iGuidance 3 issues

[DeniaL]

Well, first off let me say I have just upgraded from iGuidance 2 to iGuidance 3. iG 3 is about 8 MB bigger than iG2 and therefore I had to install it on my mini SD card. It works perfectly fine, loads seems to be just as fast (since maps are stored on the mini SD with either program. Anyway, my problem is basically that the program works great, but when the lady comes on telling me when to turn, lets say in 2 miles...it is REEEEAAAALLLY slow and exhagerated. She goes like, Turn.........left..........in........two........mi les...... I recently started overclocking my 8125 to 260 MHz to see if it was a speed issue, but no change as far as the sound goes. Any ideas?

[dno555]

turn off your internet connection and you should be OK

DNO

[Tim Fountain]

Runs fine for me, at stock speed, program and maps on the mini-SD. Maybe it is the overclocking?

- Tim

[jschaff]

I have Iguidance 3.0. Now I need the GPS module.

Which GPS module do you all use? What is the best now? Holux, Globalsat? or some other.

Thanks

jschaffer@usa.net

[peterson65]

i use the Rikaline GPS-6033 Bluetooth from buygpsnow.com its $89
picks up 32 sats works indoors and its fast at cold startup locks on to sats
in under 30 seconds i use tomtom and iguidance 3

[DeniaL]

Runs fine for me, at stock speed, program and maps on the mini-SD. Maybe it is the overclocking?

- TimI tried it at stock speeds and overclocked speeds, it still did the same thing. I'll try turning off my ActiveSync with my Exchange later today when I'm going on a small road trip and see if that solves the problem.

[DeniaL]

I have Iguidance 3.0. Now I need the GPS module.

Which GPS module do you all use? What is the best now? Holux, Globalsat? or some other.

Thanks

jschaffer@usa.netI use the Holux GPSlim 360 I think it is. The number may be off though. It's uber small and I just throw it in the center console in my car and use it when necessary. Cold start is about 30-45 seconds.

[jschaff]

The Rikaline GPS-6033 does not show to be SirfIII. I thought this is the latest technology to get. Is this a more recent technology or is the SirfIII over blown?

[mm_thor]

I brought this to the attention of iNavcorp, makers of iGuidance, a few weeks ago. This was their reply:

"Our programmers are currently looking into this issue. In the mean time, while turning off the phone will resolve the issue, based on our knowledge, you should be able to simply disable the gprs (wireless data connection) function on your PPC phone which will also resolve the slow voice issue, but this way you will still have phone access."

I had told them that turning off the phone solves the problem. Anyway, they are aware, and I am hopeful that they will fix this in an upcoming patch.

p.s. DNO's answer was right on...

[malakai1911]

The Rikaline GPS-6033 does not show to be SirfIII. I thought this is the latest technology to get. Is this a more recent technology or is the SirfIII over blown?

SiRFstarIII is amazing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[yatrg]

I use the Holux GPSlim 360 I think it is. The number may be off though. It's uber small and I just throw it in the center console in my car and use it when necessary. Cold start is about 30-45 seconds.


It is the GPSlim 236 and it is a great unit! I love mine.

[jthornburgh]

The voice on mine works great, I could not get it to instal to the SD, I had to install the CAB there, and then run that to install the actual program to the phone. My problem is that the maps haven't been updated with streets that have been made in the last few years, and the shopping POIs arn't that great.

I have a Houlix 268 slim (I Think thats the model), and it randomly loses connection, so I have to power-cycle it and restart IG3, for it to regain connection.

Also every once and a while it does a wierd click sound when I'm slowing down.

[DeniaL]

I brought this to the attention of iNavcorp, makers of iGuidance, a few weeks ago. This was their reply:

"Our programmers are currently looking into this issue. In the mean time, while turning off the phone will resolve the issue, based on our knowledge, you should be able to simply disable the gprs (wireless data connection) function on your PPC phone which will also resolve the slow voice issue, but this way you will still have phone access."

I had told them that turning off the phone solves the problem. Anyway, they are aware, and I am hopeful that they will fix this in an upcoming patch.

p.s. DNO's answer was right on...I did notice this was the issue this weekend. Is there a "quick" way to disable GPRS? I guess i'll keep an eye on iNavcorps website.

[jthornburgh]

Turn it off from the comm manager. Mine works fine while I am using BT for my headset and on the phone talking.

[paulrockliffe]

Do iGuidance do maps for Europe? THey seem to have discontinued their european product; if I can get the europe map from v.2.12 will it work with v.3.0?

Cheers.