How good is GPS Navigation while actually driving?
1486993
Unless you are a serious tech geek I wouldn't recommend to buy this just for it's GPS capabilities. You have to do a series of performance boost involving buying a mini SDHC class 4 or higher memory card in order to get this bad boy tweaked enough to exploit it's full potential. You can get a combo of N801 and an 8GB micro SDHC class 4 (with mini adapter included) online for under $200. There is ton of information online on how to improve performance on the device with the help of the additional memory and even getting Android with it's Google Maps support which then yes, makes it a great tool but since I am a Garmin Nuvi 350 owner there is nothing that I have personally tested faster than Garmin. With this being said if you happen to have to go to a country where there is not maps then Nokia N810 has a great advantage over Garmin since you can pre-load your route and map so you can make it to your destination (if you have to detour then you are out of luck). I have tested free maps that you can download online for the Garmin for such places and it does a good job too but they are not as up to date as the ones you can get for the Maemo Mapper. Below is the description of Maemo Mapper from Maemo.org and also you can find plenty of videos on youtube and google videos. "Maemo Mapper is geographical mapping visualization software specifically designed for the Maemo platform and the Nokia 770/N800/N810 form factor. It uses raster maps downloaded from the internet from various online repositories (such as OpenStreetMap). It supports tracking, routing, POI, and other features found in personal navigation devices."
159291
If you have the S&T; with GPS, yes you can use it as a GPS to navigate. I have them used all over the states for years. I bought my first in 2006 and have updated several times. I like better than the built in one in my car. I use it even when I use the one in the car. You don't have to be connected to the Internet or wifi.
103041
It is handy as a means of measuring your improvement. The GPS is not as easy to read as the screen in the car, but does do the job. Since it tracks your ride,you can review it on your computer, upload it to the Garmin site for could storage, or let everyone see in on FB.
805095
This is almost instant, but depends on how fast you are moving. In my experience, it adjusts as you are walking, and pretty much keeps up with that pace. It is maybe one second (two seconds at most) behind you when you come to a stop. If you are in a cart driving at full speed, it has a little more trouble changing the display to keep up with the movement. It does change as you move, but it will take about three to four seconds after you stop to lock in. I have also found that the weather affects not only this unit, but all GPS technology. If the weather is clear, they work best. But sometimes, if there is very heavy fog, or if it is extremely overcast, then it could take up to a minute to lock on to satellites when you activate it at the beginning of your round, but this should not affect the performance once you have started the round.
282008
Yes you can use the gps, while a video is being recorded in the background.
2011866
Yes. It's under Mode > GPS. It can also show you a live compass, if needed.
1376318
I dont think it effects the gps signal. Ive used google ms ps for navigation and there were no issues. Excellent battery life by the way.
704937
the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!
2148933
It has navigation on it but it doesn't work well at all. It's ok with mapping your starting point to destination but it fails at updating the step by step directions real-time. It lags way behind which is very frustrating. It also loses reception very easily and will sometimes recalculate when this happens.
1400741
I think it's supposed to but I find it so user unfriendly that I'm not sure. My car gps works much better in the car and my phone works better walking. I suspect it's for the hiking geek who has paper maps and other things to help him out our just wants to see his location, etc
78412
I dont think you can really visualize that though. I'm guessing that the location is constantly being updated in your system but the screen/map might not reflect that. Also i think it depends on your resolution and the aspect of your current screen (ie, how detailed is the map being shown, is it in a street view or is it in a city view, etc). It wouldn't make sense if you are in a "zoomed-out" view and your car icon is constantly (2,3 times in a second) being refreshed and moves. Unless you are driving at like 200mph or using your GPS on an airplane...
1801668
I do NOT believe there is. I am using their "Content Manager" to keep my content GPS updated and it's as slow as the first day I got it. Many times I've already passed a road and/or executed a turn by a couple of seconds before my position is actually recognized (and I am talking about suburbs with no building obstructions.) If you are reading this before purchase, do yourself a favor and consider something else.
1062753
The unit utilizes NavTeq for navigation. I have had units made by Garmin and Magellan; this one works just as well, if not better. Like all the others, the navigation will sometimes have you take unnecessary turns rather than instructing you to make a u-turn, depending on which direction your vehicle is pointing when navigation begins. This unit recognizes some connector streets that the others somehow don't recognize. I am satisfied with the navigation.
719902
yes, it works good on our windows 8, but I have not tried the gps system yet, check back in 3 mo.cil
331053
The GPS signals are very sensitive to obstructions, the more clear view of the sky the better. Depending on the position/make of the glove compartment you my be able to get some results, but they will be deteriorated.
1761782
Yes. GPS works very well. I've used it while traveling in new york and was able to get directions.
1928743
Yes, it is very useful espically if you are mounting the GPS on a windscreen.