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MicknPat

Dave,

Thank you very much to that navigon link Applause

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MicknPat

ryanjjones,

I to have Autoroute 2005 which for the past few weeks / months have been using to build an RV friendly sites data base for UK & Europe using map push pins.

On my Xmas list very near the top is Autoroute 2006, which together with my lap top and a USB GPS antenna also yet to be purchased I was going to use to locate my RV friendly sites,so KenS could you explain in very very simple terms why Autoroute 2006 is useless?

Thanks

Oldskool

Kontiki

I have a Dell Axim x50v PDA + cheap bluetooth GPS (there are plenty of these on eBay for less than £50) I have tried a few different navigation software programs but TomTom 5 seems to be very user friendly & works reasonably well. The advantage of this setup is I can take it with me whilst out walking although in some cities with tall buildings it can sometimes be a problem getting a good signal. I also have Memory Map & can download areas of ordanace survey maps where we want to go walking.

With having the bluetooth GPS I can place it to get the best signal without having cables all over the place. I notice that nobody has mentioned Route 66 compared to Autoroute, I find this has some nice features such as being able to go onto the internet if you have a connection & give you information about holds - roadworks etc.

DABurleigh

Ed,

Very similar this end. Dell Pocket PC used for oodles of applications, bluetooth GPS, Memory Map and TomTom Navigator 5.2.

As to getting a good signal in dense urban areas (or under wet foliage, say), many Sirfstar RXs have a different mode whereby you obtain a navigation solution from more sats, which often increases the error but holds a lock like a dog with a bone; sometimes a better trade.

I've nagged Memory Map twice now to offer input from an FM radio traffic signal, a la Garmin G10 (or similar) matchbox (although this one proprietory) but they are not particulaly interested, which is a shame.

Dave

KenS

I looks as if I am going to be lynched judging by the postings, let me say first of all that I run Navigator 4 and very pleased with it, yes it’s a little bit clumsy, it’s also not the best route finder but it is a darn good navigator with little to fault it in my opinion.

With all the hype on Autoroute 2006 I thought I would give it a try, route finding wise I think it’s second to none and I will use it for that purpose, with regards to navigation, on occasions three of us could not understand what she was saying and this was working in my comp room through good speakers, I could find no set up for voice commands or warning distances for voice commands, to repeat voice commands I had to press the space bar, I don’t want this hassle I need to concentrate on driving, if I miss the first voice command I want it repeated automatically I also need a clear precise command, not have to think about what the voice said.

I will definitely stick with Navigator for gps navigation.

May I ask the lynch mob to give me a sporting head start

Ken S

As a side issue Dave did you go to pocket gps, if so what did you think of the Drive Smart?

dubzi

There is this for £154 + delivery (about £159 in total)