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looking for good GPS software to buy!

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.
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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..

GPS on htc s620

after searching google i found no information that would interest me, so what i would like to know is the following:
-is anyone using a gps device with the s620?
-is it possibile to use de mini-usb port to connect gps devices or do i have to use BT?
-what's the best gps software out there?
i am using windows mobile 6 and have a 1 gb sd card.

proxo said:
after searching google i found no information that would interest me, so what i would like to know is the following:
-is anyone using a gps device with the s620?
-is it possibile to use de mini-usb port to connect gps devices or do i have to use BT?
-what's the best gps software out there?
i am using windows mobile 6 and have a 1 gb sd card.
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Before it was STOLEN, I used the Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth GPS System. It worked well with my T-Mobile Dash, however, the animation was a tad sluggish due to my limited space on the microSD card. The manual recommended using at LEAST a 1GB storage card...so that was what I did. Because of the infinite amount of maps the program installs to your card, I would recommend a MINIMUM of 2GB on your microSD.
Now to answer your question... The GPS unit has a mini-USB slot very similar to that of the Dash, but Bluetooth is the only method of connection between the two devices. The system is available on Amazon.com for $125.67.

proxo said:
after searching google i found no information that would interest me, so what i would like to know is the following:
-is anyone using a gps device with the s620?
-is it possibile to use de mini-usb port to connect gps devices or do i have to use BT?
-what's the best gps software out there?
i am using windows mobile 6 and have a 1 gb sd card.
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I'm currently using a Freedom GPS unit...no bigger than a key chain and works well with google maps and windows live search...AND costs less than or just a hundred dollars.

The fact that it's sluggish would have nothing to do with how much space you have on miniSD card.
I'm currently using a bluetooth GPS receiver with Route66 V7 which works very well with the S620

Currently using a WondeX BT760Y mainly for Google Maps & Windows Live works fine. 44 Hours of battery life and connects through bluetooth. I don't think you will find a GPS Unit that connects to the USB of the T-Mobile Dash.

proxo said:
after searching google i found no information that would interest me, so what i would like to know is the following:
-is anyone using a gps device with the s620?
-is it possibile to use de mini-usb port to connect gps devices or do i have to use BT?
-what's the best gps software out there?
i am using windows mobile 6 and have a 1 gb sd card.
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I am using a holux 100 via BT and it has been working fine on my Dash/s620, mda\wizard and on my shadow\juno. also i have been using a program called nav4all free on line just go to nav4all.com gives turn by turn and maps. i haven't been lost yet.

Motorola T815. Comes with Motonav, and a Years subscription. I never used the subbscription, and usually use it with Live Search.

Which GPS solution you are using

Let us know which GPS solution tops the chart with Excalibur users

I'm currently using Garmin Mobile XT alongside with Google Maps and so far, its gotten me everywhere I need to be and then some.

blackjack2 said:
I'm currently using Garmin Mobile XT alongside with Google Maps and so far, its gotten me everywhere I need to be and then some.
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Nice haha I do the same thing too...

I use McGuider

I use TOMTOM with a GPS Bluetooth receiver. But then i only use it to listen to the womens voice LOL But seriously, good GPS system

i use google maps cuz i dont want to hassle around with a gps receiver...plus its pretty awsome how they use your cell signal to get ur location...wish they could get it better to an exact location and maybe other companies will start using this technology as well...i am a cheap ass i kno...lolz

I use MapQuest Navigator v5.. its flawless I use Google Maps at times and a couple other toys (VITO Navigator II for off roading for example) but I mainly use MapQuest Nav

just wanting to know. is there any other software that does not have to use gps to get your location the way that google maps does. thanks.

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Bluetooth GPS - anyone tried one?

Seeing as I can't get a satellite lock with the internal GPS on my Archos 80 G9 (running stock 4.0.6) I was wondering if it would be worth getting a bluetooth GPS module.
I can pick one up for about £15 on eBay and there are a couple of apps on the Play store that are designed to support these modules.
Has anyone tried one of these with their G9?
What are your experiences?
Alternatively does anyone know for sure if Archos are planning any upgrades to their firmware specifically to address the GPS issues that many appear to be having?
(I know that for some people the internal GPS is working fine on their G9, but it seems it's a bit like the wi-fi issue where some people are unaffected and yet others are having problems)

When you are in the house, you never have a chance to get a signal
Did you try it outside?! And did you wait a little bit?! My Galaxy 5 needs 4-5 mins
to get a fix-sattelite! Normaly you shouldn´t have problems with that...
And Archos is updating their firmware more or less every 4 weeks! So you have a good chance to get a fix for that, if it´s a bug...

Yeah I took my tablet out to an open field last weekend and left it for well over an hour and didn't even catch a glimpse of one satellite.
My daughter has a cheap ZTE phone and can always get an instant lock. Makes me jealous!

