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Can anyone tell me the best and use friendly GPS software that can be used with custom mapping tools? Cause I live in Maldives and I have checked most software which does not cover my region.
I need to scan map of my region and align it to GPS using PC.
I have tried with different software but so far most softwares are not so custom friendly and very difficult to align.
Thankx for all your help
Have a look on the web for the Pocket PC Experts reviews. We're reviewing this category of applications, so you can find some good options.
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abshie said:
Can anyone tell me the best and use friendly GPS software that can be used with custom mapping tools? Cause I live in Maldives and I have checked most software which does not cover my region.
I need to scan map of my region and align it to GPS using PC.
I have tried with different software but so far most softwares are not so custom friendly and very difficult to align.
Thankx for all your help
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i was using vito smart navigator (-->here<--) when i am in mauritius. there is a free map calibrating software (desktop) for that. the tool is working great. the problem was (actually, is) finding a decent map
there are others like GPS Tuner or OziExplorer, but i had problems using those and was never happy with them.
OziExplorer is the BEST GPS moving map software I ever used. Using it weekly with 1-25'000 swissgrid maps. But you need PC AND PPC version. (expensive)
I tried with different
I tried to calibrate with different software. The best for me is GPS Tuner & GPSDash & Memory Map.
Anyone know if it exists a topography GPS program for that works on the HD?
I don't mean car navigation systems like TomTom, but old fashion maps, where I am able to plot my trips into the wild and so on.
I use oziexplorer. They have a CE version call OziexplorerCE
Works well. No problems.
Pytagoras said:
Anyone know if it exists a topography GPS program for that works on the HD?
I don't mean car navigation systems like TomTom, but old fashion maps, where I am able to plot my trips into the wild and so on.
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gwatch is a great app, and it is one-click to take your trip into google earth and see it...
I have not tried it myself yet but I'd suggest to first try this freeware program:
http://aeguerre.free.fr/Public/PocketPC/NoniGPSPlot/EN/index.php
Other commercial applications (Not necessarily in order of preference):
GPSTuner, http://www.gpstuner.com/
Pathaway, http://www.pathaway.com/
OziExplorer, http://www.oziexplorer.com/
Hope I helped and happy hiking
i use memorymap http://www.memory-map.co.uk/index.htm
far from cheap, but excellent all the same
I´m running Garmin Mobile XT!
You can use it for streetnavigation and topo, you need only the right cards!
It supports a lot of cards worldwide!
TechrificWay GPS Navigation - IGo with 3D landmarks and terrain for Australia & NZ
Mods if this is considered as advertisement, my apologies and please del post.
Hi guys,
Just thought I share this great new product. I had been a little disappointed with Igo for not providing 3D landmarks and terrain with their Australia maps, us Aussie users can now enjoy this great feature with: TechrificWay GPS http://www.techrific.com.au/techrif...ew-zealand-powered-by-igo-my-way-8-p-492.html Navigation.
according to their website quote:
"TechrificWay is the only GPS Navigation Software that supports Real 3D Landmark, Terrain and Elevation in Australia and New Zealand (High rise buildings, Petrol Station, etc.)".
It is powered by iGO My Way 8 engine and supports text to speech.
The package contains:
2 gig micro SD card with adapter
TechrificWay software with iGo My Way 8 engine
Australia and NZ maps powered by NAVTEQ Q3 2008
30 language support with 50 voices
I think $209 is reasonable, although I have not yet tried this. Has anyone tried? What you think?
Techrific Way iGO 8 running on my Topaz
I have this installed and running. I wanted maps for NZ and Aus and iGO 8 is great software so this was good for me.
As far as Techrific go I was a little worried because they were small so I checked them out. Nav N Go (who make iGO 8) e-mailed me that the software was legitimate (and legal licence) but the Techrific version was not yet supported by their update tool (so no upgrades of map purchases from then available yet).
I received no conformation notification after I ordered from Techrific but software arrived to me within 24 hours!
Maps are kinda pricey from Nav N Go site so AU$209 is ok for software + NZ and Aus maps (and potential future upgrade support). I don't but many toys so I can justify
The Topaz is not listed on the Nav N Go site as being supported but it worked 1st time. Channel 4 and away I went. You get the SD card (with micro SD) and a CD with just the manual on it. The manual is the same as from the Nav N Go site but just with the title page changed.
The splash startup screen is also changed to be Techrific but other than that it is just iGO 8 with NZ and Aus maps.
Incidentally the pronunciation of street names works really well. Australian voices are included but you can only use street pronunciation with English or American voices. I use English female which is good
The Topaz has lots of RAM and so this feature is good for me.
