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is there any GPS Software that automatic reroute and compute the fastest route base on traffic condition?
I think the nav software with traffic reroute options are TomTom, Sprint Navigator, and Destinator 7. I haven't actually tried them though. I'm guessing the most seamless of the three is probably Sprint (Telenav) Navigator.
TomTom does. Works very well.
Garmin Mobile XT also does this and provides the service free of charge. TomTom charges for traffic at an annual subscription.
Sprint Navigator is actually a rebranded version TeleNav. While it's supposedly pretty good Navigation software it requires data service to render the maps whereas TomTom, Garmin Mobile XT, and Destinator mentioned in this thread have offline maps stored on an SD card.
sound good, I'm going to give Garmin Mobile XT a try. Thanks
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Garmin Mobile XT also does this and provides the service free of charge. TomTom charges for traffic at an annual subscription.
Sprint Navigator is actually a rebranded version TeleNav. While it's supposedly pretty good Navigation software it requires data service to render the maps whereas TomTom, Garmin Mobile XT, and Destinator mentioned in this thread have offline maps stored on an SD card.
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TomTom gave me free traffic, and told me when that subscription expired, to call and get another free subscription.
-Jay
Telenav supports just about every option for gps. I use it every day and it constantly reroutes my drive for traffic. I have tried them all and Telenav is so far the only reliable mobile gps platform I have found. It also acts as a 411 and that alone pays for itself 5x over per month.
Use Google 411 by calling 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) if you are worried about 411 charges. It's free and even connects your calls for you. Google Maps will get you numbers for free too.
Not sure that's a compelling arguement for using one GPS Navigation product over another. For me the lack of offline maps is a dealbreaker.
Garmin Mobile XT supports bluechart and topo maps so you can use in a plane/boat. TeleNav can't do that.
I'm not saying TeleNav isn't a good product.. it's been pretty good when I have used it as Sprint Navigator. You just have to recognize your usage needs and determine if an online based navigation package is right for you. I personally like knowing where in the world I am when I am on a plane and stuck in coach so I need an offline product
I also would not purchase a product based on the fact that one user was able to get a free TomTom Plus service extension. TomTom traffic is something like $75/year, TomTom Fuel Prices is $14.95/year (and only available on the 9xx series), Weather is free. Comparing to Garmin Mobile XT and TeleNav it's most likely cheaper to use these products vs. TomTom. If you consider that TeleNav is $99 per year it would take you nearly 3 years to equal the price of a TomTom and not all phones are compatible with TomTom Plus. Garmin Mobile XT costs $99 and you own it for good. Map updates will cost you between $50 and $75 but if you don't care about outdated maps you are saving a ton of dough. The advantage of TeleNav is that you get 100% up-to-date maps without having to do anything on your phone but you pay the price.
Either way, there are a number of navigation products out there. Like I said before you need to figure out what your personal needs are and find the software which best fits those needs. For me, that turns out to be Garmin Mobile XT.
Not to hijack this thread but is there a trial version available for any of these so called 'offline' software (or in any cooked ROM), so I can drive test before forking over $100+
ccuser said:
Not to hijack this thread but is there a trial version available for any of these so called 'offline' software (or in any cooked ROM), so I can drive test before forking over $100+
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Most do not. Try going to Best Buy or Circuit City and play with one of the standalone devices. TomTom and MobileXT work exactly the same. Mio devices run iGo. Destinator is generally more popular in Europe than it is in the USA. I am not sure which, if any, standalone devices run Destinator. Maybe someone else can chime in with a PNA that runs it.
You can get Garmin Mobile XT from here:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00579-00
You can also get the free worldwide basemap from that link which you can use to test out the product. You may not get it to see the internal GPS tho since you do not have any unlock codes but you can always run the software in simulation to get a feel for how it navigates and online services should work.
ccuser said:
Not to hijack this thread but is there a trial version available for any of these so called 'offline' software (or in any cooked ROM), so I can drive test before forking over $100+
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Here's a 14 day trial version of iGuidance v4 you can try for about $10 (includes shipping costs):
http://www.buygpsnow.com/iGuidance_V4_GPS_Navigation_Software_Evaluation_DVD_14_Days_Trial_866.aspx
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Garmin Mobile XT supports bluechart and topo maps so you can use in a plane/boat. TeleNav can't do that.
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wow, interesting. ever since the untimely demise of mapopolis, i've been looking for the replacement. garmin mobile xt sounds really compelling. offline maps is an absolute must-have. relying on a signal/data connection for a location/mapping device seems oddly illogical.
question though... it comes installed on a microSD card... can the program be moved to another card to run? i'd hate to have to plug in an SD card all the time just to run the software when my data and other apps live on another card...
thanks.
