How does it work? It's still a mixed bag. The maps are clear enough, but operation is quirky..... if it can't get you home, it's really not a good investment, even at $0.99.
this Skobbler app does the job but isn't quite as clever as it thinks......A slightly robotic female voice gives directions. .......Everything accessed via the Category tab, however, is a bit rubbish. It is supposed to list by category (eating out, accommodation, transport, shopping, health etc) all the amenities close to you, and then direct you to them. Given that I live on the edge of one of Brighton's main hotel areas, the fact the app offered only 15 to choose from suggests it's not comprehensive
As an iPhone owner I'll be the first to admit that Android has a distinct advantage with its free Google navigation.
There are some good free ones available for iOS but Google's version is better IMO, if only for the perfect integration with Google Search.
Google Navigation isn't perfect of course, needing to download a route used to kill my data allowance (pre-cache did nothing for traffic and turn-by-turn navigation) but it was still very good.
Copilot is the way forward for me though, £25 is a small price to pay for a quality sat-nav
Good grief. Phone bloody sat nav. My sat nav is built into the car, although as I can read I rarely use it. I would imagine any car I buy in the future will have integrated sat nav as well.
Surely you need a screen to use a sat nav? I cany imagine where in a car you could place an iPhone and still be able to see its teeny weeny screen,
Surely you need a screen to use a sat nav? I cany imagine where in a car you could place an iPhone and still be able to see its teeny weeny screen,
Whilst most people use it that way, the whole point of the voice navigation is so you don't need to take your eyes off the road. I use a phone for in-car nav, and don't have the screen in a visible place. I can certainly see the advantages of having it fixed to the windscreen and easily visible, but I don't have a dock that does this. Not much different to a passenger with a map giving you directions, probably not a great idea to attempt to llok at the map as well!
Google navigation is good for built in though, it doesn't stop you from upgrading from the free google version to Navigon or something.
Navigon UK for Android is £39.95
Navigon UK for iPhone is £69.99
You gotta pay that 30% Apple tax if you want it on an iPhone.
It's actually £59.99 for the British Isles one at the moment, although it's regularly on sale anyway. Looking at app shopper it was recently £19.99. I managed to buy it for my iPhone last year for £17.99.
That is how Apple operate, they lock you into using what they want you to use and how they want you to use it.... Open Source just gives you more freedom and choice.
It's incredible waht you have to put up with to won Apple products.
There is no connecting an industry standard NMEA bluetooth GPS to the likes of the Mini.
Instead you get to buy a licensed GPS or use your iPhone only.
And the very same with HDMI/MHL industry standard connection to your TV.
Buy the Apple TV or spend £40 on an Apple Lightning to HDMI 'bodge' adapter that gives suspect results.
The problem is that with so many happy to let Apple abandon connectivity standards, others may follow.
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I like steve..... he's funny. He makes me laugh .....
Can we keep him???
lols I am here you know!
yes. lets.
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/10/20/skobbler-updates-its-0-99-nav-app-with-mixed-results/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/appsblog/2011/oct/27/skobbler-navigation-2-satnav-app
and from loyal app store customers:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/gps-navigation-2-satnav-by/id329340711?mt=8
Reviews read Steve. Now what?
There are some good free ones available for iOS but Google's version is better IMO, if only for the perfect integration with Google Search.
Google Navigation isn't perfect of course, needing to download a route used to kill my data allowance (pre-cache did nothing for traffic and turn-by-turn navigation) but it was still very good.
Copilot is the way forward for me though, £25 is a small price to pay for a quality sat-nav
Im thinking a 'Truman Show' type thing .... we could formally adopt you with Digital Spy Forum parentage
Surely you need a screen to use a sat nav? I cany imagine where in a car you could place an iPhone and still be able to see its teeny weeny screen,
Whilst most people use it that way, the whole point of the voice navigation is so you don't need to take your eyes off the road. I use a phone for in-car nav, and don't have the screen in a visible place. I can certainly see the advantages of having it fixed to the windscreen and easily visible, but I don't have a dock that does this. Not much different to a passenger with a map giving you directions, probably not a great idea to attempt to llok at the map as well!
I have no problems seeing mine and my eyesight isn't the best.
It's actually £59.99 for the British Isles one at the moment, although it's regularly on sale anyway.
Or does VAT boost that 30%?
There is no connecting an industry standard NMEA bluetooth GPS to the likes of the Mini.
Instead you get to buy a licensed GPS or use your iPhone only.
And the very same with HDMI/MHL industry standard connection to your TV.
Buy the Apple TV or spend £40 on an Apple Lightning to HDMI 'bodge' adapter that gives suspect results.
The problem is that with so many happy to let Apple abandon connectivity standards, others may follow.