Sat Nav replacement recommendations

[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 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.

[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

[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'!

[d000hg]

I use the free Nokia maps on my Lumia phone.

[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

[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

[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

[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...

[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.