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iGary
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I had a TomTom that got nicked from my car and replaced it with a Garmin Nuvi.
What a mistake. The TomTom interface and guidance (at least here in my neck of the woods) beats Garmin hands down.
I can't wait for this app.
I just know that I haven;t had any problems seeing what's on my iPhone from an equivalent distance and I even have a slight astigmatism (-.5 right, -.25 left). (Didn't mean to come across snippy, hope you didn't take it that way)
SkippyThorson
macrumors 68000
If this works on the first iPhone with that car mount, not only is that genius on their part, but I will seriously consider this.
The odds are strong that I'll get the car mount because I like the holder/charger/speaker combo as is. With the GPS module built in, that's one hell of an added bonus, and reason to buy the app. 🙂
imac george
macrumors member
Couple of things
do you think they are waiting for an updated iPod touch to release the app? Who knows what kind of processor speed is required for this thing to function in real time.
Also, does google license their maps from a tomtom subsidiary?
do you think they are waiting for an updated iPod touch to release the app? Who knows what kind of processor speed is required for this thing to function in real time.
Also, does google license their maps from a tomtom subsidiary?
Telp
macrumors 68040
I doubt they are waiting for an updated iPod Touch. The iPod Touch 2nd gen. already has a pretty fast processor, and also it wouldn't make sense for them to wait.
Not only that but since it's an App you can have it on both your 3Gs and your 2G so the times you're in someone elses car or whatever you'll still have the TbT software 🙂
I'm wondering if it will work for long range trips. I recently drove from Los Angeles to Denver and there are loooooong breaks in AT&T service.
Although I'm very pleased with the iPhone out of the box mapping, there were too many service "dead" zones. After a terrible road sliding incident in the snowy rockies, "dead" zones can be just that!
Will this dock be a satellite receiver or is this app AT&T service restricted? My XM radio worked the entire trip!
Although I'm very pleased with the iPhone out of the box mapping, there were too many service "dead" zones. After a terrible road sliding incident in the snowy rockies, "dead" zones can be just that!
Will this dock be a satellite receiver or is this app AT&T service restricted? My XM radio worked the entire trip!
kdarling
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Yes, I brought this up back when I first posted about the GPS chip in the mounting kit.
My guess is that TomTom mostly intended the kit to support the non-GPS phone and touch, but Apple is making them keep quiet until they've sold their fill of 3GS's.
The GPS inside the iPhone is very average at best. The TomTom adds a GPS chip in the holder to enhance your GPS experience. Its worth it, and ill be getting both 🙂
to Crackermac
I use a Garmin GPS. It shows the route as a red line that overlies the road. Over the years, I've learned that turning off the audio instructions is better for me. I just follow the map. Often, the voice commands are late in a high speed, complicated interchange and are confusing in that situation. The key is to have a GPS map that isn't too slow to update. Forget the voice prompts and just drive. Put the unit on the dash board in front of the steering wheel so you don't have to divert your eyes from the road too much. If your present system is quick enough to get the job done when you need it, you're OK. I'm keeping my cell phone for calls, not navigation.
I use a Garmin GPS. It shows the route as a red line that overlies the road. Over the years, I've learned that turning off the audio instructions is better for me. I just follow the map. Often, the voice commands are late in a high speed, complicated interchange and are confusing in that situation. The key is to have a GPS map that isn't too slow to update. Forget the voice prompts and just drive. Put the unit on the dash board in front of the steering wheel so you don't have to divert your eyes from the road too much. If your present system is quick enough to get the job done when you need it, you're OK. I'm keeping my cell phone for calls, not navigation.
I hope it doesn't cost more than $50. But it most likely will... I have an old in dash gps and my maps are very old, to purchase an update disc they want to charge me over $200!
akutad
macrumors regular
SpaceKitty
macrumors 68040
Same. We updated all three of our Garmins with the latest maps last night for vacation in September. The only problem with this on last years trip was not being in the correct lane to exit onto another freeway in California. I blame that on California and not the GPS. 😀
crisss1205
macrumors 6502a
The hardware-accessory is optional... In other words: you do NOT need it. Hows that reading-comprehension of yours?
Google does not allow Google Maps to be used for turn-by-turn navigation, so they need their own maps, and those cost money.
macduke
macrumors G5
I'm living in Olathe, KS for the summer and the huge Garmin world headquarters building is right down the road. Do you want me to go over there, knock on the door and ask? Lol.
I drove by there yesterday and asked my wife "do you think they've got engineers in there developing an iPhone app?" We came to the conclusion that they probably aren't, unless there is some sort of hardware bundled. That is how they make their money. Well, that and map updates. I guess they could still make a killing on map updates? Now I don't know what to think!
Why couldn't they have asked something useful like will it support TomTom live services?
IQ routes is kinda nice but unless it's supporting live fuel prices, safety camera updates & HD Traffic it really is a second class GPS.
IQ routes is kinda nice but unless it's supporting live fuel prices, safety camera updates & HD Traffic it really is a second class GPS.
I have no issues at all using the built in google maps that are built into the phone. I am excited about the receiver mainly for the speakerphone, charging, and audio output in one convenient holder.
I stand corrected and apologies for not reading thoroughly.
better than your social skills😛
It just better be a fixed price. These other GPS apps that charge a monthly subscription are IDIOTS. Nobody wants to pay a subscription for these GPS apps. All TomTom has to do is make theirs fixed price and their app will be #1 easy!
Reality is a lot more complex than "one time price good and monthly fees bad".
NONE of the one time price iphone nav apps come with live traffic information and automatic live traffic re-routing --- both of these features are available on AT&T Navigator and Gokivo.
You can cancel your monthly subscription AT&T Navigator or Gokivo at any time --- subscribe for July and August for summer trips for $20 a year.
iphones4evry1
macrumors 65816
I have a feeling they are going to sell several MILLION of these. If it is a one-time price and no monthly fee, then almost everyone who owns an iPhone and a car will buy this.