I have an HTC Mogul and am interested in a low-cost GPS solution. I am looking at the Holux M-1000, M-1200 and GPSlim 240, but want to know what my mapping/softeware options are without spending another $150 on a program like TomTom.
I understand Google and Windows Live have mapping software, and I currently have GoogleMaps on my PPC. Can anyone who uses these, or any other freeware share what the experience is like?
GoogleMaps' site says it has these features:
You Are Here (I know where I am, so this is no big deal) Where's the nearest... cup of coffee, late night pizza or last-minute bouquet? (OK - maybe this is useful)
Is there traffic up ahead? See it so you can avoid it. (I live in Vermont - there is NO traffic!)
How do I get there from where I am? Type your destination and away you go. (Not very detailed here, is it? So let's say your GPS/GMaps automatically tells you where you are. You type in where you want to go and get directions.
On a system like TomTom, I am assuming you are looking at a map that shows where you are, and says "Turn right in 100 ft. on Main Street" and shows a right-hand arrow. Once you have done this, the screen would say "Drive 6 miles" or something like that.
So, my question is, does Google do this? Does it in any way tell you what you need to do next based on you location and the directions to where you are going? Or does it just display your location as a point on a map, and it is up to you to figure out what and when to do? If so, is anyone using this and finding it useful, or a half-assed navigation solution?
Thanks,
BB
try google navigator 2.4 at pdafun.net it is not free though which is the same with google maps, you pay for network traffic.
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Looks Interesting
Have you used this? $60 is way cheaper than $150 for TomTom and I like the satellite view.
GPS...
I use a Holux 1000 and it works great with my Wizard with Live and Gmaps. Havn't tried a "turn-by-turn voice app" yet such as Tom-Tom.
Also, you need to give Beeline gps a try. Its a pretty cool app if you are into navigation.
Tried Google navigator (pdafun.net). IMO, seems a little buggy but I only tried it for about 10 minutes.
They will probably get the same love letter from Google that MGMaps did for content violations. ;-)
http://www.mgmaps.com/news.php?item=136
Try the Navibe GB735, it works great for me...
http://shop.treonauts.com/content/accessories/10-95--2230.htm
I have the Navibe GB735 Bluetooth GPS reciever that I got for my Treo 700wx during a trip to St. Louis, Chicago and Tulsa last September. I wrote a review of it here (http://forum.treonauts.com/palm-smartphones/treo-700w-wx/5919-gps-basics-help.html) under my other name (NavyStore). I still use it for work and just running around town with the Google Mobile Maps software.
Since I was upgraded to the xv6800 (Titan/Mogul) last week, I've used it twice and saw no changes. I have unlimited data w/ Verizon (but would love detailed instructions on how to get TomTom software I got to work on my phone) so it works fine as long as it holds a signal. Although, it does crash when VZW drops the data connection...
Hope these help some.
google maps does not do vocal turn by turn or a 3d view
it does do directions and what i use it for........ you can copy addresses from IE and paste them into google maps...
I use destinator 7 as my turn by turn GPS software and it is very good, but does not allow you to paste addresses into the fields... which mean i have to memorize or write the address down when i enter it...
i use both and can say, you can get by with only using google maps but it is not a turn by turn GPS software
I use my GPSlim 236 with Windows Live Search on a regular basis. Directions are a snap as long as you have unlimited data as well as a little patience in setting it up. I like the traffic feature as well here in Atlanta. You do get a little beep before a turn, but no voice. The view is not all that specatcular with the small screen of my Wizard but sufficient nevertheless. The best part is the SMS/email of directions and phone integration if you need to call a location.
As for Google Maps, I like it a little less, but it's not a bad program either. Personal preference.
