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Currently I'm using Mapking2007 G10.
I'll be going to San Fran in about a few days time and will be touring around California and Driving to Grand Canyon. So I was wondering what software would you suggest me getting?
I have a Dopod 838 pro and a Holux GPSlim 240 (Which btw, is damn good).
So i was wondering what software should i get?
I was reading up on tomtom and it seems like a good bet. Anyone got any ideas?
I'm on WM6, a modified version of vp3G's rom 2.0.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
First Choice -> TomTom : TomTom ties to your device for licensing
Second Choice -> IGuidance : v3 doesn't tie to the device, but v4 due out soon will also be like TomTom from what I hear in terms of licensing
Best place to get GPS stuff -> www.semsons.com
tomtom is my choice
I hAVE TOMTOM Navigator 6 on my 8525 using the bt-359 gps reciever from cingular. It is working wonderful . Also have the option of having Mr. T or Autin Powers or Ozzy to direct me. Colors and size of road images are very clearly read.
I use iGuidance and it works very well for me...
Thank you very much for your suggestions. However, How do i know if my Holux GPSlim 240 will be able to use TOMTOM? Tomtom website says it has to be Nav5 capable. I just sent an email to tomtom asking them if my device would be compatible with their software. Awaiting their reply.
What's the latest version of tomtom?
I use iGO 2006 everyday with Holux GPSlim 236 and nothing can't stop me
Google Mobile Maps
I use Google Mobile Maps, works almost as good as Streets and Trips but it does include all of the US, downside is that you need an active internet connection, Edge seems to work just fine as long as you are not in BFE...
http://www.google.com/gmm from your phone should point you to the download.
I use IGuidance iNav 3 - it works great the San Francisco Bay Area. Voice prompts work fine in WM5, but a little slow in WM6 - but it still works. The maps are wonderfully up to date for the area.
really depends on where you are.
Mapkings are excellent for Asian Maps especially thailand, Malaysia West and East and Singapore.
Tom Tom has the best maps for Australia (Well thats IMHO)
Garmin is ugly 2D looking but is pretty well defined and has alot of POIs that is not found in MapKing and TomTom and is meant for power users because it can do lotsa more than what it says.
Well, you have a dopod 838Pro. Have all 3 GPS installed. I have. And its good because if 1 map doesnt pinpoint the bagger, i still have two more to hunt it down
Happy GPS-ing.
iGO 2006
I-GO 2006
I had them all > TomTom5, TomTom6 iGuidance 3.0 , 3.1 Navigon 5
Mio v3 which is i-go2006.
I would recomend i-go 2006 , make sure you have maps v2007.01 for USA.
I'm a big fan of TomTom. It has helped me many times and I trust it's directions
bernardryan said:
Thank you very much for your suggestions. However, How do i know if my Holux GPSlim 240 will be able to use TOMTOM? Tomtom website says it has to be Nav5 capable. I just sent an email to tomtom asking them if my device would be compatible with their software. Awaiting their reply.
What's the latest version of tomtom?
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I´ve got the Holux GPSslim 240 and tomtom 6.0.3 and it works just fine...
iGO 2006 Plus is among the best available in terms of compatibility to any device/OS/screen resolution.
It's security system (aka licensing) is the friendliest out there and bound to the SD, meaning ultimate transparency to the device ID or upgrade OS, so one can use same SD in several devices (not at same time).. very smart !
Check for latest version of NAM maps.
where can i get the whole maps of thailand !
thanks in advance !
hi
Ive been using Mio v3 for the last few weeks and found it very reliable BUT I,ve just changed to TomTom and already i think it just pips it to the post.
regards JPW
been using iG4. it has safely taken me to a 12hr trip to NJ and back home. only thing is it has issues.
i have also used iGO MY WAY PLUS 2006 and its GUI blows iG4's away..
only thing keeping me from being loyal to iGO is it does not have the TTS feature and it does not tell you which side your destination is..
Tried to get TomTom Navigator 7 (from diamond) working on my Hermes but it fails to install and reports "the device is not supported".
Anyone had more luck or knows if a more generic version will be released soon?
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Tried to get TomTom Navigator 7 (from diamond) working on my Hermes but it fails to install and reports "the device is not supported".
Anyone had more luck or knows if a more generic version will be released soon?
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I have no idea but to be honest i don't really think so. Hermes is no longer produced by HTC npw for quite some time so i doubt new versions of software will be supported by it...
Cheers.
I've read in other forums that hermes is not supported cos it doesnt have an integreated GPS, so if they can desactivate the part of the program that it checks if there's an internal gps it will work... i guess in sometime someone will make it.
