As stated above, I'm looking for suggestions on which gps software to use and which map pack to get. Currently I'm interested in acquiring the US map pack and thailand's. Since I'm also a newbie in winmo, I do not know of a gps software that is trusted by the majority of consumers.
If you have a particular software you prefer and are willing to share its name, do reply, otherwise thanks for reading
I use Garmin XT and Google Maps
I tried TomTom and their free map, but the GPS took while to get a fix
I've used TomTom on several devices with no problems. You'll have to check their site for cost of maps. As for acquiring GPS signal, just do a search for the numerous threads here on that. Primary solutions are disabling aGPS, disabling GPS logging, and using GPSTest to acquire first.
Garmin XT is what I use and its awesome.
I use IGo 8 with all maps works pretty good for me
I second iGo 8... I love it and its regarded as one of the best GPS softwares (that Ive seen)
I would most definatelly say Garmin Mobile XT is by far the bets IMHO, because it is now integrated with google search you get live information from google anyime you might need it! among other things like gas prices etc, all included at no extra cost, and I don't believe these are included with tom tom I can't say for iGO
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AdamNimrod said:
Garmin XT is what I use and its awesome.
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Is there any way around buying the $99 microSD from Garmin? Have our genius chefs made it available to us in some other way? If not, I'll but it...reluctantly.
After you purchase the Garmin software, you can move it to any card per the instructions here [url]http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/board/message?board.id=samsung&message.id=54245[/URL]
Make sure you get the latest keygen version as older ones won't work with the current version.
browncg said:
After you purchase the Garmin software, you can move it to any card per the instructions here [URL]http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/board/message?board.id=samsung&message.id=54245[/URL]
Make sure you get the latest keygen version as older ones won't work with the current version.
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Thanks but that doesn't really help me as I'm trying to avoid buying the software.
MOD EDIT
warez are not allowed here, please don't help people find warez here.
This has been discussed a number of times already, so I wouldn't be surprised if this one gets closed soon.
Garmin is great IMO. It is just as accurate has their standalone GPS units (I've used it side-by-side with a Nuvi for a 600+ mile trip). As mentioned before, you can get gas prices, weather, etc all included. The only downside for me is that it doesn't do TTS to read the street names.
TomTom is nice and highly recommended on this site as well. For me, the most recent maps I could find weren't updated enough for my area and didn't have a few subdivisions around me, where the latest Navteq maps did.
iGo is great as well, but I have one complaint I've found with it. I'm using the latest 8.3.2 version with the latest Navteq maps. TTS works great, graphics are great. It is VERY customizable with lots of skins out there. The only thing that bugs is me the ETA time always seems to be off for long trips, and I don't know how to fix it. For example, this past weekend I went on a 300 mile trip. Garmin showed me arriving in about 5 hours while iGo showed it taking 6 hours. Both were set for the exact same route. While driving with iGo, it would shorten the ETA by about 2 minutes every 30-45 minutes I was driving, so that by the time I was within 30 minutes of my destination the arrival time was finally accurate. If I could fix that issue I would use it over Garmin. The ETA is fine on short trips. I've only tried it on a few interstate trips, but they were all on the same route to my parent's house or my house (depending on which way I was going).
hey frost do you think you could pm me your sys.txt for igo? im having trouble with getting mine working right
misfitwrx said:
hey frost do you think you could pm me your sys.txt for igo? im having trouble with getting mine working right
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Here ya go (I posted this in another thread too):
Code:
[interface]
maxzoom2d=6000000
minzoom2d=40
show_exit=1
shutdown_time=0
vga=1
[map]
auto_nightmode=1
3d_max_tiltlevel=9000
2dheadup=1
3d_scale_carmodel=1
3dcarsizemin=3500
3dcarsizemax=5000
3dcarsizemul=10000
[folders]
app="%SDCARD%/iGO8"
[tts]
tts_buffer=131072
announce_exit_directions=1
tts_logics=3
priority="HIGH"
skip_exit_numbers=0
always_say_road_names=1
announce_street_name=1
[device]
sdcard_dsk_num=7
[rawdisplay]
highres=1
driver="GDI"
autoconfig=1
[3d_config]
roadsign_lines_per_screen=24
[debug]
skip_eula=1
[route]
correctness=90
[msdn]
enabled=0
[sound]
queue_length=200
i use garmin mobile xt. it has an interesting interface, and its awesome
browncg said:
After you purchase the Garmin software, you can move it to any card per the instructions here [url]http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/board/message?board.id=samsung&message.id=54245[/URL]
Make sure you get the latest keygen version as older ones won't work with the current version.
