GPS Software for U.S. Frustration!

DLCPhoto · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 06:39 AM

This seems like a simple wish - all I want is to purchase GP software for my Verizon TP2, with US maps, install it on the new 16gb microSDHC card I purchased, and get on with my life. Not so fast...

CoPilot Live 8 - reasonably priced, can download and install where I want, but apparently the Activation process is extremely fragile - the least change to your device and it has to be reactivated. Reports indicate that many have abandoned it because of this.

GarminXT - requires the purchase and use of their SD card.

OnCourseNavigator (the US 'brand' of IGO8 apparently) - also requies the purchase and use of their SD card.

TomTom Navigator 7 - when I go to their site, no US maps are listed for WM (they do have for the iPhone).

When I've raised these issues, I've been referrred to a particular website of ill repute, and I've been searching and posting there. Basically, there are ways to download virtually any of these applications without having to purchase a license, and the process appears fairly complex, with multiple map file downloads, instructions to modify files that I find less than straightforward, with use of a lot of inside jargon and acronyms. Frankly, I don't have the time or desire to mess with all of that, and I really prefer to simply pay for a legitimate license.

This really shouldn't be that difficult!!

Is there something, some other application, that I'm missing???

**jmorton10** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 07:25 AM

I had all the activation problems with that POS CoPilot to the point where I don't even bother to install it anymore.

Grab the GarminXT, I have a solution for you -I am running it from my 16 gig sandisk card & have used that card in at least 4 different phones (& it works super)

PM me

~John

bstan · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 08:57 AM

I have started to compiling a list of GPS applications and a bunch of their qualities, want to help complete it?

I have been using CoPilot. I followed their directions and I didn't have any problems with activation. I did send them an email with some questions I had about the software, it has been two days and I haven't gotten a response.

lovingHDTV · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DLCPhoto

This seems like a simple wish - all I want is to purchase GP software for my Verizon TP2, with US maps, install it on the new 16gb microSDHC card I purchased, and get on with my life. Not so fast...

CoPilot Live 8 - reasonably priced, can download and install where I want, but apparently the Activation process is extremely fragile - the least change to your device and it has to be reactivated. Reports indicate that many have abandoned it because of this.

GarminXT - requires the purchase and use of their SD card.

OnCourseNavigator (the US 'brand' of IGO8 apparently) - also requies the purchase and use of their SD card.

TomTom Navigator 7 - when I go to their site, no US maps are listed for WM (they do have for the iPhone).

When I've raised these issues, I've been referrred to the GPS Underground website, and I've been searching and posting there. Basically, there are ways to download virtually any of these applications without having to purchase a license, and the process appears fairly complex, with multiple map file downloads, instructions to modify files that I find less than straightforward, with use of a lot of inside jargon and acronyms. Frankly, I don't have the time or desire to mess with all of that, and I really prefer to simply pay for a legitimate license.

This really shouldn't be that difficult!!

Is there something, some other application, that I'm missing???

I whole heartedly agree!

I want a GPS solution that will work even when I have no cellular connection and can be installed on my SDCard, but have come to the same conclusion that you have. It can't be done.

dave

**eman** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:20 AM

I would start by removing the website you have posted in you original post......

**shaggylive** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:24 AM

I still havn't figured out why m$ dropped streets and trips, that was a good app before the maps and technology were good.

**thacounty** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eman

I would start by removing the website you have posted in you original post......

Agreed! Igo8 works fine for me without their card. Im running a sandisk 16GB micro sd w same maps from my touch, tp, now on a treo pro.

**thacounty** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by eman

I would start by removing the website you have posted in you original post......

Agreed! Igo8 works fine for me without their card. Im running a sandisk 16GB micro sd w same maps from my touch, tp, now on a treo pro.

searcher61 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLCPhoto

This seems like a simple wish - all I want is to purchase GP software for my Verizon TP2, with US maps, install it on the new 16gb microSDHC card I purchased, and get on with my life. Not so fast...

CoPilot Live 8 - reasonably priced, can download and install where I want, but apparently the Activation process is extremely fragile - the least change to your device and it has to be reactivated. Reports indicate that many have abandoned it because of this.

GarminXT - requires the purchase and use of their SD card.

OnCourseNavigator (the US 'brand' of IGO8 apparently) - also requies the purchase and use of their SD card.

TomTom Navigator 7 - when I go to their site, no US maps are listed for WM (they do have for the iPhone).

When I've raised these issues, I've been referrred to the GPS Underground website, and I've been searching and posting there. Basically, there are ways to download virtually any of these applications without having to purchase a license, and the process appears fairly complex, with multiple map file downloads, instructions to modify files that I find less than straightforward, with use of a lot of inside jargon and acronyms. Frankly, I don't have the time or desire to mess with all of that, and I really prefer to simply pay for a legitimate license.

This really shouldn't be that difficult!!

Is there something, some other application, that I'm missing???

Have you tried Iguidance?

http://www.inavcorp.com/

**jmorton10** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bstan

I have been using CoPilot. I followed their directions and I didn't have any problems with activation. .

It will activate just fine the first time, but don't make any changes to your system or you'll be right back to square one.

I must have activated that awful software 30 times & I'm not sure it ever actually worked right once when I really needed it to.

They are an infuriating company to deal with also. Each time it refused to re-activate (it would tell me the key was invalid), I would have to email them & wait four days for a snotty response. At one point, they actually told me "if this happens again, we will be unable to help you"

This was with software I legally purchased, I DID NOT DL a cracked copy (although I SHOULD have). I stick with Garmin now & it works perfectly.

~John