What GPS software are you using on your Touch diamond.

[saveferris]

Well I'm using Tomtom 6, l'm not a big fan of it, the maps are quite bland and boring.

What are other GPS softwares that have decent maps that work with the touch diamond? I'm quite pissed Igo8 has issues..

[richardirv]

I am using CoPilot 7, I got it with my Orbit 2 a while ago, Its ok, easy to use, POI Searches can be a bit annoying but and the routing isn't as good as the tom tom I don't think but it still gets you from A-B.

[Pharaohnough]

I am using CoPilot 7, I got it with my Orbit 2 a while ago, Its ok, easy to use, POI Searches can be a bit annoying but and the routing isn't as good as the tom tom I don't think but it still gets you from A-B.
Garmin Mobile XT. Very happy with it.

[andrewloh]

MapKing R12. GPS is just a toy for me, so it doesn't really matter. As long as it's working, it will be fine.

[Pharaohnough]

MapKing R12. GPS is just a toy for me, so it doesn't really matter. As long as it's working, it will be fine.
I have to say it's the same for me. It's actually funny because I have Garmin XT on the Diamond and I have Garmin in my car and both use the same map file so it's a bit overkill. Only used GPS once since I got the phone and that was to try it out of curiousity

[marisa4755]

Co Pilot 7, got with my Orbit 2. Quite happy with it, but would have preferred TomTom

[Socarumba]

I installed the Garmin Xt on the the Diamond but it keeps searching for a Blue Tooth GPS. Is there some settings I need to do to get it to recognise the internal GPS and Vice versa. Thanks in advance

[beeahead]

Destinator 7, I tried TomTom and hated it!

[auswill2]

Im using TomTom 6 now. I have a TomTom Go 920 as well.
Never used Destinator 7 or Garmin XT - are these good? better than TomTom? Worthwhile checking out?

I released TomTom allows you to "Navigate to" and you can choose a contacts address - handy since I have addresses for most my contacts - it would take ages to store them into favourites.

[damagedigital]

using GMXT and MapkingR12...

for me maps for GMXT is more complete and updated than the one in Mapking..

[pietrucci]

Im using TomTom 6 now. I have a TomTom Go 920 as well.
Never used Destinator 7 or Garmin XT - are these good? better than TomTom? Worthwhile checking out?

I released TomTom allows you to "Navigate to" and you can choose a contacts address - handy since I have addresses for most my contacts - it would take ages to store them into favourites.Also using TomTom 6. Received my Diamond yesterday, I came from a Kaiser device.
But the screen draw is very very slow comparing to the Kaiser. Perhaps because of the VGA screen, don't know.
Also the directions and pointer are runnig about a second slower than the Kaiser (it's running 10 mtr behind my car).

Hopefully there will be a TomTom 7 and hopefully that will run smoother, I'm a very big fan of TomTom.

[jellyme]

Friend of mine has a VGA HP PDA with Tomtom 6. Screen redraws are terribly slow. I have same version of Tomtom on my Prophet (QVGA) and it runs very smoothly. Think its down to the number of pixels.

[vr6only]

I'm using Navigon 6.2 with europe map.

I always used to install and use iGo, but iGo 2006 and iGo 8 don't work with the Diamond :(:(

[Optika]

I installed the Garmin Xt on the the Diamond but it keeps searching for a Blue Tooth GPS. Is there some settings I need to do to get it to recognise the internal GPS and Vice versa. Thanks in advance

You need to config settings in Garmin. to cable GPS, and then point to correct COM (in my case COM4)

[xzces]

Just got my diamond and I can't seem to get tomtom6 in landscape mode. The tiltfunction doesn't work in the todayscreen or tomtom itself so I guess I'll have to find a rotate cab or get used to the standard mode.

[Riel]

Using Sygic McGuider.

Very impressed by it, good for TomTom users, nice screen on diamond, works like a charm and newer maps !!

[gepol]

Destinator

[mouseymousey]

How do you guys get Garmin XT onto your device? Is it possible to copy the files from the SD card onto the phone?

[Riel]

Friend of mine has a VGA HP PDA with Tomtom 6. Screen redraws are terribly slow. I have same version of Tomtom on my Prophet (QVGA) and it runs very smoothly. Think its down to the number of pixels.