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Can you move the map data to the internal storage?
FYI for all you people using Garmin Mobile XT v4, there's a free upgrade to v5 provided by Garmin.
I saw this a while ago and thought I'd share.
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3389
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hi!
What could be the best gps map software for United States that I shall install on my TyTN II ?
I would reccommed either Googlemaps , or Windows Live search. Live search has more options. but google maps i would have to say is better built
that's just too open-ended a question. take a look at tomtom and iGo to start off. otherwise, googlemaps and live search as stated already
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What could be the best gps map software for United States that I shall install on my TyTN II ?
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Garmin Mobile XT is another good one. Tips on how to get past their SD card lock are all over the place now.
I downloaded TomTom Navigator in haste, but after trying Google Maps and Windows Live Search, I'm really liking Live Search.
Nav4All is a pretty good one, and its free
iGuidance or TomTom
The problem with googlemaps is no turn by turn and it requires a data connection.
Get something that you put on an SD card and be done with it
Tomtom 6 is the best one ever !!!, I've been sticked to this TT for a couple weeks. It's being worked w/ a charm an I am more than excited happy about it.
If you wanna install Tomtom as your master Navigator, get 2gb micro SD ready since the US data map cost 1.2gb in storage (because TT is an up-to-date in map fully details w/ lot of extras supported such as turn by turn various voices, very much of POIs, traffic alert, weathers ect, ect.....that make them big).
Once you have them you'll forgot other real none-Tomtom GPS devicessss (throw it way). Never pay a single cent for data plan through provider TeleNavplug service !!!
Anyone wish to play GPS on yr PPC(kaiser) ??? please pm or email me, I gonna help you out till you feel happy for it. Since, I spent a lot lot of time for this software minning (Tomtom 6 US data map, tomtom for PPC and .... activation code for it) I would only need a small donation of $10 for my time of searching and testing sucessfull on these good GPS stuffs. thanks.
Iguidance 4.0 for sure as this is the only software w/ TTS (text to speech) for PDA. It will pronounce freeway number w/ direction (N,E,S,W) since 1.0. 4.0 added TTS for street name. But it's a bit ugly and take 1.4G space for the whole USA.
TomTom is good looking and very easy to use. But it's voice prompt engine suck.
Garmin has the most updated and biggest POI database. But the software is quite buggy and hard to use.
Mio, best 3D engine and many eye candy, but it's a resource hog, buggy and always w/ problematic route.
MS Live Search/Google map, I really don't see how they can be use as GPS as it rely on data connections all the time. Who knows when I will go to area w/o any signal and I need GPS the most???
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Tomtom 6 is the best one ever !!!, I've been sticked to this TT for a couple weeks. It's being worked w/ a charm an I am more than excited happy about it.
If you wanna install Tomtom as your master Navigator, get 2gb micro SD ready since the US data map costs 1.2gb in storage. Once you have them you'll forgot other real none-Tomtom GPS devicessss (throw it way).
Anyone wish to play GPS on yr PPC(kaiser) ??? please pm me or email me, I gonna help you out till you feel happy for it. Since, I spent a lot lot of time for this software package (Tomtom 6 US data map, tomtom for PPC and .... activation code for it) I would only need your donation of $10 for my time of searching and testing sucessfull on these good GPS stuffs. thanks
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People, you could just save yr $10 if you spend sometime on google for all the softwares.
