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Hey there, can somebdy explain how the gps maps work on c905 or any new phone really...
Do you have to connect to the internet to use the function (i.e google maps)
Or are the maps pre loaded....i dont have a god tariff for internet usage, so gps would bepontless for me if you had to use internet.
Advice please?
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Posted: 2008-12-14 22:31:55
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The maps are downloaded as you use them. Google Maps will cache a certain amount of what it has downloaded that session for use in that session only (the cache is cleared upon closing the program). It is quite data intensive. I'm not sure if there are any available pre-loaded gps navigation apps available for the C905 (or other SE non-smartphone). I believe the pre-installed wayfinder app downloads the maps too.
Get a tomtom
or a good data package.
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Posted: 2008-12-14 23:20:36
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ahh cheers! that sucks that the maps arent preloaded:(
anyone else know anything more?
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Posted: 2008-12-15 01:19:15
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I wish google maps would not clear the cache on exiting.. it didn't use to. I have an 4GB memory stick I am happy for it to use as much as it needs.
Why the hell cannot someone release a decent preloaded map tomtom/garmin type software? I would pay good money. GoExplore is not worth it considering amAze is free.
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Posted: 2008-12-16 00:52:37
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What about trekbuddy?
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Posted: 2008-12-16 01:18:18
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Trekk Buddy seems to be the answer, search for it..........or get a "God" tarriff.
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Posted: 2008-12-16 22:07:27
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trekk buddy seems to be good,tho havnt used it much
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Posted: 2008-12-16 22:18:33
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Hold on, I went on a walk to Scafell Pike earlier in the year and a mate of mine who has a N95 put Memory Maps on it. So that will work too.
I'll get more details from him tommorrow and report back here with some more information.
Using offline maps has got to be the way to go... if you are out for any period of time (we were 11 hours on our walk) a constant data connection would cane the battery.
Come on people, let's get a nice workable solution, preferably with zoom (trek buddy doesn't do that, you have to have different scaled maps). If you have used memory maps you'll know about the 3d fly through, I want that on my SE when I'm walking up Ben Nevis please!
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Posted: 2008-12-16 22:30:21
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Why do people still seem to think preloading Wayfinder maps with C905 isn't possible? It is if you have a paid subscription. Just use Wayfinder's maploader tool. The maps have to be downloaded to the same drive (c: or e:) as the navigation software itself.
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Posted: 2008-12-16 22:50:11
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Try way finder map loader now.. uploading it now to my phone..
If it works good, I will push it after 3month trial..
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Posted: 2008-12-17 00:02:13
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