Hello all, I finally got my TOM TOM up and running on my TILT along with the entire n America maps. My buddy has a TILT also and we used TOM TOM buddy to find each other. I was under the impression you could track each other live. Its not realtime.. Damn that would have been sweet. It just updates the last time they were using satelites and allows you do download their last location. It is what it is I guess.
so.... does an app exist where you can track another GPS enabled device?
Search for "TrackMe"
Is search broken>?? No results for trackme.... I have been searching broad subjects with no results.
Try http://mologogo.com/
This might be one you are looking for
Praygo said:
Is search broken>?? No results for trackme.... I have been searching broad subjects with no results.
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Try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667&highlight=trackme
Trackme is coool... however I cannot figure out how to track in realtime from my Tilt... Is that even possible? I know you can track realtime with google earth. In the meantime I have been playing with this:
http://gpsgate.com/
Praygo said:
Trackme is coool... however I cannot figure out how to track in realtime from my Tilt... Is that even possible? I know you can track realtime with google earth. In the meantime I have been playing with this:
http://gpsgate.com/
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Tom Tom, google maps isn't a real GPS app. Neither is Live Search.
Navizon has a buddy feature that you can assign a Group, and have people add themselves to that particular group and be "visible". I haven't tried it yet, but it's there.
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version 1.7.1.4 nice new look
http://mobile.google.com
Loaded and can't say I see much difference? Are the satellite views now hibrid, not sure if street names were on them before. Other than that I don't see the "new".
new directions view - turn by turn list with option to view map turn by turn
new transition slide to next direction
new iphone-esque plop down of location pin (callout)
new context menu for locations - click on a pizza shop after searching
new hybrid satellite view
new landmark labels in above view
double click to zoom (might have been in previous versions)
more
did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
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new directions view - turn by turn list with did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
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ummmm, well... yes, but obviously not enough, maybe 5 minutes. I did a simple search for FedEx Kinkos and I guess I missed the "Plop down". These are all great additions, it was just subtle to me. I've been using Live Search more and forgot the details of Google.
I wish Both Google and Live Search could add a "Heading Up" choice for mobile use and perhaps some hot key mapping.
I love Google. I wish I had held onto what I bought of it when it was $86/ share.
Why can't they add an "Update Available" option as on Live Search?
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
New google maps - 1.7.1.4 - Get it Here
Uploaded it for you guys :
http://rapidshare.com/files/68506543/GoogleMaps_1.7.1.4.CAB
working great on my Kasier.
Enjoy,
NAdavi
whats the difference with this one?
...but doesn't exist an app like GPSTuner but that download/use/cache GoogleMaps images, and draw on it tracks, waypoints ecc ecc???
GpsTuner can use google maps, but you have to download it with the pc, then calibrate it. Will be fine if GPSTuner download in auto google maps images and draw on it
Looks like they integrated the "find location" and "find buisness" into one search function
The directions overview is different
seems a lil faster, but still no drag and drop re-routing. it would also be nice if the program didn't kill itself if I lost data for a sec
edit: I see this was covered in another thread
If Google would just add voice.... WOW!
draxredd said:
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
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Seems they did
hguiraud said:
Seems they did
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Hmm, I'd say yes and no. I had to retry once before it aquired a lock. They've increased it, but it needs to be a little longer for a cold start I think.
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
ofiaich said:
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
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That could just be coincidence. The precision of your location is a function of how many satellites your GPS unit has a lock on at any given moment. To really compare, you'd have to have made sure that a similar number of satellite locks were achieved when the measurement is made. And just cuz you are in the same spot doesn't guarantee that you had the same number.
I guess its possible that somehow the new version is "screwed up", but not as likely as the explanation above.
Oh, and yes it does seem like the GPS timeout issue is resolved or at least MUCH better. I hadn't used my GPS on my Kaiser in a few days, and yesterday, I was able to just test the "track my location" feature in the new Google maps. It waited for about a minute for the GPS to start up and get sat locks, then showed my location. So it didn't even ask me to retry. It just worked. The previous version would never do this.
But alas, no voice feature like in Live yet, but still its an improvement.
woudl you guys switch from live search to this new version?
I have installed and use both. Personally, i like Google's better for most purposes. Its a simpler, cleaner interface, with much less clicks req'd. So, I can use it while on the road more easily. Live is more robust, esp with the new voice and gas features. but it bothers me that I have to tap so many times just to get a map of some place.
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
Twenty4 said:
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
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Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
jomo25 said:
Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
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Hopefully that will be in the next update.
...and why do you like it?
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...and why do you like it?
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On my Italian Kaiser I'm usin Igo2008 right now cause my TomTom lots of time doesn't syncronize street at real time (and few time I was wrong way LOL)...