Many street names are on the map but not available in the search. If at home I use Google map then put in coordinates but many options are available. So far every address I can navigate to and no bad directions apart from where I know that traffic is bad. Actually found a couple of better ways. So Aus map is good.
I have not used the POIs much but having land marks in 3d is kinda handy.
I previously used Mapking and iGO 8 has many more features. The iGO version has more features then iGO Amigo if your phone has enough RAM. If on 64MB RAM then maybe look at Amigo.
I am sure I can find out on this site how to pipe my FM radio on my phone into traffic suggestions so that is next.
I own one as well (TechrificWay). I posted my review some months ago here: http://www.michaelaulia.com/blogs/igo-myway-8techrific-way-review.html
I wish that they can get the update tool pretty soon. I love my software to be always up to date!
So I have always used TT6 on all my htc devices but I wont work on my touch hd. Tried to buy TT7 from tomtom.com and they told me it's not for sale in the US. I am looking for something that has directions and live traffic update that works here in the US. Any input would be great.
Here's a similar thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491958&highlight=navigation
funk1980 said:
Here's a similar thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491958&highlight=navigation
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Thanks for the link. Alot of those users are outside of US. It sucks to have to pay another $100 for another gps software.
I really like the Garmin software. It integrates with Google Maps so you can search for POI's within Garmin (using updated POI information from Google Maps) and it pulls them into the Garmin software. I used TT6/TT7 for years until I got this.
I don't know how is is in the US, but if you want TMC, I recommend Igo8. With this navigator you can use live traffic information with TMC. (If you want more information look for TMC in this forum).
But like I said I don't know how it is in the US (I don't know if you use TMC there)
I like that. Will look for this software.
cRaCKwHoRe said:
I really like the Garmin software. It integrates with Google Maps so you can search for POI's within Garmin (using updated POI information from Google Maps) and it pulls them into the Garmin software. I used TT6/TT7 for years until I got this.
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cRaCKwHoRe said:
I really like the Garmin software. It integrates with Google Maps so you can search for POI's within Garmin (using updated POI information from Google Maps) and it pulls them into the Garmin software. I used TT6/TT7 for years until I got this.
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Are you referring to Garmin Mobile XT? I was put off that since you can't transfer it to a larger memory card. You're stuck with the one it comes on which is a tad inconvenient.
I've tried TT7, IGO8 and NDrive, of these 3, IGO8 is a hands down performer. Not only does it look nice with its 3D scenery, but the refresh rate of IGO8 graphics is way way way better than TT7.
NDrive has a good refresh rate, but unfortunately it makes navigation mistakes and offers little customization, therefore I don't feel it is really ready for prime time yet.
Garmin might be good, I haven't tried it.
But IGO 8 lags so much on the Touch HD.. especially with the 3d buildings turned on...
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I don't know how is is in the US, but if you want TMC, I recommend Igo8. With this navigator you can use live traffic information with TMC. (If you want more information look for TMC in this forum).
But like I said I don't know how it is in the US (I don't know if you use TMC there)
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I tried to search TMC but I guess it's not enough letters... anything else I can search, or maybe you have a link?
Thanks.
AndyCr15 said:
I tried to search TMC but I guess it's not enough letters... anything else I can search, or maybe you have a link?
Thanks.
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Take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=511838&highlight=beemer
It's still in development, but updated regularly
AndyCr15 said:
I tried to search TMC but I guess it's not enough letters... anything else I can search, or maybe you have a link?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512630
I'd say, iGO is THE best choice for the touch HD. Integrates just perfectly with WVGA, allows portrait/landscape use modes and various sysfile modifications, delievers very nice graphical performance and great design - with carbon background it looks like a very expensive stand alone GPS device There are different skins for the app, too.
And it works very well with the TMC solution in this forum. It just works. A device like HD, equipped with the powerful GPS hardware deserves powerful software like iGO8.
My choice:
TT7: Very easy to use.
Garmin: Better maps (at least in Lithuania) but GUI is not good.
iGO: This software is usable. I like the way iGO draws pictures. GUI is also convinient.
So I use TT7 for day2day navigation and Garmin - if I travel to places I have never been. Because TT7 might not have the latest maps of that Area.
All of them are tested and works on my Touch HD. Unfortunately I tested not legal versions and can't tell if the legal ones works well.
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Are you referring to Garmin Mobile XT? I was put off that since you can't transfer it to a larger memory card. You're stuck with the one it comes on which is a tad inconvenient.
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Yes, that is the software. However, you can transfer it if you know how ... meaning "hacking" / cracking / unlocking it.
