What is the best GPS program (ie. Garmin, tomtom, etc, etc) to use with the T-mobile version of HD2 for North America (mainly Canada.... especially, West coast B.C.)?
iGO8 with latest maps from Navitel. Covered all states (+islands) and Canada, detailed landscape and POI(even phone # for restaurants) and smart routing (compare with crazy coPilot).
When I go to their site, I see lots of entries for European versions but no US version. Can you provide a link to a US version of IGO8 or is this something where we have to cobble the maps together with one of the IGO8 European versions?
Sorry if this question is dumb or "obvious" but I could not figure how to install IGO8 so am using Copilot.
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thats not free is it?
What do you mean?
Hands down, iGo Primo. I've used Garmin and Copilot, and none of them were as good as iGo Primo.
i use bing.. its free.
Is bing currently for the US only now at this point? I'm using now in here (maryland) but not sure or not if it would work in BC... It's free though.. download the updated version and try it.
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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.
Just upgraded my Tomtom 7.450 to 7.9 on the HD and my Australia maps that were working in 7.450 are now not working. Incorrect activation code. Re-install 7.450 and works again.
Should it work?
Also. what are the diff between the two tomtom versions?
where did you get 7.45 and 7.9 ? I cannot install my 7.0 in HD it says that device is not supported
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Lost MAPS????
Same prob, 7.45 working fine however when I upgrade to 7.9 activation code required, any suggestions??
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Same prob, 7.45 working fine however when I upgrade to 7.9 activation code required, any suggestions??
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No can do legally mate. Only legal way to do it is to buy the new version from TomTom, but they don't sell it for Oz. Catch 22!
The chances are if your unit came with TomTom and Oz/NZ maps, its a hacked (illegal copy).
That would be me, do TomTom charge for the program or the maps? I have switched to Route 66 Navigate 7 which came with an old PDA but I don't want to delete the wrong bit of TomTom.
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Tdo TomTom charge for the program or the maps?
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In theory both are copyright. The maps are the expensive bit, but you can't buy the latest version from TomTom. They are Sensis maps.
The problem could be the maps ... Are you using a v8 map ? v8 maps only work with the 7.450 version ... The 7.9 version can only use v7 maps ...
Tried it myself ...
Let me know ...
I'll keep it all as a backup, just for information, don't bother with Route 66 Mobile 8, it doesn't work well on the Touch and only activates for one device (the old one was three devices).
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In theory both are copyright.
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Not so, all TT software is freely available for download, check the various official fora. Only the maps are protected.
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The problem could be the maps ... Are you using a v8 map ? v8 maps only work with the 7.450 version ... The 7.9 version can only use v7 maps ...
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That may well be the case, but it is completely immaterial. To the best of my knowledge you can not buy a legal copy of TomTom with Oz maps to run on a PDA.
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Not so, all TT software is freely available for download, check the various official fora. Only the maps are protected.
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It doesn't come more official than TomTom's own website and on their site, they charge for the bare TomTom software? http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=145&Category=14&&Lid=4
If you can find it free on their website, I would love to see where it is located.
All the stuff I have seen looks to be either hacked/cracked/or copied. If you know where it is legally available for free, please let us know.
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It doesn't come more official than TomTom's own website and on their site, they charge for the bare TomTom software?
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That's only for NEW software my man, please bare witness to the TomTom Home update procedure which does NOT check or verify serial numbers (as there are none).
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The problem could be the maps ... Are you using a v8 map ? v8 maps only work with the 7.450 version ... The 7.9 version can only use v7 maps ...
Tried it myself ...
Let me know ...
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Not quite so, but the 8.15.2024 maps seem to be the only v8 maps that work for the 7.910
I use v7.910 software with Western Europe 815.2034. There are several more 815.20xx reported to be compatible.
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That's only for NEW software my man, please bare witness to the TomTom Home update procedure which does NOT check or verify serial numbers (as there are none).
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I suggest you read the TomTom End User License Agreement. http://www.tomtom.com/legal/?Page=Eula According to that, the TomTom software is protected by copyright.
To the best of my knowledge, there is a serial number. Its called UniqueID and it is located in the file called ttnavigator.bif The UniqueID (which is hardware related and copied in the hacked files,) and needs to be locked to the map files for it to work. In the hacked copies of TomTom, the UniqueID file is a not a genuine UniqueID.
