Phone with GPS

DazerUK · 30-04-2009, 16:26

Need to upgrade my phone.

1) Have an iPod so don't need music facilites.

2) Have a digital camera so don't need photo facilites.

3) What I would like is good GPS.

Are there any phones that have this without me having to pay for the music and photo facilities which I would never use?

flagpole · 30-04-2009, 16:32

the nokia 6220 might be a good candidate. i mean it obviously has a camera. but it still might fit the bill

sancheeez · 30-04-2009, 16:46

The GPS on my Nokia 5800 also seems to work pretty well with http://www.amazegps.com/welcome.php

Sam-w · 30-04-2009, 16:58

You'll struggle to find a phone that features GPS but won't play MP3s or take pictures.

All of these have a GPS reciever http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3...e=0&sFreeText=

DazerUK · 30-04-2009, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-w

You'll struggle to find a phone that features GPS but won't play MP3s or take pictures.

All of these have a GPS reciever http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3...e=0&sFreeText=

I'm not expecting to find one with out those features, but I'd like my money to be paying for good GPS rather than good music or photo features.

flagpole · 30-04-2009, 17:37

the Nokia 5800 is pretty cheap.

sancheeez · 30-04-2009, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazerUK

I'm not expecting to find one with out those features, but I'd like my money to be paying for good GPS rather than good music or photo features.

Well the camera on the 5800 is pretty pish so I wouldn't worry about that too much .... lol.

MP3 playback is a pretty basic feature on most mobiles nowadays ... doesn't really require much additional expenditure on the hardware.

If you buy a phone with built in GPS, chances are it's going to be a smartphone and thus be pretty fully featured .... no matter which one you look at.

robtuk06 · 30-04-2009, 17:39

Nokia E71.

Skeet Ulrich · 30-04-2009, 18:34

Get an iPhone. You know you want to.

Bisho · 30-04-2009, 19:09

Since when has the iphone had good GPS?

You can pick up an N95 really cheap these days, and Nokia Maps is actually pretty awesome for a mobile phone GPS program. I've travelled all over the UK using it.

call100 · 30-04-2009, 21:32

The IPhone will have SatNav capabilities in June apparently!!!??? Or maybe not....Can't remember what I read about it now......

Lawe13 · 01-05-2009, 01:32

No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav.

DazerUK · 01-05-2009, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawe13

No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav.

As I don't drive I don't think a 'real' SatNav would be useful. However something built into my phone for use when walking around London would. I appreciate the difference in the two. I would describe something like Tom Tom as excellent GPS, I'm not expecting the features such as real time traffic information that offers. I looking for good GPS ie accurate poisitioning, location mapping and possibly route information.

flagpole · 01-05-2009, 11:20

garmin mobile XT runs fantastically on my N95-2. only problem is that the screen is a bit too small.

makavelianz · 01-05-2009, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawe13

No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav.

I think you will find that phone with gps is the future and the htc touch hd i have with IGO 8 AND TOMTOM software is as good as the standalone tomtom, plus i always have it with me and will never leave it in the car.

TheBigM · 01-05-2009, 12:31

basically, find something with unlimited internet data option and HSDPA capabilities with google maps installed - you don't even need navigation software.

Lawe13 · 01-05-2009, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by makavelianz

I think you will find that phone with gps is the future and the htc touch hd i have with IGO 8 AND TOMTOM software is as good as the standalone tomtom, plus i always have it with me and will never leave it in the car.

I think you'll find that's your opinion, but maybe in the future the two devices will indeed merge. However as of today the technology isn't there to make such a device superior than a standalone.

I agree it's handy to have and it helps me out when I'm in a strange city, but I certainly wouldn't replace my Tom Tom with it.

clonmult · 01-05-2009, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawe13

No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav.

thats utter rubbish. TomTom on the phone (I've used it on the N95 and on WM devices) is as good as, and as accurate as, a dedicated satnav device.

Heck, I'd be willing to put money on them having similar GPS receivers as well.

