Re: TOM TOM GO / Navman 510
From: Set Square (diy_at_privacy.net)
Date: 03/05/05
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Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:07:41 -0000
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Manny <manny_is@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Do any of these calculate where exactly you are live on screen (i mean
> geographical position?)
>
TomTom GO can display its *current* location as latitude/longitude - but you
can only display it when you're *there*.
As an alternative, you could create a POI at your home (or any other)
location and then export the resulting .ov2 file to a PC and use one of the
conversion programs to convert it to text. You can then see the co-ordinates
*without* having to be there at the time - but not on TTG's screen.
> There are sevrices available to check traffic jams live, will this
> feature be available anytime for these if not already?
>
Not seen any rumours of this for TTG. It would presumably have to have
mobile phone technology in addition to GPS.
> Im torn between buying the Tom Tom Go or Navman 510?
>
> Any ideas? or feedback, experiences etc fully appreciated
>
I've no experience of the Navman, but have had a TTG for several months and
am quite happy with it. It has its quirks - but I imagine they all do! I
particularly like the ability the download and install third party POI
files - such as speed camera locations.
> Also would the Tom Tom Go ever release a version like the size of the
> Navman?
>
No idea. There's apparently some new hardware in the pipeline, with a few
more bells and whistles. I suggest that you monitor the specific forums -
like
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=93
and/or http://www.expansys.com/forum.asp?code=TOMTOMGO to see what's going
on.
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