When reading the boards it becomes clear that many people are very confused about the different sat- nav applications that are available and what the costs are in operating them.
In this thread I'd like to bring all the different systems together and list what they can and cannot do and at what point you have to pay .
I dont really want an arguement about which one is best - just say what it does and then people can read about the different systems and make up their own minds.
If those who are running a system could post up a short review of what they run with the following details -
1- Name of System ( tomtom ,Garmin etc)
2- Price- a one off price or pay as you use.
3- Does it use the internal gps in the N95 or not . Please - no speculation about wether or not tomtom are going to release a patch or not for Navigator 6 .
4- Does it use data and how much.
5- Does it search for Postcodes/Addresses and in your opinion how well.
6- What other features has it got.
1-TOMTOM NAVIGATOR 6 - software and maps for Western Europe + GPS Receiver
2- Price - one off (http://www.tomtom.com/products/category.php?ID=2&Language=1)
Pay the price and use it.Traffic info is an extra to be paid for.
3- A gps receiver is included in this package as tomtom navigator 6 does not work with the internal gps of the N95.
4-It only uses internet connection to download traffic updates and this function can be disabled .
5- In 7 months of heavy use (and another 2 years on a N70 with tomtom mobile5) it has never sent me to the wrong place - if you have the right address or postcode it will take you there.
6- Extra features its easier to link to this page on tomtom site -
http://www.tomtom.com/products/features.php?ID=280&Category=2&Lid=1&ShowAllFeatures=1
1. Garmin XT UK maps & Australia
2. One off payment
3 Works off internal GPS in N95
4. Uses GPRS data transffer to update on traffic etc.
5.Once you have specified the country you can search by postal address. So far i am impressed with the search and it has not let me down yet
6. It has a few other functions but top of my list is that you can access contacts through the app so you dont need to exit the app to make a call etc and it also has the ability to notify you of speed cameras if you preload the POI(points of interest). it also has an extensive list of attractions, bars, service stations etc.
Ive decided I might make a sticky, because all the same old questions about satnav are annoying me.
I think its best that I do it the same fashion as the apps thread, which is to say one post with all the data in. So dont be offended if your post is deleted, the info will be used to good effect.
Good call beefy, I'll suggest some minor points though.
2. Yep, but not the actual price, as this is going to change too much to keep updated, not to mention theres different costs depending on what maps you get.
4. Do you mean data?
If theres any suggestions for other points that should be listed (like does it have customisable POI for example), then post here.
I'll delete posts/add the info from time to time, when theres a complete enough lot I'll sticky it.
1- Name of System ( tomtom ,Garmin etc)
2- Price- a one off price or pay as you use.
3- Internal GPS or bluetooth only?
4- Does it need data for use (excluding AGPS)? If yes, what for.
5- Does it search for full Postcodes/Addresses, and in your opinion how well?
6- Does it have customisable POI (if possible what format, OVR etc)?
7- Are maps provided (or do you have to download them on the fly)?
8- What other features does it have?
Website here: http://www.navigon.com/site/uk/en/products/mobile_navigation/cellphone
For map coverage, go here: http://www.navigon.com/site/uk/en/maps_services/products/1
1- Navigon
2- One off
3- Internal
4- No
5- Yes, full postcode and searches seem to be good.
6- No
7- Maps included
8- Very little, no traffic updates, no custom POI (so no speed cam warnings) but otherwise seems to do a good job of navigating. Good instructions. 'Friendfinder' option, sends your location to a friend with the same version of navigon.
Not able to scroll to a point on the map and add as destination.
Main website: http://www.navicoretech.com/en_GB/LangSelect/
For map coverage, go here: http://www.navicoretech.com/Consumer/Product/Coverage/en_GB/coverage/
1- Navicore
2- One off
3- Both
4- No, except for extra services, POI/traffic updates.
5- Reasonable
6- Not sure, but downloading POI from the website is enabled.
7- Maps included
8- Text location, free traffic and speed camera updates. Slightly strange interface, but ok once you get used it. Routing doesnt seem that good, biggest let down for this software.
you might want to make a note of country maps users use/have? I see a few from places like jarkarta or mumbai or summat asking which is best etc etc etc 😉
Good point, but I think it might be best to say check the website (with a link), as coverage changes a lot, and anything we put will probably get outdated fast, like prices.
well yeah, you could look at it like that or you could think that because system x, works in far away land and its the only option, that that user can go get it, no matter how old, cause the maps wouldnt been so far outta date all the roads had gone.. 😉
Or yeah, you can leave it due to updating. I was only really thinking that users would have a used in bit, like TOMTOM - uk, or garmin - USA etc etc
easier to get a user to say where they are using it that try and mod the links all the time... cause they change too 😉
1- Garmin
2- one time price 100 USD.
3- uses internal GPS on n95 .
4- No, the maps are stored on memory card. garmin can use online function for traffic, but not requirement.
5- Search is good for me.
6- its the best looking and functioning GPS for the n95 IMO. if tomtom were able to use internal GPS, then it would be a contender.
garmin is the best i think.
bartmanekul wrote:1- Name of System ( tomtom ,Garmin etc)2- Price- a one off price or pay as you use.
3- Internal GPS or bluetooth only?
4- Does it need data for use (excluding AGPS)? If yes, what for.
5- Does it search for full Postcodes/Addresses, and in your opinion how well?
6- Does it have customisable POI (if possible what format, OVR etc)?
7- What other features does it have?
Yes this is a better set of criteria .Please use this template..Possibly include a link to the manufacturers website so that further comparisons can be done.
bartmanekul wrote:1- Name of System ( tomtom ,Garmin etc)2- Price- a one off price or pay as you use.
3- Internal GPS or bluetooth only?
4- Does it need data for use (excluding AGPS)? If yes, what for.
5- Does it search for full Postcodes/Addresses, and in your opinion how well?
6- Does it have customisable POI (if possible what format, OVR etc)?
7- What other features does it have?
I think it will be a good refrence if you add :
- Coverage maps (Europe, North America, ...etc.)
- Maps preloaded (Yes/No) ?