wobbly
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I run a Samsung Tab 2 (non 3G) with Android with a 10" screen, and an iphone 3 (not 3G) but can access wifi where available.
I am currently using 3 apps.:
ArcticQuest (Samsung)
The lite version is a bit pointless, as it doesnt allow downloading, so I shelled out the 4.99 for the Pro version.
This allows me to create offline maps, which are good enough for offroad nav.
This allows me to check my position, but so far I havent worked out how to plot routes to follow!
It has good forum support
Everytrail Pro (samsung)
This looked potentially very good, as its easy to set up and plot routes.
Problem I have is trying to get it to work offline, it seems to be a 3G based system, so not ideal if you dont have a 3G tablet.
I got around this by taking screenshots of the entire route - this means I have a map that is detailed enough for use offroad, great when you have a navigator. Downside is that it doesnt give a real time position.
Maps with Me lite (iPhone)
Ive been recomended this by an overland expedition team leader. ive downloaded it, and then switched internet off, and it does indeed give both an offline map and my position - downside is that its a map, not an aerial photo, and the country I want (Portugal) doesnt have maps showing tracks (in fact, some roads arent on the maps!). This means I will be shown apparently in the middle of nowhere, but at least I'll be able to work out the nearest town or village, which is an improvement.
Pete
I am currently using 3 apps.:
ArcticQuest (Samsung)
The lite version is a bit pointless, as it doesnt allow downloading, so I shelled out the 4.99 for the Pro version.
This allows me to create offline maps, which are good enough for offroad nav.
This allows me to check my position, but so far I havent worked out how to plot routes to follow!
It has good forum support
Everytrail Pro (samsung)
This looked potentially very good, as its easy to set up and plot routes.
Problem I have is trying to get it to work offline, it seems to be a 3G based system, so not ideal if you dont have a 3G tablet.
I got around this by taking screenshots of the entire route - this means I have a map that is detailed enough for use offroad, great when you have a navigator. Downside is that it doesnt give a real time position.
Maps with Me lite (iPhone)
Ive been recomended this by an overland expedition team leader. ive downloaded it, and then switched internet off, and it does indeed give both an offline map and my position - downside is that its a map, not an aerial photo, and the country I want (Portugal) doesnt have maps showing tracks (in fact, some roads arent on the maps!). This means I will be shown apparently in the middle of nowhere, but at least I'll be able to work out the nearest town or village, which is an improvement.
Pete
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