Any workaround for this? The menu is terrible slow also, seems like other problem than pixels. Map-building takes ages, loading maps etc.

[pietrucci]

Just got my diamond and I can't seem to get tomtom6 in landscape mode. The tiltfunction doesn't work in the todayscreen or tomtom itself so I guess I'll have to find a rotate cab or get used to the standard mode.Use Mortscript to start TomTom with a script file. Before starting TomTom use command Rotate (90).

[BrigateGB]

I am using Mobile Navigator 6.2 and all works well

[yeche]

Will the Destinator 7 work on Diamond?
HAve some one install it?

[Martinus]

Tomtom 6 and McGuider.

[htckaiseruser]

TomTom v6.032(8351) with map of western europe v675.1409
Works great,quick gps fix,runs smoothly no big difference noticable with qvga on my kaiser

[htckaiseruser]

Will the Destinator 7 work on Diamond?
HAve some one install it?

Go to page 1 and read post 8

[Riel]

TomTom v6.032(8351) with map of western europe v675.1409
Works great,quick gps fix,runs smoothly no big difference noticable with qvga on my kaiser

So strange, how come at my diamond it runs like 'dikke stront door n trechter'?

Anyway, I only found McGuider to run real smooth at VGA. TomTom's maps are so old, the A73 in Holland is not on it, and no HighTechCampus in Eindhoven, and the renewed road throug Sittard is missing. Too bad, if you live in sittard, and work in Venlo and Eindhoven :p McGuider has it sorted out.

[vipinholland]

So strange, how come at my diamond it runs like 'dikke stront door n trechter'?

Anyway, I only found McGuider to run real smooth at VGA. TomTom's maps are so old, the A73 in Holland is not on it, and no HighTechCampus in Eindhoven, and the renewed road throug Sittard is missing. Too bad, if you live in sittard, and work in Venlo and Eindhoven :p McGuider has it sorted out.

hahahaha yep same here

[beeahead]

Go to page 1 and read post 8

Yup, it was confirmed by me, works like a charm on my Diamond!

[anheuer]

Route 66
Seems to be working so far,

have not road tested it yet

[htckaiseruser]

hahahaha yep same here

where did you get mcGuider?

[guibrenande]

I´ve installed destinator 7, just after several hard resets, and keeps "No GPS Signal Found." I´m in Brazil. Any ideas??

[Swiftblade]

I used Smart2Go with Asia maps. I had it in my old Elfin. I installed the software and copied the maps over to Diamond. It works like a charm. GPS locked in within 5~7 secs with 3 to 5 satalites.

[salada2k]

I am running TomTom 7.5 with the latest maps for Australia. I have to say it is nothing short of fantastic and AFAIC TomTom is simply the best navigation software out there!

TomTom 7 runs beautifully, has updated icons and stuff and generally looks better than TomTom 6 does. Also the street names etc are SO clear on the beautiful 640x480 screen on the diamond!!!

I would like to know in particular the opinions of anyone who disagrees with me in regards to TomTom being the best. Please state what you're using but more importantly why you think it is better!

[saveferris]

I am running TomTom 7.5 with the latest maps for Australia. I have to say it is nothing short of fantastic and AFAIC TomTom is simply the best navigation software out there!

TomTom 7 runs beautifully, has updated icons and stuff and generally looks better than TomTom 6 does. Also the street names etc are SO clear on the beautiful 640x480 screen on the diamond!!!

I would like to know in particular the opinions of anyone who disagrees with me in regards to TomTom being the best. Please state what you're using but more importantly why you think it is better!

The only issue i Have with Tomtom 7 is that POI icons are a lot smaller compared to Tomtom 6!! is there a way to make them more visable/larger?

[rocky50]

Garmin,of course !

[Swiftblade]

My only issue with Tom Tom 7 is the lack of asian maps with the exception of Australia. Only europe and US maps are available.

[Riel]

where did you get mcGuider?

http://navigation.teleatlas.com/nl/shop/hotitem/sygic-mcguider-v7-5-europa-2008-sd-kaart-pr6449.html

really not expensive, looks great, works great on Diamond. Much better graphics as TomTom and more clever on Highways.

