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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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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I like the offline cache thing too, but the map support is pretty outdated.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...

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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...

bdacier said:
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

[APP] Telenav 6.2 (basic navigation is now FREE)

Okay so if you go to the Telenav OTA site at ota.telenav.com/tn and click T-Mobile as your carrier, then click the Vibrant 4G, it is completely compatible with the Captivate. Basic navigation is now free (including voice navigation, automatic re-routing, etc) and the full premium navigation (which includes SPEED TRAPS among traffic and all sorts of other things) is only $2.99 a month - MUCH better than paying at&t $9.99 a month and this app is much better than the stock at&t Navigator app and worlds better than Google Navigation, which quite often thinks you aren't on the right road when you're dealing with a highly populated area with lots of roads.
Also, unlike Google Nav, TeleNav will continue to work without a tower signal, it will just tell you to turn without the street name. I know this from experience when I drove from Colorado to Arizona and was driving through Hatch, NM and had no signal from Sprint or any roaming partner and still got navigation directions.
Just thought I'd post this up here. I decided to check out the OTA site and see what's up.
Also, if you download it directly from the device, it will tell you it can't recognize your device and you just hit Samsung, then Vibrant 4G.
I do not know if this works on non T-Mobile ROMs but I don't see why it wouldn't. Let me know what you guys think.

Nice find. Thank you.

Awesome find. Thank you for sharing. Will log in tomorrow from pc to vote this up and a thank you.
-couldn't wait logged into dolphin for this one. Already found atm's around me. Curious on one as it is in a neighborhood.
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Thanks for this been looking for this but wasn't available in the us yet

Thanks. Only if my gps worked great
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So far, looks great on my Cog 4 loaded Cap. (My GPS sees to work oretty well, but I have not tested it that much.)
It crashed (the entire phone) on the initial run, but I have not had problems since then.
Thanks!

Thanks for the tip. Loaded as you recommended. Curious why not identify as att?
Just checked tele nav's maps almost instant lock pinpoint on house went into google maps no lock after 30 seconds. In the nav mode also almost instant lock and immediate directions.... Will check in morning see how tracking works. Can only hope. If it works as well as the locks will have a usable gps finally.
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Great find. Instant locks and great accuracy. Will test navigation tomorrow and report back. Thanks OP.

Really nice app. Thanks op
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Glad everyone is loving it! It appears that this version is ONLY for the Vibrant 4G so its kick ass that it works on our phones. I used it for navigation today because I got so pissed with Google Navigation always thinking I'm on a street that I'm not and it was FLAWLESS the entire route.
I may very well may the 2.99 a month - sure beats 9.99 a month and the lane assistance is helpful when you're traveling somewhere you haven't been before. Nothing worse than being in the wrong exit lane and ending up either almost getting in an accident changing lanes at the last minute or ending up going the wrong way and finding 5 street lights with no U-turns and ending up 15 minutes out of your way before you can turn around.
By the way, I'm running this on Firefly, which already has amazing GPS, and Google Navigation still can't track me anywhere near as well as TeleNav. On top of that, the screen can be set to be off unless you're at a turn - massive battery saver over Google Nav.

Hooray for a GPS program that works...stupid google maps...

Yeah I was trying to remember the OTA address for TN and when I was typing it in the browser, Google auto-filled the /tn for me and I figured the Vibrant 4G is pretty much a Galaxy S with HSPA+ 21Mbps, tried it, and it works fantastic.

Hehe us Captivate users should pressure the company to releasing one for the Captivate. Then again big brother AT&T might not allow them.
-Edit, tried to poke around the choices on the captivate and one link took me to the Market. Drum Roll, and displayed ATT Navigator.

Yeah, at&t navigator sucks ass compared to this version. Plus its a 6 dollar a month difference in cost or you can use it for free...

PERFECT! Also running on Firefly, locks in seconds!! Great find

mopo01 said:
Thanks for the tip. Loaded as you recommended. Curious why not identify as att?
Just checked tele nav's maps almost instant lock pinpoint on house went into google maps no lock after 30 seconds. In the nav mode also almost instant lock and immediate directions.... Will check in morning see how tracking works. Can only hope. If it works as well as the locks will have a usable gps finally.
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Wow finally got a nav system that actually knows where i am. while all the gps fixes out there helped alot it actually seems to be a issue with google maps/nav. only thing i liked about google maps was the ability to have the map in the direction i was going . Methinks that a working nav/maps is better
once again Thanks for the info

Wow this is actually amazing!
I always wondered if google maps had issues with our phone... Maybe it actually does?

qwertyaas said:
Wow this is actually amazing!
I always wondered if google maps had issues with our phone... Maybe it actually does?
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Not just our phones - Google Maps has issues with all phones because it thinks we are on streets we are not - my Evo did the same damn thing.