Between Garmin and TomTom, I think TomTom is an easier to use application. Most steps are easier w/ TomTom. For example, changing the volume, which is something that I find I regularly do, is much, much easier on TT. The buttons are bigger so it's easier to click on things while driving (if need be). The UI's on both of them are great, so it's really down to the little things. Doing a route demo on the Garmin requires that you disable the GPS, which is weird.
One thing I like w/ Garmin is that it switches to night colors automatically. That's cool!
Scootie - You do not have to get the SDCard Version of Garmin. Get the CD instead. IT will allow you to install onto any WM device and even let you install it to the storage card on the unit if you want.
I have both TomTom and Garmin installed on my unit. Took a bit of trickery and two SDCards to get it to work but it can be done.
I much prefer the Garmin product because you can overlay different maps on the same unit. You can install the driving map and the topo map (and even the fishing maps if you want) you will see both sets of data on the unit. (may be a bit too much data for driving but the fact it is possible is good.)
The only drawback is you do need to have a PC to send maps to the unit with. And those maps need to be unlocked. Not a problem if you own them though.
I use the Garmin only because of the addresses it uses. I live in a rural area where my street actually has two designations, a major highway and a county road....
In Tom Tom I have to use the local (CR) designation or it will not recognize the address. In the Garmin I can use either or and it finds the address.
So thats what I based my decision on...
I have an 8GB SD Card in the unit and have the entire North America map on it (about 2Gigs used) and love it. I also have the entire Tom Tom package on the same unit...Anyone interested in how let me know.
Okay, so I have a question here....
I have the NT North America 2008 maps CD that was sent to me to update my Garmin Nuvi.
If I want to use these maps on my Mogul, what else do I need to install, other than the Garmin Mobile application? How exactly do I use the CD to add the maps to my SD card on my phone?
this the price of this phone in uk orange stores, for a pay as you go device. then unlocking it cost around 10 pound at unlockallcellulars.for this price you ve got the snapdragon cpu, a very nice lcd display(colors are better than the ones in htc hd2) and the usb host function. Come one guys!
btw, even if this phone cant phone proprely, a fix should come, and it is still a good gps , and media player.
That's if you can find one instore as they sold out of these phones on the Orange website 2 Weeks ago.
Stock instores has been running low aswell, there were only 3 left when I got mine from the orange shop in torquay. Just offering it on contract now afaik
so, the price in UK is 150 pounds (that means arround 180 euros)? i have a friend over there, maybe i can buy another one for my cousin.
i wanted to get one too, but im reading about those flashing rom issues, sounds diffcult, anyone know is there any stock near manchester? the price is really unbeatable 150 pounds thats like 1/3 of some other competitors headset
X807 said:
i wanted to get one too, but im reading about those flashing rom issues, sounds diffcult, anyone know is there any stock near manchester? the price is really unbeatable 150 pounds thats like 1/3 of some other competitors headset
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There were a few in Leeds near the Merrion shopping centre
got one
i got one yesterday in solihull birmingham they had 2 left instore i guess i was lucky when i say the price i asked not questions i just scooped up one a 1ghz cpu £150 you gotta be crazy if you dont get one.
These were available in Leamington Orange shop last week. I got one from Orange website a few weeks ago, but went into the shop to get one for my girlfriend. Thye are not perfect but still good value considering their usefullness for email, skype, messenger & media player. The main drawbacks I have are:
It's crap as phone: difficult to hear, screen locks annoyingly when you want to use touchpad, when the phone is locked and you get a call, it is impossible to answer. You have to wait till it rings out, unlock the phone then ring them back.
The motion sensor is not v responsive. I dont mind waiting half a second when switching from portrait to landscape, but sometimes it just refuses to switch.
No rdp client. I owuld like this for work, there was one on my PPC2003 devce all those yrs ago. I downloaded the finster rdp client and it doesn't work for me (yes I have installed it to the device rather than the memory card).
You can't get the Micro SD card out without removing the battery (and thereby switching it off)
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These were available in Leamington Orange shop last week. I got one from Orange website a few weeks ago, but went into the shop to get one for my girlfriend. Thye are not perfect but still good value considering their usefullness for email, skype, messenger & media player. The main drawbacks I have are:
It's crap as phone: difficult to hear, screen locks annoyingly when you want to use touchpad, when the phone is locked and you get a call, it is impossible to answer. You have to wait till it rings out, unlock the phone then ring them back.
The motion sensor is not v responsive. I dont mind waiting half a second when switching from portrait to landscape, but sometimes it just refuses to switch.