And Remember that the original TomTom developers came from Nokia/Symbian backgrounds

flagpole · 01-05-2009, 15:24

the gps receiver in the phone can have advantages principally A-GPS, plus it's much more natural for it to have connectivity for traffic updates and stuff.

the main problem is the screen is too small.

clonmult · 01-05-2009, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawe13

I think you'll find that's your opinion, but maybe in the future the two devices will indeed merge. However as of today the technology isn't there to make such a device superior than a standalone.

I agree it's handy to have and it helps me out when I'm in a strange city, but I certainly wouldn't replace my Tom Tom with it.

What is lacking on the phone GPS devices then? The apps available - TomTom, Gamin, Route 66, McGuider, etc. are generally equal to their dedicated counterparts.

The only possible area where they lack is the screen size, but with the later mobiles (Omnia HD, Touch HD, iPhone, Nokia 5800), the screen size is no longer an issue.

rainingman · 03-09-2009, 11:02

Yes, I agree also with clonmult, TomTom is probably the best application for navigation, I'm using this three:
TomTom - navigation
Sportypal - mapping my runs and routes when cycling
Openstreetmap - also good mapping tool.

clonmult · 03-09-2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainingman

Yes, I agree also with clonmult, TomTom is probably the best application for navigation, I'm using this three:
TomTom - navigation
Sportypal - mapping my runs and routes when cycling
Openstreetmap - also good mapping tool.

I used to use TomTom on Symbian, but had a few bad experiences - it decided that going the wrong way on roundabouts was a "good idea".

Also use Nokia sports tracker on the N95 - sounds like a similar application to sportypal.

Only recently seen about openstreetmap - it looks like an excellent service, growing accuracy every day.

mikey86uk · 05-09-2009, 15:30

The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing.

rainingman · 21-09-2009, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey86uk

The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing.

There are versions for Sportypal and TomTom for the iPhone I think so you can give them a try...

clonmult · 21-09-2009, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey86uk

The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing.

But ultimately no more amazing than it is on other devices with GPS.

30-04-2009, 16:26	#1
DazerUK Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London E17 Posts: 1,333	Phone with GPS Need to upgrade my phone. 1) Have an iPod so don't need music facilites. 2) Have a digital camera so don't need photo facilites. 3) What I would like is good GPS. Are there any phones that have this without me having to pay for the music and photo facilities which I would never use?

30-04-2009, 16:32	#2
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	the nokia 6220 might be a good candidate. i mean it obviously has a camera. but it still might fit the bill

30-04-2009, 16:46	#3
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	The GPS on my Nokia 5800 also seems to work pretty well with http://www.amazegps.com/welcome.php

30-04-2009, 16:58	#4
Sam-w Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86	You'll struggle to find a phone that features GPS but won't play MP3s or take pictures. All of these have a GPS reciever http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3...e=0&sFreeText=

30-04-2009, 17:24	#5
DazerUK Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London E17 Posts: 1,333	Quote: Originally Posted by Sam-w You'll struggle to find a phone that features GPS but won't play MP3s or take pictures. All of these have a GPS reciever http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3...e=0&sFreeText= I'm not expecting to find one with out those features, but I'd like my money to be paying for good GPS rather than good music or photo features.

30-04-2009, 17:37	#6
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	the Nokia 5800 is pretty cheap.

30-04-2009, 17:38	#7
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Quote: Originally Posted by DazerUK I'm not expecting to find one with out those features, but I'd like my money to be paying for good GPS rather than good music or photo features. Well the camera on the 5800 is pretty pish so I wouldn't worry about that too much .... lol. MP3 playback is a pretty basic feature on most mobiles nowadays ... doesn't really require much additional expenditure on the hardware. If you buy a phone with built in GPS, chances are it's going to be a smartphone and thus be pretty fully featured .... no matter which one you look at.

30-04-2009, 17:39	#8
robtuk06 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,425	Nokia E71.

30-04-2009, 18:34	#9
Skeet Ulrich Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 982	Get an iPhone. You know you want to.

30-04-2009, 19:09	#10
Bisho Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,265	Since when has the iphone had good GPS? You can pick up an N95 really cheap these days, and Nokia Maps is actually pretty awesome for a mobile phone GPS program. I've travelled all over the UK using it.