I was using google maps for a while but then notices it would lose the GPS signal connection quickly. I tried all the different baud's and nothing worked. I did some searching on here and found that the problem seemed to be with google maps time out conditions. They are to short. So, I started using Live Search. I like it just as mich as google maps. It's actually a but easier to get to and from directions entered in for routing since you can browse to contacts for directions. The only issue I have now is that whenever I do a to and from directions route, Live Search always puts me at a previously entered destination. Does anyone know of a cache delete or something like that in Live Search? Anyone ever have this issue? I am using these apps. on an AT&T Tilt.
the Holux MX 1000 is a good deal if you dont mind the size ( well, as big as a zippo but a lil thicker ) . It hooks up quick ( I would say 10-20 sec , cold start ) and very stable. You can stick it into your key chain and you are ready to go.
For map, I prefer live search over Google map .
I've been using Live Search and love it when it works. The turn by turn is great. I wish it spoke, but it does at least beep. It saved me this past weekend lost in a strange city. Awesome. However, it seems to make my device (Tilt) unstable. I need to soft reset regularly after using it and I seem to lose my GPS signal easily. I don't know if this is my tilt, or the software, but i will freeze up for 3 minutes or so before it get moving again (which it does, most of the time!). As I said, when it works, it's awesome, as good as a full featured GPS solution. But I'm not sure it's wholly stable?
Yea, Live Search is really the way to go. It has much tighter integration with Windows Mobile and the "Speak your destination/search" is absolutely the best. Plus it has turn-by-turn unlike Google Maps. I have Tom Tom also on my phone, but when I'm searching for a location, Live Search wins for ease of use.
Have you tried nav4all??
Hi,
Just wondered if anyone has tried Nav4all on their devices?
What do you guys think?
Works great with my Tytn and blue tooth gps key-ring! (Freedom 2000)
Frogger
LiveSearch has no coverage for me (Belgium)...
On my TyTN (with Holux GPSlim 236), I have used
Smart2go: offline maps, nice 3D view, but no active navigation (doesn't seem to update gps position).
Google mobile: can determine rough location based on gsm cell, no active navigation
AmazeGPS: only have been able to test the alpha release, so it wasn't very stable; screenshots look interesting
Nav4All: good vocal directions, very basic but quite functional system
I have been searching for the free Navigon Mobile Navigation 6: the java version was free, but is no longer available on their site for download... (dunno if it still works though)
As my dataplan is on a different sim card, I mostly use my old phone (Nokia 6260) for data stuff (have it set up as external modem on my TyTN !). The upside is that I can use it as a standalone navigation; however I only managed to use Nav4All, and it seemed to loose its GPRS connection every now and then...
Haven't tested it enough on the TyTn to see if I get the same behaviour there.
Jörg
is there any way to monitor the internet usage in WM 6.5 or any app that can do this? I would like to limit myself to an amount of monthly traffic in order to save money on a data plan offer.
SPB Wireless Monitor is easily the best, not free but works a treat.
I'd post a link but being a noob I can't
thanks
was hoping for free but I will check this one out.
I don't know if this helps or not but I downloaded the SPB wireless monitor trial and was very impressed with it. You can set a daily Mb allowance and if you go over the limit you've set it a pop up informs you of that.
The trail period elapsed and I thought I might buy it although it is quite pricey but have found subsequently that even though I can't access the rest of the features now the pop up has continued to work.
Obviously I can't change that limit or anything else for that matter but for the time being that limited functionality is enough for me.
Hi. I am really interested in getting the TP2 and I've been using the search function to try to find out whether the TP2 can work with third party applications through wifi only, but I can't find an answer. This is important because I can't afford a data plan and want to be able to reference things on my phone while at work. The programs are epocrates, qxmd, and the like. I've read that 3rd party apps only work through data on blackberries (even though they have wifi antennas) and was wondering if the same applies to any of the HTC phones (mainly the touch pro2)? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Whether an app can support Wifi is not really a function of the phone. I have yet to find one that didn't on either my Tilt 2 or the Incite it replaced. The app itself doesn't usually care which connection it uses so long as one is present. The real trick is to not use ANY data at all. Almost any WinMo phone will access the network for something, usually for something like aGPS or to download weather info. These will be relatively small amounts of data, but it takes some effort to set your phone up to not use ANY data. I use a couple of tracking and GPS programs that would not be possible without a data plan. Having one of these smartphones and not letting it use data seems a waste to me. Wifi is only so accessible.
