Hello,
I have an ATT 8525 and a little usb HOLUX GPS reciver. It seems to work with a little demo app that shows # of satelites, srenght, etc. But, I can't find any street navigationn software to go with it.
I thought I had head of people rrunning TomTom or Garmin on these things but I have not found any software through any channels. All I want is the funtionality of the cheapest TomTom.
Does any body have aby ideas on software a a GPS (Holux) enabled 8125
Thanks PK
If you have an unlimited data plan, you could try google maps. It's not fully like tom tom, but quite usable for navigation.
Thanks.
I unfortunatly do not have the unlimited data plan. I' look into it but I think it was mmore han my DSL.
I had it in my head you could use a pocket pc version or somthing. I had a TomTom stolen 2 weeks after I got it. I like to consolidate everything into one device.
Thanks again. PK
Yup there is a pocket pc version floating around out there. If you keep searching, you'll find it.
And that works eh? I've seen it from specific phones, but not anything univeral sounding. I found a post here about someone having lots of trouble with tomtom.
Mentioned as good was a nav. program called (among other things) "I go8" wich looks o.k., even has "tyne " listed as compatible. Can't find a price for it though.
Thanks again
I use tomtom 7 on my 8525 with an Holux gps receiver and it works perfectly
Thanks, I'd prefer tomtom. Is it just a pocket PC version you used?
PK
I prefer using iGuidance. It's great, a lot faster load times, and it also tells you what side your destination is on....
But they're commercial softwares, so you have to purchase it.
Any other way is illegal, and should not be posted on here, from what I remember, xda-developers doesn't support Pirated software.
Cheers!
Thanks my friend, I look into it. Have to admit I never heard of it...but who am I. As long as they have US maps, I game.
Regards, PK
Quick edit: Went to there site, they have a demo ride....navigating through my proverbial back yard. Answeres one question...
I'm looking for a software with italian maps. Tomtom is quite "heavy" for my 8525. Anyone knows any other software?
Have a look at I-Go8. Very eurocentric and designed for phones and the like. I don't think they even make a box.
PK
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Hi All,
OK, OK, I know it's not strictly an XDA or a Blue Angel, but they're as close as a very close thing....
OK, so I've bought this bit of kit from a mate. It was SIM locked to Orange, but I've unlocked it via here: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/10637.htm
It has Windows Mobile 2003SE and I've installed Opera browser.
What else can I do with it?
Can I upgrade to Windows Mobile 5?
There are a bunch of programs already on it, but sometimes this is a bit strange - ie: I have MSN Messenger and Pocket MSN; do I really need both? And if not, can I uninstall one of them?
It took me a week or more to find that there was a button lock - why Orange didn't seem to feel I'd need it and put it somewhere obvious in the manual is beyond me.
What I REALLY want do is to be able to use it for Sat Nav. So, my local Orange shop has TomTom Mobile 5 on offer at £99 including the Bluetooth GPS receiver and UK maps. Is this a good deal?
Or...there's the ubiquitous eBay, who have the I-Blue Bluetooth Receiver for £30, after which I'll need software.
Will any software work? I mean, does it have to be TomTom? Or can I get other software?
What seem logical to me, is that I can get any number of Bluetooth GPS receivers and any number of regional maps on SD cards. Is it really that simple?
What about plug-in GPS receivers? Do they exist? And are they worth it? Oh hang on, I've found one here.
That's all for now - except....I've been on the xda developers site and it all seems a bit of a black art to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm no idiot when it comes to technology and PCs in particular, but this whole PDA lark seems way over my head.
Thanks....in anticipation.
DM
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Hi All,
OK, OK, I know it's not strictly an XDA or a Blue Angel, but they're as close as a very close thing....
OK, so I've bought this bit of kit from a mate. It was SIM locked to Orange, but I've unlocked it via here.
It has Windows Mobile 2003SE and I've installed Opera browser.
What else can I do with it?
Can I upgrade to Windows Mobile 5?
There are a bunch of programs already on it, but sometimes this is a bit strange - ie: I have MSN Messenger and Pocket MSN; do I really need both? And if not, can I uninstall one of them?
It took me a week or more to find that there was a button lock - why Orange didn't seem to feel I'd need it and put it somewhere obvious in the manual is beyond me.
