I am off to the Indian Subcontinent in a few days - would like opinions/suggestions on apps

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-12-2012, 11:00 PM

Hi
I am off to the Indian Subcontinent in a few days - would like opinions/suggestions on apps that do NOT require an internet connection
Specifically:
1. An MAP with GPS - as detailed as possible
2. A Hindi (I assume that would cover most places) phrase book with audio output and a good user interface
3. a menu guide - including pictures - to help a poor North American to select the many delicious options there
4. Whatever is needed for secure web access
5. Your suggestions on what would be useful that I did not think about
Thanks in advance
Larry

F2 · 11-12-2012, 11:16 PM

You probably thought about it but a plug adapter to accommodate a charger if their sockets are different.

Enjoy.

**adi_vastava** · 11-12-2012, 11:49 PM

I assumme you are going to take temp. mobile connection once you are here. you should if you are not. With that you can have some cheap data access pack, which works pretty much every where.

I download maps on my wife's android and use them, with the data connection. works fine.

I have no idea about a hindi phrase book, considering its my native language. About menu with images, I think mostly good hotels and restaurents have that in their menu card. Though I can PM you a small list which you can google

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In any case, feel free to ping me, happy to help.

**Herve5** · 11-13-2012, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by Larry8765Ottawa

1. An MAP with GPS - as detailed as possible

MapDroyd, all Openstreetmap available offline, daily use here
Some prefer Osmand, nicer interface, also Openstreetmap mapping, adding turn-by-turn guiding for cars/bikes/pedestrians, but I really never managed to seriously use it, maybe out of lack of patience (and it crashes). I also checked a Nogago Maps which is very close to the previous one, with a faster screen refresh, but this too failed for guiding, so presently I'm back to the minimalist but efficient MapDroyd.
I'd pay an arm and a leg for a native guiding offline OSM app, but I think nothing such will appear before BB10 now.

**westkirby01** · 11-13-2012, 03:18 AM

OsmAnd is a free gps map programme. 2D only and voice is not perfect, But it works well off-line. If you are travelling in a vehicle you need a RIM 12v charger specifically for the Playbook as it must charge above 1.8a and be a charge only, not data, cable.

Regards

**Bungalow_Bill** · 11-13-2012, 09:33 AM

Wikipedia Offline -. A staggering amount of information to have anytime you want - 4 GB of just text with no graphics. After purchase they need to send you a link for the big download. I didn't find that out till I wrote to them after two hours of trying to figure it out within the application itself.

Navigator - seems very similar to Osmand as far as I can tell. If vector maps are available then these are preferable but otherwise you download a cascading series of raster images depending on the zoom level (ie. detail) that you want.

One of the many excellent photo-editing apps like PicShop for tuning up your photos.

I really wished I had the Eye-Fi SD card for my camera on a recent trip. With the sideloaded app it can wirelessly send photos from the camera to the PlayBook without the need for any wifi network. Next time, for sure.

Don't forget to take some video shots, too, to get the sounds of the place as well.

Post some pictures when you get a chance.

Oh, and have a blast.

**pragnesh89** · 11-13-2012, 10:08 AM

Is this what you are looking for?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...YmkuaGluZGkiXQ..

I will convert it to .bar when I get home after 7 hours. Let me know if this is what you need or anything else.
There is something similar to poynt for India but I can't recall what that is. Maybe when I get home, I will.

**Ishaq786** · 11-13-2012, 03:19 PM

Take lots of soap and anti bacterial. No offense, but India is generally a very dirty place, especially in towns and cities where I presume you will be spend the majority of your time.

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by F2

You probably thought about it but a plug adapter to accommodate a charger if their sockets are different.

Enjoy.

Interesting - I just picked up 3 adapters this PM

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by adi_vastava

I assumme you are going to take temp. mobile connection once you are here. you should if you are not. With that you can have some cheap data access pack, which works pretty much every where.

I download maps on my wife's android and use them, with the data connection. works fine.

I have no idea about a hindi phrase book, considering its my native language. About menu with images, I think mostly good hotels and restaurents have that in their menu card. Though I can PM you a small list which you can google

.

In any case, feel free to ping me, happy to help.

We are on a tour (long past runnung after TukTuks <grin> where most hotels have WiFi

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Herve5

MapDroyd, all Openstreetmap available offline, daily use here
Some prefer Osmand, nicer interface, also Openstreetmap mapping, adding turn-by-turn guiding for cars/bikes/pedestrians, but I really never managed to seriously use it, maybe out of lack of patience (and it crashes). I also checked a Nogago Maps which is very close to the previous one, with a faster screen refresh, but this too failed for guiding, so presently I'm back to the minimalist but efficient MapDroyd.
I'd pay an arm and a leg for a native guiding offline OSM app, but I think nothing such will appear before BB10 now.

I have ended up with Osmand but I was interested in what others have to offer - thanks

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by westkirby01

OsmAnd is a free gps map programme. 2D only and voice is not perfect, But it works well off-line.

Yes, my experence as well. I only wish the India map was more detailled

Originally Posted by westkirby01

If you are travelling in a vehicle you need a RIM 12v charger specifically for the Playbook as it must charge above 1.8a and be a charge only, not data, cable.

Regards

As before, I am on a tour so no chance to charge while in transit but thanks for the tip

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by pragnesh89

Is this what you are looking for?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...YmkuaGluZGkiXQ..

I will convert it to .bar when I get home after 7 hours. Let me know if this is what you need or anything else.
There is something similar to poynt for India but I can't recall what that is. Maybe when I get home, I will.

Looks very interesting - Yes Please..... (and thanks)

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ishaq786

Take lots of soap and anti bacterial. No offense, but India is generally a very dirty place, especially in towns and cities where I presume you will be spend the majority of your time.

Thanks - we have had the same message from many folk.
My accountant, who is first generation Canadian Sikh, recommended that we get those straws in paper wraps to use for pop (soft drinks to non-Canucks<grin>) .
It is interesting that we went though the North on the way from Aussi to England 35 years ago and had few tummy proplems - now however.....

**Larry8765Ottawa** · 11-13-2012, 08:48 PM