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TOMTOM Navigator for USA

Hi Folks,
I am currently using TTN3 with UK and MRE. It is using a TomTom Bluetooth GPS and all works great with no probs at all. I am going to the USA on business at the end of the month. Does anyone know a way I can use it with tomtom maps of the USA without having to buy TOMTOM Navigator USA, but instead add maps to the TTN3. I think it would be wrong if I had to purchase the whole application again just because I fly over the big pond to the states.

Would you like a copy of DeLorme street atlas, I have the handheld version and the pc/laptop version.
DeLorme, makers of Street Atlas USA announced XMap Handheld - Street Atlas USA - Edition, a complete mapping program for the entire U.S. that lets users bring detailed, up-to-date street-level maps and directions on either Pocket PC or Palm OS handhelds.
With most handheld mapping software, users need to plan routes on their desktop PC before they set out on their trip. XMap Handheld Street Atlas USA Edition's unique feature of creating and managing address-to-address routing directly on the PDA is easy, providing the added security of always having exactly the maps needed and allowing for last-minute changes on the road. The enclosed desktop CD, with maps of the entire U.S., lets the user decide what kind of maps and how much coverage area they want to bring on the handheld. The software shows the amount of memory for each map prior to downloading. Users simply load as many maps as they want directly on the handheld or removable storage cards, and then quickly find directions and phone numbers to local restaurants, hotels, and much more.
XMap Handheld Street Atlas USA Edition provides detailed vector-based maps so users can search for their address book contacts, place names, streets, cities, or choose from categories including 4 million places of interest including hotels, ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, attractions, and more, most with phone numbers. Enter start and finish points on the map and the software automatically calculates the quickest or shortest route and displays a detailed map or written directions.

that would be great if you could. please send me the details and i will get in touch.

Just send pm.

Hi there. I have sent you a PM (i think) are we any further along in solving this one..

I need your details for posting.

Navigation on foot

Hi people
A quick question regarding navigation software. I know Tomtom and Navigon are good for driving and for walking round towns and cities but is there any software for off-road walking ?
I love walking and climbing on the fells in the Lake District etc. and it would be handy to be able to fire up the GPS just to check that I am where I think I am

I use oziexplorer for geocaching, so it should be fine for your purpose.
I know that you can download maps for other parts of the world from their website, but I never have ... so I can't say how good they are.
That having been said there are utilities on the site to convert other map formats to be used by oziexplorer.
The site is http://www.oziexplorer.com/

I'm also using OziExplorer for now. Before I go walking / geocaching I scan a paper map and convert the map with the tools that you can get on that site.
If you are using a SirfStar III GPS make sure you turn off static navigation otherwise, if you are walking slower than 4km/h, your map won't update until you have walked about 50 meters.

memory map is my preference, uses OS maps of all kinds as well as allowing adding in your own if you set up the long/lat of a fixed point on it, although ive found it better just to get the electronic os version as the image is far superior, the ahard work is done for you and you can search via place names etc.
also the "3d" images and "fly throughs" make for fun evenings*
*(yes i am a mapping anorak )

Yep, memory map is superb
Always fun to download your recorded route back onto your PC and view it in 3D

GPS2Google
There´s a very nice tool called GPS2Google.
It just records your GPS- data, which you can upload to googleEarth later on.
Here you have 3D . way description.
Very geek an easy tool.
Its not fpr navigating, but you can use it while using your standard navigation-programm thru a virtual - comport-doubler.
Have a look here http://www.s-gps.com/
ciao
Jo

Try Tracky at www.trackthisout.com
I've been in talks with the author and he has now put in the British Grid co-ordinates and the OSGB36 Map datum which means you can use it with Ordnace Survey maps (a big plus in this country)
Tracks can be recorded, overlayed on a scanned in section map and analyzed later.
Great UI too. I am not affiliated

Thanks for the input everybody. I tried OziExplorer but had problems with memory (not got big storage installed so it ran out of memory). Tried Memory Map but found I had downloaded the OS version which doesnt allow you to calibrate your own maps ! Seems I must get a copy from the US site that doesnt have these restrictions.
Not tried Tracky yet, just about to download.
Thanks once again everyone, its nice to know there are people out there who get out of the car once in a while At least I have some idea of whats out there.

New CoPilot 6 or TomTom 5

DECISIONS DECISIONS, any suggestions, yeah yeah I know that everybody loves there tom tom 5, but the brand new Copilot 6 is looking real good any votes

Personally I have only used TomTom and found it great, but Copilot 6 might tempt me away if I can get it at a decent price when I upgrade in October. Has anyone here used Copilot 6? It looks absolutely fantastic!

I use copilot live 6.
Some negative stuff I've noticed:
Startup is kinda slow, especially if you're loading poi's.
Poi's Can only go in custom poi's unless it's a speed camera - in which case you have to either do on your desktop or load the files into the "save" folder - at which point you then need to reload your poi's!
You can't change the voices except for the defaults, however those voices are only about 30 different OGG files - I guess you can make your own!
Technical support don't seem too interested in solving your problems, and I had to chase my calls twice before I got a response.
Good stuff:
maps are pretty responsive and clear.
live service makes this software perfect for courier firms, pizza delivery etc. but you do have to be on gprs constantly
live service also provides a four choice message option from internet to device, meaning your missus can ask for a pint of milk on the way home without you having to exit, answer and re-enter...
I'm happy with Jane (the british/english voice) and would recommend it
4/5

Question for you the CoPilot 6 user. Is the traffic updates over gprs a free service (apart from the gprs costs) and also does it route the direction voice commands over a bluetooth headset?
Anyone using route 66 out there? I know this provides a free traffic service, but what about the commands over bluetooth headset?