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Whether an app can support Wifi is not really a function of the phone. I have yet to find one that didn't on either my Tilt 2 or the Incite it replaced. The app itself doesn't usually care which connection it uses so long as one is present. The real trick is to not use ANY data at all. Almost any WinMo phone will access the network for something, usually for something like aGPS or to download weather info. These will be relatively small amounts of data, but it takes some effort to set your phone up to not use ANY data. I use a couple of tracking and GPS programs that would not be possible without a data plan. Having one of these smartphones and not letting it use data seems a waste to me. Wifi is only so accessible.
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Thanks for your answer. I really don't want a smartphone, but it might be required and I just want a way to access it without paying extra money.
Is there somehting included on the DHD or any known app, that can tell me how much data I have transfered over my mobile internet connection?
YES - it does sound like a topic that should be interesting to a lot of people and discussed multiple times already. Unfortunately, I haven't found the answer through searching. So maybe, you can just point me to the right keywords?
thanks
-Markus
Just search the market for usage monitors.
Like PhoneUsage or 3G watchdog.
Give NetCounter a shot, I've used it since owning a Hero. It has all the features you'd expect, and its free.
Agreed. I used NetCounter on my Hero, and use it on my DHD.
Gives you usage, billing months, alarms.
Ace.
thanks guys. NetCounter is really cool
Hopefully, those non informative posts are not against forum policy.
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If you also need a system diagnostics widget with info about CPU, memory, battery usage and so on I recommend Elixir.
It shows mobile/wifi traffic amongst a lot of other stuff like switches for airplane mode etc. and the widgets are highly configurable.
I use Data counter widget and I'm very happy with it. It allows me to track mobile and WiFi data separately and has a lot of useful statistics.
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Phone Usage!!!
everyhting from calls, SMS and Data.
Pro version lets you make an ALERT depending upon the max limit set by you.
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Is there somehting included on the DHD or any known app, that can tell me how much data I have transfered over my mobile internet connection?
YES - it does sound like a topic that should be interesting to a lot of people and discussed multiple times already. Unfortunately, I haven't found the answer through searching. So maybe, you can just point me to the right keywords?
thanks
-Markus
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3g watchdog does the job for me... i can also set it to give me an alarm after a specific amount of usage and turn off mobile internet connectivity after it reaches specific usage!
Hey all
I am about to release a new app and I'm having some trouble with the Bing maps control. It was working, now its blank... posts online say it could be a data issue with bing maps
Any who.. I'm looking for someone to test my app before I push it out to the marketplace. You will need to be able to side load apps onto your device.
YOu need to be in the UK as this app is for the UK only.
Let me know.
Thanks
Yeah I will test it for u, im in UK with dev unlocked hd7
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Will give it a test. Have some experience of using the bing control in the UK happy to help out if you pm me.
Don't know if this is relevant for you but some people have been getting a blank map due to firewalls or proxy server set-ups - i.e. check to see if it works when you just use your mobile phone's data connection (not wifi) instead of your PC's connection (N.B. if usb tethering your phone you are probably still using your PC connection).
Other things that come to mind are making sure you are using the correct 'CredentialsProvider' id, and have the latest version of bing maps (there was an update released a while ago).
If you're about to release an app it's well worth contacting the XNA-UK group (even with a silverlight app) - they're providing a free and trusted app testing service which was a real godsend when I was about to release mine. It makes a real difference having an experienced second pair of eyes looking through your app pre-release, and they came up with some great suggestions too to improve it further.
Good luck with the app,
Ian