Tomtom's #1 EVER!
ok go for it, good day !
what is yours? i was using destinator when i was in greece as tom tom didnt have the greek map.
what about google navigator? or should i stick with google maps ?
thanks in advance
what i didnt like about destinator...it was slow on picking up the gps signal, and i was running gps test first to get the signal, then destinator
VisualGPSce, TomTom, Google Maps
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VisualGPSce, TomTom, Google Maps
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ah yes visualgpsce, no maps, but great program for various info
I'd have to say TOMTOM all the way. I prefer it...
GPS Test, TomTom
GPSTuner for geocaching (now with realtime map download).
Tomtom for road.
and what about iGo my way
Just IMO
iGo looks nice but TomTom is better to operate
tomtom 6 & iGO (for eastern europe)
Tomtom by far in my opinion, however I do have a new favorite GPS program, not for navigation though.
It's called navizon, if you haven't heard of it check it out at navizon.com
it's similar to google maps, but the real use of this program in my opinion is that they pay for location information collected about wifi ap's and cell toweres.
What I do it start it up, then start up tomtom, so navizon runs in the background, in a week I made $40.
They also have a pretty good referral program, so if you do like it, I would appreciate it if you would use my number when signing up.
The program if free to use for this purpose by the way, so there is no catch
Sorry for sounding spammy, but I really do think this program is cool and I really did make $40 in a week.
Here's my referral number if you are so inclined: 5D56565E5A56
or a direct link to the sign up page:
http://my.navizon.com/Webapps/UserAdmin/register.aspx?referral_code=5D56565E5A56
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iGo looks nice but TomTom is better to operate
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but tomtom has weak maps for Slovakia
tomtom for turn-by-turn directions, windows live search for proximity searches, I need to try the geocaching app gpstuner.
Mapkings
I m using MAPKINGS
And i think its quite good for Malaysian user.
iGuidance 4.0
I prefer iGuidance 4.0 over TomTom. I find that the user interface is easier to use.
i like TrackMe for tracking, TomTom is best in usability but Garmin is also nice, but expensive
So many apps out there...
TrackMe for well tracking. What an excellent program!
Noni GPS Plot for when I just want to be a geek and look at satelite reception / have a GPS Speedo in the car.
MemoryMap, for its ability to read OS Maps (thats similar to Topo maps for the US members). Great for off-roading.
Google / Pocket Streets when I'm in an unknown area. Especially Google, gotta love that integration!
I did use TomTom years ago when it was v.2. It was good for Sat-Nav, then I got a real Garmin Sat-Nav and found TomTom was relegated to the cupboard. I have no need to change it since it meets my needs (don't think the Kaiser would like being used on a Motorcycle, least not in the open where I could see the screen...)
navizon group - ATT Tilt
navizon is cool. just made a public group so we can see each other (ATT Tilt)
Are you guys that are using TomTom using the $149 software available on their corporate website?
Garmin XT - Honestly, it dominates over TomTom.
Nudar
Nudar is by far better than TomTom or Garmin XT. You guys should all check it out:
http://nudar.nudar.com/
What is the best GPS NAV program and why?
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What is the best GPS NAV program and why?
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VisualGPSce - Free, gives great information such as satellite signal strength in a bar chart, satellite azimuth & elevation, panel with dial to show your current horizontal and vertical speed - heading - elevation. Great for many things including ensuring the GPS is working.
Earthcomber - Free software and Free maps, tracking location finding your way around is a breeze with this software. The vector graphics type maps make it very compact. I fit all of California with barely a dent in my 2G card. More services available for a fee as well. Directions require a connection, either cell or wifi.
Google Maps - Free software and Free maps, but requires connection either cell or wifi. Got to love those satellite views!
