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Your fav gps prog?

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

gabriel31337 said:
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

gabriel31337 said:
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 GPS NAV Program do you use???

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.

belmarduk said:
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.

belmarduk said:
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.

wireless_one said:
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.

Free GPS?

How do you use the GPS on the Tilt without having any commercial GPS software?
I thought Google and Microsoft had some sort of free online GPS software, but I can't find/figure out how to use it...

Google maps works well on the Tilt: http://www.google.com/gmm

SaltyDawg said:
How do you use the GPS on the Tilt without having any commercial GPS software?
I thought Google and Microsoft had some sort of free online GPS software, but I can't find/figure out how to use it...
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I have been using GPStoday that I got from here. sorry dont know the link, but it works great from me. using tower settings and unlimited data from AT&T

Also you may want to have a look at nav4all... free turn by turn gps navigation. The UI is a bit clunky but it works and it's free!

i am sorry to inform you this but good things does not come free
Google maps are free and fine
but they are no way to be compared with navigon or destinator
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How do you use the GPS on the Tilt without having any commercial GPS software?
I thought Google and Microsoft had some sort of free online GPS software, but I can't find/figure out how to use it...
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jahrami said:
i am sorry to inform you this but good things does not come free
Google maps are free and fine
but they are no way to be compared with navigon or destinator
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Yup! For looking up where something is I'll usually use Google Maps. It's easy to zoom and pan the map.
But, for driving somewhere I'm not familiar with, I've gotta go with the paid solution... TomTom Navigator.

SaltyDawg said:
How do you use the GPS on the Tilt without having any commercial GPS software?
I thought Google and Microsoft had some sort of free online GPS software, but I can't find/figure out how to use it...
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I'm using Garmin Mobile XT.. The conection GPS is very fast.. Without commercial or trial..

For driving you need audible instructions. I tried using Google maps to get somewhere but I had to keep looking at the screen.
Either get a commercial application or if you need free try Nav4All as someone suggested above. It's nowhere near an IGO8 or Tomtom but it's free (for a year or two).

Need a Good navigation Program other them tomtom7

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.

borce_razor said:
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.

GPS Navigation App for Manila, Philippines

I'm wondering what GPS Navigation app is best for Manila, Philippines. I badly need help with directions, and Google Navigation doesn't work here yet.
Any suggestion free/paid (preferably free, but I doubt there's one)?

been searching for something like this as well.... nothing yet. our only hope is to get garmin to release software for the android (since they are releasing the garmin phone soon anyways). i believe only garmin has maps for manila... but even these are probably not official since the garmin website doesnt indicate that they have maps of the phillipines.

Yeah. I have a Garmin device, but I haven't seen a good enough map. I think, there are good maps out there, though.
I hope, we can extract that GPS navigation app from Garminfone

Sygic has maps for Metro Manila only for the Philippines.

Im also searching something like this... software that could support Malaysia map... need a free one... had anyone tried IGO for android?

Kumusta mga kapatid, now I'm not sure if this does include Manila, I was too lazy to read through this thread, all I know is that its supposed to be international navigation, so its worth a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887

The best Garmin maps for the Philippians are free and located here http://roadguide.ph/Download.html#
Will install fine on a Garmin nav only device, winmo, symbian, etc but do nothing for any Android phone that doesn't run a gmapsupp.img, which is every Android except the Garmin ones, at this point.

i've been using the google maps navigation hack for use outside of USA. currently been driving in singapore and I use it quite frequently and it works like a charm. you may want to give that a try.

As long as you can find a suitable map file motonav will use it.

wow
wil try this.. hope this works on my diamond..

Use Garmin Mobile XT
Mga Pre!!!
The best GPS application I am using right now is Garmin Mobile XT.. Its really cool on my HD2 and i found updated maps for Caloocan area, every streets are updated.. Im also enjoying it here at jubail City KSA.. 3 Thumbs up!!

Sygic Mobile Maps
I have been using Sygic Mobile Maps 10 on my N1 for a couple of weeks now. It has a map just for Metro Manila, so just like MapKing the map area turns black as you leave the Metro Manila area.
I find it pretty accurate for Manila navigation.

Hello,
Please do share where you got your 'hacked' google maps navigation' and/or how you installed it. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
Please email it to me [email protected]

Google Maps Navigation for Philippines
xevilutionx said:
i've been using the google maps navigation hack for use outside of USA. currently been driving in singapore and I use it quite frequently and it works like a charm. you may want to give that a try.
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Hello,
Please do share where you got your 'hacked' google maps navigation' and/or how you installed it. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
Please email it to me [email protected]

cuakijun said:
Hello,
Please do share where you got your 'hacked' google maps navigation' and/or how you installed it. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
Please email it to me [email protected]
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If I'm not mistaken, that hack won't work if Navigation isn't available for your country yet. I'm on CyanogenMod, and this allows me to run Google Maps navigation, but because there's no data for my area (Metro Manila, Philippines), I still can't use it.

venomhtchd2 said:
Mga Pre!!!
The best GPS application I am using right now is Garmin Mobile XT.. Its really cool on my HD2 and i found updated maps for Caloocan area, every streets are updated.. Im also enjoying it here at jubail City KSA.. 3 Thumbs up!!
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can you give me link for garmin mobile

using papago .
sent from my satellite , s6xmeup

by using the Navdroyd, i get an accurate navigation in manila area and even outside of metro manila

try Navitel v3.5 or v5.0 (for Android), roadguide.ph had given a standard Philippine map on Navitel users, similar map being used by Garmin softwares. Works great on my GT P1000.

will google navigation work in manila? It sounds like the maps will load but will the navigation work?