Related
Can someone offer some suggestions as to a good RSS new reader than will connect via 3G every "x" amount of minutes to download news say from the BBC.
Ideally it'll have a Today Screen plugin so that the information cycles or is readily availlable. Running WM6 Black 3.0.1 btw.
Thanks in advance.
Spb Insight is for me the best out there. Integrates perfectly with Spb Mobile Shell. You can scroll the news on your today screen or just use it as an application.
It's not free, but if you know your way you can find it on the net.
Works like a charm on WM6 Black 2.5
I use pRRSreader from - http://pda.jasnapaka.com/prssr/
It's free, although with Black 3.x I've found it slows the turn-on from standby and means that people calling you get an extra ring before you get the first. At the moment I just have it installed without the today plugin and it works fine.
You can set it to download every 1 to 9999 minutes.
Theres also a handy Wiki page on usefull software....
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Must_have_tools
Doesn't look like there are any RRS feeders on their so I'll go add the two mentioned.
SpB
Make sure you use Spb Insight 1.5 (1.1 was very slow, especially on SD cards)
yup..spb insight 1.5.1 doing fine in my today.. check it out!
I use Egress - http://garishkernels.net
It works fine for me, and is a part of my everyday phone usage.
Percz said:
I use pRRSreader from - http://pda.jasnapaka.com/prssr/
It's free, although with Black 3.x I've found it slows the turn-on from standby and means that people calling you get an extra ring before you get the first. At the moment I just have it installed without the today plugin and it works fine.
You can set it to download every 1 to 9999 minutes.
Theres also a handy Wiki page on usefull software....
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Must_have_tools
Doesn't look like there are any RRS feeders on their so I'll go add the two mentioned.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I enjoy prssreader the best because it is small and does what it is supposed to do.
I use PocketRSS. It works really well.
Hubdog 2.0
Anyone had a look at hubdog, found it great, supports podcasts and it is free too.
Just tried hubdog, lots of features but seemed slow and a bit of a pain to use. Nice that it supports Podcasting though, and the "block connection" option is an excellent idea as it stops podcasts downloading on GPRS/3G.
I use Newsbreak ( http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/nw/newsbreak.htm).
I really love it. It is fast, stable, easy to use, has a good/clean inferface, and even works with podcasts. Its not free, but well worth the money, highly recommended. There is a 30-day trial period so you can try it out.
Ross
PS Using it with Black 2.5
Looking into it, I think it would be great if there was a newsfeeder that can automaticly download enclosers when connected to Wi-Fi but not over GPRS/3G, while still allowing the news to download in all cases. Wonder if it's possible or if anything is about.
BTW should this post be in the Hermes WM6 section?
Percz;1259442 said:
BTW should this post be in the Hermes WM6 section?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My question, EXACTLY!
FWIW, I also use GarishKernel's Egress. Works nice, but not free.
-pvs
Well, it's March and that means that the Vogue is going to get GPS and Rev A soon! What are you guys doing to prep?
I'm trying to compare GPS software, seeing which one is the best out right now, so far TomTom 6 seems to be the top dog... Does anyone have any GPS advice?
I personally like iGuidance v4. The maps for my area were more complete than TomTom, plus it actually has voice street names instead of "turn right in 1 mile". Just wish it could get traffic updates.
IGuidance 4 for 3 reasons
TTS - Text To Speech (It can read street names, TomTom cannot)
NAVTEQ maps can tell you which side of the road your destination is on (this great for at night, TomTom cannot).
IGuidance does not lock you to your phone. Hard reset, get annother phone just install the cab and your up.
TomTom does have a nice user interface but the features above are important to me.
I was looking at a bunch of gps software recently (in anticipation of the aforementioned update) and found a few notable ones. Theres a nice roundup site by this sir Dale DePriest here http://www.gpsinformation.org/dale/PocketPC/wince.htm I think is worth mentioning.
From the ones I've looked at, ALK Copilot 7 and iGo 8 (search igo8 in youtube, and I do believe version 8 is a beta) look the nicest.
thanks guys, pretty nice info... I'm hearing that iGo isn't exactly the most accurate app on the planet, but iGo v8 looks very nice!
thinkoftheirony said:
I was looking at a bunch of gps software recently (in anticipation of the aforementioned update) and found a few notable ones. Theres a nice roundup site by this sir Dale DePriest here http://www.gpsinformation.org/dale/PocketPC/wince.htm I think is worth mentioning.