I use all three without any problems.
i'm using garmin mobile xt
that application have a good 3D
and many maps for that application
TomTom for teh win!
GPS
Great info! thanks
iGuidance 3.0. It's much better than the new 4.0 because 4.0 got rid of the map-generation software, so you have to copy a total of nearly 2GB to your device, instead of just what you need.
Great software with accurate maps and voice directions.
J
Destinator 6 / 7 Because there are great maps for my country
Tom Tom is always a classic, nice and easy to use, and does the job well.
Tom Tom da BEST
I guidance
I generally use I-GO 2006 Plus.
I feel like this topic was asked many times already and should be moved to Kaiser category forum, but I'll answer anyways. TOMTOM. Very simple and works great.
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I generally use I-GO 2006 Plus.
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Same here. Easy to use for me, especially while driving. I also use Live Search to find restaurants, movie times, stores, etc around where I am at the time.
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I generally use I-GO 2006 Plus.
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I thought I-Go was for Europe only. Do you have a link to any info. for a North America version?
I've been testing a lot of programmes on Kaiser:
- TomTom 6.032
- Navigon 6.2
- Garmin Mobile XT
- Copilot Live 6
- Automapa 4.1.2
TomTom:
Seems to be an automatic choice for many. It is good as always, but I noticed a few glitches comparing to its operation on Hermes with BT GPS SirfStar III receiver. Namely, it runs fine and suddenly it freezes. After some 3 kilometres it starts operating again. It also goes crazy on roundabouts. If you know the area it's ok, but imagine driving on a motorway in a foreign country. Wrong exit on estacade and you face 50km+ of extra road.
Navigon:
On Hermes with Schaps ROM it wasn't even usable, runs a few seconds and then freezes for a couple of minutes in menu! I didn't get to checking the navigation aspect. On Kaiser it seems to run more smoothly than TomTom, however it takes about 30-40 seconds to start. Some post codes in the UK are missing and when typing in the postcode you don't see the street name as in TT and when you decide to navigate there you cannot add a number.
For me it's the best looking navigation software on the market at the moment with nicely rendered POI Icons. If you drive by BP, Texaco etc. you can see the proper icon with symbol of the petrol station. The same with car dealers. At the moment for me personally is the default software. Routes are very similar to those from Garmin.
Garmin Mobile XT:
Not as smooth as Navigon, about the same as TomTom, however I noticed that it seems as if it tried to catch up the actual position for most of the time. Sometimes when you have to turn left and almost immediately right, you do it, but it still shows your position before. And that sucks. However it's got a brilliant feature no other software has. Namely, Mapsource. You install software with maps on your PC. Then let's say you drive from London to Rimini in Italy. You don't need all Europe countries (as usually in Western Europe packs from other companies). You can ask the program to find a route (just as on the ppc) and then choose just those pieces of map that run along the route. They are not square, the maps are divided in some puzzle like pieces.
Copilot Live 6:
Software provided with Kaisers from e.g. T-Mobile UK. You can choose 1 region like UK and Ireland or the Alps for free. It works fine. Free camera updates. It runs pretty ok, but it looks so uncool. Graphics is no match for TT or Navigon. However it can really satisfy the needs of an average user.
Automapa:
Polish software available in two packs. Only Poland and Western/Central Europe. It seems to be the fastest of them all. Graphics is good. In Poland you don't have just numbers, if it's a housing estate or an area with blocks of flats you can see separate blocks with numbers on them. The small problem is that you cannot find addresses using post codes in the UK.
kevinniven said:
What is the best GPS NAV program and why?
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Tom Tom 6 - the best and easiest.
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I thought I-Go was for Europe only. Do you have a link to any info. for a North America version?
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They do have up to date Canada & US maps. I do not have the link handy, but if your do a google seach, you will find the info.
Was using Tomtom 6
Just switched to iGO and happy with it.
Waiting for iGO 2008 to be released.
Garmin XT. Mans brand GPS.
Tom Tom not for men.