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Very nice find. +1 thanks

Offline Navigation for Xoom

I am heading on a trip across country and rather then rent a GPS from the car rental company I figured I would use my Xoom for the Navigation. Has anyone used any of the offline GPS software on their xoom?
I thought about using Google maps but I can only figure out how to download 10 miles of map for offline.

I tried Motonav (I extracted the APK from my cel) and Sygic, both worked fine. But I do not know where are you from so you might not have maps with this apps. Sygic is full screen app and motonav is not full screen, it is almost 60% of the xoom screen.

I have co pilot live. Works great. You just have to download the us map.
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Are you pretty sure it isn't illegal to have that massive tablet in the middle of your windshield wherever you live?

Hi
I personally don't know, if it is illegal, I o lnly knoe, that in Corea te car have their systems the siz that one is, and thry are regulary in use.
No one (I could see) is using small one , we are used to ...bye

Whatever you do don't buy the navigon app!
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Lol. I dont have it literally mounted for gps. Im pretty sure i would get ticketed. I bought the mount for other purposes. Or at least find a way to mount above the glove and not the windshield itself
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ogar1978 said:
I am heading on a trip across country and rather then rent a GPS from the car rental company I figured I would use my Xoom for the Navigation. Has anyone used any of the offline GPS software on their xoom?
I thought about using Google maps but I can only figure out how to download 10 miles of map for offline.
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well depending on exactly how you are going to use it. if its a point A to point B type of trip that is within the same day(unless you leave the xoom on and the nav app open the whole time) then using the nav app that comes already installed will work fine. as long as you have an intrernet connection at the start to set down the points youre fine. it already automatically downloads the whole route and map and lets say you take a detour, the nav will reroute without any need of internet. but once you reach your destination, youll need an internet connection to set down a new destination. and if you set down the layers at the begining so it tells you where all the gas stations are and all that, there is no real reason to go and buy a new nav app.
i use the stock maps and nav apps that come with it all the time and my xoom is a wifi only and i take it on loooong trips and ive never gotten lost, even when ive taken huge detours off the intended path. so i recomend you use the stock nav app since it already has offline nav built into it.

tribalb said:
I have co pilot live. Works great. You just have to download the us map.
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X 2. CO PILOT is awesome.
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whats so awesome about co pilot? for a 9.99 app or 24.99 for premium it better get me to where i'm going. and reviews on marketplace don't tout it as awesome. unless only people who are complainers are only ones reviewing the app.

jsms0905 said:
well depending on exactly how you are going to use it. if its a point A to point B type of trip that is within the same day(unless you leave the xoom on and the nav app open the whole time) then using the nav app that comes already installed will work fine. as long as you have an intrernet connection at the start to set down the points youre fine. it already automatically downloads the whole route and map and lets say you take a detour, the nav will reroute without any need of internet. but once you reach your destination, youll need an internet connection to set down a new destination. and if you set down the layers at the begining so it tells you where all the gas stations are and all that, there is no real reason to go and buy a new nav app.
i use the stock maps and nav apps that come with it all the time and my xoom is a wifi only and i take it on loooong trips and ive never gotten lost, even when ive taken huge detours off the intended path. so i recomend you use the stock nav app since it already has offline nav built into it.
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I agree, learn to use maps and nav. It might take a few minutes, but then you've learned a valuable skill and saved money.
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juniorsgv said:
whats so awesome about co pilot? for a 9.99 app or 24.99 for premium it better get me to where i'm going. and reviews on marketplace don't tout it as awesome. unless only people who are complainers are only ones reviewing the app.
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By far the only and best offline navi for android. If tom tom ever comes out for android id be on top of that. Second. Who says you have to pay for apps.

Look on the market for an app called Locus.

juniorsgv said:
whats so awesome about co pilot? for a 9.99 app or 24.99 for premium it better get me to where i'm going. and reviews on marketplace don't tout it as awesome. unless only people who are complainers are only ones reviewing the app.
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I use copilot live 8.2.0.368 and it works great. I've used it since my HTC G1. Those market reviews must be from those who lack common sense.

GPS NAVIGATION SUGGESTION except sygic

i have used sygic for a long time for gps. but i hate it. it seems too slow and gps searching.. for few minutes. i decided to find a good sloution for my device (p990)
is there anyone has any experience with GPS nav.
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navfree.

