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TomTom or Garmin?

Hi all,
I've looked through the first 7 pages of this forum and can't see this question asked or answered anywhere.
I have my shiny new O2 XDA Ignito sitting in front of me and it is crying out for some sat nav software.
I have looked at TomTom navigator but from reading some of the posts on this site it appears TomTom 7 is the vogue. What are the differences between the two?
Is Garmin's mobile sat nav any good?
If I go for TomTom where is the best (sorry cheapest) place to buy it from on DVD?
Cheers.
Matt.

Garmin
Garmin Mobile XT is fantastic. I have it on my Tilt and it's as good if not better than the GPS in my car. It does turn by turn verbally which is a must. It even works in my pocket. You can have 3d maps or regular. It has traffic and automatic re-routing. It comes on a micro sd card and once you plug in the card it asks if you want to install. That's all there is to it.
The maps are great and detailed. The options are many. I love my Garmin and can't figure out why people aren't jumping on it. It's a one time cost rather than every month. Garmin is a great company to deal with and will be around when many of the others are gone.

FrankCB said:
Garmin Mobile XT is fantastic. I have it on my Tilt and it's as good if not better than the GPS in my car. It does turn by turn verbally which is a must. It even works in my pocket. You can have 3d maps or regular. It has traffic and automatic re-routing. It comes on a micro sd card and once you plug in the card it asks if you want to install. That's all there is to it.
The maps are great and detailed. The options are many. I love my Garmin and can't figure out why people aren't jumping on it. It's a one time cost rather than every month. Garmin is a great company to deal with and will be around when many of the others are gone.
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Does it come on CD/DVD though as the XDA Ignito (HTC Diamond) doesn't have a card slot?
Matt

My dad got a seperate GPS unit with the Garmin CD and it can install and show the map just fine, but cant use the internal GPS so that's totally useless. Of course that GPS brick should be optional if your phone includes a GPS (I mean you pay for it regardless).
Had to aquire that online special version just to get the thing working

use TomTom Navigator 7 - specificly developed for the VGA HTC Touch Diamond. Works perfect for me.

TomTom, it's perfect!

i use igo8.
found it to be better than tomtom.

darthbane2k said:
use TomTom Navigator 7 - specificly developed for the VGA HTC Touch Diamond. Works perfect for me.
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Rang Garmin and after 20 minutes they answered. They conformed you can buy their software on DVD but you have to buy the GPS receiver as well... something to do with unlocking the maps using a receiver code or something!
So as a result it looks like TomTom is the way forward for me.
When I go to the TT website it makes no mention of TT 7 and yt loads of you guys on here appear to be using it. Where do I get it from and how much is it (I know Navigator 6 is £87)?
Thanks in advance guys.
Matt.

TomTom7 is superb, in terms of obtaining a copy, a mere google search would probably locate it straight away, free or paid for

Would definately go for TT7 as they are what I would call the market leaders (for Europe anyway). I've used both and perhaps gotten used to TT7, but I have been using it for TT5, TT6 and now TT7 and it works with great map support for US, Europe and Australia. Suggest you google or download the cab from numerous folks here (...search!!) and then buy the maps (whatever) accordingly!

i have both tomtom7 and Garmin XT...diference is in refresh...TomTom refreshes position like 0,5 s and Garmin 1-1,5s
But i preffer Garmin ( we have better maps for our country for Garmin )

hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc

PJ6363 said:
Would definately go for TT7 as they are what I would call the market leaders (for Europe anyway). I've used both and perhaps gotten used to TT7, but I have been using it for TT5, TT6 and now TT7 and it works with great map support for US, Europe and Australia. Suggest you google or download the cab from numerous folks here (...search!!) and then buy the maps (whatever) accordingly!
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I spent much of yesterday (to my wifes disgust!) searching this site and google for a link from which to download TT& and the only one I could come up with was this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/123733357/
posted on this site by Mahmood on 2/06/08. Unfortunately it didn't work. I couldn't find any others... maybe I couldn't see the wood for the trees, who knows?
Matt.

Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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Just looked on their website at IGO 8. The site states that it will only work off the original SD memory card... Diamond doesn't have a slot!
Matt

Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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TT7 also supports full postcode search with the ZIP plugin (easily found) and speed camera notifications

mb5049 said:
I spent much of yesterday (to my wifes disgust!) searching this site and google for a link from which to download TT& and the only one I could come up with was this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/123733357/
posted on this site by Mahmood on 2/06/08. Unfortunately it didn't work. I couldn't find any others... maybe I couldn't see the wood for the trees, who knows?
Matt.
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Have the TomTom cab at home, can send it to you/upload it tonight if you still need it

dan168 said:
Have the TomTom cab at home, can send it to you/upload it tonight if you still need it
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Sorry it's late but OH YES!!! (Please!)
PM me if you want or post I don't mind.
Matt

mb5049 said:
Sorry it's late but OH YES!!! (Please!)
PM me if you want or post I don't mind.
Matt
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PM sent
Edit: link here: http://www.megaupload.com/cn/?d=A6DFV9VH

Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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you need to crack it since it will only work off a SD card :/. Anyhow iGO8 ftw

TomTom?
IGO?
Garmin?
McGuider! (aka Sygic DRIVE)
Works absolutely great on my Diamond, uses a nice black theme which fits perfectly, has lane guidance, detailed spoken instructions, nice fluid 3D graphics, the lot.

TomTom 7 out for WM 6.1

After over six weeks finally an answer from TomTom - could not be worse, it reads:
"Navigator 7 is a software product that is only available as an exclusive offering that comes preloaded on specific handsets that are available only in Europe. As such, unfortunately we do not have a Navigator 7 solution for your handsets. Outside of TomTom’s policy, our exclusivity with the handset manufactures prevents us from complying with your request. We do apologize for any inconvenience."
Is that no the best way to loose customers....

Although there are other ways to get TomTom 7 on your Xperia, that sucks indeed.

Looks like you won't get an official one. That sucks of them to be honest. I'm not an 'honorable' customer myself as I use a cracked one. But this is a fail-safe way of making paying customers go away.

If they won't sell it, that's their fault...
There are plenty of places to get TT7 on the net and it works a treat on the X1.

IGO8 is so much better than Tomtom anyway. I love igo8.

TomTom 7 - v7.910.9185 is the latest version available to download, works great on x1 but I agree igo 8 is better.

JKingDev said:
IGO8 is so much better than Tomtom anyway. I love igo8.
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Not really.
IGO has no automatic intelligent traffic rerouting based on real world traffic jams. No automatic updating of speed camera's (fixed & mobile). Igo does have a clickable navigation screen though. I.e. you can click on something your passing and see what it is. Tomtom 6 misses that, don't know about 7.

for me, tomtom 7.910 works like a charm

Did you have to do anything special to get 7.910 installed on yor X1. Everytime i try it comes up with device not supported.

Do you need to be connected to the internet to use tomtom7?

scotjen1 said:
Did you have to do anything special to get 7.910 installed on yor X1. Everytime i try it comes up with device not supported.
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Search for TomTom 7 Repack VGA Black
( TT_Nav_7.910.9185_vga_black.cab )
The unmodified version wont work because the X1 is not a "real" HTC -Device.

I have all the files and maps if anyone wants.

dnguyen1022 said:
Do you need to be connected to the internet to use tomtom7?
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No internet connection required.

Guys can someone please tell me how to upload the stuff if I am allowed to?
I have the cabs and the maps for Australia, USA and Canada, South Africa

MOD EDIT
don't post warez here

cbrandon said:
Guys can someone please tell me how to upload the stuff if I am allowed to?
I have the cabs and the maps for Australia, USA and Canada, South Africa
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You are NOT allowed to link to these files here because it's illegal to share instead of buying!

I can't seem to find a GPS signal for some reason...I have the latest maps and all...Does tomtom work by itself on the phone, or does it need an external antenna?

fotoingo said:
Search for TomTom 7 Repack VGA Black
( TT_Nav_7.910.9185_vga_black.cab )
The unmodified version wont work because the X1 is not a "real" HTC -Device.
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Thanks mate worked a treat. Found it to be a lot quicker then the old version to.

unfortunately POI icons are really small on xperia Wvga screen speedcamera detection is hard

guap said:
unfortunately POI icons are really small on xperia Wvga screen speedcamera detection is hard
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There is however a workaround. Download Resource Hacker, open a copy of TomTom Navigator.exe and remove the resource under HI_RES_AWARE. Save the file and replace on device.
Then I would recommend to install the navigation panel to easily run tomtom in landscape without having the keyboard out. If you use panels, that is ..
The text in the statusline is getting bigger as well, and portrait navigation is a bit narrow.