Hi,
here is already a TomTom 7 thread.
wfg
starbase64
peebee01 said:
Tried to get TomTom Navigator 7 (from diamond) working on my Hermes but it fails to install and reports "the device is not supported".
Anyone had more luck or knows if a more generic version will be released soon?
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try this one:
Mod edit: Warez link removed
Guy's.. I'm not sure on the legality of these posts, wouldn't this be classed as warez??
of cause a lot we do on the forums is a little dubious, but not sure if this is pushing it a little too far
Cheers
Steve
The Tomtom7 that is being distributed has been ripped from the diamond. No maps are being distributed and there are a lot of people saying that Tom tom 6 maps don't work. If you can get the software working, you will still have to purchase the maps...
I've got TT7 working with the TT7 v710.1571 map since yesterday on my hermes. I've got a diffirent version then the diamond version because that one doesn't work. I don't know if I can post info about that because I think it is warez...
I tried to instal it on my hermes yesterday, no luck here. Phone saying that software cannot be instaled as is not signed, what is a bit strange as i have no problems with any other software.
Works fine on my TyTN with Western Europe map for TT6. I'm searching for the new Western Europe v7 map...
But to make it work, I didn't used the link which is in this thread but I downloaded it from an other thread. (No maps, no serial, only software)
It's working on my Hermes with map v710.1561.
UI is much better looking and there are a few new features like "where am I".
Help's you when you are lost with your navigator
Cheers,
Drifter
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Works fine on my TyTN with Western Europe map for TT6. I'm searching for the new Western Europe v7 map...
But to make it work, I didn't used the link which is in this thread but I downloaded it from an other thread. (No maps, no serial, only software)
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Where? Which thread?
I'm wondering if anyone has any version of TomTom Home to detect TT7 on the Hermes...
I'm interested in getting the mapshare features working...
Take your memory card out of your hermes and use a memory card reader, then TomTom Home will recognise it.
Tomtom 7 confirmed and working with New Zealand Map on Jasjam. Goodluck!
drooch said:
Take your memory card out of your hermes and use a memory card reader, then TomTom Home will recognise it.
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I've tried doing this, but I still get the "Connect your TomTom device" page...
Did you get it working with TT Home 2.3 or 1.5?
If with 2.3, are you able to advise me the directory layout and volume name of your SD Card? I'm guessing it's going to be something basic that is not working lol
mmidas said:
I've got TT7 working with the TT7 v710.1571 map since yesterday on my hermes. I've got a diffirent version then the diamond version because that one doesn't work. I don't know if I can post info about that because I think it is warez...
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I'm in the same boat. Can confirm working with UK & ROI 7.15
TomTom 7 working
Got TomTom 7.450 (9028) working with Australia Map 720_1838 the latest 2008 Australia Map used the cab mentioned earlier in this thread thru Rapidshare.
I have not been able to hookup to TomTom home 2.3 yet
Got it working on CRC's stable 11 ROM on my Hermes 100.
I got my TTN 7.450 (9028) from TPB but the cab files appear to be identical to the ones posted in this thread... but it includes some other goodies that have been available for a long while.
Also apparently I have outdated maps though (damn you in2vnyl) as my maps were only v705_1485 but I am now upgrading to v1838 care of IPM.
IPM
IPM IP Mart Forum is really organized takes a bit of reading but the site has a lot of helpful information concerning TomTom GPS.
New TomTom setup with lastest TomTom application and 2008 Australia Map s really awesome. I don't think text to speech is featured for PPC Though
Has anyone heard anything about TomTom on the HD? After watching the french review and her saying it doesnt work, is that because the tomtom 7 on the diamond is locked to the diamond?
I suppose we will never know until someone gets there hand on one?
And I wonder if it is because of applications made for VGA device is having problem on the 800x480 screen.
That may be the issue, however so far I have never seen the Diamond having any problems showing QVGA apps either it just blows them up. But because the aspect ratio is no longer 4:3 this may be an issue --- I can not image that HTC lets this be an issue though since hardly any application is made to suit WVGA.
There are 2 editions of TomTom (QVGA and VGA) as far as I know. The samsung omnia has also a different aspect ratio and the QVGA version works perfect. So I think the VGA version will work also on the Touch HD without any problems.
I have a Toshiba G900 (WVGA Display, 800x480) and I can confirm that TomTom works without problems on non standard screen resolutions.
This has also been confirmed by people with xperia's. It works without a problem!
Would TomTom 6 work on the HD?TomTom6 has worked fine on my HTC Universal, and its resolution is also different to the diamond. Or are there other problems to get TomTom6 work on the HD, like the internal GPS?
