GPS Software recommendation.

[bernardryan]

Currently I'm using Mapking2007 G10.

I'll be going to San Fran in about a few days time and will be touring around California and Driving to Grand Canyon. So I was wondering what software would you suggest me getting?

I have a Dopod 838 pro and a Holux GPSlim 240 (Which btw, is damn good).

So i was wondering what software should i get?

I was reading up on tomtom and it seems like a good bet. Anyone got any ideas?

I'm on WM6, a modified version of vp3G's rom 2.0.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

[firebird2k]

First Choice -> TomTom : TomTom ties to your device for licensing

Second Choice -> IGuidance : v3 doesn't tie to the device, but v4 due out soon will also be like TomTom from what I hear in terms of licensing

Best place to get GPS stuff -> www.semsons.com

[cannondale1]

I hAVE TOMTOM Navigator 6 on my 8525 using the bt-359 gps reciever from cingular. It is working wonderful . Also have the option of having Mr. T or Autin Powers or Ozzy to direct me. Colors and size of road images are very clearly read.

[ahfunaki]

I use iGuidance and it works very well for me...

[bernardryan]

Thank you very much for your suggestions. However, How do i know if my Holux GPSlim 240 will be able to use TOMTOM? Tomtom website says it has to be Nav5 capable. I just sent an email to tomtom asking them if my device would be compatible with their software. Awaiting their reply.

What's the latest version of tomtom?

[Mil3]

I use iGO 2006 everyday with Holux GPSlim 236 and nothing can't stop me:D

[batster]

I use Google Mobile Maps, works almost as good as Streets and Trips but it does include all of the US, downside is that you need an active internet connection, Edge seems to work just fine as long as you are not in BFE...

http://www.google.com/gmm from your phone should point you to the download.

[thedogger]

I use IGuidance iNav 3 - it works great the San Francisco Bay Area. Voice prompts work fine in WM5, but a little slow in WM6 - but it still works. The maps are wonderfully up to date for the area.

[serphinox]

really depends on where you are.

Mapkings are excellent for Asian Maps especially thailand, Malaysia West and East and Singapore.

Tom Tom has the best maps for Australia (Well thats IMHO)

Garmin is ugly 2D looking but is pretty well defined and has alot of POIs that is not found in MapKing and TomTom and is meant for power users because it can do lotsa more than what it says.

Well, you have a dopod 838Pro. Have all 3 GPS installed. I have. And its good because if 1 map doesnt pinpoint the bagger, i still have two more to hunt it down ;)

Happy GPS-ing.

[dno555]

I-GO 2006
I had them all > TomTom5, TomTom6 iGuidance 3.0 , 3.1 Navigon 5
Mio v3 which is i-go2006.

I would recomend i-go 2006 , make sure you have maps v2007.01 for USA.

[GldRush98]

I'm a big fan of TomTom. It has helped me many times and I trust it's directions :)

[ucramos]

Thank you very much for your suggestions. However, How do i know if my Holux GPSlim 240 will be able to use TOMTOM? Tomtom website says it has to be Nav5 capable. I just sent an email to tomtom asking them if my device would be compatible with their software. Awaiting their reply.

What's the latest version of tomtom?

I´ve got the Holux GPSslim 240 and tomtom 6.0.3 and it works just fine...

[SaarAvigour]

iGO 2006 Plus is among the best available in terms of compatibility to any device/OS/screen resolution.

It's security system (aka licensing) is the friendliest out there and bound to the SD, meaning ultimate transparency to the device ID or upgrade OS, so one can use same SD in several devices (not at same time).. very smart !

Check for latest version of NAM maps.

[Pardoon]

where can i get the whole maps of thailand !
thanks in advance !

[JPW]

hi

Ive been using Mio v3 for the last few weeks and found it very reliable BUT I,ve just changed to TomTom and already i think it just pips it to the post.

regards JPW

[bapski]

been using iG4. it has safely taken me to a 12hr trip to NJ and back home. only thing is it has issues.

i have also used iGO MY WAY PLUS 2006 and its GUI blows iG4's away..

only thing keeping me from being loyal to iGO is it does not have the TTS feature and it does not tell you which side your destination is..