In my sig ...
AdriaRoute is by far the best solution for Slovenia. It is quite precise when we come to streets and house numbers, customised POIs are nice add-on too. There are some drawbacks, but nothing serious.
Was using TomTom too, but its coverage is poor for our area, although there are some small areas with better coverage and details than AdriaRoute
I also like the response time finding an alternative way, way better than Garmin XT. New version solved this problem a bit, but still.
Both programs can read and speak Slovenian.
Depends on the country
I think this depends very much on where your using the device, i belive in the states theres some software called route 66 which is pretty good.. although ive never tried it.
In the uk i would recomend tomtom, this does have maps for most of europe as well, but like someone else stated the maps can be poor in some areas.
and if you don't want to srearch much and you want something free google maps mobile is you answer!!!
For voice routing/etc I use TomTom Navigator 6. It's great for where I am. I'm located in the US and I've used it in several states. Prompts, re-routing, directions, etc are all pretty accurate. I've used a few others but could never get used to it.
I also use Google Maps for quick location search, which works well on the device.
I use google maps, cause it seems like its the only one that
1. Is Free
2. Has maps for new zealand
Which one's are free?
I use both TomTom and Google.
For long trips I use TomTom, but local I use Google. I do like google better just because its easy to use and find food, and gas and stores around where ever I am, and also will import the info into my contacts as well if I need.
Am I right in assuming that Google Maps only does turn-by-turn which you must manually progress through your route?
I tried it out and this is what it seems to do...which is a nice program, but not exactly GPS software.
Am I missing how to use a feature of it or am I right in assuming it is basically like using the google maps webpage to get directions?
Oh I think I did know you can use the GPS to locate yourself to plan the initial route...but it doesn't track as you go, does it?
i'am in chile, and i use gps proxy with garminque and works perfect...
Yes Google and Microsoft Live both will route and track you on a moving map, but they don't have "heading up" and don't talk. But they are good free apps to keep on the phone for locating POI's etc.
In the US I prefer iGuidance v4 hands down because of talking street names, something few PDA versions have at the moment.
iGuidance ****
I have had good luck with iGuidance! link in my sig....
I will be spending some time in Europe next month and would like to use some GPS navigation software on my Diamond while my phone connection remains blocked.
Now I know what you will say, "use the search!" I have. What im looking for is software not for a motorist but software for a pedestrian/tourist. I am looking for something that will contain top-down street maps akin to Google Maps, only not requiring a data connection.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I will be spending some time in Europe next month and would like to use some GPS navigation software on my Diamond while my phone connection remains blocked.
Now I know what you will say, "use the search!" I have. What im looking for is software not for a motorist but software for a pedestrian/tourist. I am looking for something that will contain top-down street maps akin to Google Maps, only not requiring a data connection.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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In tomtom you can also choose pedestrian
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In tomtom you can also choose pedestrian
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Yeah, I heard of this pedestrian mode in tomtom, but I cant find any screens of what the maps are like. I would prefer a 2D face down map if walking
In TomTom (at least since version 5) you can switch from 2D to 3D mode and back. In 2D mode you will get the top down view you are looking for like http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/jonchoo/961678b0.jpg
cool. Will give tomtom a whirl if there is a trial version out there.
Anyone tried Google Navigator? Ive seen a few screenshots online (looks pretty good) but I cannot find out much else about it
What about buffering google maps? And only using wifi.?
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What about buffering google maps? And only using wifi.?
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If there is a way I can do that for the whole of Europe, I would
Im going on a 1000 mile motorcycle ride up the coast from LA to Seattle soon, and I was wondering if there was a way to let my friends track the ride? My wife is rather worrisome when im on the road, and was thinking this would be a good idea so she can see my progress. Something like a web page she can load up, and shows my current location or something would be cool, even if its a subscription service. Any idea's?
here's one its free i've never tired it...
http://trickertracker.com/Default.aspx
I use this one all the time, works great; http://3dtracking.net
Yes.
Staryon, a member here has created one of the best GPS Tracking programs out there. It is called "TrackMe".
I have used it numerous times for varying purposes, from graphing routes through the woods to allowing others to follow me to an event I attended. With photographs along the way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
You can check my Trackme trips on my website...
http://www.chalnet.net/trackme
Disregard the Google Maps API error. I made some changes to my site and screwed the key up.
Synssins said:
Yes.
Staryon, a member here has created one of the best GPS Tracking programs out there. It is called "TrackMe".
I have used it numerous times for varying purposes, from graphing routes through the woods to allowing others to follow me to an event I attended. With photographs along the way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
You can check my Trackme trips on my website...
http://www.chalnet.net/trackme
Disregard the Google Maps API error. I made some changes to my site and screwed the key up.