TomTom 6 works without any problems.
tomtom for htc diamond
i have tested both the tomtom 6 and tomtom 7 working on on the HTC diamond. It works a treat. Copilot 7 live also works well but the software is a lot older and doesnt pickup postcodes as well as tomtom.
Any more opinions as to screen compatibilty with popular software, like SB Pocket Plus and all the main apps?
Thanks!
Could anybody upload a screenshot picture of TomTom working on a WVGA Display (800x480)?
Alter Schwede said:
Could anybody upload a screenshot picture of TomTom working on a WVGA Display (800x480)?
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I also would be MOST interested in this as TomTom will be what I put this device to most (when I get it!).
Cheers!
from http://www.portegeclub.com/forum/
this guy was complaning about "Small Font In Tomtom 7"
edit: just found a youtube vid of tomtom on the SE X1
just go to 1:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTSWycMOHOY
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Has anyone heard anything about TomTom on the HD? After watching the french review and her saying it doesnt work, is that because the tomtom 7 on the diamond is locked to the diamond?
I suppose we will never know until someone gets there hand on one?
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what do you mean "locked to the diamond"? I used both TomTom 6 and 7 for months on my VX8600
TomTom 7.451 is ok (7.9 ko) but keyboard is very little...
Currently I'm running TomTom 7 on my Touch Pro with maps for version 6.75. Working perfectly. TT 7 was installed from a cab file available on this forum which was extracted from Diamond. Will this same version of TT7 will work on HD with same maps (version 6.75)? I ma not sure what is the extended version of this TomTom i.e., it is 7 but is it 7.45 or 7.9 .... don't know. Tried to find it but couldn't find any such detail. Cab file was taken from Diamond forum on this site.
I run TT 7.910.9185 with WCE map 725.1906 and agree that the street names are too small to read in traffic, behind the wheel. The onscreen keyboard however is just fine, there are two settings small and large.
I have TTN7 installed on my Touch HD, and have inserted the micro sd card from my Polaris that had TTN7 running with purchased v7 (go520) map from TomTom.
I have followed the start up process and when I get to the "select a map" screen, it shows the "Manchester" map I got as a freebie and the "UK & ROI" map I purchased & used on my Polaris. However, when I select either map, TTN7 just closes down. Any suggestions please.
The maps you purchased have been activated for your Polaris only, according to your device ID.
Sorry, but where I find the 7.910 Vga version that see my Htc HD in Tomtom Home?
Thankyou IceMatrix
P.S. Can admin delete the post in software thread
Hey all,
I've been an avid user of TomTom from V5 upwards. I currently use V7.
I only have experience with TomTom and have always stuck to it as I've had no complaints. Easy to install, easy to customise etc..etc..
I'd like to ask you to vote which you use and why.
PLEASE CAN WE JUST GIVE REASONS AS TO WHY YOU USE WHICH AND NOT START ANY ARGUEMENTS WITH ANY OTHER POST!
Keep your reasons simple and to the point.
Many thanks
Wayne
edit: If anyone has any other nav software they use, I will amend the Poll accordingly.
I have tried Tomtom 7, Navigon and iGO8.
Quickly removed both Tomtom and Navigon when I got iGO8 running. Both of them had much more noticable lag.
Im using TomTom too.... but it does have lag, does igo8 have less?
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Im using TomTom too.... but it does have lag, does igo8 have less?
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MUCH less.
I'm using tomtom, well that is to say I have it on my phone as I have in car satnav, but I use it to scroll through maps etc and find the place I'm looking for prior to getting in the car.
As such I'm not really worried about the lag issue (in fact I don't think I've even used it as satnav since I've had my HD).
I did try IGO8 but I immediately installed the tomtom skin as it's what I'm used to and I like the layout of tomtom.
i' using garmin.i think it better that tomtom.way more options, but guess they all do the same at the send.
TT, even if the last version is not working perfectly on HD 'cause it wasn't designed for it, anyway it's the best and it remain the only one
sat nav
I have the Garmin in my car but atm haven’t got on my phone but I would like to put it on. Can anyone tell me if I can use the software from my car one and if so how do you put it on. Alternatively where do you get the satnav software from and is it special one just for phones.
strange no one mentions about mapking... i'm using mapking though i prefer the background of garmin. but garmin searching can be a real headache
Like the OP, TomTom. I have used several versions over several years. Very easy to use.
There is a lot of scope for personalization and custom of map colour schemes and system menu screens etc.
The supported .ov2 POI files are common and easy to install. Voice alerts area easy to create and install for all POIs including safety cameras.
Having said the above, iGo8 for example has a more comprehensive map set and impressed me when visiting the UAE. I found the display and interface unfamiliar, but I would consider prolonged use with a TomTom skin.
TomTom here as well.
