Which GPS Software do you think is best?

[Coolcom]

Please explain your pick, thanks.

(I'm looking at getting a BT GPS for my Wizard and i have both pieces of software XD and i'm interested in which one is best)

I live in the US, i think thats relavant.

[Sir.B]

because iGuidance also works on a loptop...

[thumbandit]

Ive tried Tom Tom 5 / 6 and igo ... Igo looks lovely but doesnt have the ease of use and full postcode search of Tom Tom ... out of those two its tom tom for me

[shogunmark]

i am a definite iguidance fan.. v2 was awesome and v3 is even better. used tom tom and i thought it was crap... iquidance has customizable maps by states (no need for states you wont visit), and works on a laptop. The voice directions are loud and clear on my 8125.

[davidbessler]

I bought the mappack from mapopolis and am very happy with it.

[aweedman]

Are there any packages that will reroute due to traffic conditions (like some car GPS systems have now)?

[slayu]

Are there any packages that will reroute due to traffic conditions (like some car GPS systems have now)?

I know TomTom can do that for you.

[mchang]

I've been using mapopolis. not too bad. gets the job done.

[3waygeek]

Are there any packages that will reroute due to traffic conditions (like some car GPS systems have now)?
Route 66 Navigate 7 claims to do this, at least in Europe. IIRC, the capability isn't available in the North American version of the software.

[leaskovski]

I had no end of troubles with route66 navigate 7. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. The only thing it has going for it is the free traffic service. Tomtom charges you for this.

[the-equinoxe]

I have had TT-mobile for a few years, then TT-navigator.
Now I use:
iGO Europe 2006
All necesary maps on 1 SD card, easy switching, clear and crisp screen.
And it works with my original TomTom GPS :)

Screenshot from i-go website:
http://www.i-go.com/en/images/screenshots_LS/iGO_screenshot_03_LS.jpg
More screenshots:
http://www.i-go.com/en/products/iGO_2006_SD/screenshots.php

[shoey5]

I've tried pretty much all of them, since your posting in the Wizard forum I'm assuming that's what you'll be using it on so here is my comments. Keep in mind these comments are based on my experiences using these programs on my K-Jam in North America as well.

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TomTom - Not the prettiest but still the one to beat for a number of reasons.

Pro

Streat names are very readable while navigating.
Very Finger Friendly Interface makes it very quick to Use in car
Very clear and good clear Voice Guidance
Prediction makes movement smooth
Very Fast

Cons

Doesn't show what street you're on
Have to Select City before Street, can be tedious if you don't know the city the street is in.

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IGO - Has the potential to overtake TomTom as my primary choice

Pros

Street Names semi-readable, could be better while navigating
Very pretty and fast Navigation display
Shows what street your own
Very good clear Voice Guidance
Don't have to enter City to find Street
Prediction makes movement smooth
Good Rerouting if you miss a turn

Cons

Could be more finger friendly
Blue Status Bubbles for Battery, Map mode ect get in the way of the freaking street names and I couldn't find a way to turn them off
Street Names should be more readable

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Iguidance 3.0 - I had a love hate releation with these one, has potential but still needs work

Pros

Don't have to enter City before Entering Street
Very Detailed Maps and can install just maps you want to save space
Probably the best in terms of decent routes and map detail in North America

Cons

Jumps in and out of Full Scren very annoying
No Prediction, jerky movement is annoying
Street Names while navigating aren't very readable
Voice Navigation pauses between works very annoying
Program switches display when time to do something, useful to know something is happening but that's what voice promts are for, it's annoying.

Navigon M5 - This one has potention but no street names on 3D map, slow and buggy
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Pros

Excellent Clear Voice Prompts while navigating
Beautiful Maps and Interface

Cons

Have to Select City before entering Street
Not as Finger Friendly
Looks the best but it's also the slowest because of it, too slow

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Route 66 - This is a TomTom wannabee, looks kind of like TomTom, does a few things better but overall still needs work.

Pros

Prediction makes for smoother movement while navigating
Clean Interface and very fast
Good Clear Voice Prompts while navigating
Query style street finding input but helps to enter City

Cons

Not as finger friendly as it could be
Finding a street even with it's unique method can be frustrating sometimes

Mapopolis, Pocket Streets and any other programs that use GPS
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- They can do the job but you can find much better choices



Conclusion
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If you're going to go for one, I'd go for either TomTom 6 or IGO. I'd say these two are the best, especially on the K-Jam in terms of finger friendly, readablility when it's mounted in your car, voice promts, speed and smoothness. As far as Traffic rerouting ect, depends on the area you're using it in, for example most don't really do North America yet.

If you're going to decide on one, think about all the things you want it to do. I'd base my decisions on things like

Traffic Rerouting - if you want that
Prediction for Smoothness - If the jerky movement would bother you
Finger Friendly - If you want to enter a route while the unit is mounted
Quality of Voice Prompting - Enough, not enough, clear ect.
Does it display street names in 3D mode if you like that and more importantly are they readable.
Can you find streets and route between cities without problems (if you cross a lot of cities)

[totalpackage181]

I have now tried pretty much all of the above programs .....

currently i use iguidance 3 as i do sales in victoria bc and am constantly looking up addresses.....victoria is pretty much 8 cities on tomtom which makes it impossible to know which city street is in......

All i can say is that since i replaced my palm os5 garmin ique3600 with my trinity p3600..i have never been more disappointed in poor integration of technology. The garmin was totally linked with contact addresses, and calendar no need to look up or name addresses as poi or favorites.....you would just click on the appointment and hit route me to it.....WM6 software sucks huge compared to crap palm os5 garmin device..only drawback was that the ique3600 did not have a phone in it.......ohhhhh the pain....

[kingsizeriz]

iGuidance is america only so tomtom for me :)

[candyman123]

tomtom 6, bc i live in the US and tomtom6 has US maps :)

[newbie2]

I'm using OCN6 and it works flawlessly for me. :D

[brooks.nl]

I use Igo for about 2 years now.

For me it is easy to use and the maps are accurate (for me)

[tomazez]

the new tomtom is coming
Ive heard you will be able to change the picture of the taget(that triangle that is supose to be your car) in any other pic, you can even put for example e formule 1 car
the voice that tells you to turn right, it will be possible to change this in the voice of your sweetheart for exaple:p
peace

[Fishdave]

CAn anyone tell me the performance Tom Tom and iGuidance on a 8125? Can you still use the phone while it is in GPS mode. Also does either of these programs have trial versions?

Thanks

[tomazez]

CAn anyone tell me the performance Tom Tom and iGuidance on a 8125? Can you still use the phone while it is in GPS mode. Also does either of these programs have trial versions?

Thanks

yes, you can still use your phone with tomtom, only you cannot switch off the screen
for tomtom there arent any trial versions, but if i were you i shouldnt pay for it its to expensive, just download it from www.torrentspy.com