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_LAU_
Joined: Sep 10, 2004
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From: Zeta Reticuli Phones:.P1;.P910
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@pizza1
Make sure you bought the right Tom Tom version!
Sounds like you are installing the UIQ 2.1 versio, but you need the UIQ 3.0 version. |
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Nokku
Joined: Feb 05, 2007
Posts: 39
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garmin mobile XT works really great with my p990i and should work much better on p1i |
OfficeMaven
Joined: Jul 26, 2005
Posts: 182
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I totally agree. I've been using Garmin's Mobile XT on my W950i for quite a while now and it's awesome. Nothing else compares IMHO. |
brunoXT
Joined: Jul 14, 2005
Posts: 115
From: Lima, Peru
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oh yeah! I'm using Garmin Mobile 10 on my P1i. I've using it for more than a month and I'm very happy about it. No problem have come up ever since.
The best part is that G M 10 is cheaper than tomtom |
pizza1
Joined: Nov 15, 2007
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how can i know if my tomtom is uiq 2.1 or 3? |
G00gler
Joined: Oct 28, 2005
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How do the maps for garmin compare to the tomtom? Are they from the same source? What about POIs and other stuff? |
_LAU_
Joined: Sep 10, 2004
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From: Zeta Reticuli Phones:.P1;.P910
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I'm also interested in knowing more... |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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Garmin use Navteq data whereas TomTom use a combination of Navteq and Tele Atlas data
this is the source of their map data but in my experience Garmin present tha data much better graphically. I also prefer the Garmin user interface which is alot more intuitive.
Interestingly, Garmin and TomTom are currently both in bids to take over Tele Atlas
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_LAU_
Joined: Sep 10, 2004
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From: Zeta Reticuli Phones:.P1;.P910
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@Masseur
I can't stand gps sotware without a propper 3D view.
All the screenshots I've seen, Garmin Mobile XT seems quite weak in this point. What is your oppinion? |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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depends on what you mean by proper 3D view?
the XT gives the Nuvi experience on your mobile and I think the 3d displays work really well
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dagrim1
Joined: Apr 26, 2007
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Does the garmin software also work with other bluetooth gps devices? Thought it only worked with the garmin module? |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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Garmin mobile XT is now released as a standalone software solution
see here for more info
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dagrim1
Joined: Apr 26, 2007
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On 2007-11-16 14:53:28, masseur wrote:
Garmin mobile XT is now released as a standalone software solution
see here for more info
Hmmm, interesting... Tnx for the tip. |
PDAMad
Joined: May 23, 2007
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But AFAIK the Mobile XT standalone version only comes on Micro SD, with Mini and Full SD adapters. And it's locked to the card, so you can't copy it. So no good for Sonys.
[ This Message was edited by: PDAMad on 2007-11-23 00:54 ] |
PDAMad
Joined: May 23, 2007
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On 2007-11-16 13:13:48, masseur wrote:
depends on what you mean by proper 3D view?
the XT gives the Nuvi experience on your mobile and I think the 3d displays work really well
One thing that really bugs be about the Nuvi UI is it's the only SatNav I've ever used that doesn't show you the next turn in advance by a constantly displayed, easy to recognise, standard symbol. Take a look at the right picture. Until you get to read the last bit of the sentence "0.1 mi - Take roundabout to 5th exit", and peered at the moving squiggly line on the map, you've no clue as to which lane you need to be in, or that it's a roundabout coming up at all. Makes life on congested multilane systems a nightmare.
What's wrong with showing a little circle with an arrow so you always know what type of manouvre's coming up long before you hit the tailback? And who in their right mind decided it was safer to read all that long-winded text whilst driving?
[ This Message was edited by: PDAMad on 2007-11-23 01:16 ] |
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Posted: 2007-11-15 15:37
