both on my PDA and the the hardware units. I didn't get on with it one bit. I find CoPilot much more user friendly.
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Another vote for CoPilot. I used TomTom on my TouchPro and it was good, but I like CoPilot better...

Tomtom gives me better routes and the gps seems more accurate, for example Copilot puts me on the main road outside my street whereas Tomtom points to exactly where I am...

CoPilot is crap. Odd routings and it actually got me lost on one of the three occasions I used it! Sometimes it just completely loses the plot and tells you to turn right when it means left etc. Nokia OVI maps sat nav is excellent and by far the best navigation software I've ever used. Such a shame they won't port it to non-Nokia handsets! I can't comment on Tom Tom as I've never tried it.

satnav
jgtthd said:
hi all -
have a big car trip coming up and wanted to know what people thought about what are apparently the 2 best mobile gps softwares.
i have used Copilot but never tom tom on a phone but obviously know Tom Tom by reputation.
is it worth investing in Tom Tom which is more than Copilot or are they about the same?
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neither iGo8

iGo 8 :thumbsup:

I've got a T mobile uk handset and sadly it's missing the CoPliot trial. Is there anywhere that I can download the trial version to compare with my trusty old Tomtom Go classic?

sat nav
I would normally swear by tomtom 7... its good and easy... but i paid £24.99 a little while ago and am now using co-pilot 8... its also the default when you use the car nav menu...
I would now say Co-pilot 8... the lane indication is a cool idea.. i have not heard of i Go 8...
will have to look into it

Copilot
Get Copilot Live 8. I like it more and more, and almost never launch TomTom.

CoPilot sounds great value and looks sweet. Then you use it a few times and realise it's actually rubbish. I mean, bad routings, it gets you lost....need I go on? Tom Tom isn't actually released for the HD2 and therefore it involves loads of fannying and tweaking to get the thing working on this handset...so that one's out too. IGO8 is the one then, yes? Um, not at £120 it isn't!!
So is there actually a viable sat nav for Windows Mobile? One that works as it should and costs less than £60 (I only require UK maps so am not forking-out for the whole of Europe!)???

i prefere tomtom.Copilot is not so efficient in calculating right routeplan.
Somebody knows how uninstall it?

mikempower said:
i prefere tomtom.Copilot is not so efficient in calculating right routeplan.
Somebody knows how uninstall it?
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Untill someone comes out with a cooked ROM you can't as it's built into the ROM itself and isn't an "added on" application....

Do you guys noticed weird things with gps position when the your car is not moving? My Tom Tom is navigating me somewhere and for example there is a red light and i've to stop my car, then while i'm staing and not moving at all tomtom is showing me that i'm still moving 2km/h 3km/h for another 10 second and sometimes getting crazy and moving left and right.
Do you have similar problem? My ver of tom tom is 7.916.9189 i tryed older and is this same