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Sat NAV

Hi guys,
I have spent much time reading the various forums on the different options on the SAT NAV. I would like to offer comment, and ask assistance at the same time (ooeerr!!)
1) I have been using the ipaq with the Navman GPS 3000 for a long long time, and have used it with almost every piece of software compatable. I live in Devon, England and probably cover about 30,000 miles a year, and would comment as follows for assistance:
Destinator - antequated ****e that couldn't navigate its way from A to B down a straight road with no turnings.
Tom Tom 2 and early 3 - Very pretty, but WARNING - crazy route choices, especially on some of the B roads. Most upsettingly, two of the towns near me are not listed - thus making searches really hard. Also good for adding your own POI's
Smart ST Pro 2 - Very very functional, excellent route choices. No personal POI's and version 2 not 3D.
Every time I have ended up with Tom Tom's software, I have given up and reverted back to Smart ST Pro (bundled with Navman).
So question.
Is the latest version of Tom Tom better at routes?
If not, can a version of smart ST pro be made to work on XDA II
IF so, which version of hardware is best used with it?
Or should I just keep the Compaq in glove box for sat nav, and use XDA for other stuff
Help help help help!!!! ! ! !
cheers guys
JJ

Love the Destinator comments! As for TomTom, V3 with the latest update it is much improved, routing is logical, maps are still TeleAtlas but that's something we'll have to live with. The custom POI's are a hugely popular feature, you can utilise our Safety Camera database and there is Digitools excellent (and free) UKPostCode plug-in so you can navigate with a PostCode as the only info necessary (see www.digitools.co.uk ).
Runs fine on an XDAII with the latest ROM which is especially apt if you use the Traffic feature updating via GPRS, works perfectly. You'll find the performance of the latest GPS Mice and BT GPS receivers much improved over the Navman GPS Jackets, more satallites, quicker TTFF and much better at holding on to weak signals.

Thanks for the feedback griffog,
I will give it a try then.
I will let you know how I get on!
Right, back to my search for Pocket PC Elite!! ......
Cheers
JJ

Thjis is a post for anybody using TOM TOM 3.
Just as a quick experiment to see if they have corrected a minor oversite.
Coud you see if Tavistock and Totnes are listed as towns in the search engine.
We all wish we could forget these places, but unfortuntately, we still have to visit!!!! !!!
Cheers guys in advance

Happy to confirm that both Totnes and Tavistock appear on the address search and are cirrectly indexed as being in Devon.

Thanks griffog,
I suppoose that's good news !!!!!!! ha!
Cheers
JJ

Best car navigation solution for Raphael?

Hi there,
I am looking for a good car navigation solution for Raphael (for travelling in Europe). After reading infos about TT which seems to work at least with the latest releases and Navigon (for which I am not that sure ...), I now read about Tele Atlas McGuider which also seems to be quite good and even less expensive, but it seems to lack TMC or other traffic assistance support which is crucial for me (radio broadcasted or via internet, I do not mind, but it is a must).
I know that there are some other solutions out there. I wonder if you guys have experiences to share, also w/regard to VGA screen resolution and so on.
Thanks!
Eriol

I like the CoPilot Live, works very well and has a nice look and feel.

Co Pilot live is ok, but the traffic part of it is rubbish compared with tomtom. There is no visual display of traffic incidents ahead on the map, only a description that pops up with incident details which you either avoid or ignore. You can set it to automatically reroute, but you dont know whats going on. In my opinion, tomtom is currently the best.
I also found co-pilot slow to scroll around the map, but there again i dont have a fast mem card. Unfortunately there si no trial version available. make sure you get the version specific for the HTC diamond (also compatible with Touch Pro). It can be purchased online (from handango) cheaper than most retail stores.

Thx to both of you! I still would like to compare TomTom with McGuider ...
Eriol

McGuider
Hello,
I am using last version McGuider (7.x I think) and it work fine, but map and icons are too small, I and don't know if it can be repair.
Please if some one use thist program please write down here about how work.
Bye

Garmin XT is the best imo. TT cannot hold a candle to Garmin.

iGO 8
I think iGO 8 is the best solution for Raphael

Navigon
I really like Navigon !
Search Youtube for Navigon 7 !!
Greetzzz,
Jochen

jochenandries said:
I really like Navigon !
Search Youtube for Navigon 7 !!
Greetzzz,
Jochen
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Hi Jochen,
I have a stand alone PNA running Navigon 6.5, and I like it, too. But my experience with Navigon, especially running on my HTC Wizard (MN 6.x), is that the route calculation is rather slow and the whole app is not that fast on a PDA. This might be different on a Raphael due to processor speed, though. We also will use an Xperia X1 here: Is it possible to run MN7 on 800x480 screens?
Eriol

i maybe wrong, but some navigation programs will only run when the supplied memory card is installed. Installing the maps to another card will not work which therefore means you have to swap cards when using the software. Check before you buy!!!

