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sboardman
Joined: Jan 17, 2007
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I guess like a lot of people I really wanted GPS to be integrated in to the P1i, no such luck. However I am in the midst of trying to "locate" software that will run on the P1i without any problems. I have found a receiver for about £30 which is fine but can't seem determine which is the best software to use and how exactly I get it on the P1i.
If anyone has put tomtom nav 6 or any other software on their P1i then I would be grateful for you comments.
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PeterKay
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: The Ummah
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TomTom 6 works a treat on the P1i, tested it myself.
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Firefreak
Joined: Jul 02, 2004
Posts: 159
From: Sweden
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I too have installed TomTom 6. It is really great. Works like a charm... 
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remirez
Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 317
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You can't go wrong with Tom Tom.
If it exists, you could use a UIQ version of Garmin.
I would stay clear of Wayfinder as it uses your Data connection to download maps (hence it becomes costly). |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
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I'm pretty sure Garmin don't provide device software outside of their GPS units and anyway, they use the same map data from Navteq that TomTom use
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sboardman
Joined: Jan 17, 2007
Posts: 3
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Cheers for the responce. Tom Tom seems the way to go. Do I have to install the software on my computer first then it copies itself over to the phone?
What's battery life like when your using it? |
mrecker
Joined: Feb 19, 2007
Posts: 12
From: Belgium
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Hi,
there is an UIQ 3 version of Garmin Mobile 10.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/s[....]&product=010-00579-00&&pID=420
BUT it only works with a Garmin GPS receiver.
I tried it, but TT6 is the best UIQ 3 GPS solution.
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makbil
Joined: Oct 26, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Istanbul
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On 2007-08-29 12:02:06, sboardman wrote:
What's battery life like when your using it?
It does take its toll on the battery. Bluetooth is active, the screen is on while TomTom is running and voice directions through the external speaker all need a lot of juice. Extended use over 3-4 hours would need external power supply. You could probably get a USB converter for your car lighter.
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.Z.
Joined: Jul 06, 2004
Posts: 214
From: Sweden
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On 2007-08-30 02:58:57, makbil wrote:
On 2007-08-29 12:02:06, sboardman wrote:
What's battery life like when your using it?
It does take its toll on the battery. Bluetooth is active, the screen is on while TomTom is running and voice directions through the external speaker all need a lot of juice. Extended use over 3-4 hours would need external power supply. You could probably get a USB converter for your car lighter.
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I used my P1 with gps for almost 7 hours on my motorcycle yesterday, then the battery was empty. Pretty good i think... |
makbil
Joined: Oct 26, 2006
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From: Istanbul
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On 2007-08-30 03:05:00, .Z. wrote:
I used my P1 with gps for almost 7 hours on my motorcycle yesterday, then the battery was empty. Pretty good i think...
Yes, that is consistent. My estimate was with BST-33 battery, since the P1 battery capacity is larger, you would get more.
P990i: A mistake, a curse and a disgrace So I lowered my expectations and settled for a P1i. I couldn't keep my expectations so low for a long time so now I have an HTC Touch HD |
himlims_nl
Joined: Apr 06, 2004
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yes tomtom is a very quality solutions.
for the gps i'd only say search for a SirfStart III gps.
sometimes there are nice bundle's avaiable which include a car-charger, mount solutions etc.
good lcuk
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OfficeMaven
Joined: Jul 26, 2005
Posts: 182
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I'm sorry, but Garmin Mobile XT for UIQ3 simply smokes TomTom hands down. I use both on my W950i and I can't stand TomTom. It's absolutely horrible! Garmin Mobile XT (which is part of the Mobile 10 or Mobile 20 packages) is based on Garmin's wonderful nuvi-style graphical UI and it's worlds better than TomTom's UI.
Just remember that Mobile XT is still a new product on the Symbian platform and so it has a few growing pains to get past. I can live with them though as even with a few bugs, it's still MUCH better than TomTom (who's maps are absolute garbage here in the U.S.).
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jhe3
Joined: Sep 03, 2007
Posts: 1
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Can someone post the actual name of the bluetooth rx you are using with the P1i. I am having issues of finding one that has actually been "proven". It does not look like the P1i support the SPP bluetooth profile that alot of bluetooth gps rx's use.
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jakontil
Joined: Jun 28, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Changi, Chatswood, Cikarang
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just a quick question, does anyway think that the GPS accessories launched by SE will probably compatible with P1i?
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G00gler
Joined: Oct 28, 2005
Posts: 49
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I am not sure if this has been answered before but I couldn't find it when I was searching.
I am using TOMTOM on my P1i but I found that the keylock (if set to automatic) comes on during use and freezes the display. Tomtom is still running because I still get voice directions, but that is it.
However, if I turn the automatic keylock off everything works fine. Tomtom prevents the screen from turning off while it is running. Why doesn't it also prevent the keylock from turning on?
I know that there is a separate setting if I have it in car holder so I think could set it to leave keylock off in this mode but I would like the program to work properly in hand held mode as well.
From looking around a bit it seems like there is no keylock api easily available for UIQ3 programmers. I suppose that it why Tomtom doesn't prevent the keylock.
Does anyone have any solution to this problem other than turning automatic keylock off? I guess the other solution would be a profile manager (whenever that would be available)? Ideally I think there should be a setting in UIQ3 to select some programs for which the keylock should not be turned on.
For S60 there is an app 'Best KeyLocker' which can set different lock settings for different programs. Anything similar for UIQ3?
[ This Message was edited by: g00gler on 2007-10-25 06:25 ] |
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So I lowered my expectations and settled for a P1i. I couldn't keep my expectations so low for a long time so now I have an HTC Touch HD 
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