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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.
Cheers
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Posted: 2007-08-29 10:54:32
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TomTom 6 works a treat on the P1i, tested it myself.
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Posted: 2007-08-29 10:55:39
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I too have installed TomTom 6. It is really great. Works like a charm...
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Posted: 2007-08-29 10:57:04
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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).
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Posted: 2007-08-29 11:04:44
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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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Posted: 2007-08-29 11:09:08
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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?
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Posted: 2007-08-29 12:02:06
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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.
Regards
Marc
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Posted: 2007-08-29 12:20:56
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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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Posted: 2007-08-30 02:58:57
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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.
I used my P1 with gps for almost 7 hours on my motorcycle yesterday, then the battery was empty. Pretty good i think...
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Posted: 2007-08-30 03:05:00
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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.
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Posted: 2007-08-30 11:55:24
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