30-04-2009, 21:32	#11
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	The IPhone will have SatNav capabilities in June apparently!!!??? Or maybe not....Can't remember what I read about it now......

01-05-2009, 01:32	#12
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav.

01-05-2009, 10:59	#13
DazerUK Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London E17 Posts: 1,333	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav. As I don't drive I don't think a 'real' SatNav would be useful. However something built into my phone for use when walking around London would. I appreciate the difference in the two. I would describe something like Tom Tom as excellent GPS, I'm not expecting the features such as real time traffic information that offers. I looking for good GPS ie accurate poisitioning, location mapping and possibly route information.

01-05-2009, 11:20	#14
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	garmin mobile XT runs fantastically on my N95-2. only problem is that the screen is a bit too small.

01-05-2009, 11:24	#15
makavelianz Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 930	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav. I think you will find that phone with gps is the future and the htc touch hd i have with IGO 8 AND TOMTOM software is as good as the standalone tomtom, plus i always have it with me and will never leave it in the car.

01-05-2009, 12:31	#16
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	basically, find something with unlimited internet data option and HSDPA capabilities with google maps installed - you don't even need navigation software.

01-05-2009, 13:35	#17
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	Quote: Originally Posted by makavelianz I think you will find that phone with gps is the future and the htc touch hd i have with IGO 8 AND TOMTOM software is as good as the standalone tomtom, plus i always have it with me and will never leave it in the car. I think you'll find that's your opinion, but maybe in the future the two devices will indeed merge. However as of today the technology isn't there to make such a device superior than a standalone. I agree it's handy to have and it helps me out when I'm in a strange city, but I certainly wouldn't replace my Tom Tom with it.

01-05-2009, 15:20	#18
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 No phone is made with good GPS features in mind. Its why Tom Tom don't make SatNavs with phones in mind. GPS is just a nice added benefit to a phone, but is no replacement for actual Sat Nav. thats utter rubbish. TomTom on the phone (I've used it on the N95 and on WM devices) is as good as, and as accurate as, a dedicated satnav device. Heck, I'd be willing to put money on them having similar GPS receivers as well. And Remember that the original TomTom developers came from Nokia/Symbian backgrounds

01-05-2009, 15:24	#19
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	the gps receiver in the phone can have advantages principally A-GPS, plus it's much more natural for it to have connectivity for traffic updates and stuff. the main problem is the screen is too small.

01-05-2009, 15:26	#20
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 I think you'll find that's your opinion, but maybe in the future the two devices will indeed merge. However as of today the technology isn't there to make such a device superior than a standalone. I agree it's handy to have and it helps me out when I'm in a strange city, but I certainly wouldn't replace my Tom Tom with it. What is lacking on the phone GPS devices then? The apps available - TomTom, Gamin, Route 66, McGuider, etc. are generally equal to their dedicated counterparts. The only possible area where they lack is the screen size, but with the later mobiles (Omnia HD, Touch HD, iPhone, Nokia 5800), the screen size is no longer an issue.

03-09-2009, 11:02	#21
rainingman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Yes, I agree also with clonmult, TomTom is probably the best application for navigation, I'm using this three: TomTom - navigation Sportypal - mapping my runs and routes when cycling Openstreetmap - also good mapping tool.

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03-09-2009, 11:45	#22
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by rainingman Yes, I agree also with clonmult, TomTom is probably the best application for navigation, I'm using this three: TomTom - navigation Sportypal - mapping my runs and routes when cycling Openstreetmap - also good mapping tool. I used to use TomTom on Symbian, but had a few bad experiences - it decided that going the wrong way on roundabouts was a "good idea". Also use Nokia sports tracker on the N95 - sounds like a similar application to sportypal. Only recently seen about openstreetmap - it looks like an excellent service, growing accuracy every day.

05-09-2009, 15:30	#23
mikey86uk Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 5,525	The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing.

21-09-2009, 10:25	#24
rainingman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mikey86uk The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing. There are versions for Sportypal and TomTom for the iPhone I think so you can give them a try...

21-09-2009, 14:29	#25
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by mikey86uk The GPS on my iPhone 3GS is amazing. But ultimately no more amazing than it is on other devices with GPS.