Copilot 6
I use Copilot, the programme is good. draw backs are its difficult to switch between map regions, i.e. US and UK. ALK the distrubitors suggest seperate SD cards but that impacts on any programmes installed on the card. their other solution is to use a large capacity card eg 4 Gig and rename the working folder each time you need to swap.
the other drwaback is that the refuse to release map upgrades as Navteq the map generators release them. this means i have maps that are a year old whereas navteq have released 4 verions this year. you can only get an update with copilot in the new year if you decide to purchase the new version.
the traffic updates are free for 1 year after that you have to buy another years subscription.
BR
Leigh

Best GPS software for walking in the city and hiking?

Hey all,
Just ordered the TP2 and it will be here tomorow. It's going to be my first WinMo phone and I was wondering what the best GPS software/application for someone walking in the city or out hiking would be.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike

google map

Try BING mobile also.

I think that GPS Tuner v5.4m is the best for doing this job! The newer version is not so powerful as the old version, but try it out. (it has google map, google topo, etc included
Ranney

I had just found marathon (freeware). it installed great (must also install .net 3.5). have not tried yet to have an opinion

If you want to see your position on a map image better than Google or BIng, Quo mobile is very good for biking/hiking with maps that you either buy (e.g. UK ordnance survey) or using images that you can calibrate yourself.
http://www.mapyx.com/
Google/Bing rather lose their usefulness away from the highway especially if the satellite image is low resolution or no mobile signal is available..

For walking in the city and getting directions, TomTom.
For hiking, backcountry navigator, which works more like the old standalone GPS units (Garmin GPS12/etrex).
There are also apps that allow you to import USGS topo maps. However as an outdoorsman I rely more on a real map and compass in the woods, there are no electrical outlets on trees or rocks.

twolostminds said:
Hey all,
Just ordered the TP2 and it will be here tomorow. It's going to be my first WinMo phone and I was wondering what the best GPS software/application for someone walking in the city or out hiking would be.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
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NoniGPSPlot
This tool allows you to locate your position in relation with other GPS points, to see the journey you have traveled.
You can find back your place at harbour after a trip on boat, the starting point of an excursion or locate your car in a huge car park,
A place of which you know the location,
To see the excursion you made,
Speed trap alert or lots of other things...
Tracks and saved points can be exported to GoogleEarth and to GPX standard.
Put your old tracks in the background with a system of tracing,
Put maps in the background (moving map),
And those can be downloaded directly from Internet if you have an access to Internet on your PDA (GoogleMap maps, YahooMap, VirtualEarth and some layers of OpenStreetMap). Display a graph of altitude, speed or signal level.
Download it directly to your TP2 here
http://aeguerre.free.fr/Download/Download.php?file=NoniGPSPlotV2.80j.EN.SP.cab

Eliteoomph said:
NoniGPSPlot
This tool allows you to locate your position in relation with other GPS points, to see the journey you have traveled.
You can find back your place at harbour after a trip on boat, the starting point of an excursion or locate your car in a huge car park,
A place of which you know the location,
To see the excursion you made,
Speed trap alert or lots of other things...
Tracks and saved points can be exported to GoogleEarth and to GPX standard.
Put your old tracks in the background with a system of tracing,
Put maps in the background (moving map),
And those can be downloaded directly from Internet if you have an access to Internet on your PDA (GoogleMap maps, YahooMap, VirtualEarth and some layers of OpenStreetMap). Display a graph of altitude, speed or signal level.
Download it directly to your TP2 here
http://aeguerre.free.fr/Download/Download.php?file=NoniGPSPlotV2.80j.EN.SP.cab
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Thanks for the heads up/

NaviComputer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581474

[GPS] Best Maps software for the HD2 ?

What is the best maps software available for the HTC HD2 ?
I know the google maps is really good, but one thing I dislike about is that it doesnt have a built in compass.
Nokia maps had a built in compass that rotates according to your position. ( the whole map rotates as well showing what direction you're facing)
Is there such program for the HTC ?

the new google maps support the built-in compass. It doesn't rotate or change the orientation of the map, but it gives you an arrow of which direction your car is heading.

Do I need to download that google maps or is it in the version that came with the HTC ? (going to check that now)
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Nope its not in my current version, where can I get the new one ?
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Okay I followed : http://www.google.com/gmm
Ill see if that downloads the newest version
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It seems I have 3.2.1 .. the newest version stated by that site is 3.3.1
Maybe that will work
Thanks for pointing out the new version, ill reply back here once I finish downloading

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575903

Thanks for the link ^^ Already got it though
And true, in the new version, the blue dot becomes an arrow and points towards what you are facing, Cool !!
Thanks

If for some reason you don't want to use Google Maps AND you live in the UK, Mapyx Quo seems to be pretty good. Check it out here: http://www.mapyx.com/

Isnt that a computer software ?

Have you seen nonigps?
It takes a track and you can set up waypoints which you can export in various formats.
It has an inbuilt compass which points to your next waypoints and also has a few dashboards to choose from
Link here
http://aeguerre.free.fr/Public/PocketPC/NoniGPSPlot/EN/menu.php#M44

how's Bing compared to google maps ?

ZaZu90 said:
Isnt that a computer software ?
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Mapyx Quo is a simple and helpful 100% Free Digital Mapping program perfect for walkers, bikers, anglers, birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
With Quo you can connect your GPS to your PC and manage all your waypoints, routes and tracks. View information such as elevation, distance, speed, ETA and you can also print out the OS maps if you wish!
Direct access to top UK walking and biking routes are included free of charge and free UK maps are included.
Mapyx Quo software was awarded "Best Buy" by Computer Shopper and continues to receive rave reviews in computer and outdoors magazines.
“it's simpler and the OS mapping data is usually cheaper. It also has broader file support and Google Earth integration. Because of all this, it's our preferred choice for PC-based mapping”