[spleify]

Are there any cool compass apps available for the 8310?

I have Google maps but thought it would be cool to have an app specifically for the compass.

Thanks

[SofaKingKev]

i dont think curves have software capable to do such a thing. there would have to be something in the phone that knows which way it is pointing, and which side is the front.. if that makes sense.. and the curve doesnt do that.

[Tre Lawrence]

I do have a compass on my curve via TeleNav.

[dave_sch.]

I like blackstar for a compass and of road gps.

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[BlackjackBailey]

I am using a geocaching app called CacheBerry on my Curve 8310, which has a compass. It works very well.

[Keirkhaart]

An electronic compass is a pretty poor way of getting direction - trying to use GPS to guess direction when you aren't moving causes inaccuracy. Fine as a rough guide, but if you want a reliable compass, learn how to use the sun and the time to find north - google it!

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[amazinglygraceless]

I just use my watch:

1) Hold your watch with 12 o'clock at left.
2) Move your arm so the hour hand points at the sun.
3) The spot halfway between the hour hand and the 12 is south.

In daylight savings time, subtract one hour from the hour hand

[spleify]

I just use my watch:

1) Hold your watch with 12 o'clock at left.
2) Move your arm so the hour hand points at the sun.
3) The spot halfway between the hour hand and the 12 is south.

In daylight savings time, subtract one hour from the hour hand

Is this for real, or are you pulling my leg?

[Motorcycle Mama]

Oh, no. That's totally for real. Seriously. That's what you do if you are stranded in the wilderness.

[CobbFC09]

I just use my watch:

1) Hold your watch with 12 o'clock at left.
2) Move your arm so the hour hand points at the sun.
3) The spot halfway between the hour hand and the 12 is south.

In daylight savings time, subtract one hour from the hour hand

Wow. that's really smart. I would've never even thought of doing something like that.

[spleify]

Well brilliant, and thanks very much!!

[treatpc]

If I was lost I would probably be so upset I wouldn't be able to remember these steps, but thanks for sharing.

[KReeseBerry]

I have cacheberry and don't see a compass?? where is it? I'm so confused.

[rayporsche]

That hold your watch at 12 o'clock.................thingy process sounds pretty cool ! I've been dying to try it out but the snow won't let me.....LOL

[zx7rou812]

I just use my watch:

1) Hold your watch with 12 o'clock at left.
2) Move your arm so the hour hand points at the sun.
3) The spot halfway between the hour hand and the 12 is south.

In daylight savings time, subtract one hour from the hour hand

Yep, it's legit. Sounds like someone else had an Uncle named Sam to teach them a few things...

Also, face the sun and extend your arm all the way out in front of you, turn your hand sideways so you are looking at the top of your hand. Every finger between the bottom of the sun and the horizon is approximately 15 minutes. Let's you know about how much daylight you have left.


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