Group Test: smartphone satnav apps

The Register (UK) ^ | 19th August 2010 07:02 GMT | Alun Taylor

[martin_fierro]

most of us can get just as lost on shanks' pony.

I'm so lost that I don't even know where that is.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I am guessing a Brit could explain it to us....because I don’t know anything about it..either.

[scott7278]

Fairness Update:

I found out the problem...CoPilot does not play nice with OTA downloads directly to the phone - except for the main program in Android Market (which is odd because they give the option to download maps and such to the phone, and it IS 2010).

After uninstalling everything, I reinstalled the program through Android Market, hooked the phone up to my computer through CoPilot 2.0 desktop software, and downloaded the maps to the computer, letting it install everything to the phone.

Now everything works like a charm, and I can actually recommend it now.

Likes:

1) Quick and responsive - if someone is talking your ear off and you miss a turn, it quickly reroutes.

2) Onboard maps - you never have to worry about having to have a cellular connection, which is extremely important outside of the city.

3) Multiple stops - put in several addresses that you need to visit, and it automatically optimizes the trip so that it is most efficient.

4) Customizable traffic conditions - for instance, I have it set to automatically check for new accidents, construction and such every two miles (this obviously does require a cellular connection).

5) Lane instructions - not only tells you which lane to be in on the highway, it shows a picture of what it will look like.

6) Mode of travel choice - leaves breadcrumbs when walking somewhere.

7) Customizable points of interest - I have mine set to always show gas stations - just by glancing at the screen, I can see every single one around me and coming up.

Dislikes - none. Mixes the speed of Google Navigation with the accuracy of Sprint Navigation.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Shank's mare