Mainly so I can use my Speed Camera Database.
How poor is that.....ONLY 25.6% (roughly a quarter) of those who voted shared a comment.
If it helps I use Route 66, so I didn't even get to vote
igo is the way to go
i have a Touch HD with both TomTom and Igo8 on, i was trying to use TomTom but found it lagged and was unreliable in getting a fix( a big prob with the HD) but when i put Igo on it worked first time and every time since, and i must admit it looks much better with the topography in 3d mode, its very nice, so i WAS a TomTom fan, but now im a Igo 8 convert.
I use SYGIC (Mc Guider) 7.6 because it´s easy to handle and it works in landscape perfekt.
Ive tried CoPilot, TomTom and iGo8, and I've stuck with iGo. It seems to update the quickest, the instructions are very clear and the display is excellent.
TomTom for me.
My wife bought me a full retail TomTom package a couple of years ago including the software + their GPS device at a total cost of GBP200 (~EUR180). When I (inevitably) upgraded my phone five months later I was unable to transfer the licence to the new machine because I'd gone up a version in WM and my TomTom software wouldn't install. All of that money we'd spent on the retail version was immediately wasted, which was very annoying.
I was forced to find and use a cracked version instead of my legal and perfectly good version simply because TomTom designed their software for one specific operating system and wouldn't do anything to help me.
I have bought lots of legal software for my PC and for my PDAs (and have donated to this site) and fully support the anti-warez policy on XDA-Dev, but out of principle now I will always use a cracked version of TomTom in revenge for TomTom's policy. TomTom will never get another penny from me.
BTW, this is a useful site for downloading free POIs for most software, thought it may be useful!
http://www.poifriend.com/
CoPilot is now listed as compatible with HD:
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/compatibility.asp
Tried Navigon MN 7, iGo 8 and Tomtom 7...
I'm using Navigon MN7, just because it has the nicest look (maps...) when you drive...
iGo 8 is also very nice to use, unfortunately the Tele Atlas maps are not so accurate, compared to the much better NavteQ maps used by Navigon !
And Tomtom, for me, has the World ugliest display when you drive, AND the not so accurate Tele Atlas maps ! IMHO, definitely the worst navigating software you can use... ;-(
Hi all,
I got round to installing TTN on my HD yesterday after installing Miri's WM6.5 ROM.
I installed TT6 and then discovered it doesn't work so read around some threads on here about using TT7 instead.
I got the QVGA TT7 Black CAB from one of the threads on the forum and installed it, however my TT6 Western Europe maps aren't being shown and it's reporting No Maps.
According to TT Home my map is version 660.1219 (that's just the UK and Ireland part) - Will this map version work or am I going to have to buy the new one?
PS: Yes, this is a purchased and official map.
Thanks
Richard
richard_j_green said:
Hi all,
I got round to installing TTN on my HD yesterday after installing Miri's WM6.5 ROM.
I installed TT6 and then discovered it doesn't work so read around some threads on here about using TT7 instead.
I got the QVGA TT7 Black CAB from one of the threads on the forum and installed it, however my TT6 Western Europe maps aren't being shown and it's reporting No Maps.
According to TT Home my map is version 660.1219 (that's just the UK and Ireland part) - Will this map version work or am I going to have to buy the new one?
PS: Yes, this is a purchased and official map.
Thanks
Richard
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I Have installed TTN 7.450 under wm6.1 with official purchased italian maps 6.032.8355 and all is well running, also if the characters and the touch keyboard are very very little.
You can resolve this issue using WVGAfix (search in blackstone forums) in order to change the screen resolution
to standard Vga (from 800x480 to 640x480).
Bruram
Where did you get 7.450 as all the threads I found point to 7.910.
I'd like to give 7.450 a go.
Thanks
Richard
Sorry for late answer.
The name of the file is "TT_Nav_7.450.9028_repack3-qvga-black.cab", it is a file of 12060kb.
You can find some discussions on this version within Xda for general information, but relevant links for download does not work.
You can try the mule...
Bruram
Hey bruram, if you downloaded the italian map from the TomTom site, which phone did you select at step 1 (Select Your Product) after you picked Navigator 7? I see about a dozen devices listed but of course none of them are the Touch HD. Does it even matter?
6.75 works ok on Tomtom 7.45
bruram said:
I Have installed TTN 7.450 under wm6.1 with official purchased italian maps 6.032.8355 and all is well running, also if the characters and the touch keyboard are very very little.
You can resolve this issue using WVGAfix (search in blackstone forums) in order to change the screen resolution
to standard Vga (from 800x480 to 640x480).
Bruram
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If you switch to landscape when the keyboard is up you get a much bigger and easier to use keyboard instead.