I use navigon. Does a good job for me.

I am using igo my way and that application helped me a lot times
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Waze? No probs for me plus you get live traffic updates from other users.
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Waze is great for online nav. Navit and its fork great and free for offline nav.

Lavina said:
I am using igo my way and that application helped me a lot times
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i installed i go my way primo but igps searching problem occured. i cant solve this problem i have arranged gps settings. but still i couldnt use clearly.

drfettah said:
i have used sygic for a long time for gps. but i hate it. it seems too slow and gps searching.. for few minutes. i decided to find a good sloution for my device (p990)
is there anyone has any experience with GPS nav.
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Slow gps fix is not problem of the sygic, but of your device

jura55 said:
Slow gps fix is not problem of the sygic, but of your device
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I second that. I'm using sygic with CM72 and gps always lock within few seconds.

i have been using sygic for a long time too...the problem lies in ur bb/ril....try changing it.
PS: Sygic is a great app..just wish traffic info should be available for India
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My points to navigon!

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i have been using sygic for a long time too...the problem lies in ur bb/ril....try changing it.
PS: Sygic is a great app..just wish traffic info should be available for India
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Sygic WAS a great app when I was running OEM ROM Honeycomb on Lenovo K1 tablet but after upgrading to ICS and
later JB Sygic is broken and their tech support says 'we don't support unofficial ROMS.' Too bad. Don't upgrade if
Sygic is very important to you unless it's an upgrade provided by your device manufacturer.

What's wrong with google maps?

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Sygic WAS a great app when I was running OEM ROM Honeycomb on Lenovo K1 tablet but after upgrading to ICS and
later JB Sygic is broken and their tech support says 'we don't support unofficial ROMS.' Too bad. Don't upgrade if
Sygic is very important to you unless it's an upgrade provided by your device manufacturer.
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Hmm ... I use Sygic with JB and for me it is working OK.
As 2D map app only I use Locus .. this comes with good extras ( varios plugins .. free and nonfree).
Openstreetmap using Mapquest or Navfree is also good to use.
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I'm using OsmAnd with quite good results. It can work in offline mode with no network access at all (i.e. all data required to search town/street/number are on-board). It uses Open Street Maps (hence the OSM part in the app name) in vector format - they are pretty good, at least for the area where I live - errors are not that frequent.

My two cents here,
I travel a lot, and have used GPS:s I like, and those I dislike. I will not get into a debate, but just show some of my experiences here.
When I had my Windows Mobile I was happy with Navigon back in the old days. When I bought my Android phone, I also bought Navigon again, and was VERY dissapointed. It have matured, though, over the versions. The problem for me is support. I have complained on the maps several years, but haven't gotten a single response. In my area, we have 2 major roundabouts, which where built for about 5 years ago. I have complained three years about the faults i those maps, but I haven't gotten a single response. I've sent satellite photos, coordinates, all the things, but not a single response.
Evolution on Sygic is good, but then, it's a rather small company. But the feedback on their software is somewhat better from support.
When it comes to maps, remember, there are just about 2 major companies delivering maps all over the world (Navteq/Teleatlas). It really depends on how good the maps are for your country/area/destination. First, choose who delivers the best maps for your country, then choose the software showing those maps.
Over the years, I've worked different areas of my country. These last months I have depended on Garmin hardware, and all I can say is that it did not work well... My phone with Navigon came to resque many times. But as Garmin use Navteq maps (I think), as Navigon does, I'm a bit surprised over the differences. The Garmin device had very slow updates, but I'm VERY sure that Garmin and Navigon went to different addresses with the exact same search parameters...
For me, Navigon have worked best for me. But it still annoys me that they haven't updated my home are yet, after years of complaining. But, even after a b*er or two, I usually find my way home But remember, try the software before buying it. It really makes a difference where you live.
Cheers,

Used sygic, navfree and navigon
Liked navigon best because of superior user interface. Muti- route selection and route planning.
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After using iGo my way, iGo primo, Navigon, Maps my strongly advise is to use CoPilot. It has an unique function "drag edit route" that is important for me. It also have traffic info free for 1 year.
The ergonomic design of CoPilot and speed makes it the best in my opinion.

Be on road.. It is decent
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Navigon: best in class for me (I have tried'em all, for real)... I also rareky use Copilot for the free trafic info. Oh, yeah, and iGo when I go to the US
Look forward to TomTom to join the Android crowd.