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gps nav

I tried searching but couldn't find an answer quite simply I'm looking for the best free gps/nav out there. It has to be free tho.

free?
Google Maps - this is the only FREE software, though to use it you must be a subscriber of a data plan.

Google Amaze GPS. It is free and is pretty good, with spoken directions.

Jessops said:
Google Maps - this is the only FREE software, though to use it you must be a subscriber of a data plan.
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Not entirely true. Google Maps is the best working "out of box" free navigation, but take a look at the navit thread.

mike99 said:
Google Amaze GPS. It is free and is pretty good, with spoken directions.
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Do you need a data connection to use this?

wingmanjd said:
Do you need a data connection to use this?
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amaze gps is great. but you do need a data plan.

As far as I'm concerned, these are the three best GPS solutions (best is first):
1) Tomtom
2) AmazeGPS
3) Google Maps
And luckily, only Tomtom is priced. AmazeGPS is free and Google Maps will come with most phones by default.

I swear I'm not navit's PR guy
8525Smart said:
As far as I'm concerned, these are the three best GPS solutions (best is first):
1) Tomtom
2) AmazeGPS
3) Google Maps
And luckily, only Tomtom is priced. AmazeGPS is free and Google Maps will come with most phones by default.
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I'm pretty sure that with a little work, navit could do the job just as nicely as TomTom. I just can't figure out the XML file config for the raphael. Once someone does that, I think it could easily replace anything else as primary usage.

wingmanjd said:
I'm pretty sure that with a little work, navit could do the job just as nicely as TomTom.
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*Looks up Navit*
Er, sorry, but I disagree.
On the other hand, it does look somewhat better than AmazeGPS/Google Maps, so yeah, Navit would probably be better for someone who needs a free GPS solution. The idea of editing an XML file to change settings, however, seems kind of ridiculous, but the developers did say that it is early and usability has been put off to the side, so I guess it can't be helped.

8525Smart said:
*Looks up Navit*
Er, sorry, but I disagree.
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Meh...to each their own. I'm attempting to create a working XML file in that aforementioned forum thread, post #7.

i run TomTom on my Touch Pro. Its fantastic! takes up just under 1gb on the memory card and runs flawlessly. It also looks brilliant on the TP screen. just gorgeous.
SideNote: On a side note, i highly recommend something NOT requiring an internet connection. I was recently road-tripping through Wyoming on the way to Montana, and my sprint connection was dodgy at best. google maps would have been worthless. TomTom worked like a champ
just my 2 cents. Cheers!

Garmin App?

Hello all,
I've recently migrated from WM6.1 to the Android platform, but have been dissapointed with the nav apps available.
Now that Garmin has released their own Android-based phone will there be an Android app coming available so I can use my maps again?
Can it be extracted from a nuviphone ROM?
The app itself is free for smartphones and WM so...
Thanks.

The Garmin Nuvifone is based on Linux but it is not Android. It's Garmin's own mobile OS and in no way compatible with Android.

As I've said before, with the NuviPhone line, I'll be surprised if Garmin makes a navigation app for Android. This may change as Android becomes more common on non-smartphone mobile devices though.
In any case, I'm a big Garmin fan. I've been pleased with nearly every one of their products and their customer support should be the standard by which all others are measured.
If you are looking for a solution for Android, I'd highly recommend CoPilot Live. It's not quite as polished and complete as Garmin's stuff. But it works. And it's head and shoulders above any of the other navigation apps available at the moment. It's a $30 investment, but that's still a bargain.
I use mine very often for travel and have been pleased with it. I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.

Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.

tdusen said:
Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.
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Agreed. I have the TOPO maps for Canada and have used them quite a bit. They may be old, but how much does that stuff change anyway?
I love the Garmin stuff, but it sounds like I'll have to get used to something else until the assimilation is complete...
I will look into CoPilot, thanks.

The current nuviphone is not Android, but they have said that the next version of the nuviphone will be running Android. Just not yet. Once this happens, they may have an Android app out who knows.
For everyone talking about losing coverage, don't you think Garmin has thought about something like that? They probably the biggest GPS company. They would be dumb if all the data wasn't all pre-loaded into the phone somehow in case you go out of coverage.

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Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.
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Who are you responding to?
If the message immediately before yours, then your response is misleading and incorrect since copilot has all maps and nav soft ON DEVICE. Cell coverage is irrelevant.

f4phantomii said:
I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.
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Yes, it was directed at the comment right above mine. My point was that relying on online only mapping works only as long as you can maintain a data connection. And that storing the maps on the device, like Copilot, is my preferred mapping solution.
In short, we are in agreement.