I would be using Garmins XT if only they packaged it so I can use it on my SD card rather than theirs (yes, I am aware of the workarounds for this). Preference for Garmin is because I already own many Garmin devices and maps. I went to Newark last week and, rather than take one of my Garmins, I decided to give Nav4All a try. The interface is somewhat confusing until you get the hang of it but it did a respectable job of getting me around town. I will probably continue to use it when navigating at a flown-to destination and use my Garmins in my own vehicles.
Does anyone know of any other GPS software available for the Kaiser I'm currently using TOMTOM but was wondering what others were available. I need it to have UK maps and I also travel to Florida fairly often so maps for there would be nice too.
I dont want this to turn into another " What is the best GPS software" thread. Just what is available out there and possibly a link to trial versions (if your feeling nice)
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Does anyone know of any other GPS software available for the Kaiser I'm currently using TOMTOM but was wondering what others were available. I need it to have UK maps and I also travel to Florida fairly often so maps for there would be nice too.
I dont want this to turn into another " What is the best GPS software" thread. Just what is available out there and possibly a link to trial versions (if your feeling nice)
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GARMIN Mobile XT.
shameless bump
You always have the one that Orange do?????
garmin...igo
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You always have the one that Orange do?????
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No NEVER!!!! use orange maps lol
Windows Live Search Mobile. Great software from Microsoft. Since you're UK based it has maps available for the UK and US. Hope you have a data plan though because it downloads maps on the fly.
I use a combination of tomtom, garmin,google and live search moblie....tomtom is more responsive, performance wise compared to garmin. Garmin is more refined and has some neat features.Bottomline, it all depends on personal preference.
Sygic McGuider
garmin seems nice. i know you can load your own custom poi's, and not be limited to 10mb like on a gps unit!!!
How about Navigon MobilNavigator.
I have been using it on my Kaiser ever since I got the Kaiser (I used it on a Herald, a Wizard and a Universal before) and I have always been very happy with it.
I find that the route planning is the best available.
Give it a try.
Good luck with your choice.
nebc100
I've tried a few different GPS apps and I think that the new iGO8 beats them all. Give it a shot... can't say anything about the maps in UK and US though.
Destinator...
Wayfinder - can subscribe to another country for a month or more.
did anyone had problems with wm 6.1 and igo 6 plus?
since i had instaled wm 6.1 (the official htc release) ..i couldn't reinstall igo 6 plus...
Yes
infernalshade said:
Sygic McGuider
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Totally agree, this is some great software, the maps are in great detail and the signposts/exit direction signs are lovely. Really easy to see. Then theres the TTS, best one yet - it actually says 'take exit off motorway, junction 3a' in a non robotic way. Its all good..
Google this - Sygic McGuider - and you'll find it..
I personaly use miomaps mainly becasue, you can put on whatever maps you want and all the United States are divided up. The program plus Florida maps is under 92mb
I use iGuidance 4, it gives you door to door directions and works well with my at&t tilt. I use GPS Utilities if I am out camping and hiking.
maporama is pretty good - used it on my i780
http://shop.maporama.com/index.php?cPath=43
but I use tt6 on my kaiser
My personal choice...
I've tried destinator, route 66, sygic...
was a staunch tomtom 6 fan until I got my hands on ;-) a copy of IGO 8 - it really has all the best features from all the other systems in one app. The speed camera support is phenomenal - if you pass the start of an average speed camera, it monitors your average speed and tells you if you go above it until you get past the average speed camera zone... and with static cameras, it only beeps if you're speeding, and keeps beeping until you slow down (Route66 is the only other that does this)...
There is also a Text to Speech engine (TTS) so if you want it to, it will actually speak the road names.
You can just copy the relevant files to your sd card and run it from there without installing it...
Message me if you need more info...