What I REALLY want do is to be able to use it for Sat Nav. So, my local Orange shop has TomTom Mobile 5 on offer at £99 including the Bluetooth GPS receiver and UK maps. Is this a good deal?
Or...there's the ubiquitous eBay, who have the I-Blue Bluetooth Receiver for £30, after which I'll need software.
Will any software work? I mean, does it have to be TomTom? Or can I get other software?
What seem logical to me, is that I can get any number of Bluetooth GPS receivers and any number of regional maps on SD cards. Is it really that simple?
What about plug-in GPS receivers? Do they exist? And are they worth it? Oh hang on, I've found one here.
That's all for now - except....I've been on the xda developers site and it all seems a bit of a black art to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm no idiot when it comes to technology and PCs in particular, but this whole PDA lark seems way over my head.
Thanks....in anticipation.
DM
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Yes you can have WM5, the most popular at present is a Helmi ROM. Very fast and loads of free RAM.
TT6 is the latest version and it runs really well on the Blue Angel. The maps are newer than TT5 and includes maps covering all of Europe. That's why you are being offered TT5 & GPS for £99. In fairness it's a good price because it costs around £40 for a GPS device incl p&p. The Ebay one you mention looks fine.
Try www.mapopolis.com for evaluation copy of sat nav, quite good but I would go with TT5/6. Not keen on wired GPS devices but if you provide a link I will take a look.
Cheers for the info Stabilo.
The cradle I was talking about was one of these: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/10636.htm I have seen similar with GPS receiver built in somewhere.
I've ordered one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOMTOM-ARKON-...ryZ75447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem from eBay in the mean time, just to simplify car usage. No receiver built in to this one, but a connection port: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arkon-CM750-X...0QQihZ018QQcategoryZ75447QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hi, Just recieved an XDA Orbit and i'm wondering which GPS software you think works best on the device. Now i know that most people think that TomTom is the best GPS software but i'm looking for something that works well on the orbit.
I need the GPS software to be able to support postcodes!
So the ones i can think of are:
TomTom 6
Co-poilot
Desinator
Any others? Whats do you think works best.
BTW: I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.
Tom Tom 5
I am using TTN5 and I find it excellent. I have used the TomTom range from the old Routeplanner days and the early versions were flawed, but TTN3 and 5 got their act together and maps were updated. TTN6 did not add any revolutionary functionality and TomTom didn't offer an upgrade price so I have stuck with TTN5 and a subscription to Pocket GPS World to get updated camera and POI downloads.
I use TomTom 6 and in my opinion, its the best out there. Co-Pilot is really good too, got that free with the phone - but just prefer the TTN6.
TT6 works well
Destinator PN also
Destinator 6.1.1 sucks on Orbit/MdaIIIc, losing GPS and freezes
other gps software not tested
I use Route66 on my Orbit. Drove 850 miles each way from Boston to Dayton, OH without a hitch. As a matter of fact, it saved me at one point when I was having car problems. Used it to find the nearest Hotel's in the area.
Hi,
I use both TOM TOM 6 and Memory Map, both of which work very well.
Regards
Last I checked iGuidance was incompatible.
I use TT6 works really well, my only problem is that maps are 95% uptodate, which is fine most of the time, but I find in London it doesn't know if a street is now one way, or its now a bus lane, or you cant turn left on Euston Road and have to go into congestion zone and then forget to pay and have to pay the £50 fine
Hello!
Reading such comments make me feel sad...oh lord!
Navigation programs are meant to support you on the road so you don't have to spread a roadmap across your steering wheel and being distracted from traffic, not to replace your eyes, ears and most of all your brain.
Could'nt resist had to say that.
...bye
I have TT 6.2 {7130} and IGO 2006. Works fine.
McM said:
TT6 works well
Destinator PN also
Destinator 6.1.1 sucks on Orbit/MdaIIIc, losing GPS and freezes
other gps software not tested
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I use Destinator 6.1 with Iberia map (when I'm in the mainland, no Madeira maps yet ) and it works OK.
It captures GPS signal almost instantly and it's quite accurate regarding positioning.
Regards,
Have used TTN5 & TTN6 I prefer TTN5 as it is simple and quick to use. It would be perfect if the maps were spot on but close enough to keep me happy.