jochenandries said:
I really like Navigon !
Search Youtube for Navigon 7 !!
Greetzzz,
Jochen
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Navigon is nice-- but once you're in the tunnel and lose signal it would say you've reach your destination I also don't like its route calculation-- it's giving me a longer route than tomtom

To my mind ist the default navigation (TomTom 7.451) the best. it uses vga, is fast, new maps
Eriol said:
Hi there,
I am looking for a good car navigation solution for Raphael (for travelling in Europe). After reading infos about TT which seems to work at least with the latest releases and Navigon (for which I am not that sure ...), I now read about Tele Atlas McGuider which also seems to be quite good and even less expensive, but it seems to lack TMC or other traffic assistance support which is crucial for me (radio broadcasted or via internet, I do not mind, but it is a must).
I know that there are some other solutions out there. I wonder if you guys have experiences to share, also w/regard to VGA screen resolution and so on.
Thanks!
Eriol
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ardsar said:
Co Pilot live is ok, but the traffic part of it is rubbish compared with tomtom. There is no visual display of traffic incidents ahead on the map, only a description that pops up with incident details which you either avoid or ignore. You can set it to automatically reroute, but you dont know whats going on. In my opinion, tomtom is currently the best.
I also found co-pilot slow to scroll around the map, but there again i dont have a fast mem card. Unfortunately there si no trial version available. make sure you get the version specific for the HTC diamond (also compatible with Touch Pro). It can be purchased online (from handango) cheaper than most retail stores.
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In Copilot7 there is indeed visual display of incidents ahead on the map, you also can get to incident-specific info in just three taps, reporting delay and other usefull info........
No need for automatic rerouting, you can let Copilot ask you what you want to do, after you have read the incident-info and delay time.....
No need for the diamond-version either, regular version runs great on my Touchpro....
See.......................you we're allmost right.....

Someone tried Navigon Mobile Navigator 7 for PDA on Raphael?
Is it compatible and full working?
Before then I buy, I asked to the support team, but no clear response about it.
Thanks.

NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 7 can work fine on Raphael, with this simple workaround.
You need a GPS port replicator (like Franson GPSgate) to solve the GPS signal stability problem on MN7.
I hope this can help who love this product family.

HTC Touch Cruise T4242 - Iolite - XDA Guide

Has anyone seen the new HTC Footprints feature on TF3D on the Touch Cruise T4242?
"On the Footprints tab, you can take photos of places you visit and store them together with information about those places. You can navigate to the places using the GPS navigation software."

Pitty it ain't VGA, it would be almost perfect successor for my Polaris

yrreP said:
Has anyone seen the new HTC Footprints feature on TF3D on the Touch Cruise T4242?
"On the Footprints tab, you can take photos of places you visit and store them together with information about those places. You can navigate to the places using the GPS navigation software."
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I belive it's TouchFlo 2D and not 3D.. .

jdc2006 said:
I belive it's TouchFlo 2D and not 3D.. .
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Aaargh! Why does HTC have such a confusing naming system - there's a on old version of TouchFLO, and a new version that looks like TouchFLO3D. And now there are two Touch Cruises.

jdc2006 said:
I belive it's TouchFlo 2D and not 3D.. .
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Yeah, you're correct.

Anyone want the Iolite ROM?
RUU_Iolite_HTC_Europe_1.09.401.3_Radio_Sign_12.41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship

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Anyone want the Iolite ROM?
RUU_Iolite_HTC_Europe_1.09.401.3_Radio_Sign_12.41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship
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yeah!we need this new rom!

Who has this Iolite ROM?

qq108108108 said:
yeah!we need this new rom!
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Hey Siman!
could you lay hands on new iolite ROM?
I have almost finished making the OEm for this. It is working on my Touch cruise....

Iiolite ROM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=81U15SNK

__htc__
Have you russian ROM for this device?

Raf_z said:
__htc__
Have you russian ROM for this device?
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Yeah, i need it too

Hi,
No Russian ROM i'm afraid - yet.