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was going to suggest this..... it works great for me with google earth
Thanks! I got TrackMe installed on my own domain now! I tested it out a bit today and it works great! Now I need to get the bike mount ready and its all set. I also installed TomTom7 and TrackMe plays nice with it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for the recommendations guys!
Gibbage, if you have any questions stop by TrackMe's thread and we'll try to help you with any questions that you may have.
Regards
Hey,
does anyone know, if there are settings in Google Maps oder TomTom Navigator 7, that tells the applications, to show me the way by foot. So that the route-calculation ignoes one-way streets and prefers pedestrian zones?
Thank you!!!!
TomTom 7 and iGo8 does this.
And how can I tell Tomtom not to guide me to the highway ;-)
Thank you
in the menu, go to "Change Preferences, Planning Preferences" (5th screen in preferences)
Perfect!!
Thank you very much!
Hennes19 said:
Hey,
does anyone know, if there are settings in Google Maps oder TomTom Navigator 7, that tells the applications, to show me the way by foot. So that the route-calculation ignoes one-way streets and prefers pedestrian zones?
Thank you!!!!
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Igo8 does that. You can choose, if you are in car, by foot, on bicycle or in ambulance confused. But anyway, its a fantastic program, i dont understand why tom tom is so popular, i think Igo8 is much much better
but you will have lag on the diamond, no matter wich one you use
I dont have any lag of importance. I think it works great Only thing is that i think its rather slow to find the satelites
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Igo8 does that. You can choose, if you are in car, by foot, on bicycle or in ambulance confused. But anyway, its a fantastic program, i dont understand why tom tom is so popular, i think Igo8 is much much better
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i thought this for a few months, and tried both to start with, but have gone back to TomTom 7 (used to use version 6 on my Artemis).
just prefer the simpler interface, and the traffic updates
You are right. Igo8 is much more advanced i think. So if you didnt need all the options maybe Tom Tom is better for you
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but you will have lag on the diamond, no matter wich one you use
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I have never had any lag on my Touch Diamond when using TT6 - it works just fine for me.
To the OP - Google maps will not give you turn by turn guidance whereas TT will. And as other posters have siad it is just a case of changing preferences to get a walking route.
peterc10 said:
I have never had any lag on my Touch Diamond when using TT6 - it works just fine for me.
To the OP - Google maps will not give you turn by turn guidance whereas TT will. And as other posters have siad it is just a case of changing preferences to get a walking route.
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Unless I just haven't found out how to do it you can't get a 'crow files' route in TT6. It still tries to take you on roads rather than pedestrian alleyways. e.g. Try going from Green Park to Victoria St in London. It won't take you to Queen Anne's Gate but sends you towards Buck House.
You can in CoPilot Live6 btw. This was handy if you parked the car somewhere, stored the location, and went walking in the country/forests/etc. Helped you get back to the car using teh most direct route.
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Unless I just haven't found out how to do it you can't get a 'crow files' route in TT6. It still tries to take you on roads rather than pedestrian alleyways. e.g. Try going from Green Park to Victoria St in London. It won't take you to Queen Anne's Gate but sends you towards Buck House.
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A true "crows flies" is not possible in real life - it will be routing you through people's living rooms and back gardens!
However TTN6 does have an option to choose a walking route, which will then utilise the footpaths it is aware of and enable you to walk the wrong way up one-way streets, take prohibited turns etc. To get this just go into preferences/planning preferences and choose "ask me everytime I plan". You will then be be offered the choice of a walking route when you pland a route. How good it is will depend upon what footpaths the map has on it.
However, just like the co-pilot, TT is primarily used for road navigation so will not have footpaths and tracks out in the countryside - for that you need a different type of software that uses Ordinance Survey type digital maps
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A true "crows flies" is not possible in real life - it will be routing you through people's living rooms and back gardens!
However TTN6 does have an option to choose a walking route, which will then utilise the footpaths it is aware of and enable you to walk the wrong way up one-way streets, take prohibited turns etc. To get this just go into preferences/planning preferences and choose "ask me everytime I plan". You will then be be offered the choice of a walking route when you pland a route. How good it is will depend upon what footpaths the map has on it.
However, just like the co-pilot, TT is primarily used for road navigation so will not have footpaths and tracks out in the countryside - for that you need a different type of software that uses Ordinance Survey type digital maps
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I didn't mean literally crow flies which is why I put the words in ' 's. CP6 walking mode definitely showed a straight dotted line to the destination which was handy on occasions. The arrow showed you the direction you were walking but teh dotted line always pointed to the destination so you knew if you were going the wrong way. TT6 will not give you that even when you choose walking.
PS - I know you want a totally different type of unit and mapping (e.g. OS based) for serious off road walking