I think I've got a handle on the difference between Wayfinder (et al) and the "full" SatNav packages like CoPilot and Route 66.
But Nokia Maps seems to be a hybrid (as far as turn by turn is concerned).
I'm assuming that if I don't download the maps I have a Wayfinder type solution which is using the mobile network to download the maps a bit at a time.
But if I've downloaded the maps to the device (using maploader), and subscribed to voice guidance, have I got a "full" solution that doesn't need a network connection - or will I still need to connect to get the actual route?
My thinking is that, on the whole, I don't need turn by turn satanv in the UK (although using GPS to find myself on a map would be handy in an emergency). However, on holiday in France it would be a boon - a month's satnav for a handfull of Euros - but only if I can avoid roaming network charges.
Have I got the wrong end of the stick ?
I think you've got it right. As long as you have the map you need installed on your card, Nokia Maps doesn't need a network connection - I'm fairly certain there's an option in one of the menus that lets you specifically disable network access. To prove the point I tried using it with the phone radio turned off - it worked fine.
Cheers Bob,
As you can guess from my other posts, although I've been using Symbian for years, I'm I a Satnav virgin (in fact I always thought of Satnav as a bike killer as I passed drivers staring at little square screens instead of watching out for me in their mirrors).
However, after a recent trip to Cologne with a colleague handholding a Navman in my car (and now I've got an E90 with the capability) I'm a convert. To be fair, I generally take the veiw that "if I haven't got it (or can't afford it) then I'm against it"
I was quite impressed with Wayfinder and I'll start with Nokia maps - and probebly stick with it until the "next" versions of the main commercial players appear. At least it will let me work out if I'm happy with navigating from the external screen or if I prefer the internal screen with the unit "mat mounted" on the dash.
Thanks again for answering questions that may appear elsewhere, but there's so many satnav threads that they sometimes appear to contradict each other - or at least carry opposing opinions.
Based on reading every thread I can find, I'm guessing that there is a benefit in picking up an inexpensive SiRFstar III based Bluetooth unit for the car even though the E90 has it built in.
Quick question why not simply use tom tom to get voice guided directions. I have used the nokia maps and turn by turn is ok. But with out voice it is rather poor.