Hi Everyone,
Well I have my GPS and TyTN up and running smoothly but there is a surprisingly big lack of maps and/or software that seems to cover Japan/Tokyo. With this country being GPS mad there must be something available I can use without having to resort to google maps and downloading stuff all the time. TomTom does not do Japan (??) So perhaps a Japanese local offering?
Anyone in Tokyo using an interesting solution.
Thanks,
Ray
FYI - Mapking seems to offer a Tokyo map.
I was astounded at first, too that it's so hard to find any decent maps for Japan. None of the big players seems to cover the land of the rising sun. But it's not that surprising if you take into account that (nearly) everybody is using GPS in their cars or on their cellphones (which all have to have GPS since last April).
That said, check out www.mgmaps.com. It's a Java midlet application, but a darn good one! It allows you to *download Google Maps tiles of your chosen area and store them on your card*. Saves you time and data once you cut out the map(s) you need. It'll take you a while, but it's a great and free solution that even offers navigation instructions in some areas (I think Google doesn't cover all of Japan right now).
The other solution would be http://uud.info/shop/catalog/contact_us.php?language=en where you can buy maps for Garmin Map Source that you can use on you PPC if you have the according software. Usually Garmin bundles with their GPS hardware, but they recently released a program that enables you to just use your own (builtin) GPS. I hope one of those
Whats the best navigator to use on the fuze? i cant seem to get tomtom installed so im looking for other options
I am a fan of Navngo Igo8. I also use Ndrive but prefer Igo8. It works perfect on the fuze. Ndrive is cool if you could get the 3d maps which are only available for certain cities in europe.
i tend to push garmin mobile xt. its very accurate and has the most pretty and user friendly interface. the software is technically free but it has to be unlocked to use a non garmin branded gps and the maps can be a little on the expensive side. and installation is weird. but its my favorite. i do use google maps alot though. just because its a little quicker to break out than any proper navigation software. garmin does have google built in which is a nice feature for looking up anything from flight times to looking up gas prices in your area. itll even route you to the cheapest gas station in your area which is my favorite feature. i couldnt get tomtom to work properly and it felt half finished. its up to you really.
i wanted to give TomTom a go but the only negative thing i heard about it was its better in other countries
The TeleAtlas maps that TomTom uses do tend to be better in other countries. Navteq tends to have the most complete maps in the US, which is what Garmin uses.
You can get either type of map for iGo.
I also prefer Garmin, with iGo as my second favorite. The only reason I don't use iGo is because I don't like its routing when compared to Garmin.
iGo is pretty solid, I like it over TomTom and Garmin
I have TomTom Navigator 7, which works great when you are on roads that it recognizes, but it is absolutely useless when going off road to track where you have been. I am looking for another GPS app that will allow me to track where I go even if I am not on a road, and ability to retrace where I have been.
Any suggestions?
Google maps? But remember you will need a data connection, so its not ideal if you dont have a data package, or if you're in the middle of nowhere! As for logging where you've been - have a hunt on here. There were a couple of people hosting apps which streamed the gps position & time back to a server so you could track your phone in real time, or review it afterwards.
here are a few options
http://www.google.com/search?source...+hiking&btnG=Google-søgning&meta=lr=&aq=f&oq=
but mind you don't track for too long as it eat the batt if it's recieving gps for a long time
Garmin Xt vs. TT7
Better use Garmin XT than TT7, cause of better map accurasy, esspecially for Wester Europe. Even the smallest roads can find.
Memory Map
Memory map is what you need.
I have this installed on Touch Diamond & Touch diamond pro.
Superb.......uses UK & other Ordnance Survey Maps.
So im wondering whats the best offline GPS. I am currently using CoPilot and its pretty good but im wondering if theres better. Maybe something like
-Public transit routes for Canada?
-Street View?
-More up to date maps? (Sometimes routes from CoPilot dont exist)
-Better signal?
Thanks
You're not going to get street view with an offline maps program...
I've been using Sigic Mobile Maps for ages, and love the product. no idea about the Public Transport routes though
i use copilot its too good
it downloads maps for you and safety cameras
I use motonav/igo copilot sucks for the Greater Toronto Area.