(idea of it in Landscape, found on the net)
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/796/image9iq2.jpg



Reason I use this is that these maps are very up to date, new A73 is on it and complete inner structure of HighTechCampus in Eindhoven also.

[R3PUBL1K]

TT6.032 and V6.75 Maps WE

Works better noe I have changed ROM from 1.35 to .137

[Riel]

Those 6.75 maps are really so old they are completedly unusable here...

[papimuzo]

Running OZYExplorer for walking with scanned maps. GPS fix got in less than 1 minute. Impressive.

[Mr Farmer]

what do u guys recommend for users on foot/hiking?

[mital]

I am running TomTom 7.5 with the latest maps for Australia. I have to say it is nothing short of fantastic and AFAIC TomTom is simply the best navigation software out there!

TomTom 7 runs beautifully, has updated icons and stuff and generally looks better than TomTom 6 does. Also the street names etc are SO clear on the beautiful 640x480 screen on the diamond!!!

I would like to know in particular the opinions of anyone who disagrees with me in regards to TomTom being the best. Please state what you're using but more importantly why you think it is better!

How did you get your maps? I can't find any way to buy them on the tomtom website because it doesn't have any information about tomtom 7 for PDA? The latest it will let me buy is 6.75, and even that is really annoying because I only bought my full copy of tomtom6 yesterday, and it came with 6.6 maps :(

[massimax]

I'm used to TomTom. Never tested any other navigator. I really like it (actually using new TT7 with 720 maps) but I think map scrolling is a bit choppy. I'd love it if it had a smoother scrolling

ps sorry for bad english

[massimax]

double post

[aragornol]

i am using iGO8 :)

[skilty]

i am using iGO8 :)

iGO 8??? - I've read in lots of different places that iGO does'nt work on the Diamond, how did you get it to work? any links??



EDIT: sorry aragornol, just found the iGO 8 thread in this forum!! i'll have a read through that one!!

[Riel]

what do u guys recommend for users on foot/hiking?

Interesting question.

Normally one would use an stand-alone GPS device like a Garmin 60 .

Is there software for PDA with these functions? (route tracking, waypoints, loading other routes, etc).

[joep1962]

Yesterday installed tomtom 7.450(9028)
With the benelux map v715.1689
And the latest speed cameras

It runs great ;)

[salada2k]

How did you get your maps? I can't find any way to buy them on the tomtom website because it doesn't have any information about tomtom 7 for PDA? The latest it will let me buy is 6.75, and even that is really annoying because I only bought my full copy of tomtom6 yesterday, and it came with 6.6 maps :(

Go to the TomTom shop, select the TomTom Go 720, then choose 'Australia' then it will say:

Map of Australia v7.20 Show detailed map information. (http://www.tomtom.com/products/maps/select.php?D=1071&Language=8&P=416#)
Close (http://www.tomtom.com/products/maps/select.php?D=1071&Language=8&P=416#) Map of Australia v7.20

http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/maps/thumbs/Australia.gif One map of the entire Australia, including Tasmania. Giving you over 1 million kilometres of roads, detailed directions through 560 major rural towns and a street network coverage of over 75%. Map data provided by Sensis.


Download http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/icons/icon_download.gif 107.7 MB AUD 149.95
Add to cart (http://www.tomtom.com/products/maps/select.php?D=1071&P=416&V=%7E&PC=&M=5041&Language=8)


See? You can click the 'Add To Cart' link above and go straight ahead and purchase if you like!

[laporte]

Interesting question.

Normally one would use an stand-alone GPS device like a Garmin 60 .

Is there software for PDA with these functions? (route tracking, waypoints, loading other routes, etc).

**i hope my english isn't that bad :-)**

there are some possibilities, for your needs.
there is a software colled fugawi global navigator whitch can sync with a pda/ppc and installs software on pda/ppc. you can scan your own paper-maps into the program using a scanner or use so calle topographic cards, in germany you get this one digital from the "landesvermessungsamt", i don't know if this type of cards are very commen in other countries...

i have tested it with bavaria-maps and can say that i am not that satisfied with these topographic maps on my "little" screen and i do not have the passion to create routes, tracks, poi etc. but it is an interesting software, though.

there are is other software, too, for the german guys in this forum here:
http://www.geolife.de/geonauten/12-gps-und-pda-neu.php
(for the english speaking ones: this link lists four apps to navigate with: Strepla, OziExplorer, FUGAWI and ATLSoft.)