May have to use TTN6 when new London congestion charge comes in but its the one I would recommend.
i have been wondering about which software is better for Nav. and real GPS locations. ROute 66 (which by the site, they say Dash is not compadible) or CoPilot? is it worth buying the receiver they offer, or any others in particular? thanks!
The 2 free apps, Google mobile and Windows Live Search, both work well. Google is bit harder to make work because you need to mess with the registry to make the port available. But either one does a good job. WHat you wont get with these freebies is turn by turn spoken directions.
I use Live Search on my Dash with a Globalsat BT GPS receiver. Works great.
Ox
ok, cool.. thanks for the info.. what is the difference between the google maps just using your phone wi-fi and have a gps reciever? do you just get real time of a location?
what about using maps? i have route66 u.s.a maps but no software though! is there a way to load just the maps and use it with Live or Google?
i have the software but no maps!!! We need to trade
i dont even know how load the maps (if possible) without the software..
Hi,
Was just wondering if anyone had a recomendation for a good GPS porgram? I'm looking for good mapping rather than road directions. Google Maps Mobile is great, but not so good when I'm out of range from a cell tower...
Thanks for your help
smckane
GPS program
TomTom 6 with 6.75 map ( the best, for me)
Navigon 6 ( nice but slower with elf)
Route 66 gps (
Thanks for the sugestions giovanniriccio, but those are all road directions programs, and I don't drive (yet, sadly). Looking for something I can use when out walking / on my bike.
Cheers
How about OziExplorer?
http://www.oziexplorer.com/
Is that what you're looking for? You will need to supply your own (scanned or digital) maps, but if you have those (or find it in gps-forums): it worked great on my HTC Magician. Haven't installed it to my touch yet, though, so I can't promise it will work, and if you don't have the maps in the right format, it can be a bit of a pain in the ass to get it all right.
smckane said:
Thanks for the sugestions giovanniriccio, but those are all road directions programs, and I don't drive (yet, sadly). Looking for something I can use when out walking / on my bike.
Cheers
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I myself use Navigon more so then TOM TOM (I have both installed) only because I like the interface a bit better... and waiting an additional 3 seconds to have the program load or another 3 for a route to load in comparision to Tom Tom isn't that big of a deal for me.
However, that said. TomTom 6 and Navigon both give you the option to choose your method of transport, So you can choose walking route or biking instead of driving a car.
Navigon has these options: Fast Car, Standard Car, Slow Car, Motorbike, Lorry, Bicycle, Pedestrian. Now as far as I know it doesnt have walking paths programmed into it it just uses these settings to give you an estimate on how long till you reach your destination.
Same for Tomtom however it's options are as follows; Fastest Routes, Shortest Routes, Walking Routes, and Bicycle routes. I've never used any of these features so now sure how they really work BUT they are there.
Like I was saying about the load up time between the two, depending on what type of Touch you have will likely make a difference because honestly I've barely noticed a difference as far as route loading times but that could be because I have the touch enhanced so it runs fairly fast.
Hope this helps!
Memory-Map
Memory map is brilliant for mountian biking and walking.
http://www.memory-map.com/
30 day trial available and good quality maps (UK, France) available or you can import. Runs on PC and PPC so you can dowload and analyse your routes
I'd second Memory Maps, it has worked brillantly for me on a number of WM devices including the touch. It can be a bit pricey for maps, but Memory maps navigator is free and can import and calibrate scanned maps.
Thank you
Lots of options to play with over the Christams holidays!
Cheers!
smckane
Hey Guys...
Heres a link to the Cube Icons thread I made. If you go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351551&page=4
you'll find not only icons for the aplauncher for TomTom and Navigon but I also made some Icons for the mediahub panel of the cube as well.
Anyone know how to fix the "No maps found!" TomTom error? I'm currently using TomTom 6.203 (7220) with USA/Canada maps version 6.75 (1409). I have the maps folder in my microSD card.
No Maps Found
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, dos any body know how to fix, you cannot get into settings to look for maps, it just takes you to tomtom download page
Not sure if this will help but I had had the problem on my treo before and I just simply took the map off and brought it back onto the SD card.
I'm also not sure if the placement of the map has anything to do with it but I had originally had it in the TOMTOM folder. When I moved it to the root menu of the SD card it read the map fine.
