Reply to: Sat Nav replacement recommendations

[Epiphone]

If its traffic that's the main worry then tomtom with live traffic is the only real option.

[Pogle]

I have a tomtom with live updates, which are very handy as I have to deal with the shenanigans on the M6 every Thursday afternoon.
It tells me how long my delay will be and then gives me an alternative route and how may mins I could save.

[Ticktock]

CoPilot Live on Android for me too.

I sometimes have issues with finding satellites unless I restart my phone, but not sure if that's my phone or Copilot.

[Flubster]

I use copilot on Android. Replaces my stand alone TomTom and a fifth of the price... Have checked, they also do it for iWhatever:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/copi...439944447?mt=8

There is a free version too by looks of it:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/copi...504677517?mt=8

+1 for Co-pilot. I use it on my iPhone 4S and used it with the 3GS previously. I also bought the TomTom iPhone cradle which boosts the GPS signal and acts as a handsfree device with a speaker. Use it daily and never had a problem...

[administrator]

I use copilot on Android. Replaces my stand alone TomTom and a fifth of the price... Have checked, they also do it for iWhatever:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/copi...439944447?mt=8

There is a free version too by looks of it:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/copi...504677517?mt=8

[SimonMac]

WHS

I do this when abroad it's ace.

If you are driving and using google maps as sat nav then the route is pre-cached automatically in order to make sure you can still use it when not connected

Nokia HERE Maps offer the same for the iPhone

[Spacecadet]

Later versions of Google Maps (on Android) allow you to cache portions/areas - download via Wifi and then one won't need to utilise data connection

WHS

I do this when abroad it's ace.

If you are driving and using google maps as sat nav then the route is pre-cached automatically in order to make sure you can still use it when not connected

[d000hg]

I use the free Nokia maps on my Lumia phone.

[stek]

Later versions of Google Maps (on Android) allow you to cache portions/areas - download via Wifi and then one won't need to utilise data connection

Funnily enough I've found Apple Maps to be the best, I know it's had some flak and I am an Apple Fanboi but I've used it and TomTom, Inrix, Waze, Google and I prefer it along with Cameralert.

Why? It didn't lead me a merry dance in Dun Laoghaire and it pronounces Welsh Place names properly! On the other hand I find the Siri voice annoying and the Google one fades in with the music which is good. The Google woman said 'Amloooowhhhok' or 'Amlwch'!

[kevpuk]

The other thing with Google maps is that you are dependent on network coverage. This can be an issue sometimes.

Later versions of Google Maps (on Android) allow you to cache portions/areas - download via Wifi and then one won't need to utilise data connection

[doodab]

I thought of that Dave, but I only have a 512mb monthly data allowance and I worry that Google maps can eat that big time.

The other thing with Google maps is that you are dependent on network coverage. This can be an issue sometimes.

[Uncle Albert]

Waze on Android (might also exist in other flavours) seems pretty good and free. I haven't tried it anywhere too challenging though.

[doodab]

I usually write my route on a bit of paper and stick it to the back of the sun visor so I can easily check it when I want to. Aside from a short detour around strasbourg (I missed a turn because of roadworks) this technique has served me well over the years. As opposed to GPS units which seem to get me lost every time I switch one on.

[cojak]

iPhone + Google Maps.

Sort out your route on google maps on the PC first, that way you can tailor the suggested route as you see fit. Email the map to yourself as a link. Click the link on your phone to open it in google maps, off you go.

Full nav service with turn by turn voice commands. Bluetooth enabled if your car stereo supports it. The only time it has a problem is if you hit a patch of dodgy phone coverage, then it can struggle to keep up. Shouldn't be a problem in Leeds.

And it's free.

I thought of that Dave, but I only have a 512mb monthly data allowance and I worry that Google maps can eat that big time.

[DaveB]

iPhone + Google Maps.

Sort out your route on google maps on the PC first, that way you can tailor the suggested route as you see fit. Email the map to yourself as a link. Click the link on your phone to open it in google maps, off you go.

Full nav service with turn by turn voice commands. Bluetooth enabled if your car stereo supports it. The only time it has a problem is if you hit a patch of dodgy phone coverage, then it can struggle to keep up. Shouldn't be a problem in Leeds.

And it's free.