Another vote here for copilot (and storing maps on your device).

f4phantomii said:
I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.
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Damn I love being right!

f4phantomii said:
Damn I love being right!
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Too bad cell phone coverage is not ubiquitous quite yet.
I doubt you would even be able to have a smooth experience at 50+mph on EDGE.
But having said that, Google is definitely posturing itself quite well for the future capability of wireless.
I <3 innovation.

Why is this such a big deal? As I see it, the only thing impacted is Telenav and that's only because it's free. There's no reason to think it will impact the sales of Garmin or TomTom.

Best navigation software

whats your favorite one? And how can we try it out

I just use google maps. Works like a charm. Figured there was no sense in having multiple apps when one couple do it all. I have used htc nav, telenav, nav.
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I like the Igo Motonav, but there is also about to be a Navigon release soon. Both very good, and "pretty" GUI's.

I like google maps for searching/finding locations, but when I want to navigate garmin is better for me. Anyone had any experience with the bing navi?

I use the google navigation software. Download it, then download the text to speech app, and you have a free version of the garmin/tomtom.
It does what i need, and for this price, I won't look elsewhere.
EDIT: As mentioned below - the disadvantage to Google Maps and Navigation is you need a 3G connection for updating maps and data.

I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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+1
Same here

V DidDy 210 said:
I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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I'll third this one. I've used CoPilot on WinMo, iPhone and now Android and I have to say it like it the best.
Previously I've used TomTom, Navigon, Garmin, xGPS and the Google Apps but I keep going back to CoPilot!

kyphur said:
I'll third this one. I've used CoPilot on WinMo, iPhone and now Android and I have to say it like it the best.
Previously I've used TomTom, Navigon, Garmin, xGPS and the Google Apps but I keep going back to CoPilot!
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I like the offline cache thing too, but the map support is pretty outdated. I was in a road probably 2 minutes from my house, the name of the street shown is probably 10 years ago.

Are there any apps give turn by turn and can take external maps (like Garmin)? I don't live in an area that is supported by Copilot (or really anybody). I have found that OpenStreetMaps makes usable maps down here which I had working great with Garmin on my WinMo, but I feel like I'm kind of out of luck on Android.

quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?

nammyczc said:
quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?
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Yes.
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nammyczc said:
quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?
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Mine works fine using google navigation...

jhernand1102 said:
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Mine works fine using google navigation...
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Yea, I would use google navs too but the gps problem is too great, even with the fix I cant get a lock while driving. I wanted to know if 3rd party programs perhaps was better at picking up gps signal than google navs

With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.

phlunkie said:
With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.
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Unfortunate, but funny.

I like nav apps that store the maps on the phone since I've done a lot of driving in remote parts of Canada and the West; no cell or data in places.
I had Garmin XT on my old WinMobile phone. However the product is discontinued now.
I'm using Sygic Mobile Maps 10 and so far like it. sygic_dot_com

all you guys that say you like garmin or copilot or google nav should give ndrive a test. i used to love copilot then one of my friends introduced me to ndrive and since then i loved it!
i really have to say it is the best smartphone navi ever!!!

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all you guys that say you like garmin or copilot or google nav should give ndrive a test. i used to love copilot then one of my friends introduced me to ndrive and since then i loved it!
i really have to say it is the best smartphone navi ever!!!
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It's nice, but is HUGE in size. Over two gigs for a map update? Ugh.

phlunkie said:
With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.
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Can someone tell me what is exactly wrong with the GPS?
I live in Utah and I ve been using it without issues....just today for example I was testing the voice thingy so I said my home address and in no time the navigation was giving me directions on how to get there so reading all this about the GPS is very confusing to me.
Thanks

Whats your favourite Navigation Software

I have tested a few, and my favourite is Navigon.
However, it is one of the most expensive applications, and I can not buy maps for Scandinavia alone, so I'm looking for a replacement.
Unfortunately Google's Navigation is not available in Norway.
Which do you prefer?
Please take my poll, and I appreciate additional information and tips if you have tested several navigation systems.
Thanks!

I prefer copilot as google navigation does not allow or let you save fav places which are not on the map say for instance I am looking for a shop not in the search result so I look on the map,pin it but cannot save it in say shops or eating places like you can in copilot.

Yeah, me too. Copilot is great.
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am using Copilot too and am pretty much happy about it!