[salada2k]

I'm used to TomTom. Never tested any other navigator. I really like it (actually using new TT7 with 720 maps) but I think map scrolling is a bit choppy. I'd love it if it had a smoother scrolling

ps sorry for bad english

Yeah I know what you mean, the 'Frames per second' is pretty low. What I like about the TomTom maps is their graphical simplicity, every other GPS manufacturer now is making their maps more 'pretty' and 'graphical' but TomTom realise that more crap on the screen makes it harder to read at a glance! I can look at the TomTom screen for a split second, see the road, any turns, a couple of street names, etc and know exactly what's going on. Other GPS apps you have to stare longer at the screen to get the same information.. Not cool. In fact, you could argue it's dangerous!

[papimuzo]

Is there software for PDA with these functions? (route tracking, waypoints, loading other routes, etc).

Have a look at
http://www.oziexplorer.com/
Worked well on my HTC 9090, Kayser and now Diamond.

HTH. Good tracks.

[htckaiseruser]

Just installed tomtom7 v7.450 with maps of western europe and central europe v720
Works real good. shame they stopped the trafficinfo

[luminouche]

Navigon 6, Europe maps are the most up to date.
Tomtom sucks, maps are too old and too ugly

[misba7]

Garmin Mobile XT and happy with it

[mooooooa]

tomtom7 and western and central europa map ;D

[Aqrab]

destinator 7 no problem

[Sergio PC]

Boys:
Im new to the diamond and i have no idea on which gps app should i get (hopefully free) i live in south america so i really dont know if any of these work here .
Thank you very much!

[SOLSchweiz]

@Sergio

I normaly use TomTom here in Europa. But when I go to Brazil I use Destinator 7, since there are no maps for south america for TomTom.
I hope soon there will be maps available for Brasil for TT7.

Abraços
Marcel

[schauol1]

Sygic McGuider
Runs perfect. And since I flashed the official 1.37 ROM it runs even better. :-D

[Skele]

Sygic McGuider
Runs perfect. And since I flashed the official 1.37 ROM it runs even better. :-D
Where did you get the software? I can't find anything on their site. http://www.sygic.com/drive/index.html

[open_source]

running tomtom 7
which runs fast and stable.

[spangelsaregreat]

Interesting question.

Normally one would use an stand-alone GPS device like a Garmin 60 .

Is there software for PDA with these functions? (route tracking, waypoints, loading other routes, etc).

Hi,

Not using the Diamond myself yet but a good bit of software for off road navigation is Memory Map. You does route tracking, waypoints etc. If you are in the UK it runs off full OS maps.

Regards

[faisal]

Garmin Mobile XT and happy with it

misba7, mkhattab, Optika

There used to be a slightly complicated workaround for using Garmin Mobile XT with an inbuilt non-Garmin GPSr [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v17qLk77SAs ]. From what optika wrote it seems its simply a matter of directing GMXT to look for a cable connected GPS and direct it to the port used by the internal GPS.

Is this different for the Diamond or what?

[open_source]

From what optika wrote it seems its simply a matter of directing GMXT to look for a cable connected GPS and direct it to the port used by the internal GPS.

so it is for the diamond. with tomtom 6 i had to set it as wired gps antenna.
tomtom 7 automatically detected the built in antenna.

[joemax]

Is there any good geochaching software out there that works with the Diamond ? I currently use geocache navigator on my N95 with searches for caches and also uses a compass to guide you to them.

[SeaDweller]

For those interested in OS-style mapping, I'm using Memory Map in mine; all works really well, inclding screen rotate as well. Much faster than in my HTC P3300, unsurprisingly.

[nortonnc]

I installed the Garmin Xt on the the Diamond but it keeps searching for a Blue Tooth GPS. Is there some settings I need to do to get it to recognise the internal GPS and Vice versa. Thanks in advance


Install GPSGate v2.5 or 2.6 and problem will be solved.

