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DagrtheSnide · #21 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by icant

So what happens if you are driving with the GPS running, and then you receive a phone call?

Do you exit the GPS program?

Does an SMS overlay the GPS map?

I'm hoping that...

1. You pull over.

DagrtheSnide · #22 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 01:57 PM

I've read in Whirlpool that you can increase the volume when the program is talking, otherwise you'll just be increasing the ringer volume.

And another point, the program cancels any music playing when it speaks, and doesn't recommence the music when finished.

looobz · #23 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DagrtheSnide

I've read in Whirlpool that you can increase the volume when the program is talking, otherwise you'll just be increasing the ringer volume.

And another point, the program cancels any music playing when it speaks, and doesn't recommence the music when finished.

After a call it returns straight back to GPS where you were or are if your driving.

DagrtheSnid, I noticed that...instead of the music comming back it dosnt after a voice command....here's hoping they will fix that with an update...

andytlr · #24 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 03:47 PM

It's ugly as sin. I think I'll wait and see how much Tom Tom is.

Mecha · #25 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by looobz

Wow, comes with VLC too.....

Dante Kyar · #26 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 05:53 PM

Very nice for an initial app.

I like that they've included both NZ and Aus, and that they say it's only a one time fee.

Looking forward to having quite a bit of choice soon. Should make for some great features being developed.

craigthomson · #27 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 06:06 PM

Ok got a question that's important to me, I always assumed the voice directions could be heard through bluetooth headphones when the software makes it to the app store, could anyone confirm this as I will be using it on the motorcycle with a bluetooth helmet headset?

MissionMan · #28 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 06:10 PM

Interesting question. Tomtom caters for headset integration with the Rider models so I'd be interested to hear whether this (or the tomtom iphone model) does as well because I'd like to use it with a motorcycle headset as well.

motef · #29 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 07:09 PM

Dont forget with the current offer on iTunes gift cards at Big W this app is $60.

I have got my gift cards today and will install later.

I have two iPhones (wife and me) so $30 each for a GPS is a cheap as its going to get!

Darwiniandude · #30 (**permalink**) 21st June 2009, 07:14 PM

I'll wait on this one... for an update and/or Tom Tom.

the audio thing bothers me, they just need to fix that in an update. I want to listen to a podcast, and have it speak over it, not stop the podcast audio.

I have a car holder/charger/audio to stereo hookup in the car already.

markpalavra · #31 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 12:41 AM

Intelligent integration with music/playlists/phone calls is a must for me.

dotnet · #32 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by andytlr

It's ugly as sin. I think I'll wait and see how much Tom Tom is.

Well, the Tom Tom (as we know it) isn't exactly the pinnacle of UI design, although it fares well among the competition of in-car suction cup devices.

The real question is, will Tom Tom let us use maps with the iPhone we've already bought, or will we have to buy them over again?

Cheers
Steffen.

DaveOZ · #33 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 07:36 AM

I've been using it all weekend. It is very accurate in both mapping and routing. The maps are far more up to date the Sensis ones (TomTom). Speed limits are all there and very up to date. It locks in <20sec but laggs for a little while until the number of sats gets up. The speedo is spot on when compare to my Golf SatNav. UI is fine for me, easy to use, simple and fast. The display is customizable as to what info you want to see.

It does have limited text 2 speech in that it will only announce road numbers like M5, A79 etc.

You can adjust the sound only when it is talking, so go to the voice selection page and do it there.

Only gripe is that it pauses the iPod while it is talking but does not resume. Easy to fix I assume.

Overall I am very happy with it and will not be buying the TomTom one.

notarebel · #34 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveOZ

The maps are far more up to date the Sensis ones (TomTom).

The maps in Sygic are taken from Whereis. Whereis is operated by Sensis.

You may just have outdated maps on your TomTom.

DaveOZ · #35 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by notarebel

The maps in Sygic are taken from Whereis. Whereis is operated by Sensis.

You may just have outdated maps on your TomTom.

Well, I have the latest Sensis maps on iGo8.3 in my Golf and these maps are different in subtle ways. Odd.

ivanov · #36 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 11:26 AM

There are a number of turn-by-turn apps in the pipeline (tomtom is one of a few), but as far as maps are concerned, there are around half a dozen map providers offering map data to software developers.

Most apps that I've seen so far (including Sygic's) use non-multi-touch ports of existing software. If you're wise, you'll wait for apps that exploit the usefulness of the iPhone's interface, and one which will cost LESS than a standalone GPS unit.

(Declaration: I'm working with a team of developers on a new turn-by-turn product due out in around three months, based on an existing app - and if you wonder why it isn't ready now, it's because the new APIs are tricky to implement)

motef · #37 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ivanov

and one which will cost LESS than a standalone GPS unit.

(Declaration: I'm working with a team of developers on a new turn-by-turn product due out in around three months, based on an existing app - and if you wonder why it isn't ready now, it's because the new APIs are tricky to implement)

Well at $30 per unit (Big W itunes offer and two iphones) i am already paying MUCH less than a standalone GPS.

I say well done to Sygic for being first-to-market. The app isnt perfect but it is more than adequate and very close to perfect IMHO. I suspect they are doing quite well by being in this position.

Come three months i believe the market will be much more crowded. That will mean discounting, higher marketing costs and overall much more effort by companies and app developers to be "seen".

Darwiniandude · #38 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2009, 04:34 PM

OK, I said I wouldn't buy it, but I've always said I'd buy the first turn by turn to market, and, well, with the Big W thing.... I just went and bought $120 worth of iTunes cards for $90.

Downloading now, will maybe do in car youtube video later tonight.