The other "maps" threads seem to be a little too general and I thought I would start a thread just for turn-by-turn info, thoughts, criticisms, praise, etc.
I've only been using it in my local area for a week now...everywhere I drive....just to try it out. Thoughts so far:
* For me, I love the graphic interface (USA). Signs match local graphics, easy to read, like the name of the road I'm on listed below the arrow, shows important cross streets as I drive as legible points and not on the map itself...
* Would love the brightness/graphics to adjust based on day or night. As the days get shorter, I usually leave for work when it is dark and the "bright" screen graphics are a littl much in my dark cabin.
* Not sure if this is related to 4G or he software, but redirections have been nearly instantaneous. I have purposefully taken different routes than suggested to test it out and it usually has the next suggestion before I finish the "wrong" turn.
* Location was off slightly last couple of times I used it...my position on the map seemed to be a couple of hundred feet behind where I actually was. Wondering if it wasn't off enough to reset since it.
* I've been a Garmin user my whole life and the iPhone (TomTom) seems to be picking routes that are actually better than what my GPS would. I always hated that it would take me to the street I wanted to go to, but on a route that has traffic lights or actual speeds that are typically slower than what is posted. The phone has already utilized two different routes that I always thought might be faster...and they were!
* I use a windshield mount and charge in my car. The first day I didn't and the battery life seemed to shrink dramatically. Nice to have my phone charged when I get to work/home.
Any other thoughts, suggestions, etc.? And save your "maps sucks" comments to the other threads...just looking for turn by turn tips, suggestions, etc. 😀
I've only been using it in my local area for a week now...everywhere I drive....just to try it out. Thoughts so far:
* For me, I love the graphic interface (USA). Signs match local graphics, easy to read, like the name of the road I'm on listed below the arrow, shows important cross streets as I drive as legible points and not on the map itself...
* Would love the brightness/graphics to adjust based on day or night. As the days get shorter, I usually leave for work when it is dark and the "bright" screen graphics are a littl much in my dark cabin.
* Not sure if this is related to 4G or he software, but redirections have been nearly instantaneous. I have purposefully taken different routes than suggested to test it out and it usually has the next suggestion before I finish the "wrong" turn.
* Location was off slightly last couple of times I used it...my position on the map seemed to be a couple of hundred feet behind where I actually was. Wondering if it wasn't off enough to reset since it.
* I've been a Garmin user my whole life and the iPhone (TomTom) seems to be picking routes that are actually better than what my GPS would. I always hated that it would take me to the street I wanted to go to, but on a route that has traffic lights or actual speeds that are typically slower than what is posted. The phone has already utilized two different routes that I always thought might be faster...and they were!
* I use a windshield mount and charge in my car. The first day I didn't and the battery life seemed to shrink dramatically. Nice to have my phone charged when I get to work/home.
Any other thoughts, suggestions, etc.? And save your "maps sucks" comments to the other threads...just looking for turn by turn tips, suggestions, etc. 😀