No rdp client. I owuld like this for work, there was one on my PPC2003 devce all those yrs ago. I downloaded the finster rdp client and it doesn't work for me (yes I have installed it to the device rather than the memory card).
You can't get the Micro SD card out without removing the battery (and thereby switching it off)
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If ur going to sell it, please contact me
Is my phone alive????
I went to my bed today and i had £2.50 of credit on my phone, i woke up and i had a message from orange saying that i only had 90p of credit, please top up I am wondering what my phone was doing when i was asleep, i live by myself so i cant blame anyone else, whats going on. This is the umpteen time this has happened.
The only thing i can think of is that it is doing updates without permission, during peak times, if this is the case what can i do to stop this? Any help would be appreciated.
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Is my phone alive????
I went to my bed today and i had £2.50 of credit on my phone, i woke up and i had a message from orange saying that i only had 90p of credit, please top up I am wondering what my phone was doing when i was asleep, i live by myself so i cant blame anyone else, whats going on. This is the umpteen time this has happened.
The only thing i can think of is that it is doing updates without permission, during peak times, if this is the case what can i do to stop this? Any help would be appreciated.
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Call your provider and chek if you don't hav any inscription in some service.
It's easy to pud some one in some service without if he know.
In internet is just enter in one site for ex: music then pud in iscription the phone number of someone you hate and that is't.
Now hi has a some service without he know and they pick money every day. Somethink like 10p,20p or 30p every /f/ day.
All my credit was actually gone, so since i have had the phone, start of january, i have seen £4, £1.50 and £2.50 disappear from my original £10 credit. Basically i only use my phone for text messaging and using hotmail. I havent even looked at anything like music, radio etc, never mind subscribing to anything.
On the same day i lost the £2.50 i did instal the gchris 1.2.1 cab, excellent app but could the weather update have cost me the money? Or does the phone actually do updates whenever it wants, ie at peak times without asking
I did a bit of searching and installed nodata.cab and switched of orange intranet but kept orange sms/mms on.
Sorry if i am coming accross as a moaning twat here but this was my last phone, a samsung c300, if it said i had £5 of credit, i could go to sleep and wake up and still have £5 of credit.
Disable the `Orange Internet`, go to Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced tap > Select Networks > Network Management page > use `My Work Network ` on both selections, you should be okay now.
It`s the weather update that cost you so much money.
Don`t use `Orange Internet` or you have to pay for it, use `Active Sync` to update your weather on PC instead.
If you want to use Orange Internet make sure you configure the program to use `Free connection` to update your programs.
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/tag/modaco-nodata
nodata is the program u need ... its effectivly stops winmo from committing such crimes as doing updates without premission
X807 said:
anyone know is there any stock near manchester?
The Orange shop in St Ann's square Manchester had one left on Sunday after I bought one (149.99 + 10 top-up)
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The orange store in stevenage has a few of these left, and yesterday they had reduced the phone to £129 PAYG so an even bigger bargain.
Bargain!
I was lucky enough to get the last one of these in stock in Grimsby yesterday for 129.99+10.00 top-up. At least I assume it was the last one, they removed all the 'POS (point of sale)' as I left.
It is better than (most) of the reviews had led me to believe, a bit clunky in places, but at that price a bargain for sure.
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http://www.1800pocketpc.com/tag/modaco-nodata
nodata is the program u need ... its effectivly stops winmo from committing such crimes as doing updates without premission
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Thanks for the hint! Programm worked fine for me.
Can I still buy the TG01 anywhere for that price?
Some smart guys some time ago bought about 10-15 models and after orange discontiued selling they sold it on ebay
Hi !
I just bought an Optimus Chic from Bell in Canada for $250 Canuck. Anyone know how to unlock this thing for free or cheap ? (Yes, I've read all over and find only commercial unlockers who I'm not sure if I can trust.)
It's my first cellphone ever, despite that I've been an embedded Linux developer for the last 14 years, and built and programmed computers with the first generation microprocessors in the mid 1970's. Big LOL ! And yes, the touch interface is much better than a 110 baud ASR-33 teletype...
But it's not just a cellphone of course; all the features at this price point can make it compelling enough that even someone as thrifty/cheap as myself buy one. I hope to own and use the Chic for at least 5 years, but who knows.
I got the Chic, instead of the Optimus One from Telus because I DO hope to use this for many years, and the 5 megapixel cam resolution and higher video frame rate will IMO make it more usable over the years.
The DLNA feature also piqued my interest. I think this will allow more interesting connection capabilities to my TV XBMC computer. Just tried a DLNA browser on Ubuntu but haven't tried a connection yet.