From the ones I've looked at, ALK Copilot 7 and iGo 8 (search igo8 in youtube, and I do believe version 8 is a beta) look the nicest.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have CoPilot 7 because I had a Q and this was the best Smartphone GPS app out there. It has alot of nice features, but the maps weren't as current as iGuidance v4 (atleast in my area), and there's no TTS for street names (although their tech support says they are working on releasing a patch for that).
CoPilot can get live traffic updates and re-route you. You can also send a link to someone and they can watch you on a map as you drive (this uses the internet on your phone of course).
mindfrost82 said:
I have CoPilot 7 because I had a Q and this was the best Smartphone GPS app out there. It has alot of nice features, but the maps weren't as current as iGuidance v4 (atleast in my area), and there's no TTS for street names (although their tech support says they are working on releasing a patch for that).
CoPilot can get live traffic updates and re-route you. You can also send a link to someone and they can watch you on a map as you drive (this uses the internet on your phone of course).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
a little off topic here, but i'm using CoPilot Live 7 and i'd like to know how you activated Traffic updates...did you activate via the web?
I have tom tom on my touch already-just waiting. I'm also waiting for my 4GB mem card cause my current one is full with all the maps
Sorry i was out of touch (no pun intended) for a few days. Did i miss an official anouncement from sprint or HTC about the update to enable GPS ? thanks
gps/rev a update for the sprint touch isnt out yet and not for another 1-3 months
--James
storino03 said:
gps/rev a update for the sprint touch isnt out yet and not for another 1-3 months
--James
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That takes us to June, but I've also seen maybe August.
I use tomtom 6 and Navigon 6.2 right now.. as far as interface goes.. Navigon is way way nicer. If you cant wait for the GPS patch just get a bluetooth gps reciever and start trying the programs out now.
my vote goes to iGO, tomtom close second.
pls any one here knows if jas jam have gps in it or not?
i heared it has gps impeded in it but need software to activate it...is the tru? and what to do to activate it ?
My big step is to move absolutely _EVERYTHING_ I setup or install to a cab file that is installable via User Customization. I want to be prepared to have minimal down-time, when the new ROM gets pushed by Sprint/HTC.
Presumably it will include a new Radio, which will probably be most-easily installed by flashing the entire ROM from Sprint/HTC. Then, re-unlocking, loading the stock ROM into a kitchen and dropping in SDSetup so that all my stuff gets installed and configured.
... in the beginning, I'll be fine with Google Maps and/or Microsoft Search and their (presumably) built-in support for the GPS.
The ROM Update you have all been waiting for...
After getting tired of waiting for HTC to make their website work, I did some digging around, and I give you [pause for dramatic effect]....
http://216.139.227.226/alltel/RUU_V..._NV2.00_PRL30008_0331_Ship_withSpecialNBH.exe
The link on their page does not work, but I just successfully downloaded this ROM.
Remember, this is for the Alltel Touch ONLY.
Hope it helps!
Does this Alltel ROM support GPS and Rev A? Can we easily port it (or just the radio ROM) to Sprint? Thanks in advance!
MJB
I know it supports Rev A but I am not POSITIVE about its GPS functionality. I know that the update for the 6800 [released at the same time] does, and since it updated the radio as well as the ROM image, and considering HTC was planning on unlocking the GPS radio in this handset, my ASSUMPTION would be that the GPS is now active - of course, I haven't been able to get it to work yet...
I tried to do a search, but it came up unavailable.
I'm looking for the best GPS software available. I don't care if it's free or costs a couple hundred bucks! I'd like my X1 to be able to do everything the top of the line GPS system can do such as Garmin, Tom Tom, etc.
Please tell me which one you think is the best and why. Thank you.
I been using Garmin for 10 month.I like Garmin and got all nice ppl keep update free maps.So i'm support Garmin.Haha...i use free Garmin with Green Software.
I have tried CoPilot and hum Google Maps but for me, TomTom's Navigator 7.915 is the one that works best on the X1! (I haven't tried Garmin though...)
garmin
i use garmin
Igo my way for me
Same here. IGO8 works very nice.