Hi,
Any body knows how to remove CID lock for the htc touch cruise T4242 (Iolite)? I was trying to flash the ROM given in this thread (RUU_Iolite_HTC_Europe_1.09.401.3_Radio_Sign_12.41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship) but I got the "Wrong vender ID" error.
Thanks for help.
Andrius

Can someone actually sell me on this phone because I'm really not convinced. Why would I want an Iolite over a Polaris, especially with the current price difference? It's the same phone with a new body, no?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3239793&postcount=2

spl
can someone please tell me wich spl i can use for this phone
and maybe wich custom roms i cant find it anywhere

Hello all,
I'm planning to buy the new hours in a few hours but have a question : I don't pay for internet on my phone. Will the footprint feature will feature ? will I be able to use a map on my computer with the places where I took pictures ?
I'm European and I'm going to buy this phone here in Taipei. They offer me to change the ROM from Chinese to English. Other than that do you see any issue ?
Thanks
koa

I've got a T4242 , Touch Cruise 2009 as it officially called. Dutch version of rom.
Footprint uses GPS to pinpoint your location , all other information you need to enter yourself.
Other features never spoken of :
Start navpanel and bluetooth when placed in car holder. Handy so you don't need to turn on/off BT to save battery.
5-Way button. Around his button is a small circle, it can be turned like a volume turn. This is used to scroll through mail etc and through options.
Big improvements for me :
GPS
HSDPA
Faster CPU
More internal mem.
(i had a Herald before).

the new touch cruise has a fixed focus camera...and i cannot understand why htc sometimes does things like this...

Poll!! Best GPS software for HD2 Poll!!

1 .IGO8
2. TomTom
3. Garmin XT
4. Copilot Live 8
5. Route 66 Mobile 8
6. Sygic Mobile Maps 9
7. Navigon
Vote and tell us why you have chosen that one...
Thx

Create the pool - it will be easier and more "visualized" than just replaying to your thread
+1 for tomtom

+1 For iGo8
Looks very good, but cant find addon voices

oeps
pepesz said:
Create the pool - it will be easier and more "visualized" than just replaying to your thread
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Ok Done! XD

+for Igo8
PS. When TMC will be availiable for HD2 then........I want to vote again

IGO STUF
Raphi86 said:
+1 For iGo8
Looks very good, but cant find addon voices
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removed links sorry guys

+1 for Sygic 9

mermigas said:
+for Igo8
PS. When TMC will be availiable for HD2 then........I want to vote again
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582202

Curious to see the results!
Hi all! Im actualy looking forward to the outcome of this poll as looking at what to get at the moment. Can you pls list why you prefer what you have?
I'm realy looking for a good one on foot/cycling (google maps doesnt quite cut it )
Thanks!
Happy Polling!

Copilot Live 8
+1 Copilot Live 8

I use TomTom because I own a TomTom PNA. So I get along with the mobile TomTom navigation best (did try several Navigation Software) - even I find the menu structure a bit pitty. iGo 8 has the best menu structure for me but I hate the "In 24,514884m and 51174 picometer please turn right!

Igo8 is the best for me with the kikker skin

the_b00gyman said:
I use TomTom because I own a TomTom PNA. So I get along with the mobile TomTom navigation best (did try several Navigation Software) - even I find the menu structure a bit pitty. iGo 8 has the best menu structure for me but I hate the "In 24,514884m and 51174 picometer please turn right!
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huh? does it really says that ? i have never a bug or a mistake on my igo8

Imo Navigon MN7 is the best choice for Europe. It's quite cheap, works awesome in every point and it's fast (tried a route from Barcelona to Helsinki which is almost 2600 km air line, needed 3 seconds to calculate it; when you see a traffic jam in front of you, you just click "avoid this part of the route" and it gives you the bypass immediately), and there are map updates 4 times per year - NEVER had ANY problem with it. iGo 8 is similar - it's also brilliant but it's much more expensive - costs about MN7 twice.

Copilot 8 , 100 % compatible with HD2 .

Plus +1 CoPilot 8. I was VERY skeptical, but its works admirably - even though its redundant since my GS has onboard Nav anyway..

iGo8
Works perfect as is!
Tried others and simply they do not cut it for me. Keep it simple and it works.
Awsome!

iGo for me as well; I love the way it shows you the signpostings and the whole interface. And the fact it filters when you're typing a road name.

iGO8 forever
this is the best sw navigation for me
i use version with themechanger,gfx,tmc and other in my HD2
create by my friend Adrianx
mate...upgrade your poll
with Sygtic Mobile Map 10

How can i purchase Igo8? Do you have to order a cd or can you download it? Thanks.

Help on a smartphone needed

Hi there
Just after a bit of help or reccommendations please. I want a pda/phone that has the following features:
Runs Windows (for live and messenger)
wifi
Runs office applications like exel etc so you can edit
Has a slide out qwerty keyboard (with or without touchscreen)
Has a camera and secondary camera (with flash would be ideal)
Possibly a radio although not relevant.
Something i can pick up on ebay for around £100 or cheaper!
I currently have an XDA Orbit which i adore, but want to upgrade and i know there are loads on the market now so need your help in choosing.
Thank you.

Either the Samsung B7610 or Htc touch pro 2

I would check out the HTC Rhodium TP2...

Yes!
Go for Rhodium!