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Ok, I am thinking of purchasing Wayfinder for my p900. Only thing is, I am so confused with the software, I've heared so many different ends to it. So I thought I'd ask the questions on here.
Q: If I were to buy just the Wayfinder software without the GPS receiver does it come with maps etc?
Q: How big is the software, meaning do I have to buy a 128mb card for it just to fit on?
Q: I hear the maps are downloaded, this means it will cost, so the software that you buy can't be anything bigger than 1mb?
Q: Can you only use it for 12 months and then it doesn't work?
Q: When Wayfinder is running can you still accept incoming calls and make outgoing calls if you have the HBH-65 Headset?
Q: How good is this software or is it worth byuing an IPAQ and putting TomTom on?
Q: I've looked on the website and see theres many kinds of Wayfinder software, which one would I need ideally.
Any other information on this software I would appreciate.
Thanks!
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Posted: 2004-10-01 08:55:23
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I'll try to answer some of your questions.
Q: If I were to buy just the Wayfinder software without the GPS receiver does it come with maps etc?
A: It never comes with maps. With Wayfinder with every time you make a new route, it will collect the information from the server so you have the latest information about it. From 5 october on, however, it should be possible to pre-download maps so you can use cached maps.
Q: How big is the software, meaning do I have to buy a 128mb card for it just to fit on?
A: No, it's really a small program. It will even work on the original 32MB card. Even in internal memory it will work I guess.
Q: I hear the maps are downloaded, this means it will cost, so the software that you buy can't be anything bigger than 1mb?
A: I don't understand the question. Maps are downloaded on the fly (or pre-downloaded in new version after 5 Oct).
Q: Can you only use it for 12 months and then it doesn't work?
A: Then you have to renew your subscription.
Q: When Wayfinder is running can you still accept incoming calls and make outgoing calls if you have the HBH-65 Headset?
A: Not on p800 and not on p900. They can only handle 1 BT connection at once.
Q: How good is this software or is it worth byuing an IPAQ and putting TomTom on?
A: Subjective answer, but I love this application. Honestly, it takes a bit time to get used to and if you're in love with birdview maps then you shouldn't choose this one and go for the IPAQ. If you, however, want a good navigation application with always up to date info then this is the one.
Q: I've looked on the website and see theres many kinds of Wayfinder software, which one would I need ideally.
A: I heard from WayFinder that they now call the WayFinder Navigator the WayFinder Euronavigator. It's more a marketing thing. But I guess this is the one you need.
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On the WayFinder website they mention a new UIQ version coming on 5th October with new functionalities which in my opinion would make it possible to have better map functionality and the possibility to predownload maps. I guess if you have a big memory card this means that you can, in my case, just store a lot of maps from Holland already on the card and this will save you on GPRS costs. But I am just guessing/hoping and will have to wait till that date.
I hope this helped a bit.
Eyckenstein
[ This Message was edited by: eyckenstein on 2004-10-01 10:20 ]
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Posted: 2004-10-01 11:17:50
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On 2004-10-01 11:17:50, eyckenstein wrote:
Q: When Wayfinder is running can you still accept incoming calls and make outgoing calls if you have the HBH-65 Headset?
A: Not on p800 and not on p900. They can only handle 1 BT connection at once.
I havent used wayfinder myself but I have used other GPS programs on my P800 using my bluetooth GPS and made a call using my HBH30 at the same time so I dont see why wayfinder wouldnt work at the same time as your HBH65.
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Posted: 2004-10-01 11:21:15
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Where can I buy the cheapest bluetooth GPS reciever? (links)
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Posted: 2004-10-01 13:12:32
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Try ebay. thats where i got mine from for £90
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Posted: 2004-10-01 13:25:10
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@jcwhite
To what I know it is indeed possible to make a call or receive a call using the BT headset, but (for sure) you loose during the call the BT connection with the BT GPS receiver. WayFinder does not correct this automatically, other programs I am not aware off.
/eyckenstein
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Posted: 2004-10-01 13:45:16
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Dude, this really helped me, thanks. I think I will go for an IPAQ though. Main reason was cos I don't want two bloody devices in my car to worry about. Wanted one that does it all.
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Posted: 2004-10-01 14:10:57
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An IPAQ is better if you want to use it for sat nav. Wayfinder is ok but not as good as tomtom and the Ipaq has a bigger screen.
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Posted: 2004-10-01 14:17:38
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Hopefully if TomTom pull their finger out they may well release TomTom Mobile for the P900/P910 - I know it was demonstrated earlier in the year but for some reason have held off on the release of Mobile for the UIQ platform.
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Posted: 2004-10-01 17:14:48
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@jcwhite_uk
With my P900 I could not have 2 BT connections. I tried HBH200 and HBH65. But the BT on the P910 is designed for multiple BT connections - and I tested with Emtac GPS.
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Posted: 2004-10-01 17:54:00
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