TP2 + Garmin XT

[steel187]

I would have to disagree with willysp & say the exact opposite is true. I use Garmin Mobile XT because it does not rely on any data plan (I didn't even have a data plan when I first used it with my vx6800).

I would also say the phone is pretty rugged. I must've dropped mine like 3 dozen times on tile/concrete/asphalt. Still works like it would outta the box, albeit with some scratches. Only problem I could see using your TP2 w/ Garmin XT on a long backpacking trip would be the battery issue coming into play.

[Incrediboy]

Originally Posted by steel187

I would have to disagree with willysp & say the exact opposite is true. I use Garmin Mobile XT because it does not rely on any data plan (I didn't even have a data plan when I first used it with my vx6800).

I would also say the phone is pretty rugged. I must've dropped mine like 3 dozen times on tile/concrete/asphalt. Still works like it would outta the box, albeit with some scratches. Only problem I could see using your TP2 w/ Garmin XT on a long backpacking trip would be the battery issue coming into play.

Wow, ur phone doesn't break its LCD yet? Do u use silicon case or similar? 3 dozen times = 3x12 = 36 times??

[Oditius]

Originally Posted by Incrediboy

Wow, ur phone doesn't break its LCD yet? Do u use silicon case or similar? 3 dozen times = 3x12 = 36 times??

Some folks are just lucky, I must have dropped my several times. I use a screen protector and one of those soft silicone skins but all is fine, not a single problem yet. LoL

[willysp]

Originally Posted by steel187

I would have to disagree with willysp & say the exact opposite is true. I use Garmin Mobile XT because it does not rely on any data plan (I didn't even have a data plan when I first used it with my vx6800).

I would also say the phone is pretty rugged. I must've dropped mine like 3 dozen times on tile/concrete/asphalt. Still works like it would outta the box, albeit with some scratches. Only problem I could see using your TP2 w/ Garmin XT on a long backpacking trip would be the battery issue coming into play.

I never mentioned data plan, so there's nothing I said there to agree or disagree with.

I did mention battery life, which sounds like you do agree with.

WOW - are you a lucky person, dropping it that many times and no screen damage!

I'll state my opinion one last time, then will be happy to discuss the software only. I would not recommend using Garmin XT on a phone under the following conditions:
- off-road, hiking, or other locations where getting lost could be serious, because
-- a. The TP2 is relatively fragile compared to a standalone unit
-- b. Standalone units have lower and more predictable battery consumption and it's easy to take a handful of rechargeable AA's.

[chong67]

This is a terrible software. You have to be physically in a city to be able to do a demo of where want to go. Say you are in place A, but you want to do place B to C, you cant do it!

Map and cursor move in jerky motion.

The only good thing is that it got tons of open source maps!

iGo8 is the best GPS for TP2. 2nd is TT7.

[kaos]

Originally Posted by chong67

This is a terrible software. You have to be physically in a city to be able to do a demo of where want to go. Say you are in place A, but you want to do place B to C, you cant do it!

Map and cursor move in jerky motion.

The only good thing is that it got tons of open source maps!

iGo8 is the best GPS for TP2. 2nd is TT7.

same thing for you. if you turn gps off and click simulate route you can enter point a to b or where ever you wanna start or go. i hate how people don't know wtf there talking about but bash the software.

[ooxteme]

Originally Posted by chong67

This is a terrible software. You have to be physically in a city to be able to do a demo of where want to go. Say you are in place A, but you want to do place B to C, you cant do it!

Map and cursor move in jerky motion.

The only good thing is that it got tons of open source maps!

iGo8 is the best GPS for TP2. 2nd is TT7.

Then spend a extra 40 on top of the 100 you paid for this "terrible" software and go get a stand alone!! I have no problem going from point a to b to c


@ kaos where did ya get that update from????

[kaos]

Originally Posted by ooxteme

Then spend a extra 40 on top of the 100 you paid for this "terrible" software and go get a stand alone!! I have no problem going from point a to b to c


@ kaos where did ya get that update from????

hit me in pm

[Incrediboy]

I like to hard reset my TP2 from time to time. I wonder could I save my custom data of garmin and later restore them after hard reset? TIA

[willysp]

Originally Posted by Incrediboy

I like to hard reset my TP2 from time to time. I wonder could I save my custom data of garmin and later restore them after hard reset? TIA

Yes, very easily. XT stores its data in a directory in Storage Memory in a root-level directory \Garmin.

Before you hard reset, just copy that directory to your SD card, then restore it later.