Have you tried?
This may seem like a dumb answer but I have found that my 80g9 sometimes loses GPS lock and all satellites if I have been indoors for a while or had the tablet on sleep. If I then turn off the GPS under settings and then re enable the GPS works fine. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the advice but I have tried your suggestion.
I have tried everything conceivable with no success.

It might be considered bad form but I'll reply to my own original question anyway.
I bought a Bluetooth GPS keyring from eBay for £7 inc. delivery and along with the Bluetooth GPS app I'm getting great results.
Might help someone in future...

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It might be considered bad form but I'll reply to my own original question anyway.
I bought a Bluetooth GPS keyring from eBay for £7 inc. delivery and along with the Bluetooth GPS app I'm getting great results.
Might help someone in future...
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hi,
you are not alone
i have the same problem with my 101g9. gps did not work at all since honeycomb until ics 4.07 on my tablet.
can you tell us which gps mouse do you have and which bluetooth app is in use? i'm interesting to hear more about a working combination because archos cannot fix the gps problem for all devices (i guess). seems, i need an external bt receiver too.
thanks for info

I use "Bluetooth GPS" by "Googoo Android" from Google Play to connect.
The receiver is listed on eBay as "Vodafone keyring receiver 51 ch GPS sat nav receiver for laptops and mobiles"
I bought this because it is so small; really handy to keep on my keyring.
The seller seems to have loads of the same for sale.
I hope this is useful.

yep, very useful.
thanks a lot

holux
Hi,
I can use my Holux M-1200 USB Gps, on my G101. It works far, far, better than the built in GPS. It locks on many satellites even in the house.
I cannot use the Archos one on V4.06, only on V 3.2.80 and ONLY with WiFi assist on!
The Archos GPS really sucks!
cheers
P

superpat999 said:
Hi,
I can use my Holux M-1200 USB Gps, on my G101. It works far, far, better than the built in GPS. It locks on many satellites even in the house.
I cannot use the Archos one on V4.06, only on V 3.2.80 and ONLY with WiFi assist on!
The Archos GPS really sucks!
cheers
P
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hi,
the holux m-1200 can work as bluetooth device or over usb cable. you use it via usb?

Holux Bluetooth
Hi,
Yes, The M-1200 works well on Bluetooth.
There are a number of steps to take to get it working.
1. Install Bluetooth GPS from Play.com
2. Go to Settings and turn OFF GPS, and Google location services
4. In Settings go to Developer options and turn ON "Allow Mock Locations"
5. Pair and connect Holux M-1200 to Archos tablet.
6. Run Bluetooth GPS. On its main page enable mock GPS Provider, and Connect.
7. If it doesn't connect, go to Bluetooth GPS settings and try various settings in "Connection Problems related". ( I ticked all three choices)
run any GPS app, Syric, mmTracker, Google maps, they all work fine!
cheers
Patrick

external GPS receiver

Hi all,
Does somebody use an external GPS receiver for car navigation (navigon/sygic etc)?

I've used my external holux unit a couple of times. I used it in navigon together with the app Bluetooth GPS.

lagujo said:
I've used my external holux unit a couple of times. I used it in navigon together with the app Bluetooth GPS.
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Thanks,
I also bought an Holux today...(GPSlim 240), and it seems it's working GREAT..

Just curious, can I ask why you would use an external GPS receiver, rather than the internal one?

Aleemz said:
Just curious, can I ask why you would use an external GPS receiver, rather than the internal one?
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I've had problems with my internal receiver at two diffrent occasions. Had the external receiver lying in the car so I decided to use it. Worked like a charm

Makes sense. I also have an external receiver from the days when phones didn't have internal GPS receivers, but I would expect the One X receiver to work effectively without needing to resort to using another device.

Aleemz said:
Makes sense. I also have an external receiver from the days when phones didn't have internal GPS receivers, but I would expect the One X receiver to work effectively without needing to resort to using another device.
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You would think so, but I've had nothing but issues from mine as well. Just doesn't seem to want to stay on course. Maybe my internal gps receiver is bad?
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imitenotbecrazy said:
You would think so, but I've had nothing but issues from mine as well. Just doesn't seem to want to stay on course. Maybe my internal gps receiver is bad?
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I think I had better test mine out on the way to work in the morning!

I wanted to use my phone as navigation but i had a poor gps signal, at first i tried a couple of fixing tools but they didn't work as good as i hoped....
now with my external gps receiver and the bluetooth gps app, i have 12 sat's in no time and always a good gps signal...whereever whenever...

I am going to be looking at a long (well say 5 to 6 hours) trip, and was thinking of ways to avoid overheating the HOX, and thought this might help. Anyone who has done this - does this :
1. How did you make it use the external GPS
2. Did it therefore not use the internal GPS at all or just supplement it (given what I am trying to achieve)
3. did it revert OK to the internal GPS when you went back to wanting to use it?
Cheers

I recommend the app Bluetooth GPS to connect to the external receiver. When it's connected the internal receiver won't be used.
When you turn off the application the phone will automatically use the internal receiver when needed.
This will save you some battery but the navigation app and Bluetooth will still draw a lot of juice.