Best GPS Software for the Dollar?

andyandmarlys · #1 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 01:42 PM

Now that I have the GPS on the Touch, what is the best GPS software out there for the money?

Here is what I am looking for

No Monthly Fees

Turn by Turn Directions

Good Database of Restaurants / ETC

Would be nice if some data could be stored on the memory card so that when I go to Canada, I don't have to roam to get maps/etc. (but this isn't a deal breaker)

If you have any suggestions, please post them here along with the aprox cost you paid for it.

Thanks

thezero4 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 01:53 PM

I personally like TomTom 6 it runs just like the stand alone TomTom products. I used it even before I had GPS built-into the phone with a puck.

**No1ustad** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 03:54 PM

best GPS for the dollar??? I'd say windows live search. hands down.

andyandmarlys · #4 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by No1ustad

best GPS for the dollar??? I'd say windows live search. hands down.

Does the live do turn by turn directions?

**No1ustad** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Yep.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/n...rchMapsFS.mspx

google and forum search are your best friends.

ajones7279 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 04:58 PM

LiveSearch does turn by turn directions but it doesn't do voice, as in calling out the directions

andyandmarlys · #7 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 06:14 PM

I suppose I should have clarified.... I meant voice turn by turn directions

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Originally Posted by ajones7279

LiveSearch does turn by turn directions but it doesn't do voice, as in calling out the directions

Videonut · #8 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 06:18 PM

Live Search and Google maps aren't very Canada friendly either. Plus you need to have a data connection, I think. I saw somewhere info about downloading the maps to your device but I could be wrong.
iGuidance isn't too bad, got it free with a BT Puck, but TomTom is probably 1 of the best.
There is 1 that calls out street names too. Don't know which one though.

ajones7279 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by andyandmarlys

I suppose I should have clarified.... I meant voice turn by turn directions

Yea I figured thats what you meant

GBH2 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 12:27 AM

iGuidance 4 has:
Text to speech (announces street name in voice);
Extended POI listings (6 millions);
Pre-generated map file for entire N. America (1.3GB) which can be stored on your storage card.

I haven't upgraded to version 4 yet but I have found IG v2.3 very good at getting you where you want to go.

I have read that OnCourse Navigator is good too, but no TTS and you have to use their microSD card - you cannot transfer the map data.