iOS 6 preview now on Apple website
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Stuart said:
frosted said:
This is what my sg3 has, rather not even a tom tom can match that imo
frosted said:
This is what my sg3 has, rather not even a tom tom can match that imo
frosted said:
This is what my sg3 has, rather not even a tom tom can match that imo
Really struggling to see how that is any better than the integrated maps on (the current version of) iOS? But then I really don't want to get into an argument with a fanboy, so feel free not to reply.
frosted said:
It represents traffic, so for example I know what road/area to avoid. I can zoom in out and it has a goid 3d view which is miles ahead of what I had on the iPhone.
In picture doesn't look like much but trust me, a lot better
Looks completely useless as Nav.In picture doesn't look like much but trust me, a lot better
The iOS6 TomTom is much better and much more useable, and I'm no fan of Phone nav over an actual TomTom/built in nav as a rule.
Gosh, Android people love to accuse iOS users of being blind fanboys, but don't see that quality in themselves, do they?
Stuart said:
Looks completely useless as Nav.
The iOS6 TomTom is much better and much more useable, and I'm no fan of Phone nav over an actual TomTom/built in nav as a rule.
Gosh, Android people love to accuse iOS users of being blind fanboys, but don't see that quality in themselves, do they?
It may look that way, but it isn't. It's by far one of the best sat nav programs I've ever used. Too bad it's not offline available!The iOS6 TomTom is much better and much more useable, and I'm no fan of Phone nav over an actual TomTom/built in nav as a rule.
Gosh, Android people love to accuse iOS users of being blind fanboys, but don't see that quality in themselves, do they?
Don't know about "iOS6" TomTom, but the TomTom on my iPhone was good, but not nearly as good or useable Google Maps or CoPilot for me.
Have you actually ever used Google Maps as a sat nav? "Looks completely useless" is a bold statement.
CommanderJameson said:
ZesPak said:
Have you actually ever used Google Maps as a sat nav? "Looks completely useless" is a bold statement.
Google Maps is horrifically s
t for actual navigation. Google Navigation, on the other hand, is an averagely-good satnav application that will get you there.
I found it more than average, use it very often on the bike and in the car and always gets me there, with tonnes of functions and easy integration with the entire phone.
Stuart said:
Yes. I don't like it at all. But then I start from a low base on phone nav full stop.
How's that? It's got a screen and a GPS module, so everything a stand alone GPS unit has.Add to that that it's got all your contacts, appointments, the internet, and a large number of GPS apps to chose from, why would you consider a standalone GPS superior?
Not willing to troll here, just asking myself. The great thing about the phone for me is that it made the standalone one useless for me, add to that that you always have it on you is a great plus.
Personally, I find using an interface so small in a car on the move awkward. That said, I don't really like touch screen built in nav either, a la JLR.
I can imagine that on a bike or a push bike it would be better, but I don't ride a motorbike and don't travel the sort of distances on my road bike where nav is required. If I get lost, I stop and look at where I am on Google maps.
I can imagine that on a bike or a push bike it would be better, but I don't ride a motorbike and don't travel the sort of distances on my road bike where nav is required. If I get lost, I stop and look at where I am on Google maps.
The thing I found with Google Navigation was that it mullers the CPU. In conjunction with running the GPS and data connections, this means you must be diligent in your choice of car charge if you want the phone to last a 3-hour journey. I have a Belkin one that puts out 2A on one USB socket, and 1A on the other. The 2A socket is the one you need.
Different phone, different software platform, but Nokia Drive isn't nearly as bad for this. Full offline maps may be part of the reason.
Different phone, different software platform, but Nokia Drive isn't nearly as bad for this. Full offline maps may be part of the reason.
CommanderJameson said:
The thing I found with Google Navigation was that it mullers the CPU. In conjunction with running the GPS and data connections, this means you must be diligent in your choice of car charge if you want the phone to last a 3-hour journey. I have a Belkin one that puts out 2A on one USB socket, and 1A on the other. The 2A socket is the one you need.
Different phone, different software platform, but Nokia Drive isn't nearly as bad for this. Full offline maps may be part of the reason.
Agreed, I always thought it was mainly the data connection.Different phone, different software platform, but Nokia Drive isn't nearly as bad for this. Full offline maps may be part of the reason.
We've travelled through Europe on CoPilot (full offline as well) and it was brilliant on the battery. Google Nav takes up a lot more battery indeed. Still, I've had a stand alone Mio at one point, and driving over 1h without plugging it in was a no go as well.
At least on the phone I can swap the battery, and Google Nav is free (no extra charge at least).
mildmannered said:
TheHeretic said:
You can change the pin setting in erm, settings. Set the duration, or no pass code at all.
I've set a pin so I can fully utilize the "Find iPhone" software (we have an iPad at home). It's not a dig at the product at all, just that it's a pain in the bum! There is so much of me stored on my phone, it would be daft not to take some security measures.Indeed, my (now ex) girlfriend's was too and I found it very useful to know when her train was getting in so I could pick her up from the station
CommanderJameson said:
Google Navigation, on the other hand, is an averagely-good satnav application that will get you there.
The actual application and integration are very good, but as I mentioned the routing can be very poor, especially in a huge city like LA - one route the Garmin was 4 miles, Google Navigation was 13 miles. But great for searching on Google and going direct to a place, with photos and traffic etc.Secondly, it is not sustainable as it sucks battery life like there is no tomorrow, even when plugged in.
TonyHetherington said:
What parts of the Find iPhone software can you not use without a PIN? I have not got a PIN on my iPhone (or iPad for that matter) and both are fully set up with the Find iPhone bits.
Indeed, my (now ex) girlfriend's was too and I found it very useful to know when her train was getting in so I could pick her up from the station
I think he means that with a pin set up some unscrupulous sod would not be able to switch off Find my iPhone.Indeed, my (now ex) girlfriend's was too and I found it very useful to know when her train was getting in so I could pick her up from the station
moleamol said:
Stuart said:
frosted said:
This is what my sg3 has, rather not even a tom tom can match that imo
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