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Hi all,
I've looked through the first 7 pages of this forum and can't see this question asked or answered anywhere.
I have my shiny new O2 XDA Ignito sitting in front of me and it is crying out for some sat nav software.
I have looked at TomTom navigator but from reading some of the posts on this site it appears TomTom 7 is the vogue. What are the differences between the two?
Is Garmin's mobile sat nav any good?
If I go for TomTom where is the best (sorry cheapest) place to buy it from on DVD?
Cheers.
Matt.
Garmin
Garmin Mobile XT is fantastic. I have it on my Tilt and it's as good if not better than the GPS in my car. It does turn by turn verbally which is a must. It even works in my pocket. You can have 3d maps or regular. It has traffic and automatic re-routing. It comes on a micro sd card and once you plug in the card it asks if you want to install. That's all there is to it.
The maps are great and detailed. The options are many. I love my Garmin and can't figure out why people aren't jumping on it. It's a one time cost rather than every month. Garmin is a great company to deal with and will be around when many of the others are gone.
FrankCB said:
Garmin Mobile XT is fantastic. I have it on my Tilt and it's as good if not better than the GPS in my car. It does turn by turn verbally which is a must. It even works in my pocket. You can have 3d maps or regular. It has traffic and automatic re-routing. It comes on a micro sd card and once you plug in the card it asks if you want to install. That's all there is to it.
The maps are great and detailed. The options are many. I love my Garmin and can't figure out why people aren't jumping on it. It's a one time cost rather than every month. Garmin is a great company to deal with and will be around when many of the others are gone.
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Does it come on CD/DVD though as the XDA Ignito (HTC Diamond) doesn't have a card slot?
Matt
My dad got a seperate GPS unit with the Garmin CD and it can install and show the map just fine, but cant use the internal GPS so that's totally useless. Of course that GPS brick should be optional if your phone includes a GPS (I mean you pay for it regardless).
Had to aquire that online special version just to get the thing working
use TomTom Navigator 7 - specificly developed for the VGA HTC Touch Diamond. Works perfect for me.
TomTom, it's perfect!
i use igo8.
found it to be better than tomtom.
darthbane2k said:
use TomTom Navigator 7 - specificly developed for the VGA HTC Touch Diamond. Works perfect for me.
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Rang Garmin and after 20 minutes they answered. They conformed you can buy their software on DVD but you have to buy the GPS receiver as well... something to do with unlocking the maps using a receiver code or something!
So as a result it looks like TomTom is the way forward for me.
When I go to the TT website it makes no mention of TT 7 and yt loads of you guys on here appear to be using it. Where do I get it from and how much is it (I know Navigator 6 is £87)?
Thanks in advance guys.
Matt.
TomTom7 is superb, in terms of obtaining a copy, a mere google search would probably locate it straight away, free or paid for
Would definately go for TT7 as they are what I would call the market leaders (for Europe anyway). I've used both and perhaps gotten used to TT7, but I have been using it for TT5, TT6 and now TT7 and it works with great map support for US, Europe and Australia. Suggest you google or download the cab from numerous folks here (...search!!) and then buy the maps (whatever) accordingly!
i have both tomtom7 and Garmin XT...diference is in refresh...TomTom refreshes position like 0,5 s and Garmin 1-1,5s
But i preffer Garmin ( we have better maps for our country for Garmin )
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
PJ6363 said:
Would definately go for TT7 as they are what I would call the market leaders (for Europe anyway). I've used both and perhaps gotten used to TT7, but I have been using it for TT5, TT6 and now TT7 and it works with great map support for US, Europe and Australia. Suggest you google or download the cab from numerous folks here (...search!!) and then buy the maps (whatever) accordingly!
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I spent much of yesterday (to my wifes disgust!) searching this site and google for a link from which to download TT& and the only one I could come up with was this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/123733357/
posted on this site by Mahmood on 2/06/08. Unfortunately it didn't work. I couldn't find any others... maybe I couldn't see the wood for the trees, who knows?
