Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[nels76]

There's no such thing as "offline GPS." I think you're confusing GPS with maps. You can always use GPS without a mobile connection. You just need to have maps saved in your phone -- yes, offline maps -- and the right GPS software, of course. And it's the same for all operating systems.

Ok. What Nokia have is a true offline voice guided turn by turn navigation.

[nels76]

So you're comparing maps running on symbian vs android/ios?

And you're wondering why symbian is not popular? :D


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Symbian is already dead. Nokia ditched that OS for Windows Phone 8. Nokia admitted that Symbian could not cope anymore with Android and iOS hence decided to ditch the outdated software.

Symbian-era wise, the Symbian Nokia N95 released in 2007 already have Offline Navigation. How about that?

[ZENMasterTYL]

it's 2013 already, bro. you're asking us to try a nokia running symbian OS. that's hilarious

lot has changed. the once mighty nokia/symbian is now dead. move on, dude

[nels76]

I know. Kaya nga sabi ko Symbian is dead. And Nokia is already using the Windows Phone 8 software.

I am just saying na since 2007, with a Symbian Device, meron ng Offline Navi ang Nokia.
I am not defending Symbian here. Use some comprehension.

[ZENMasterTYL]

whatever you say, man

[jmpet626]

1st experience ko ng navigation sa phone using Nokia E52 with Nokia/Ovi Maps. Meron ding turn by turn navigation.

[tsupermario]

I've been using my iP5's google maps since owning it last January and it never fail to amaze me. I just kept it plugged in the charger to avoid battery issues.
The reliability is top-notch (when all you need is directions from point a to point b) and the added features are just icing on the cake.
I have an in-built gps in my Nav but the last time I used it, it led me to an unknown road and ended up travelling farther than usual.
I won't say it was the Nav's fault. More of me not learning how to use it properly.

I've heard Apple's own Maps has night mode already, but I prefer Google maps so I haven't tried it yet.

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

[nori]

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

i believe that option's reserved for the google-made OS?

im using my lumia as my navi device. not a daily driver here so dedicated gps isnt really justifiable. i really like it though dati mas gusto ko google maps on android dahil mas maganda ang visuals ng map nito. but full offline and turn-by-turn and real time re-routing is really a big help. it's speed limit per road is even accurate, it displays the updated limit at the same spot where the actual signboard is.

just have an issue: it displays a lower speed than my speedometer. speedometer says 80kph but phone says 70kph only. this happens everytime, everywhere. pero yung odometer ng auto at device pareho lang, tried the here drive and another app. vehicle;s drivetrain and wheel/tire size are all stock. is the lumia wrong? the speed limit buzzer is a big help pa naman. hehe

[peeves]

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

for IOS just type "ok maps" in the search bar to save the map for offline use

[Retz]

Problema lang sa smartphone minsan walang availbale na 3G signal sa province.

[striker2413]

never been a fan of standalone GPS devices..

imho, sa lahat ng smartphones/navigation apps na nagamit ko e NOKIA lamang ang nakakapagprovide ng excellent navigation guidance (including VOICE guidance).

I've been using Nokia Lumia installed with Nokia Here+ and Nokia Drive complemented with Waze (for traffic updates).. add to that na mabilis din ang GPS lock (less than 10 seconds, offline mode)..

Nokia Symbian based smartphones installed with Nokia MAPS are also very good!

Sa android naman, I find CoPilot Live and Sygic to be excellent offline navigation applications. Google Maps are only good pag may data connection, mas broad ang sakop niya na establishments and places.

[peeves]

i used google maps for iOS for a raod trip to pagudpud. never encountered a problem. i just downloaded ilocos map for offline use and I was able to use my phone to navigate even without internet signal in some areas.

[noone09]

Upping this thread.

I've been to places using Nokia Drive on my Nokia E6 running Symbian Belle. (Most recent was in Macampao Resort, Zambales last Holy Week 2014)

Cons is not all the places in the Philippines are on Nokia Maps.

What i do as a workaround is search the place where i'm going through Google Maps first (by exact location on map and coordinates) then manually save the location on Nokia Maps.

The best features are the offline navigation, < 1 minute position lock, automatic re-routing, accurate speed reading with the car speedometer and speed limit notifier.

My next smartphone will definitely still be a Nokia (as long as they keep Nokia Drive free).

[CVT]

I still use my Garmin GPSs....

Problem now is I cannot update two of them, as both cannot be recognized by the computer (through the USB port)- tried at least 10 USB cables already on various computers and USB ports.

Worse, both do not recognize the supplemental map in the SD card port.... Oh well,- the old maps generally work okay, still....

[JonJon Villegas]

I have this gps slot on my headunit, and on the menu there is a GPS but of course it says not available. Ano pwede kong bilhin just to use it? Its like an sd card slot. I have no idea since i bought this car andito na siya.


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[JonJon Villegas]

I am only using waze on my ipad mini with 3g/lte cnnection.


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[carofsteel]

I have this gps slot on my headunit, and on the menu there is a GPS but of course it says not available. Ano pwede kong bilhin just to use it? Its like an sd card slot. I have no idea since i bought this car andito na siya.


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Baka GPS antenna sir tapos yung software na may kasamang map na pwede sa headunit mo.

[dct]

I have this gps slot on my headunit, and on the menu there is a GPS but of course it says not available. Ano pwede kong bilhin just to use it? Its like an sd card slot. I have no idea since i bought this car andito na siya.


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baka sd card na mapa lang kailangan nyo sir. you can contact sir louie. nagbebenta sya sa montero thread

[cpsolt]

I use Osmand in both my android phone and tablet na available offline. was able to use it on my trips and has never let me down.

[jut703]

I use Waze most of the time, sometimes Google Maps.

I don't see the point of a standalone GPS though admittedly they have faster lock-in times.

But the advantage of using Waze/Gmaps is that it gets updated almost real-time and even uses traffic updates to plan your route (though sometimes it's ineffective).

Even on routes that I'm familiar with, I still use Waze just to verify if it's the best route for that particular instance.


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