Yeah, I have used both Garmin and iGO8. I used to keep both of them on my phone, just in case, but now I only use iGO and got rid of Garmin complete after a bad experience I had with it. iGO is smoother, looks nicer, and hasn't let me down. However this is all personal preference and opinion
I use Route66 Mobile 8 and am quite happy with it.
Jan Roelof
I'd vote for Copilot. For me, it just works and it's always solid. I only wish it attempted to say street names but it's way better than Wayfinder. It performs better too since you can load the entire map on your device. Works well in combination with Google Maps.
in china mainland i think CARELAND is our one of best chioce lol
Can any of these do 3d mapping? And Ive read that some can even distinguish exactly which lane of travel you're in...is this possible also?
I'm using autopmapa, and just used it to great success on a tour all around europe by car!
Its FAR FAR FAR better than my "proper" tomtom!!! google it
Tomtom because:
1. uses teleatlas maps
2. best interface with customization options
3. best online software support
Copilot:
- you can download it now for only $35
- very solid GPS with all sorts of sweet options
I use Garmin, iGO and Sygic.
Garmin is simple and user-friendly (in my opinion) but doesn't have many options. A lot of detailed maps are available and this is the primary reason to keep it.
iGO is nice and capable software which has the best 2d/3d visualization so far. Unfortunately my maps doesn't have a that much details as Garmin's. There is a noticeable cons - the loading process is unpleasantly slow.
Sygic Haven't used this program for a long period so keep this in mind.
Seems that Sygic use iGO maps - the interface is rather good and easy to manipulate. Again, I have some problems with the map details.
TomTom is also a popular choice although I haven't tried it yet.
For GPS software instead of just car-navigatin software, I'd have to give NoniGPSPlot a big thumbs up. Hideously full of features and extremely capable, but with the tiny downsides that it looks the littlest bit dated, and to get full use, a donation is required (ten euros, not much). Worth it though, and stunning software that seems to be able to do...anything.
for me,
Sygic is the best
and it's up to you
you can try them all at the same time not only one, and uninstall whatever you don't want
malixsys said:
I have tried CoPilot and hum Google Maps but for me, TomTom's Navigator 7.915 is the one that works best on the X1! (I haven't tried Garmin though...)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jep agree with that
for me it's the best xD
you can personalize it with famous voices....xD kinda funny when the route is told you by bruce willis or someone else
I use both iGo8.3 and Copilot Live 7 (waiting for Australian maps to be released before updating to CPL8). Of the two, iGO8.3 has the better UI (3D graphics, TTS). However, having said that, iGO8 is an absolute hog on the X1's resources (CPU, memory etc) that when it's in use it pretty much precludes the use of any other app. I can get Coreplayer to run concurrently but app switching between the two is woefully slow as is switching to the phone app. Also our iGo8.3 Oz version doesn't support addressbook lookup which is a pain. I've gone back to CPL7. I agree with the earlier post, its fast, rock solid and just works. I'm rather concerned however that CPL8 will be resource intensive just like iGO8 because a lot of it features are now included in the latest release. A lot of developers overlook how much more memory etc a WVGA device uses. My 2 cents for what its worth ...
my country.. garmin is the best
What navigation is the best for Desire HD?
I have IGO8 on my HD2 and i could not ask for a better navigation, i simply LOVE it! tried IGO for Android on my Desire HD, and i almost fell off my chair. WTF is that? not even close to the Windows version
So, what navi is most simular to IGO8 on Desire HD?
I use Sygic Aura
I have just downloaded Sygic Aura, and it looks very nice.
but where can i find the map version? and i dont see any speedcams on the map. is it using fresh maps?
Anyone else knows of a good navi, let me know
I'm afraid I don't know IGO8, so can't compare other apps to it. But when I got my DHD 3 months ago, I tried all the sat nav paid apps available on the market at the time. (This was back when you could try for 24 hours.) I also read all the online reviews I could find.
In the end, for me, the choice boiled down to CoPilot and Navigon MobileNavigator. I preferred Navigon - the display was cleaner and easier to read, and it seemed to calculate better routes. CoPilot had more options, but they were options I didn't really need. CoPilot was also cheaper.
However Navigon didn't work well with my BlueAnt S4 bluetooth handsfree car speakerhone. The voice came out of both the phone and the handsfree at the same time. I wrote to Navigon about it, but they said that they couldn't support all different bluetooth devices. So I went with CoPilot, and I've been reasonably happy with it.