[sandervanzijl]

Navigon 6, Europe maps are the most up to date.
Tomtom sucks, maps are too old and too ugly

how did you install this?

the original cab installation says that installation failed.

[halloj]

I´ve installed destinator 7, just after several hard resets, and keeps "No GPS Signal Found." I´m in Brazil. Any ideas??

Settings/system/external GPS, first tab com2 and second tab com4 9600.

[polecatpete]

For those interested in OS-style mapping, I'm using Memory Map in mine; all works really well, inclding screen rotate as well. Much faster than in my HTC P3300, unsurprisingly.

Hi, did you have to do anything out of the ordinary to get the maps to load?

I installed my copy the other day with the latest updates (Installed fine) - I then split my map in half (I'm using the South Eastern maps) and copied them to the internal storage. Program starts up fine but when I try to load a map, it comes up with an error saying the map can't be opened. I've tried re-installing from scratch but still no joy. Any ideas?

[horstborsch]

Hey guys. I´ve got a question. Is there any way to get the GPS coordiantes from a loaction you selected in Google Maps Mobile?

If that won´t work is there any way for getting these coordinates in google maps in opera?

thanks

[Clauds]

There is any possibility to install MioMap (3.2 or 3.3) on HTC Diamond ?

[L o r d R a j]

I am using Garmin Mobile XT (hacked) works like a charm. Very happy with it.

Initially did have a few problems with the voice guidance. It would just give out the first instruction and then a last one when I would reach my destination. Nothing in between.

But I did manage to sort it out.

Tools - manage My Data - Map Sets
Mapsource
Unchecked everything except the City Navigator thing.

Everything works fine now

[htckaiseruser]

I use iGO8 since yesterday and im very pleased with it. graphics are very good and it runs pretty smooth. and i like that it uses a higher baudrate than tomtom7,because now it runs in sync with my car!! Plus i work in different citys everyday and mostly in the bigger citys in holland and the 3d buildings are just amazing!!

[bestof76]

I use TomTom7 with DACH and Eastern Europe Map and I'm very satisfied so far. For Offroad navigation I use GPS Tuner 5.3c. I put the Diamond in a holder on my bycicle and go whereever I want and track the GPS coordinates to see them later on in google earth. Of course you can load maps as well in GPS Tuner. There is a map calibrator for help. It's a very nice tool!!

[brooks.nl]

I use Sygic McGuider 7.52.514 on my diamond. Use it as well on my Nokia N82.
Works like a charme.

[brooks.nl]

Route 66
Seems to be working so far,

have not road tested it yet

tested it on my diamond.

works good, but maps are a bit outdated and not to detailed

[AgentSmith]

Always used TomTom and now on my Diamond I have installed TomTom 7 which appears to working as it should. Also trying out iGo 8 since it looks so refreshingly crisp and neat but haven't managed to get it installed properly yet.

Does anyone have some specs of the gps chip in the Diamond? I.e. how many birds it can receive at once and how accurate it is.

Another question: does the quickGPS feature still work when AGPS is turned off?

[politby]

http://navigation.teleatlas.com/nl/shop/hotitem/sygic-mcguider-v7-5-europa-2008-sd-kaart-pr6449.html

really not expensive, looks great, works great on Diamond. Much better graphics as TomTom and more clever on Highways.


Reason I use this is that these maps are very up to date, new A73 is on it and complete inner structure of HighTechCampus in Eindhoven also.

I see it comes on an SD card. How does it install on the Diamond? Just copy the files from the card to Internal Storage?

[politby]

Navigon 6, Europe maps are the most up to date.
Tomtom sucks, maps are too old and too ugly

The Diamond is not on the supported device list for Navigon 6 - can you verify it installs properly using Navigon's installation program? I'm not talking about some cracked version, I want to buy the latest version directly from their online store and I'd like to be sure it works before I order.