3D Maps Navigation

Hi All
Was wondering, is there any GPS application, apart from Google Navigation, that uses 3D maps without a live connection to the internet? At the moment I am using Co-Pilot live, however I would love to have a 3D map navigator on my HTC.
Anyone knows of anything? I know Aura will maybe launch in the future for Android, but until then?
Cheers

IGO, Motonav.

thanks, is it a free application?

jmonfu said:
thanks, is it a free application?
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no. they are not free. don't think u will find good navi program for free.

Ah ok I don't mind as long as I can see 3D navigation
Do you have a website since I only found direct links to downloads

http://www.igomyway.com/android/en/overview.html

Thanks for the link. However it says that the HTC desire is not compatable. Do you have to download anything extra?

no, I dont have it. Just read somethere that Igo now supports 480x800. Link was first from the google.
there was thread about igo 480x800 in forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803955

ok thanks a lot mate
actually I could not find a Purchase link in the website you gave me
http://www.igomyway.com/android/en/overview.html
Will do some research then, thanks a lot for your input!

GPS Software

So I tried out the gps software with the dhd and none of it seemed to work, either I couldnt get a data connection (currently using a prepaid plan and have no credit) or it couldnt get a lock or the maps werent there. I was wondering if it were possible to use something like Garmin Mobile on an android platform or if anyone knows if Garmin can be ported over or if Garmin is going to make an android version of their gps software?

If your device finds GPS it is show satellite icon, make sure you already turn the GPS on.
I use igo motonav, it is very nice and perfect GPS navigation
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MrKaon said:
If your device finds GPS it is show satellite icon, make sure you already turn the GPS on.
I use igo motonav, it is very nice and perfect GPS navigation
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Ok ill have a look at it. It was appearing to take an awful long time then, I dont know I dont think i have any australian maps maybe then. Will have to check in the morning

Motonav rules!!! Miss some features from iGo, but still it's brilliant...

onesolo said:
Motonav rules!!! Miss some features from iGo, but still it's brilliant...
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does it have australian maps?

Burning_aces said:
does it have australian maps?
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yeah sure... it's the same maps from iGO / Amigo ...

GPS Navigation

HEi!
I install android 2.3.1 on my hd2, and now i have one simple question and request. Can someone tell me what is now the best navigation for my phone(hd2 with gingerbread), and when i can download it?

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IGO navigation
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I second that.

At least try Navigation (comes with Google maps) as I've found it works perfectly and is free. You just need a data connection when you first plan the route.
If you don't have it, download Google maps from the market.

Sygic Aura
http://www.sygic.com/

webmanya said:
I second that.
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can you give me a link for this iGo navigation download?

On My HD2/Android, I use ....
CoPilot 8. I purchased the USA only today for only $4.99 from their website.
My dual boot phone now has CoPilot for both operating systems. It works more smoothly on Android, and I'm really happy with it.
The navigation app that came with my Android distribution (little blue arrowhead pointing up) also works just fine, with its integration into Google Maps.

try ndrive it works nice

copilot is sweet, and navigon also, but i know that gingerbread struggles with navigon, other ROMs dont.

he he he... the one which has the map for the country you're in and your language
(and if someone knows an Android nav with a map of China NOT in chinese... i'm interested)
For me: Igo
For my wife: Garmin
So who's right?

IGO is working?

w8asa said:
CoPilot 8. I purchased the USA only today for only $4.99 from their website.
My dual boot phone now has CoPilot for both operating systems. It works more smoothly on Android, and I'm really happy with it.
The navigation app that came with my Android distribution (little blue arrowhead pointing up) also works just fine, with its integration into Google Maps.
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pfff, i just download em all 4 free.
matt

i will try it...

navigation works perfectly on my cm7 rom. the only bad issue is that i can't use it abroad because of the need of data connection. Co-pilot is also nice and requires no data connection, but it takes alot of space.

matthew33 said:
pfff, i just download em all 4 free.
matt
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Well you aren't getting them free legally, aren't you?

gizmolisa2006 said:
copilot is sweet, and navigon also, but i know that gingerbread struggles with navigon, other ROMs dont.
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I beg to differ.
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Gho57 said:
Sygic Aura
http://www.sygic.com/
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I agree! works great!

Garmin working on android...?

Where can I download igo? I can't find it in the mrket?

I am using IGO8 and it works fine. I have maps for N.America, Costa Rica, Singapore, Philippines, and HK and they all work on my GB 2.3.2.

Can you tell me how did you do that I can't get it iGo i really love iGo
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