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gpspassion
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 Posted - 06 oct. 2010 : 07:33:42
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New v4.5.1 update available with some tweaks, only change I noticed so far is that there is an icon to view the route info just after planning a trip. That may not be new but I've also noticed that you now get ETA when you tap on the "time to destination" icon bottom right.
Here is a picture from the week-end, nice view in and out!
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Rgold
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Posted - 10 oct. 2010 : 04:57:18
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I have Droid X and I can say that Google navigation is not ready for prime time. In some cases when you miss a highway exit it will ask to take the next exit and then it will route you back to the missed exit instead to calculate a new route. Looks like I'm going to keep my Tomtom for a while...
I know, Google Maps Nevigation is still in beta... |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 10 oct. 2010 : 07:02:34
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As usual, specific examples would be helpful, could be a map problem. Can't say I've had that problem with GMN so far. Problems I've seen are pretty pessimistic ETAs and the odd positioning error of POIs (FernCreek Lodge in June Lake - properly located on my nuvi 3790 using Navteq maps. Google finds many POIs but in some cases they may have been geocoded and that doesn't work well in the "boonies", Navteq (or TeleAtlas) on the other hand use the actual position of POIs as seen during their surveys and or purchased from people who've surveyed them.
I lost the network completely yesterday while driving to and through Yosemite and while I no longer had satellite maps, the "standard" maps were sill there and guidance worked well...except if you change your plans of course. |
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toronado455
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Posted - 19 oct. 2010 : 02:46:28
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What about Galaxy Tab?
7" better for nav?
My concern is data plan on Verizon. Unlimited on Droid phones for $30, but on Tab is only 3GB limit for $35, or 1GB for $20. How to know what is enough? |
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Edited by - toronado455 on 19 oct. 2010 02:49:07 |
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gpspassion
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toronado455
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Posted - 19 oct. 2010 : 10:14:18
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I like the idea of using Galaxy Tab as GPS because the larger screen just seems better suited to GPS use that the typical smartphone screen size.
My question is that, unlike with a Droid phone which has unlimited data, with the new tiered data plans from Verizon for tablets, you need to choose which plan you are going to use. 1GB/$20 month is the cheapest one. I'm wondering if that would be enough to use Galaxy Tab as GPS, or if I would need to get one of the more expensive plans. |
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Edited by - toronado455 on 19 oct. 2010 10:19:04 |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 21 oct. 2010 : 22:32:35
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That's a good question, I haven't looked specifically at the data use, but my 2Gb/$25 iPad plan didn't go over the limit last month with some pretty use of GMN and other connected applications.
I had to return my Motorola Milestone (no 3G in the US and WiFi AdHoc tweak not working) but have ordered a 7" tablet with a uBlox GPS built-in. |
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toronado455
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Posted - 03 nov. 2010 : 09:59:13
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I'm thinking the $30 2GB Sprint plan may be my best bet.
Do you think I should start a new thread on using the Galaxy Tab for nav or just keep the discussion here? |
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gpspassion
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gpspassion
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Posted - 22 nov. 2010 : 08:50:53
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New v4.7.0 version available, more tweaks apparently.
Installed and running on my new Android 7" tablet with a built-in uBlox 5 GPS module and the map view is very impressive on such a big screen. You need a special car mount of course, but surprisingly enough you get used to it quickly. Seen here next to the nuvi 1695 that seems dwarfed in spite of its 5" screen !
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toronado455
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Posted - 22 nov. 2010 : 09:05:13
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| Cool, how do you like it? I see some reflections in the glossy screen. Could an aftermarket anti-glare layer be fitted? |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 22 nov. 2010 : 09:11:31
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Yes, the screen is not quite of the "GPS grade", at least of the current nuvi models, and of course of the glass capacitive screens, but it remains quite visible even in direct light. Not sure about a anti-glare layer, they tend to take "light" out but I'll probably go looking for one after I get some scratches...they're good to mask them ;-)
As for the device, let's say it has a "prototype" feel, not exactly the iPad user experience, but it's interesting to experiment, it certainly deserves a topic of its own here, hope to get to that this week. |
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toronado455
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Posted - 22 nov. 2010 : 11:10:54
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What version of Android is it running?
I've decided against the Galaxy Tab for now. Not sold on Android for tablets just yet. I'm waiting to see what the next (2.3~3.0) version of Android is like. |
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