Matt.
Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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Just looked on their website at IGO 8. The site states that it will only work off the original SD memory card... Diamond doesn't have a slot!
Matt
Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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TT7 also supports full postcode search with the ZIP plugin (easily found) and speed camera notifications
mb5049 said:
I spent much of yesterday (to my wifes disgust!) searching this site and google for a link from which to download TT& and the only one I could come up with was this one
http://rapidshare.com/files/123733357/
posted on this site by Mahmood on 2/06/08. Unfortunately it didn't work. I couldn't find any others... maybe I couldn't see the wood for the trees, who knows?
Matt.
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Have the TomTom cab at home, can send it to you/upload it tonight if you still need it
dan168 said:
Have the TomTom cab at home, can send it to you/upload it tonight if you still need it
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Sorry it's late but OH YES!!! (Please!)
PM me if you want or post I don't mind.
Matt
mb5049 said:
Sorry it's late but OH YES!!! (Please!)
PM me if you want or post I don't mind.
Matt
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PM sent
Edit: link here: http://www.megaupload.com/cn/?d=A6DFV9VH
Krema+or said:
hey man go nav n go IGO8!!! better than tt7: faster, prettier & full 7digit postcodes in uk fresh speed cameras waypoints etc
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you need to crack it since it will only work off a SD card :/. Anyhow iGO8 ftw
TomTom?
IGO?
Garmin?
McGuider! (aka Sygic DRIVE)
Works absolutely great on my Diamond, uses a nice black theme which fits perfectly, has lane guidance, detailed spoken instructions, nice fluid 3D graphics, the lot.
Hi,
Is tomtom 7 that much better than tomtom6? I have tomtom6 on my touch dual and havnt installed gps software on my new diamond yet...is it worth the upgrade?
Yes of course it's better, you can use the newest v7 maps and you have mapshare.
DoubleR said:
Yes of course it's better, you can use the newest v7 maps and you have mapshare.
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Whats mapshare? Are there any other major differences? And I know itll be better I just dont know if its worth upgrading.
im cheap
im more than happy with my tt6
does TT6/7 do voice navigation ( turn by turn voice instruction ) or is that only on the Garmin?
devillj said:
does TT6/7 do voice navigation ( turn by turn voice instruction ) or is that only on the Garmin?
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TT6 does so I think its a fair bet to say TT7 does.
jaymit said:
TT6 does so I think its a fair bet to say TT7 does.
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yes it does,
and this is mapshare, don't forget to watch the movie
http://www.tomtom.com/page/mapshare?gclid=CKet_aaQwpUCFQxRtAodlmMEYA&Lid=4&selector=true
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yes it does,
and this is mapshare, don't forget to watch the movie
http://www.tomtom.com/page/mapshare?gclid=CKet_aaQwpUCFQxRtAodlmMEYA&Lid=4&selector=true
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Thanks! I hate to be a pain but do you have a link to tomtom on the tomtom website - I cant find it on the site :s
TT7 is not available on the TT website.......
.....it is available on this website (search...) as it has been ripped from various devices. The 7 series maps are available from TT website, and these alone are worth updating from TT6 to TT7. As I understand there is only limited reverse compatability with TT6 (specific latest versions) and the 7 series maps...
Hope this helps....
Here you can get TT7.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679
I'm happy with tt7 except for the lag
No voices in TTN7
I installed TTN7 on my Diamond, but I cannot select a voice. TTN7 does not 'see' the voices.
Does anybody know how to solve this?
HappyFace said:
I installed TTN7 on my Diamond, but I cannot select a voice. TTN7 does not 'see' the voices.
Does anybody know how to solve this?
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you can download voices from tomtom home or directly in your tomtom on your diamond. goto "wijzig voorkeuren --> spraak voorkeuren" and choose "download stem".
Something else... is it possible to get bigger POI icons?
thread closed after request by thread starter.