However a few weeks later the developer of an app call CarUI fixed the Navigon bluetooth problem - if you used CarUI to start Navigon, the sound only came out of the handsfree speaker. Don't know why Navigon couldn't do the same thing (unless they have by now).
CoPilot is fine, and I only really use sat nav from time to time, so it's probably a good thing that I chose the cheaper option. But I really did like the look of Navigon, it's work checking out.
Hope that helps.
Simkin84 said:
What navigation is the best for Desire HD?
I have IGO8 on my HD2 and i could not ask for a better navigation, i simply LOVE it! tried IGO for Android on my Desire HD, and i almost fell off my chair. WTF is that? not even close to the Windows version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know what you mean - the Adroid version of iGO is awful - jerky and those clunky sounds .
I've just been using HTC's Premium Navigator with downloaded maps. Although it said it would be a 30 day trial it's still going strong at twice that - looks like my licence is good until June!
For my needs, it's smooth and accurate enough.
Restorer said:
I've just been using HTC's Premium Navigator with downloaded maps..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does that work okay for UK postcodes now? I tried it in November, but found the postcode search wasn't very good - it only had a partial list of postcodes - my own road wasn't in it.
i have:
Sygic 10
NDrive
IGO
Sygic Aura
Navigon
i thought i try all them out and i like Sygic 10 the best so far
Thanks guys! i'll check out Navigon and CoPilot.
Recommend checking out these threads if you haven't already:
Here is a useful poll and some comments from other users about Navigation Software:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874988
Here are Dazultra and my reviews of different SatNav solutions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902264
betelgeuse74 said:
Recommend checking out these threads if you haven't already:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very interesting reading, thanks! I was relieved to see people saying similar things to my findings - Navigon comes out well for routes, and Contacts integration (I forgot to mention that above), but the interface could be improved (although I liked that it was clean and uncluttered). I really would have stuck with it if it wasn't for the BlueAnt handsfree problem.
CoPilot's interface is cluttered and it's routes aren't as good. I think they may have added Contacts integration now, I'll check next time I'm using it.
I don't think iGO was available when I was testing. I did try Sygic, but didn't get on well with it, I don't remember the details now. Of course testing for 24 hours isn't very easy, I think I only tested each one on the drive to work and back.
I only use sat nav occasionally, so CoPilot is good enough for me for now, but if Navigon ever fix the bluetooth issue I had with my handsfree, or if I had to rely on it on a daily basis, I'd possibly switch back.
I found TomTom on my iPhone was pretty good - better than my old Garmin satnav. It's a shame TomTom don't make an android app.
For the moment i'm using iGO and Navigon on my Desire HD
Navigon Mobile Navigator v3.5.3
But is Q1.2010 the newest maps for navigon? its seems outdated as it not even showing a roundabout and a road that was build over a year ago where i live. my iGO maps, which are 2010.09 is showing this. i have seen Q4.2010 maps for navigon an another forum, but for MN V7.
why is 3.5.3 stuck with outdated maps?
EDIT: Navigon freshmap says Q3, but but my phone says Q1. it still misses that roundabout and that road.
Navigation
Hi, i'm using Navigon 3.5, gives you traffic and alternative routes. Zip code and Poi's(also grapic) navigation.
As a former Tomtom user i'm quite happy.
Cheers,
Jim
CO-Pilot is working fine for me so far. Been around most of europe, never failed on me once. A good buy even though a little expensive.
Getting my DHD soon, but for now I have Co-Pilot on my Streak.
I have always had TomTom on my many Windows Mobile devices, and I loved it. On the move to Android however I had to leave TomTom behind for Co-Pilot which isn't at all as good unfortunately, but it does the job well.
The maps and program for Co-Pilot is widely available for free if you know where to look.
could i ask whats wrong with the google navigation thats free? not in a rude way just wondering the difference and why people dont use it
rosswaa said:
could i ask whats wrong with the google navigation thats free? not in a rude way just wondering the difference and why people dont use it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lets start with the bad things...
- no offline navigation
- unlimited dataplan useful
- no data connection with active phonecalls
- problems (of course) with lost data connection
- not very accurate when you got big crossings/streets with several lanes to take. Other software offer you some kind of assistance what lane to take
good things...