Right now I'm running Tomtom 6.010 (7720) and my map is "USA and Canada 675_1409'
I found the solution in another thread from kunz:
Disable Bluetooth Explorer from Settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth -> Bluetooth FTP
It causes TomTom to think that the bluetooth folder is your storage card and tries to load map from there. Disabling it should do the trick.
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This worked out instantly for me.
You guys may also want to try Navigon Navigator for your phone. I have the latest version 6.2 and it runs super smooth has a way nicer interface then tom tom and has voice control so you can actually just press a button on the phone and say "navigate home" and the program does the route and stuff for you. Its a great feature to use instead of flipping through your favorites or something like that.
I have both tomtom and Navigon on my touch. I use Navigon more however I have noticed that they both sometimes find different routes. On that occasion I noticed tomtoms routes are a little quicker (by say a few minutes... but that could simply be because it calculates the estimated time a bit different) Either way.. something to check out at least. Look up some information on the program and check out screen shots of it. You can tell right away the interface and maps themselves look alot nicer then tomtoms. Both seem to be about the same as far as up to date maps go.
Question!
OK Guys, please excuse my noob question, but as far as I know the Touch does not have GPS. Do you use external Bluetooth GPS devices or how do you use all these apps?
tnyynt said:
OK Guys, please excuse my noob question, but as far as I know the Touch does not have GPS. Do you use external Bluetooth GPS devices or how do you use all these apps?
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Yes, bluetooth gps. I use GlobalSat BT-359, and I'd like to buy one day "Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver" or maybe the small Holux GPS Receiver.
As for software doing maps, there are plenty. I know of: googlemaps, gpstuner, gloposis and sometimes the necessary companion 'gpsgate'. Recently gpstuner got google maps support built in, but I haven't tried (previously one had to build maps oneself for gpstuner).
With a bluetooth gps would it work with garmin maps topo or road maps?
I use GlobalSat BT-359, with Windows Live, along with Microsoft Voice Command 6.1, you can actually tell it where you want to go. The mapping software works fine. The only occasional problem I have, and maybe someone has an answer for this, is it takes a while (5 minutes sometimes), to sync with the GPS "puck". Sometimes closing and reopening the app. several times helps it along. Once in a rare while it will lose the port, as well. I am using port 1. Does anyone have a solution to this? Otherwise, it works great when everything is sync'd.
thanks. Gary
Why not try the "Igo My way 2006 plus"
Igo My way 2006 plus works great with my Touch and it alerts me on approaching the speed cameras. You should try it out. The maps are much more detailed then on other Gps software i used. If you want to use it and you don't find a trial, plz pm me and i will help.
p.s. you have to own a Bt. Gps receiver.
KLYnick said:
Igo My way 2006 plus works great with my Touch and it alerts me on approaching the speed cameras. You should try it out. The maps are much more detailed then on other Gps software i used. If you want to use it and you don't find a trial, plz pm me and i will help.
p.s. you have to own a Bt. Gps receiver.
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That software looks pretty cool, but I don't see any mention of maps for US/Canada on their website... Do these exist, or is it just for European users?
Thanks....
Hi all, I've been looking for an alternative to tom tom, preferably one with updated maps that don't require you to buy a dedicated unit because for some reason they are not realising a a new wm client...which the new maps require...
So I got garmin mobile xt, loaded it on my phone, with 2008 europe map, and first of all I was disapointed that some things like new housing estates that have been there for the past 2 years are not on these maps, although theres some more roads than teh tomtom ones i noticed, also, its painfully slow, I haven't actually tried using it as a navigation system yet as I find it annoyingly slow just browsing the map, even the menu's seem slow, the detail is amazing that it gives you, but it just seems tooo slow, I'm using battery status, tried overclocking it, but it makes no difference.
I'm wondering if the fact its one huge map (1.4gig) is a problem, or if its jsut the software, I'm subscribed to garmin for updates, and regulary checking the website for updated versions, but no such luck as of yet, I would love to use this app, But just find it to frustrating at the moment, I've also read that the garmin calculates routes much more suitabably than tomtom, and the multidrop function is also quite good, which is the only reason I looked at the garmin unit.
Also anyone here use co-pilot 7? I've been thinking about buying this if the maps are better than tomtom, and if its as comfortable to use as tomtom
iGo is quite good... not sure what the German maps are like. http://www.i-go.com its specifically made for PPCs.