How to get iGo8 run on TP2 with TTS enable and 2009 NA Maps (step by step guide)

tpaxadpom · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2010, 08:51 PM

I've got TTS running fine on MightyROM with HD2 manilla (12.30.09). Though today I had a horrible experience using this app. I almost missed very important appointment because of misbehaviour of this app. I was on freeway and had to take exit 13, though it was showing me that I had to travel additional 2.5 miles. I took nearest exit and got stuck in the traffic (school busses). The good news is that I had google maps as a backup and I disabled iGo8 I used some backroads with google maps help to get to destination. I can not wait until google maps releases the full version GPS software with TTS. From now on I won't rely on iGo8 for any important driving. I am not trying to discourage anyone from using iGo8, but having a backup navigation app/printed directions is a good thing.

**aznmode** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tpaxadpom

I've got TTS running fine on MightyROM with HD2 manilla (12.30.09). Though today I had a horrible experience using this app. I almost missed very important appointment because of misbehaviour of this app. I was on freeway and had to take exit 13, though it was showing me that I had to travel additional 2.5 miles. I took nearest exit and got stuck in the traffic (school busses). The good news is that I had google maps as a backup and I disabled iGo8 I used some backroads with google maps help to get to destination. I can not wait until google maps releases the full version GPS software with TTS. From now on I won't rely on iGo8 for any important driving. I am not trying to discourage anyone from using iGo8, but having a backup navigation app/printed directions is a good thing.

+1. There are some POI I can't locate with Igo8 which I turn to Google maps for.

oldgarfield · #3 (**permalink**) 01-25-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tpaxadpom

I've got TTS running fine on MightyROM with HD2 manilla (12.30.09). Though today I had a horrible experience using this app. I almost missed very important appointment because of misbehaviour of this app. I was on freeway and had to take exit 13, though it was showing me that I had to travel additional 2.5 miles. I took nearest exit and got stuck in the traffic (school busses). The good news is that I had google maps as a backup and I disabled iGo8 I used some backroads with google maps help to get to destination. I can not wait until google maps releases the full version GPS software with TTS. From now on I won't rely on iGo8 for any important driving. I am not trying to discourage anyone from using iGo8, but having a backup navigation app/printed directions is a good thing.

Usually I find that Garmin Mobile XT gives better routing compared with iGO, although Garmin Mobile XT does not have TTS yet. Anyone tried Sprint Navigation? Not sure if that's good. I doubt Google will release a navigation product for Windows Mobile since Android and WIndows Mobile are competitors.