I'm currently using Garmin Mobile XT, but I like the looks of Navigon so I'd like to use it rather than buying the latest maps from Garmin.

thanks

[brooks.nl]

I see it comes on an SD card. How does it install on the Diamond? Just copy the files from the card to Internal Storage?

that is correct,
just copy all the files/folders to your internal storage and it installs after you disconnect(assuming that you connect your diamond as a diskdrive)

[duyve028]

I am running TomTom 7.5 with the latest maps for Australia. I have to say it is nothing short of fantastic and AFAIC TomTom is simply the best navigation software out there!

TomTom 7 runs beautifully, has updated icons and stuff and generally looks better than TomTom 6 does. Also the street names etc are SO clear on the beautiful 640x480 screen on the diamond!!!

I would like to know in particular the opinions of anyone who disagrees with me in regards to TomTom being the best. Please state what you're using but more importantly why you think it is better!

My problem is that TT7 works good for a few days and then, won't start anymore and gives an error: "not enough Memory". Can anybody help????

[Stan3k]

Vodafone Sat Nav (Telemap with traffic and speed cameras). Seems to work well and came free with my phone so can't complain!

[tmohammad]

Probably a long shot.... But I use satnav very occasionally (3-4 times a year).

So spending loads on the software is not appropriate.

Is there a free/cheapish version that will work with the built in GPS reciever?

Has anyone experience of using Google Maps? Is it useable?

[spangelsaregreat]

Hi,

Use

Tom Tom 7 GB maps for car

Memory Map for mountainbiking

RunGPS for bike training

Only had it a short time but not sure the battery is really up to much to be honest. I am going to run my GPS test shortly

Tom Tom on medium backlight with a demo running continuously but with GPS fix
Memory Map with backlight set to off after 2 minutes with GPS fix

My previous P3300 did

Tom Tom test = 4 hours
MM test = 6 to 7 hours

May need to get an extended battery for longer runs on the bike.

Regards

[kingshill]

I use GPSTuner (v5).

It supports Geotagging (I need the information for pictures), has interesting features and is quite cheap (~30 EUR)

[beaker656]

I'm using TT7 and like it, though I have noticed it's a little bit laggy, you know telling you to turn when you've just executed the turn.
Still happy enough with it

[greg67000]

I use tomtom 7 whit Western & central Europe map 720.1803 and it works very good.

[salada2k]

I'm using TT7 and like it, though I have noticed it's a little bit laggy, you know telling you to turn when you've just executed the turn.
Still happy enough with it

I swear I didnt notice this at the start, but now my TomTom is misbehaving. It is REALLY inaccurate, about 50m behind where I actually am at times!!

It's starting to piss me off. I hope they release an update to fix this bug real soon. I've read many other people mentioning the same thing but noone has an actual solution.

I wonder if the problem is with the Diamond's GPS or the TomTom software?

[flan lucky]

I use GPSTuner for hiking, sailing/boating. geocaching

Very nice, complete and cheap software, allowing to download/calibrate google maps automatically before the trip on your PC or even during the trip over a data connection (GPRS or 3G).

Calibrating scanned maps is also quite simple.
I recommend it.

[kidinspace]

I use:-

TomTom 7
Google Maps
Windows Live Search

.G.

[Patrickw_mdav]

I use IGo8 and I can recommend it.

[jimmyhawkin]

Navigon Works just fine.

MobilNavigator 6

[TOMCAT25]

I use Navigon MN6.1 works fine too.
MN6.2 doesn't works

[liamhere]

im running tt6.3 ...and i love it :rolleyes:

[tontonpolak]

Tomtom 7 + Copilot 7
bye

[vibecatalin]

Hello guys ,I'm looking for a GPS software to track my 0-100 Km/h time with my car... I've installed GPS Skinner ( wich not works in Full Screen ) GPS Speed Sentry and GPS Utilities ... but it seems I can't find how to track my 0-100 km/h time... Any ideeas? Thanks

[zyborg]

Errr.... Try this thread which is about a month old: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=404360. :rolleyes:

Well I'm using Tomtom 6, l'm not a big fan of it, the maps are quite bland and boring.

What are other GPS softwares that have decent maps that work with the touch diamond? I'm quite pissed Igo8 has issues..