I know google maps has navigation. but i need offline maps. cant always guarantee a connection where i go.
I was wondering has anyone tried the onboard locations maps? particularly has anyone got the premium features? live traffic and wot not.
I have been using copilot 8 on my hd2 and its pretty rubbish. was hoping for more from locations, i read somewhere that deep inside it has a tom tom connection.
Have a look here :
sygic
http://www.sygic.com/en
or here
Navigon
http://www.navigon.com/portal/it/produkte/navigationssoftware/mobile_navigator_android.html
or here
IgoMyWay
http://www.igomyway.com/android/en/
or here
NDrive
http://www.ndrive.com/en/platforms/android
Hope its help dude.
I like the look of that sygic, but have to admit am curious about locations. I wonder how deeply integrated it is, and if the traffic system is any good.
Does anyone know if the premium traffic is connected to the tomtom HD traffic system? According to the spiel from tomtom it tracks user traffic flow in real time and adjusting routes accordingly.
freedirk said:
I like the look of that sygic, but have to admit am curious about locations. I wonder how deeply integrated it is, and if the traffic system is any good.
Does anyone know if the premium traffic is connected to the tomtom HD traffic system? According to the spiel from tomtom it tracks user traffic flow in real time and adjusting routes accordingly.
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I can't comment much on this but one thing I can say is that a nice bit of integration according to the Sense tour on the HTC website is integrating the call screen with the Nav system so that calls don't interrupt your gps functionality while driving.
I saw that and liked it. Just wondered if anyone had tried it indepth.
I try nearly all on my WM6.5 but as far as i know tomtom isn't for android platform. for others gps soft, Sygic and Ndrive are quite nice, but by far I prefer IGO and if u have RDS u got in real time all informations ...... etc etc.
Personnally I havent yet the HTC sensation, waiting to be totally bootloaders unlock.
Its up to U, to see whats your real need and Google is your friends to have all informations needed.
Hmm... but which Navis are really working for the Sensation Display?
As far as I've ready, just the Copilot and anotherone, not the iGo?
freedirk said:
I know google maps has navigation. but i need offline maps. cant always guarantee a connection where i go.
I was wondering has anyone tried the onboard locations maps? particularly has anyone got the premium features? live traffic and wot not.
I have been using copilot 8 on my hd2 and its pretty rubbish. was hoping for more from locations, i read somewhere that deep inside it has a tom tom connection.
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Can't you pay for Locations on a monthly basis? For a pretty small fee you can try it out for a month and see if it suits your needs. That's what I plan to do once I get my hands on the phone.
I read that too. Anyone using any others with any measure of success?
last sygic version does not (yet) work on sensation. It automatically closes. Hoping for a fix soon.
One of the PC Mags (UK), PC Pro from memory, has just done a sat nav comparison. For a separate system go for TomTom (their conclusion) but for a phone-based one go for CoPilot Live 8.
They're also about to release CoPilot Live 9 and, from the brief review I've seen it fixes a lot of the shortcomings of 8.
Dave - not used either, just going from what I've read before any flames start ...
dvhttn said:
One of the PC Mags (UK), PC Pro from memory, has just done a sat nav comparison. For a separate system go for TomTom (their conclusion) but for a phone-based one go for CoPilot Live 8.
They're also about to release CoPilot Live 9 and, from the brief review I've seen it fixes a lot of the shortcomings of 8.
Dave - not used either, just going from what I've read before any flames start ...
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No flaming, just reporting my experience. Just used CoPilot 8 on a recent trip, and the map was bad. Directed me to turn onto a bridge when there was no road to do this. I've found other map errors in my local area for road segments that have been in place for years. Of course, any GPS can have map errors, but relying on updates a couple of times a year at most, rather than online, increases the likelihood. Hopefully if and when Google implements maps stored on the phone updates will be available anytime.
yeah, but this here is about the sensation...
I've had alot of different navigations on my phones and pocket pcs. but right now, it seems just the copilot is working well on the sensation (which btw, I hate, its too bubble-gummy for me, looks like driving through disney world). the iGo and Navigon don't work to my knowledge for example (so far, I found iGo the best, Tomtom and Navigon tied).
but the OP just wants to know: who uses the built-in Nav with premium service, and how good is it.