Just received... my old Tom TOm 5 isn't working, IS working but can't find GPS receiver!
I am using TT 5, the same used with Wings and Excalibur, with external GPS!
Solutions? Have you tested some other navigation software?
Try Sygic McGuider or Garmin Mobile XT. Those should work .
Sygic Mcguider... the only way is to buy an (expensive) SD pre-installed version
Garmin XT, expensive "should work"? I can't buy a "should work"
Sygic doesn't wok!
Installed, looking for fix.... error, program crash
Hi , it seem copilot 7 its compatible too
Route 66, ver 8 works flawless. The fastest fix i've seen on htc phone! Even indoor...
sergiopi said:
Just received... my old Tom TOm 5 isn't working, IS working but can't find GPS receiver!
I am using TT 5, the same used with Wings and Excalibur, with external GPS!
Solutions? Have you tested some other navigation software?
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TomTom 7 works just fine on my Snap.
Psmit said:
TomTom 7 works just fine on my Snap.
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Works without a touch screen? Are you using a virtual cursor application?
sergiopi said:
Works without a touch screen? Are you using a virtual cursor application?
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Almost. You can use 95% of the menu's with the trackball and/or keyboard.
Only a few menu's, which usually are only used rarely to configure the device, can't be selected without FakeCursor or SPHelper.
So after setting up TomTom the daily use doesn't require any tools, just the trackball and keyboard!
exactly, what kind of version u use?
The problem i have with my snap is that i cant select another country with keyboard or trackball?
Do you use a specific key for that?
i'm using tomtom software
Confirmed, full version of McGuider 2009 is working, altough trial is not...
sergiopi said:
Route 66, ver 8 works flawless. The fastest fix i've seen on htc phone! Even indoor...
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Hi sergiopi,
Which Route 66V8 do you intalled? The one for Symbian?
It is work?
Thank you,
Nick
Garmin Mobile works!
Small inconvenience: moving around the map with the trackball is slow
My mobiler
Hi,
I used my mobiler to get tomtom7 to work properly.
Couldn't change the country with the Snap.
With my mobiler I changed it.
Now I can use it like tomtom shoul.
Jody
For those of you that cant get Navigation software to 'find' your GPS install MSGPSID to set your port.
nicolaerugina said:
Hi sergiopi,
Which Route 66V8 do you intalled? The one for Symbian?
It is work?
Thank you,
Nick
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Sorry for the looong delay, I am using the R66 WM version. The only BUG is the GPS setting installed. I discovered, after installing TOM TOM, that the the TT signal bars aren't displayed, even in full reception.
I foud this is a well known bug related to Route 66 installation
But TT works, even without the signal bars
Greg530 said:
Garmin Mobile works!
Small inconvenience: moving around the map with the trackball is slow
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wich navigon sw and maps release do you use?
zanfo said:
wich navigon sw and maps release do you use?
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Like I said, it's GARMIN, not navigon
garmin mobile xt, version 5
Greg530 said:
Like I said, it's GARMIN, not navigon
garmin mobile xt, version 5
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Sorry!
I install it,seems to work well,maybe slow, jerky on street
Which GPS apk do you recomend to use ? With precise european maps & good graphics resolution for i5800 screen.
Sygic has not good resolution for i5800 and Navigon looks OK - but no experiences.
At Windows mobile I was very satisfied with Igo 8
As OpenStreetMap Contributor I would recommend MapDroyd or OsmAnd. For those who don't know openstreetmap, take a look at wikipedia (can't post links as new user...)
I am using copilot live, and love it really. great screen resolution, no crashing.
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As OpenStreetMap Contributor I would recommend MapDroyd or OsmAnd. For those who don't know openstreetmap, take a look at wikipedia (can't post links as new user...)
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I mean real navigation with streets etc.. I used to have IGO on WM. And Navigon for android have good maps, but is not readable at our i5800 resolution.
czat said:
I am using copilot live, and love it really. great screen resolution, no crashing.