My purchase decision of Chic over One was made despite that the One is a bit older and much more popular, at least so far. There seems to be virtually no development here on the Chic so far, not as compared to the One. Hopefully that will change. The hardware is almost identical so I can't imagine much would need changing.
Only real problem I've noted with the Chic so far is using the FM Radio now causes some strange problems requiring battery removal. Originally this didn't happen; perhaps something to do with station it's now stuck on. So I'm running an Internet Radio app now.
Perhaps some rearrangement of Optimus forums is in order due to all the variants out now or expected soon.
Looking forward to sharing further Chic info, as well as generic Optimus info. I'm considering becoming an Android developer...
Could you please test the touchscreen ? Do you experience something like this ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLEgJWIs3qA&feature=player_embedded
If you don't experience the same thing and the touchscreen is the same, maybe we'll need some parts of your kernel.
Congratulations for your first phone !
Hi badeaioan.
What app is that ? And can you describe what exactly the issue is ?
BTW, the video is upside down.
Cheers!
I think for the unlock, you need a code for that, which the carrier provides. I do not know whether those unlockers you found has the code or not. I haven't tried unlocking phones yet since I buy mine already open
Regarding the video, he's using a touchscreen tester app, but I don't know the exact name. He's trying to show you the bugs with the Optimus One's touchscreen (not responding at times, etc)
Anyway, can you try to reproduce the problems shown in the video if you have spare time? We would like to see if the O1's brother has the issue fixed, so maybe we could do something about our phones. Thanks in advance
Here's a 20 second video I made that shows the axis inverting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSBDPWhQs
EDIT: The app im using is touch test
kpbotbot said:
I think for the unlock, you need a code for that, which the carrier provides. I do not know whether those unlockers you found has the code or not. I haven't tried unlocking phones yet since I buy mine already open
Regarding the video, he's using a touchscreen tester app, but I don't know the exact name. He's trying to show you the bugs with the Optimus One's touchscreen (not responding at times, etc)
Anyway, can you try to reproduce the problems shown in the video if you have spare time? We would like to see if the O1's brother has the issue fixed, so maybe we could do something about our phones. Thanks in advance
Here's a 20 second video I made that shows the axis inverting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSBDPWhQs
EDIT: The app im using is touch test
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LOL, haven't even tried multi-touch on my new phone until a few minutes ago; read about it years ago (on iPhone?) though.
I tried a few touch testing apps, and I'm afraid it seems to have the problem you speak of. With two fingers moving two balls, sometimes the X co-ordinate gets swapped on the balls, but not the Y co-ordinate. Weird !
This problem isn't related to the problem for which there's a new kernel to fix in the last few days, is it ? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929941
Or that's just a 100% CPU usage bug ?
Nope. That kernel fixes only the 100% CPU usage bug. I'm contented with that, really. I just wanted to know if there was something we could do about those issues
Btw, thanks for testing it out
Optimus Chic Service Manual:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata...2_LGDP_dll.zip
I've successfully unlocked my Chic for about $17 Canadian at http://www.fonesunlock.co.uk/ . They seem to have the best Internet reviews and I got my code within 24 hours, although sending a "hurry up please" email may have helped.
Prior to spending the $17 I spent much of a day trying to find some free way online to unlock, not so much for the $ savings, but more for the experience of learning more about this phone and unlocking etc.
I believe I've found that there is indeed some way a program on a PC connected via USB can unlock this phone. But AFAICT, this software is only sold with $200 or so of hardware, and that this is bought by commercial phone unlockers.
I've also found there is software for some phones that can determine an unlock code through breaking the code encryption, and at least one such package requires a modern video card for it's calculations. I guess the code would run for many hours at least to crack the code.
Once I got the APN setup for Wind/Rogers I am able to use this phone with a Wind SIM. 2g only, but that's all I get on the Wind phone since this is with a Rogers cell site near my home; presumably some Wind sites would give me 3g.
My original plan was to go with 7/11 Speakout (Rogers) for as little as $25 per year prepaid. And $10 a month for mobile browsing would make the bill $120 per year. But there are no 7/11s near Ottawa and equivalent Quickie store good2go wasn't as potentially cheap as $25 per year.
But I came to the conclusion that Bell/Telus network would cover me better in rural areas where I might and do drive.
So I figured Presidents Choice Mobile (on Bell/Telus network) for $100 per year prepaid would be good, and also a $10 per month browsing plan.
