agreed. for those who dun want to get charged for using maps, u hv da option of using offline maps from cydia or thr is tis new app in app store...
OFFmaps
same function as cydia's offline maps

Yes Sugen. I am aware of that. I was using Sygic. With 3G/EDGE turned off the phone didn't seem to be able to lock my position. With both turned on however, my location is detected within a minute. But this could be an isolated case. Will further test it

updated:

I tried disable 3G,EDGE but with Data roaming switch on
it works well (but still data usage).

well the phone bill haven't reached yet....let's see how


about the car holder,
I got 1 from lowyat plaza RM20

however it seems not a perfect solution (wireless transmitter adaptor can't fit properly due to the size of the holder cliper and it shakes.....when ur car moving

I am looking foward to this http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/windowseat#

hmm can't find it in Mac city and Machines

Possibly askin my coll from US to get it for me.

@frequency
I don't understand what it is that you're testing by switching off GPRS but keeping the roaming on? Care to explain a lil further?

If Ur going to have to pay for data usage, Y don't U just turn the GPRS data on?

@frequency
we have the WindowSeat @ machines MV & machines 1U.

Pls call us (03 22823996 - MV) or (03 77272606 - 1U) to reserve a unit.

data roaming switch on or off wudnt mean anyting as long as u r still in da country..
and by the by, if u r gonna pay for da data charges, y not at faster speeds by leaving 3g on?
or if u dun want to pay for it totally, get off maps or offline maps...

Tested again with data connections turned off. Able to get valid satellite signal this time

Kinda noob question here...

So far what i understand is...

3g/edge/any data connection <--- (Something we need to pay) is only being applied to download map?

And for the gps service is totally free if we already have application such as mentioned before?

I would like to ask that, normally how long for you all to get the signal?

I've try with my 3g turn on, it drain my data usage but still cant located me )=

OS 3.0 will take less than 2 seconds to triangulate your location via GPS. however, if you are in a confined building, it may pose some difficulties.

loading of the map will depend on your network connection of course.

GPRS > EDGE > 3G > HSDPA (not available for iPhone locally yet)



This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jul 29 2009, 08:22 PM

boss..
firstly, u must understand tat u r being charged for using maps as a gateway 2 use da gps service...maps app doesnt hv preloaded map data hence requiring da phone 2 use data services 2 get da map...
da other apps, they hv preloaded specific countries map data with da app...so, thr is minimal data used
da gps, is always free.. its a chip in da phone which connects to certain satellites to determine ur location...
its da app which u hv which determines whether u r being charged or not..

urs 5s can done recalculation? i took quite long.....

besides that, when i went wrong direction, the recalculation always ask me U turn....zzzz it wont showed me alternative way which the garmin, shinco did it....Maybe in this point...sygic a bit weak....

As we all know that the iPhone 3G and 3GS got GPS.
And from what I know, the GPS itself is free.
But we need to download the maps from Google Maps.
Either using the 3G or wi-fi to access the internet, both terms can be used to download the maps.
And you have to pay if you're using the 3G and some wi-fi that requires login account such as tmnet hotspot etc.

ok, my questions are :

if we have used the GPS before in some particular locations and have downloaded the maps, is it possible to use the GPS at the same place later on other day/time?

if that method works, can we download mass maps, save it in the phone, and use the GPS freely?

apps store have this offlinemap application that will download d map into your phone catch and store it for offline use.

@barteria:

in short, using Maps to triangulate your current position won't get you charged for any data usage. however, the routing function will require your phone to download the maps thus connecting to 3G/EDGE/GPRS services.

so if you don't wanna get charged for that, get GPS navigation apps from Sygic or TomTom (not out yet). or like what some have mentioned, Offline Maps from Cydia or OFFmaps from App Store.

P/S: for GPS usage/discussions, the proper thread is share your iphone 3G GPS usage

This post has been edited by teikwing: Jul 29 2009, 11:01 PM

Say for Sygic and Tom Tom (in the near future), if there are future updates or upgrades to the maps, do we need to subscribe (in short pay additional?) for it? or it's free already?

i'm not particularly sure about this but i do think the updates should be free.

Hmm yes I am aware of this that data roaming is oni useful when u outta countery.

But I am not sure why, if I left the the Data Roaming turn off (+ 3G off) then the GPS is unable to get the signal.

The first I thought the Sygic will be a perfect solution for when travelling abroad (since I have a garmin with me). But again, the data usage to the get the signal of cell tower, is unconfirm charge $ or not.

@frequency,
Y don't U try to leave Data Roaming off but enable 3G.

I've try to Turn my wireless on. And Google Maps Located my position within 5second.

But I waited for 10 minutes and Sygic still unable to locate my location.