Maybe the new Version of nDrive (Release Date will bei 23rd May 09) makes a big step forward. Haven't seen any Screenshots yet but hopefully it#ll get even better than it is. Plus: It's the cheapest professional Navi-Software i know.
I use Navigon, until now it's the only one (that i have) that worked great and doesn't have a lag. Navigon works nice on the Touch HD!
Navigon doesn't even start up on my touch.. At least the official version, downloaded from the navigon website doesn't.
I use these; navigon,sygic,iGO8,tomtom7
all with latest western europe map
i like tomtom7 the most because i can hook it up to tomtomhome2 and use mapshare also iGO8 is handy with the tmc working now but i cant get it to work in portraitmode yet
I have the google maps application, its perfect!!
but it must connect to the internet,
i need a program thatuses the internal GPS without using an internet connection
i heard that Route 66 can do it, but cant find a link
please help
thanxxxxx
take a look at igo8 i use this for months now and perfect working even with tmc - take a llok at google für some full wm versions... even here at the forum you should find some useful links i can't belive that you can't find anything for your needs - just a tipp @google type + download or +full download behind the name of the desired app...
Try TrekBuddy. It's not too accurate but you can calibrate it and make your own maps and waypoint. It's java by the way: http://www.trekbuddy.net/forum/
Cheers!
nDrive is doing the trick for me But you need to pay for it.. or simply google it
Nav N Go iGO 8
GOOGLE
iGO 8
The best navigation it's Garmin
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsUpdates.jsp?product=010-11034-00&cID=138&pID=11413
TomTom 7 seriously.
I started using TomTom since version 5 and I'm fond of it, but I should admit it's mainly matter of personal liking.
I also tried iGO8, pre-installed on a standalone navigator I bought, it's not so bad, but the user interface is more chaotic in my opinion.
As far as I know, iGO interface is more customizable then TT.
Talking about algorithms, specially for route recalculation, I think they are equivalent.
Igo8 is best...
alternate to tom tom
I have been using sygic mobile. it is alot cheaper £30 for program and uk maps!
iGo8 - I like it
fingerizm said:
I have the google maps application, its perfect!!
but it must connect to the internet,
i need a program thatuses the internal GPS without using an internet connection
i heard that Route 66 can do it, but cant find a link
please help
thanxxxxx
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We have Route 66 installed and like it - go www.66.com
Navigon
Navigon Navigator is the best! I used to use TomTom.
Navigon is very grafical and has lots of options.
On the highway you get a visual representation of the exit you should or should not take.
It even shows 3d buildings on the map if you are in a city.
Performance is also good!
Garmin
Garmin mobile xt r the best gps software for me...
since i used garmin,i never been lost on the road anymore...
if u want the software n map,u can try search at MFM forum...
I tried almost all GPS software. (TT, Garmin mobile 4 & 5, iGo8, ... etc).
Garmin is by far the WORST. Ugly, outdated and confused GUI. And it's slow as hell. But it's excellent with POI searching especially with Google integration. And it's flight schedule and traffic info over internet is handy too.
Tom Tom is not bad, but not good as well in every aspect.
iGo8 is the most powerfully and configurable. TTS (very rare on WM), TMC (even rare), good looking (with customize skin) and smooth. The only problem is require a lot of memory and takes longer to start (30sec - 1min)
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TomTom 7 seriously.
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what he said, some of the POI's have been a little off, and the recalculating could be a little better, but it is great overall
search google for it, i used words like TT7 and xperia, and so forth...works great
Automapa
Best of the best is Polish program called Automapa (www.automapa.com).
You can change language to english and load europe map/
Igo 8.3-the best.
I have used Garmin, Navigon, Igo, TomTom and Sygic.
Garmin was't really userfriendly in my opinion and I stopped testing it very quickly.
Igo is really nice navigation program, It is customizable, it has tmc, roadassistance. Programs starts not fast but when it starts it works fluently. There were two reasons I stopped using Igo: 1. Speech is really a chaos. Its not accurate, it replays a lot and the beep tone before the speech is really annoying. 2. GPS wasnt very accurate.
Sygic is almost like TomTom, but sometimes the calculating of the roads wasnt really logical for me, but its really nice alternative.
Navigon is the most extencive navigation program for PDA. It has visual road assistance for example. But it doesnt work very properly yet. I cant search for POI´s and its really heavy program. Speech is very good, pitty that it doesnt have querty keyboard.
I have used TomTom for a long time and looked every time to another, because it doest have any extras (it doesnt have road line assistance for example), but because its light, stable, userfriendly and everything works like it has to, I always went back to TomTom and now it is the only navigation program I use.