But now I've been reading that smartphones can easily "accidentally" use data and the resultant charges would quickly deplete a Pres Choice balance. I had some issues like this with my Nokia Nuron Wind Phone. At least once it even turned itself on for some reason. Don't like that given at home I'm "Wind Away" and get charged 10 cents every 50 kilobytes.
So I'm thinking now of going with PetroCan at as little as $75 a year, also with mobile browsing $10 per month. It's on Rogers, but I'll check out their service and see how well it suits me. People have been successful lately with mobile WAP browsing on PetroCan and Speakout.
And I'll likely end up with at least one extra Bell/Telus network SIM I could keep in car and use if needed, and as always, 911 is always available even if no SIM or balance on SIM.
So, in conclusion, (for now, LOL) current plan is to test both Presidents' Choice (Bell) and PetroCan (Rogers) and see how they compare.
Hey Everyone,
I'm going to France/UK for a month in about 3 weeks
But I would still like to get in contact with my family here in the states. I was wondering if anyone knew the best way to get service while outside of the country.
Would it be cheaper to get a sim card there and plop it into my phone or call ATT and tell them I'm traveling and that I need service there.
Lastly, if I go the sim card route, do I need to do anything to be able to use the card or do I drop it in and it works?
Thanks again!
Firstly, congratulations and I hope you have an amazing time. Last summer I went to Greece, Italy, and France so what I did was turn off my data (just the toggle in settings) and used the wifi over there for apps that let you call or text others who have the same app. At&t also has a messaging plan where you get 100 texts for like ten dollars or so I think but you can't double up -_- for some reason. Don't buy any At&t overseas data plans, they will charge you an arm and a leg.
But any ways, if you know you are going to populated parts of the country where you'll get wifi, then you should be good with that to talk to friends/family here for a really good portion of the day. (many cafes and such offer free wifi but hotels, you'll have to pay but it's super minimal- equivalent to about three dollars on average for your stay there)
Again, wishing you the best of luck.
3 possible options outside of using ATT
first call att and see if they unlock your phone for you - if not use cellularunlock (~$25) to get the unlock code, once overseas, buy a local sim and use that
if wifi is available use that - first sign up for google voice then install grooveIP and log in with your google voice account - you can not make wifi based phone calls (caveat - not sure if groove ip enabled yet in Uk or france)
use Skype - sign up for thier very cheap monthly subscriptions, and use that when in wifi range
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Hey Everyone,
I'm going to France/UK for a month in about 3 weeks
But I would still like to get in contact with my family here in the states. I was wondering if anyone knew the best way to get service while outside of the country.
Would it be cheaper to get a sim card there and plop it into my phone or call ATT and tell them I'm traveling and that I need service there.
Lastly, if I go the sim card route, do I need to do anything to be able to use the card or do I drop it in and it works?
Thanks again!
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Thanks for the replies guys!
I think from the look of things I'll get my phone unlocked and just get a sim card there.
I'm going to hope that there is a ton of free wi fi so I can call the family back home but I also need service to keep in contact in towns while I'm there.
Also, will unlocking the phone affect anything? Because I'm currently rooted and running TheUnofficial.
Nope. Unlocking a phone lets you use carriers overseas. Has nothing to do with os.
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Hey there,
Nowadays lots of things there, you can contact your family very easy and free services. There's lots of application on the phone, you can contact through Skype, WhatsApp, IMO and there is lots of apps are available. You can easily video call with these apps. You only need a good internet connection which you can easily find in the UK. Happy journey
Thanks!
I need a way to download Android apps that require a phone from Google Play but I do not need to use the device as a phone. Best Buy has the LG Optimus Exceed 2 with 4.4 Kit Kat for $49 no contract required. If I purchase this can I use it on wifi like and iPod Touch without activating it on Verizon with a phone plan. I already have a Windows Phone on contract with LTE so I am good there.
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I need a way to download Android apps that require a phone from Google Play but I do not need to use the device as a phone. Best Buy has the LG Optimus Exceed 2 with 4.4 Kit Kat for $49 no contract required. If I purchase this can I use it on wifi like and iPod Touch without activating it on Verizon with a phone plan. I already have a Windows Phone on contract with LTE so I am good there.
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Are you saying you want to download apps without signing into the play store? If so, you could use this - http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/. Otherwise, please revise your question.
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Are you saying you want to download apps without signing into the play store? If so, you could use this - http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/. Otherwise, please revise your question.
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Thank you! That is actually a better option. I could not get the apps down to my Nexus 7 because they required a phone. Now I am able to get the 2 apps I need which were part of Kickstarter campaigns I backed. Now I can wait to buy an Android phone until I can afford something nicer than $49.
Thanks again for the tip!