[vibecatalin]

Hello guys ,I'm looking for a GPS software to track my 0-100 Km/h time with my car... I've installed GPS Skinner ( wich not works in Full Screen ) GPS Speed Sentry and GPS Utilities ... but it seems I can't find how to track my 0-100 km/h time... Any ideeas? Thanks

Found it... GPS Performance v 1.0

[eldub2000]

What are others in the US using? I have TT7 with my free local map, but I can't seem to buy other maps. Looking for an alternative. Especially since my TT910 died.

[ramkt8]

TomTom Navigator 7 with NORTH AMERICA MAPS. and working very well.. No Problems AT ALL

[eldub2000]

How are you getting the maps?

[sinned69]

im using three different GPS apps on my HTC p3700 WM6.1 English (also have a HTC P3300 WM5)

1. GMXT with Chinese font support with both English (pinyin) and simplified Chinese maps. nice application, fast rewrite rate, crisp screens. the maps for china are up to date, and very comprehensive, though there are some minor issues over navigating route choices, but to be honest all GPS apps have this problem. adding speed cameras is problematic. believe me in China new roads, buildings and speed/relight cameras are added every week...

2. Mapking2007 (not R12) with all the China maps, both simplified Chinese and pinyin maps. Maps are oldish being that none have been upgraded since mid-2007 but i like the way the application functions, very intuitive and logical, adding departure, waypoints, destination... either in map-view or navigation mode is so simple. adding speed cameras on the fly is simple!!! i also like that there is a small compass-to-destination displayed on the map when in navigating to destination mode, something so simple yet not found on other apps. (i am not referring to the standard compass in GPS apps).

3. iGO8 this is a new acquisition and i am yet to fully explore this GPS app... just getting sorted with Chinese font support, maps of China, POI's, buildings etc. but looks promising including the adding of speed cameras... :)

4. destinator 7. for china with china map sucked.... chunky, poor map data, buggy to uninstall, poor speed camera support or manipulation of data... didnt last long on my PPC's

6. R66 with China map, nice, graphical, similar and cross between all GPS apps, pity is the support and ability to manipulate speed cameras, and the China map is only available in simplified Chinese. no English (pinyin) map. the 2006 map was 350mb while the newer (latest edition map) 2007 is 650mb, and this slows the application down considerably... even if there was an English map available it would not be my 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice...

I also use the first three apps on my HTC P3300... and I like the scroll wheel and trackball, which I miss on the P3700...

[gabib77]

There is any possibility to install MioMap (3.2 or 3.3) on HTC Diamond ?

Anyone find out how to install MioMap on HTC TD ?

[kdm2008]

I use Route66.

The map coverage is amazing and incredibly up to date !

[pranavd1980]

I used Smart2Go with Asia maps. I had it in my old Elfin. I installed the software and copied the maps over to Diamond. It works like a charm. GPS locked in within 5~7 secs with 3 to 5 satalites.

Hey Swiftblade.......
Can u share a link of Smart2Go with ASIA maps please......

[rl66]

Tomtom 7 decause it was bundled with my diamond... it's as cool as TT6 under my trinity, i love HTC for adding tomtom with their products.

[mb5049]

I have been trying to decide for the last week between TomTom 6 or 7 and Garmin XT.

I thought all was lost with Garmin when I looked on their website and you can only buy it on SD card. I rang them and they said it was something to do with having to activate the maps using a GPS receiver code or something??

Is this not the case then? Can I get XT on disk from somewhere?

Also as I am not technically minded in anyway, I am a bit nervous about downloading TT7 to my device, thrn trying to find the right maps, and trying to set it up, and also how much the maps might cost me?

Is there an idiots guide to doing this anywhere? I have looked but can't find anything (very little free time to sit trawling through thousands of threads!)

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance.

Matt.

[PJ6363]

I use TT7 for a few reasons...
i) always seems to work once set up correctly
ii) lots of maps available (Australia, Americas, all of Europe)
iii) Maps are reasonably up todate, and with TT7 there is mapsharing
iv) my kids love the character voices (Homer, Austen Powers, etc)

Used to it now so would take a lot to change :rolleyes:

[ADVanCe2008]

Using IGO8 !...

[grolsch81]

Im using Garmin Mobile XT in Costa Rica, very accurate and fast!