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thanks, and what about maps ? does it cover middle europe ?
Take a look here: hxxp://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Android
And in Germany you can't get better maps than OpenStreetMap. And best thing is, even if there is something missing, just add it yourself. Maps are and will be free.
Benjamin_L said:
Take a look here: hxxp://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Android
And in Germany you can't get better maps than OpenStreetMap. And best thing is, even if there is something missing, just add it yourself. Maps are and will be free.
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I was testing something like this at windows mobile may be one year ago. I will check first on the internet about the coverage of the middle europe
nastyba said:
Which GPS apk do you recomend to use ? With precise european maps & good graphics resolution for i5800 screen.
Sygic has not good resolution for i5800 and Navigon looks OK - but no experiences.
At Windows mobile I was very satisfied with Igo 8
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Hi,
iGo is not available for 240x400 resolution. I use NDrive for navigation and i am totally satisfied with it. Has the same detail level in maps as iGo i think.
regards,
usertotya
usertotya said:
Hi,
iGo is not available for 240x400 resolution. I use NDrive for navigation and i am totally satisfied with it. Has the same detail level in maps as iGo i think.
regards,
usertotya
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unfortunately here isn't button for thanks ( but thanks haverom ))
have you tryied JP-B ?
hi guys when ever i start my gps the position is locked in 10-20 sec but my position is always shown .5-1 km away from my original position, the location of the cell tower my mobile is using is shown as my position, my exact location is never locked what is the problem according to you guys?
guys my gps didint work.then i use google map to show my location it cant.how can i fix it?
HEi!
I install android 2.3.1 on my hd2, and now i have one simple question and request. Can someone tell me what is now the best navigation for my phone(hd2 with gingerbread), and when i can download it?
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IGO navigation
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I second that.
At least try Navigation (comes with Google maps) as I've found it works perfectly and is free. You just need a data connection when you first plan the route.
If you don't have it, download Google maps from the market.
Sygic Aura
http://www.sygic.com/
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I second that.
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can you give me a link for this iGo navigation download?
On My HD2/Android, I use ....
CoPilot 8. I purchased the USA only today for only $4.99 from their website.
My dual boot phone now has CoPilot for both operating systems. It works more smoothly on Android, and I'm really happy with it.
The navigation app that came with my Android distribution (little blue arrowhead pointing up) also works just fine, with its integration into Google Maps.
try ndrive it works nice
copilot is sweet, and navigon also, but i know that gingerbread struggles with navigon, other ROMs dont.
he he he... the one which has the map for the country you're in and your language
(and if someone knows an Android nav with a map of China NOT in chinese... i'm interested)
For me: Igo
For my wife: Garmin
So who's right?
IGO is working?
w8asa said:
CoPilot 8. I purchased the USA only today for only $4.99 from their website.
My dual boot phone now has CoPilot for both operating systems. It works more smoothly on Android, and I'm really happy with it.
The navigation app that came with my Android distribution (little blue arrowhead pointing up) also works just fine, with its integration into Google Maps.
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pfff, i just download em all 4 free.
matt
i will try it...
navigation works perfectly on my cm7 rom. the only bad issue is that i can't use it abroad because of the need of data connection. Co-pilot is also nice and requires no data connection, but it takes alot of space.
matthew33 said:
pfff, i just download em all 4 free.
matt
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Well you aren't getting them free legally, aren't you?
gizmolisa2006 said:
copilot is sweet, and navigon also, but i know that gingerbread struggles with navigon, other ROMs dont.
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I beg to differ.
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Gho57 said:
Sygic Aura
http://www.sygic.com/
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I agree! works great!
Garmin working on android...?
Where can I download igo? I can't find it in the mrket?
I am using IGO8 and it works fine. I have maps for N.America, Costa Rica, Singapore, Philippines, and HK and they all work on my GB 2.3.2.
Can you tell me how did you do that I can't get it iGo i really love iGo
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