The GPS thread - Redux

[superczar]

I still won't buy a Windows Mobile till it becomes as fast as the iPhone

That's just wishful thinking

BTW when did you go to Delta..should have told me na ...

 

[Saiyan]

^am going tomorrow, want anything ?

 

[delhiboy1000]

Digital Maps & Application

Three options available

* Mapking - By far, the worst of the lot. The on-map accuracy is atrocious to say the least. Stay Away from this POS the way you would from a rat carrying the bubonic plague

Bought the HTC P3300 for 18k & guess wat; got Mapking !!

Is there any way that i can use google map with Mapking?

OT: Google Map is a *.cab file; how do i install it on my fone?

 

[jaganm]

I use a bluetooth GPS (Globalsat BT359) paired with my Nokia N800. I use the free Maemo Mapper software, which can download maps from a variety of sources like Google maps, Yahoo maps etc. I've found this to be the best option if I am driving in a car.

I also pair it with my cell phone when I am on a motorcycle or scooter, as the N800 is a bit cumbersome to carry around in my pocket. I then pair it with Google maps. I tried using Nokia maps, but it was quite unusable.

 

[jaganm]

^^^ Guys, can anyone help me on this ??!!

Mobiles with inbuilt GPS are notorious battery hogs. A PND may be a more elegant solution, but I doubt there are many options tailored for India. A mobile phone + BT GPS is the best option, the BT devices have excellent battery life and you have a good upgrade path to better software when that comes out.