I found Navigon to be a very good and "light-weight" navigation software. It's easy to use, gives great directions and has a clean layout. Still it could benifit from more options and customizations as it's really not that advanced.
CoPilot is a great application also, but I think it's interface is too cluttered.
Yesterday I read a review about Sygic Aura, and bought the Scandinavian version for 19,99EUR. This is by far my favourite of these three as it has a really nice UI, great (and I mean really great) graphichs and is really easy to use but still has a lot of advanced feautures.

I agree, sigyc Aura is greate. Easy to use and really grate grafics and UI.

im useing "waze", you can find it on the market.

Guys, don't you think CoPilot is a bit inaccurate when calculating travelling time though?
My commute into work takes 1 hour, always has, TomTom agrees with me, but CoPilot thinks it'll take 1.5 hours.... strange...

Sygic Aura doesn't give you the price. you only can download the free version. Don't like this. I want to know how much I'm going to pay if I buy it. Won't even try it.

I've got LOCATIONS, but for me the best is TOMTOM. I had it on my Kaiser, and with its so small screen I was able on one little glance to read all important elements (next way out, speed, etc..)

NDrive is good and has fairly up to date australian maps, Aura lacks maps for australia it seems which is unfortunate.

Brut maps all the way buddy. Google it
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Sygic Aura all the way! But I do miss my igo8 on wm6.5
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Nobody talks about LOCATIONS PREMIUM.
Interesting navigation, but missing a lot of options. Not expensive.
Missing :
- enter adress from contacts (as MAPS)
- enter GPS with the coordinates.
each time you want to configure you have to go back to locations. it means shut the navigation down and open LOCATION.
Otherwise, its very clear navigation. GPS is very precise (suppose it doesn't depend of the program)
hope we'll soon have a good update...

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Sygic Aura all the way! But I do miss my igo8 on wm6.5
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Same here...as a former HD2 user,I miss full customization of igo8.3(skins at the first place),so I still use igo primo,BUT I am fascinated with the graphics and speed of Sygic AURA

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Same here...as a former HD2 user,I miss full customization of igo8.3(skins at the first place),so I still use igo primo,BUT I am fascinated with the graphics and speed of Sygic AURA
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do they have maps for australia?

im content with google maps! lol

ikhzter said:
im content with google maps! lol
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Sure you're living in a big country. In Switzerland you walk 2 steps and you are in roaming!!!

In CoPilot I miss the following funktions.
When they are fixed I think it will be the best Nav-app:
Foto-nav - When I get qa photo by mms or mail, it would be great to be able to navigate to it.
Navigate to contact - Now I cant click a contact in my phone-book and navigate to him/her. That sux!

cubitusclaudius said:
Sygic Aura doesn't give you the price. you only can download the free version. Don't like this. I want to know how much I'm going to pay if I buy it. Won't even try it.
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check price here:
http://www.sygic.com/index.php/en/how-to-buy.html

am i dreaming? WTH with Google Maps 5 [Solved]

what the hell is i am seeing?
3d not working in Google Maps 5 on DHD??????
i am seriously disappointed
Edit: reinstalled google maps and it started working again...., sorry all for the confusion

Its working for me, turn off any layers and go to New York, then make sure you zoom in far enough

FletchNZ said:
Its working for me, turn off any layers and go to New York, then make sure you zoom in far enough
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i have tried clearing the cache and open again....same problem
can anyone else confirm this? i am on Android Revolution HD 1.9.2

it works on modaco custom

Works here, you have to use zoom in a lot in supported cities and you'll see buildings popping out. You can alo tilt the map to have a better view. I still can't believe they have 3D buildings in Melbourne and Tasmania, but not Sydney.

Where can I get this update? Because I am trying on my Desire HD routed Android Revolution 1.9.2. But still no update?
THX

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Works here, you have to use zoom in a lot in supported cities and you'll see buildings popping out. You can alo tilt the map to have a better view. I still can't believe they have 3D buildings in Melbourne and Tasmania, but not Sydney.
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Thats hilarious!

chowdarygm said:
what the hell is i am seeing?
3d not working in Google Maps 5 on DHD??????
i am seriously disappointed
Edit: reinstalled google maps and it started working again...., sorry all for the confusion
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Useless for us in the U.K. as all of our buildings are as short as our garden gnomes, can't see any buildings which google have bothered to render in 3D....shame....
Update: I can confirm that the 3D render is not working on Cyanogen 6.1

Somehow it works in US only.

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Somehow it works in US only.
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It works for me on the Melbourne, Australia maps.