GPS with turn by turn directions?
- I have download 2 satnavs. The first one i downloaded was amAze. This does work but is fairly compicated to use. That cost about �20. I then downloaded Wisepilot with a 5 day free trial. This work very well on the Torch but did cost �60.00 Whilst its not cheap I do prefer it to a standalone device. If it know you are going to hit traffic it gives you the option to find another route. I have been unable to find a free sat nav option. However its worth keeping a eye on telmap navigator 5. I used this beta version on my old 9700. currently its only available for the 9000 9700 and 8900. I emailed them to find out if and when it may be available and they said they didnt know if it would10-19-10 10:48 AMLike 0
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Cheers10-19-10 11:11 AMLike 0 - I haven't used AT&T Navigator, but can't you just add it for the time you need it and then remove it from your plan? Definitely not as convenient as keeping the subscription active, but if you know you'll only be needing it for a specific trip, then you wouldn't be stuck with more than you need.
This is the kind of functionality that I would expect to pay for, but I also want the option to have the maps loaded on my phone.10-19-10 11:45 AMLike 0 -
- I have download 2 satnavs. The first one i downloaded was amAze. This does work but is fairly compicated to use. That cost about �20. I then downloaded Wisepilot with a 5 day free trial. This work very well on the Torch but did cost �60.00 Whilst its not cheap I do prefer it to a standalone device. If it know you are going to hit traffic it gives you the option to find another route. I have been unable to find a free sat nav option. However its worth keeping a eye on telmap navigator 5. I used this beta version on my old 9700. currently its only available for the 9000 9700 and 8900. I emailed them to find out if and when it may be available and they said they didnt know if it would
What happens if you change your route though ? (accident, roadworks, need for a service station ...)10-20-10 03:00 AMLike 0 - Yes, if you use a data based mapping app in a constant no-network area you cannot change the route...
So never use data based mapping apps for that reason? How often do most people navigate in consistently zero network areas... Or go buy a standalone gps unit. I somehow figure people want to hear about data based mapping apps considering that is basically what BB has and that is what this thread is about.10-20-10 03:21 AMLike 0 - I never said that ! What I said is : If I have to spend 100 I prefer paying 100 to buy a standalone device.
If you just go around in the city you will never experience no coverage, agreed.
I live in the countryside, do 2000 miles per month, I am in those areas a lot !
For me, the interesting point of using GPS on bb is :
- Telmap because it's free, but it's laggy
- Wisepilot (for example) because you can buy it for a day, a month, a week ... (I think telenav is doing the same, isn't it ?)
Of course this thread is about GPS on a blackberry, I did some researchs and referenced all the solutions in a previous post, but I'd like to emphasise on the bad points not everyone is aware of !
En r�sum� :
If you need to use a GPS everyday, buy a standalone device. If you need it just sometimes, get wisepilot.
Is that ok ?Last edited by snowfree52; 10-20-10 at 04:07 AM.
10-20-10 04:02 AMLike 0 - Warning about Garmin, you only buy it for a specific device, if you have to change your device you have to buy it again.
I would suggest giving Blackberry maps a go, they are pretty basic but use very little data and to be honest they give you a better idea of where you are.
If you follow turn by turn instructions to go to a new location I bet you'll not remember how you got there, when you look at the big map you get a better idea of your whereabouts.
Definitely the best option for roaming.
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Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com10-24-10 01:42 PMLike 0 - yes can someone pls post a link to the page where this google mobile nav app can be downloaded, i've looked and cant find a thing, except to visit the page from my bb browser01-17-11 08:12 PMLike 0
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