+ free! (except for data costs)
+ nice extras like sat pics
+ very good working with all google search results (POI always up to date/web)
+ traffic information always very accurate (at least in my area Frankfurt/Germany)
why do i use google?
- i got unlimited dataplan
- maps with actual versions are saved to some maps puffer. usually phone calls are not a problem
- coz its free and no matter what I search, I find it on google
My last phone was HTC HD2 with Tomtom it was just perfect!!
But Know i have the Desire Hd the things i need to know!! and i think i what to use the Copilot but is it also for Offline Use ??
And if i download it from internet do i have to look for a some kind of version!!
Same as by the HD2 ??
Ps. why does nobody have screenshort or a tut.movie that would be nice!!
Greetz Mark from Holland
Anyone who used Copilot Live GPS application for iphone, android and windows mobile would know how nice this application is. Everything that has a beginning has an end. Sadly, good old windows mobile has reached the end in 2011. I've been using Copilot for HD2 since 2009. Does any ex windows mobile users who had Copilot wish they support it for wp7? I even left them a note, that is how seriousely i miss using it.
Ouch I'm afraid proper sat nav is something that's amazingly still lacking in WP7.
The best so far is "Turn by Turn" (search zune on the pc, it's easier, it's got a mostly orange tile)
Hopefully, with the extra 1500 APIs that Mango will bring to the party, whatever is stopping current development will be removed so we can get 'proper' sat nav back. I used to use iGo 8 back when I was on WM6.1...
andrewkeith5 said:
The best so far is "Turn by Turn" (search zune on the pc, it's easier, it's got a mostly orange tile)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
phone 7 sat nav is like being given a choice of sexually transmitted diseases, your limited to choosing the best of a bad bunch,
I'd rather be STD free & back being a copilot user,
Fair point, albeit made in something of an inventive manner.
Unfortunately, though, the rest of WP7 is so good, I'm happy to live with what's actually fairly good for now....I just wish it didn't have an American voice! (no offence intended!)
Professor Simon Peach said:
phone 7 sat nav is like being given a choice of sexually transmitted diseases, your limited to choosing the best of a bad bunch,
I'd rather be STD free & back being a copilot user,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
andrewkeith5 said:
Unfortunately, though, the rest of WP7 is so good, I'm happy to live with what's actually fairly good for now....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm intending to pop into the store & see how much a change to a Sensation or
HTC Sensation would cost
Metro is nice, but I want tethering & proper sat nav, I can see neither coming soon enough
Tethering already confirmed in mango which is virtually here.
Sent from my Windows Phone Mango Focus using Board Express
andrewkeith5 said:
Ouch I'm afraid proper sat nav is something that's amazingly still lacking in WP7.
The best so far is "Turn by Turn" (search zune on the pc, it's easier, it's got a mostly orange tile)
Hopefully, with the extra 1500 APIs that Mango will bring to the party, whatever is stopping current development will be removed so we can get 'proper' sat nav back. I used to use iGo 8 back when I was on WM6.1...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you used Copilot before? I searched Turn by Turn and it looks like a pretty good application but it depends on the network. With Copilot, you even get 3D mode so it is easier to follow directions and you don't even need an internet connection(although you do need 3g to find your friends house) and many more. This is crucial because if you miss your exit, you need connection to find alternate route and imagine you are stuck in a place where there is no 3g signals.. anyways I wish Copilot is available for wp7
JC_Agga said:
Have you used Copilot before? I searched Turn by Turn and it looks like a pretty good application but it depends on the network. With Copilot, you even get 3D mode so it is easier to follow directions and you don't even need an internet connection(although you do need 3g to find your friends house) and many more. This is crucial because if you miss your exit, you need connection to find alternate route and imagine you are stuck in a place where there is no 3g signals.. anyways I wish Copilot is available for wp7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually have NAVIGON SELECT on my phone right now. HD7 MANGO. It took a while to put on, but it's quite easy once you get the needed maps/data. Search these forums, there a couple guides on telling you how.
It's the best GPS so far! NO INTERNET CONNECTION NEEDED!
I guess you guys haven't search enough. As kvizz is pointing out, thanks to our fellow kuonadisk et al. we have Navigon Select 3 with many improvements over the original version. Let me tell you is a damn good application. I've had experience with TomTom, IGO8 and Route66. Navigon is as good if not better than all of these.
Let me save you the search (but not the reading )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099662&page=1