Hi. People say the battery will drain fast using GPS. Want to ask, how fast is fast? Can it last for 1/2 day on GPS?

What's the built-in GPS software in iphone nowadays? Any good? Any voice navigation?

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jul 23 2010, 12:01 PM

Let's say.....

1. Have to drive from Point A to Point B so GPS has to be on continuously for about 1.5 hour.
2. Make 30 minutes calls.
3. Check mail....say.....20 emails.
4. Surf internet for say.....30 mins.

Can the battery last from 8am to 10pm?

Hi
I am still using Nokia and one of the main thing holding me back from iphone is the GPS feature. What I like about Nokia GPS are:

1. The Nokia's OVI Maps GSP software is very well integrated into the OS.
2. I can geotag photos taken with the Nokia phone camera. When viewing the photo, can launch OVI from the photo to show me where that photo was taken and voice navigation to get me there.
3. Maps of country all over the world can be downloaded free into phone in Malaysia before going overseas to save on overseas data charge.
4. Oh.....it's in English and not Mandarin like Papago(?)

If iphone can do that, I am seriously thinking of getting one. Please advise. Thanks

Thanks. Seems like my No.1 reluctant to get iphone is still valid.

Hi, I have a few questions:

1. If you want say.....Australia map or China map, how much do Papago charge?

2. If using iPhone with Papago, how many hours will the battery last?

Thks

Only lasting an hour or two is terrible. I suppose this is the norm for all big screen smartphone?

I am not an expert but I am pretty sure you are wrong. AFAIK, all phone GPS system allows you to enable or disable AGPS. Up to you to decide. The advantage of AGPS is faster satellite lock and uses about 10KB of data. If you do not use AGPS, then it can take from several seconds to several minutes or forever depending on your luck.

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Added on August 17, 2011, 1:23 pmGPS need to find the position of satellite. Then do calculation as to where you are. If you keep moving, you are making things more difficult. It's like shooting a stationary target vs a moving target. Which is easier?

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Added on August 17, 2011, 1:27 pmAre you sure? Garmin system has always allow you to store maps in phone and no need to use data on the move. But if what you said is correct, then it's terrible.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Aug 17 2011, 01:27 PM

IMO, it has to do with 2 things:
Firstly, luck. Secondly, these are things mysteries that happen with computer, for example, if thing don't work, switch off and on couple of times and it work. How to explain?

You play with your phone. But for people who actually have to use the phone for navigation, they will laugh their heads off at your comment.

And BTW, try playing with your iphone and Google maps when you go overseas and see what will happen. Either you are super rich or you will get a heart attack receiving your next phone bills.

Never heard of Maxis Finder. Please tell me more.

I never used Papago but I think it's your setting. Most system allows you to either direct you the shortest route (hence so many small road and through Kampung) or the fastest (taking highway instead).

Here's what Google couldn't do:

1. Voice. No voice navigation in Malaysia so if you are driving, you will have to take your eyes off the road. Not recommended.

2. Internet connection required. Try using that when overseas and then see the phone bills and you know why some people opts for other system whereby there are no need for Internet connection.

Wait till you use it while overseas and see the phone bills. You sure will not like it and will instead off for other apps.

Data is expensive when you are overseas so this is the very reason why you would not want to use waze when overseas. I don't know about other countries but it is RM50 per MB roaming in Singapore.


This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Nov 3 2011, 12:57 PM

This is the No.1 reason why some people have to stay with Nokia. And why iphone user do not want to use google maps and look for alternatives.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Nov 10 2011, 06:07 AM

You may find it hard to believe but I have seen housing estate that has been in existence for past 20 years that is still not being shown on Malfreemaps but was shown on Nokia Maps. So there are flaws in all maps.

Generally speaking, the bigger cities you go to, the better the maps so unless you want to Long Lama, Nokia Maps are useable.




This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Nov 10 2011, 11:45 AM

I could be wrong here but almost every other GPS navigation apps (Garmin, Papago, TomTom, Nokia Maps etc) can be used offline and there is no need for Internet connection except Google Maps. And reason why I see so many iphone user looking for alternatives.

Another thing you should be aware is, without the maps, all are useless. Unless you can get free community maps like Mapfreemaps (can be used offline) etc run by community or Google Maps (but can't be used without data connection) for free, almost every apps requires you to buy their expensive maps. Like I said, Nokia give you free apps (no need for hanky-panky pirated software) PLUS free worldwide maps (that many people don't realize until they went overseas) and that is why I said Nokia is unique when it comes to GPS navigation.

I have only ever used Nokia Maps and Garmin (running Malfreemaps) so I know the later had surprised me when part of a 20+ yrs old housing estate road was missing but shown on Nokia map.

On POIs. Yes, Malfreemaps has a much more comprehensive database but on a phone with slow processor like the typical Nokia, the redrawing is so slow as to be a pain in the back side. Nokia's problem, not Malfreemap's. Nokia Maps saving grace is free worldwide maps ranging from Argentina to Zimbabwe and all for free.

On the other hand, Nokia's maps are so much easier clearer to read. All those colors on the Malfreemaps give me headache.

You needed 3 things:

1. GPS receiver. Practically all smartphone have it to receive free signal from satellite owned by the USA government. By itself, it may take a few second to a few minutes or forever to find the satellite up in the sky. To assist the phone finding the satellite faster, your phone will have a Assisted GPS (AGSP) setting that requires either EDGE/2G/3G connection and data involves is about 10KB or 10sen.

2. Maps. There are free community maps around and the most famous here is Malfreemaps but not all navigation software can read Malfreemaps (Garmin and I think Papago can also). If you can't find free community maps, then you have to pay to buy and they can be very expensive. For example, Garmin wanted USD100 for the USA maps. If you want to update your existing map, they wanted USD30 per update. After you bought a few maps, the total cost will be even more expensive than your phone. Except Google Maps and (most)Blackberry maps, others can be downloaded and stored inside your phone for offline usage (very important for overseas travel) and one reason iphone user looking for alternative to Google Maps.

3. Navigation software. To do route calculation and give you voice turn-by-turn instruction. Google Maps does not give voice instruction in Malaysia and another reason why iphone user are looking for alternatives.

No.2 and 3 are reasons why I decided against getting the iphone myself. Otherwise, I am impressed with the ease of use for iphone.


This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Nov 11 2011, 11:46 AM