FWIW, when I downloaded an update for my 710, it did check to make sure there was a previous version before it installed. So, as I understand it, if you install a genuine upgrade it will work (assuming the map is the right version,) but if you try and install "an upgrade" as a first time install, it won't work.
In short, I still believe the TomTom program is copyright and not meant to be downloaded for free on third party sites.
True, the unique ID is used to lock the map to the device, but NOT to lock the software to the device. As for upgrading, without a previous version it wouldn't be an upgrade but something new.
As for the EULA, the first line states "This EULA applies to you if you have acquired the Software outside of the United States and Canada."
Copyright does therefore NOT apply.
There are no licensing fees or activation procedures for TT software.
Please rethink your statement.
danum said:
I use v7.910 software with Western Europe 815.2034. There are several more 815.20xx reported to be compatible.
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Oooh, that's good to know! Is there a definitive list out there somewhere?
I found this a few days ago. Credit to the compiler.
BTW about the EULA, there are two English language versions and both include a copywright.
Hey,
Bought HD2 yesterday, its a amazing machine.
in some of the reviews i saw Compass Application and Co-pilot for navigation, but i am unable to find those in mine.
My ROM version is: 1.48.720.2(71249)WWE.
~SwK
In mine Compass can be found through Start > Tools. Or if you add a new quick link it's listed in the programs.
there is no copilot or navipanel for asia version if i'm not mistaken as i'm in malaysia, there is not pre-installed. by the way, co-pilot map not comprehensive for malaysia..
thanks CHIP STAXMAN
you may be correct kecikz, because i don't have a co-pilot and i preffer Google Maps.
Halo all,
I'm searching for a compatible navigation software for my new Rhodium (T-Mobile Germany). Important is that I need a map of USA.
All my favorites (Navigon, TomTom) do not offer a map of USA preferably in Germany.
Any tips for me?
Thanks
Pascal
I'm not sure I understand your question. 've never used Navigon, but I certainly know that TomTom sells maps of the USA. Are you saying that you are having difficulty finding out where to purchase these maps from Germany?
Yes, in all german online shops there is no Map of USA.
you could try getting the igo8 standard euro version
http://navngo.com/pages/global/eng/igo_8_description
then get the us map as an extra through
https://www.naviextras.com
'nav-n-go igo8' is known as a nng device on the navieextras site
I've tried Navigon - don't remember why I didn't like it but I ditched it. I have both Garmin and TomTom - both of which I assure you you can get USA maps for (I have them so I know its possible). As for which is the best... Eh... Your mileage may vary. I'm currently in love with the features of Garmin but the positional lag is worse in Garmin than TomTom... I think either one would suit you well, but I'd guess TomTom has a wider array of maps available.
How about CoPilot Live?
At least in the USA, I had the option to buy all of the maps for Copilot Live 8, and not just the North America maps.
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Halo all,
I'm searching for a compatible navigation software for my new Rhodium (T-Mobile Germany). Important is that I need a map of USA.
All my favorites (Navigon, TomTom) do not offer a map of USA preferably in Germany.
Any tips for me?
Thanks
Pascal
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I used Iguidance 2009, it comes with an 8Gb card that is tied to the software. If you don't mind using this card, it seems to work pretty well - and it comes with a full set of USA maps.
http://www.inavcorp.com/product/navigation/iguidance_ppc.php
Hi
I'm new to forum and if this is not the right to ask this question, my apologies.
I'm about to buy an HD2 but I have these questions about GPS (I'm new to HTC and GPS):
- Does it support turn-by-turn voice guided GPS?
- Is it possible install the maps in the memory or card and use it offline?
- Is any kind of subscription needed to use the GPS?
Btw, I plan to use the GPS in Southern Europe, if that matters.
Thanks.
Hi, turn by turn is supported by CoPilot Live which is provided as a free trial (in most if not all countries it is sold in I believe). This is subject to a subscription should you decide to continue using it (£27 in the UK). Other products are available I'm sure. Turn by turn is not supported in europe on the free Google Maps as far as I am aware.
Copilot is a one-off purchase for turn-by-turn navigation, a yearly subscription is required for traffic. Other options include Navigon, Destinator, TomTom, NDrive, iGO8 with features varying between each program. Best to visit each vendor's site and compare their capabilities. And all of them can be used offline with maps stored on the memory card, in some cases the program comes pre-installed on a card and cant be changed.