Okay I did a search and I have read all the tomtom vs Igo8 topics I am looking for a REAL version not a warez and with Maps that are supported and updated I can't even get maps for my tomtom7 PDA anymore (Unless I am just looking in the wrong spot, I have tomtom home Installed it says no maps are available)
It would be nice if I could try it out for a few days to make sure I like it before plopping down 100+ bucks When I do a google search for I-go 8 I get pages and pages of torrents and cracks and warezs but no site to buy a real version
Any suggestions (with links please)
I have the full streets and trips 2009 you used to be able to export maps from that to a pocket edition for pda I can't even find that option anymore (maybe I am just having a bad day)
US MAPS or Oregon
http://www.navngo.com/pages/global/eng/where_to_buy
first site that popped up when i put igo8 in google. i linked the where to buy section
i love igo8 and cant think of using any of the other gps programs
i have been using igo8 for a while now.
as much as i love tomtom, i prefer igo8 with TTS
I'd recommend Garmin Mobile XT. I ran TomTom 6, then TomTom 7 on my Kaiser. Wasn't that happy with it. I've looked over iGo a few times, I just didn't like that it wouldn't let me navigate to a contact. Too much trouble. Plus, Garmin lets me get important information like gas prices, etc., and I can do google searches through it.
That's just my opinion though..
-John
iGo;
or iGuigance
Who-m3 said:
I've looked over iGo a few times, I just didn't like that it wouldn't let me navigate to a contact. Too much trouble.
That's just my opinion though..
-John
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I navigate my contacts with no problems...only prerequisite for an address is no apartment/suite number in the contact's address. You can also go into 'Manage/Geocaching errors" inside igo8 to check addresses that cannot be found'.
I like some features of iGo8 (TTS and how much you can customize it mainly), but I find myself going back to Garmin Mobile XT all the time.
1) Garmin's routes seem to be better for me.
2) If you have data you can get fuel prices (might be a day or 2 old, but is handy while traveling).
3) You don't have to worry about your POIs being out of date since you can use Google Local Search (if you have data)...its gotten me out of a few binds before.
If you don't have data, then I would say iGo, but if you have data, then the Garmin Online features makes it over the top for me and well worth the money.
Why to pay ? Everything can be found for free
TomTom in not good choise - interface/maps etc. isn't very good. Don't have same feeling when use garmin or igo8. Garmin is best, maps are awesome. I know that garmin interface is not so briliant, but it do the job.
Also and igo8 is good, especially interface & tmc service, but maps are awful. Countries like macedonia and balcan are not covered well.
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Also and igo8 is good, especially interface & tmc service, but maps are awful. Countries like macedonia and balcan are not covered well.
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Serbian map (last update) is pretty good now, though still noticeably worse than Garmin. TomTom sucks big time.
i'm using tomtom7 with no problems. have tried igo8 but seems too slow for me. have used garmin before on my prophet and it was good.
overall, i prefer garmin, since it can use non garmin original maps - you can even make your own customised maps or just search for them on the net. i used the malsing maps when i went back to malaysia for a visit. very handy
try Copilot..love it ..had it for last 4 yrs since the first..Vario..copilot 7 is even better
inav iguidance 2009
ive used tomtom, garmin, and igo8 before. non of them beat iguidance. iguidance will announce the name of the street for you. example, "turn left on Wall St." instead of "turn left ahead".
garmin xt is great. especially if you are looking for accuracy
go to pocketnow.com and check out urban horizon, they have a 14 day free trial and it looks pretty cool you can either use it with data only and not store maps. or you can decide to download maps to device by state or region. im about to test it out in a bit when i get the newyork maps downloaded
i love my sprint telenav, especially the new VGA one for the TP... =) graphics are 10x better and it supports all my needs "gas prices, hotels, routes, point by point directions, ect"... i have the everything plan so its included for free...
I use Sygic McGuider in my Toshiba(WM Standart). Perfect,multiplatform solution from Slovak developers,very nice voices,nice graphics,perfect navigation... I don't know,how are the maps in US,but in EU is it very good.