[harjeev]

for north india I am using zoom 1-13 (upto 500m) and NCR 1-17

[rkbharat]

I use Hash 1 and 256 tiles per file, and no issue with map loading. May be my ASUS 600Mhz processor loads it pretty fast.

I think mgmaps is bit slow on Symbian/Nokia phones. I suggest do not go to higher zoom unless required.

But per my knowledge less tiles per file is the only solutions, I have not used it much in Nokia phone.

Originally Posted by harjeev

Hi Bharat
You seem to use the Google and Yahoo Maps alot.
WHat Tile and Hash settings do you use? I use Hash 1 & Tiles 8. The maps load faster but the no of files is a issue. But if I raise the no of tiles per file the map takes a lot of time to load on my Nokia E90 and browsing the maps becomes a pain. Any solution??

BTW, try this out, zoom 13 in Yahoo has more information that Google, so if download and Mobile memory is not a problem, keep both for north. I have both.

The most DESIRED missing feature in mgmaps is logging. I have to run another tool to log the track, bit painful, but not required much.

Originally Posted by harjeev

for north india I am using zoom 1-13 (upto 500m) and NCR 1-17

[Strangerintown]

In the recent Mumbai Motor Show, I came across a stall of "Bharatnav". This is a new GPS manufacturers, who actually manufacture the GPS units somewhere near Pune in collaboration with a Korean company. Does anyone have any experience with Bharatnav or has someone who understands GPS systems evaluated them? Never having owned or used a GPS before I was in no position to compare their product to say mapmyindia.

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

I use Hash 1 and 256 tiles per file, and no issue with map loading. May be my ASUS 600Mhz processor loads it pretty fast.

I think mgmaps is bit slow on Symbian/Nokia phones. I suggest do not go to higher zoom unless required.

But per my knowledge less tiles per file is the only solutions, I have not used it much in Nokia phone.



BTW, try this out, zoom 13 in Yahoo has more information that Google, so if download and Mobile memory is not a problem, keep both for north. I have both.

The most DESIRED missing feature in mgmaps is logging. I have to run another tool to log the track, bit painful, but not required much.

So what are you using this ASUS processer in? Is it a cas PC or a mobile phone.
I would love to use this setting H1 T256 and the files are bigger but the no of files are really small.

I am using the nokia E90 and the processor is really pathetic. I have an old laptop lying AMD 1000 mhz processor with 128 MB of ram and also have a touchscreen lying around. I might load JAVA into it and use MGmaps on it as a Car PC.

I am using only Yahoo maps and I too find them much better detailed that Google Maps. They are much more detailed and at zoom 13 which is about 500m and they are pretty decent.

[shreyas99]

Hi All, Is there a way i can use Google or Yahoo maps without having to connect through GPRS ? I mean save the entire map data on to the memory card and use it ?

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by shreyas99

Hi All, Is there a way i can use Google or Yahoo maps without having to connect through GPRS ? I mean save the entire map data on to the memory card and use it ?

Yes there is. Go to this thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post1109162 and search this thread for more info

[greatDrive]

Where can I get a GPS antenna for my HTC P3300?

[tsk1979]

Does your phone have an external antenna slot? If yes is it MMCX or MCX?

[greatDrive]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Does your phone have an external antenna slot? If yes is it MMCX or MCX?

Yes it does have, But how to know if ts MMCX or MCX, Any pointers?

Just found by googling that its mini-MMCX. Can I get this in grey market? Any idea about its price?

[rkbharat]

Originally Posted by greatDrive

Yes it does have, But how to know if ts MMCX or MCX, Any pointers?

Just found by googling that its mini-MMCX. Can I get this in grey market? Any idea about its price?

Its very difficult to find it in India, I had P3300 and did not got it any where.

BTW why do you need it. its only required on thunder cloudy days, or driving on hills where getting signals are difficult. other wise internal antenna is quite ok

HTC: Accessory store: GPS Accessories: HTC P3300 External GPS Antenna GA S100: Description

[greatDrive]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Its very difficult to find it in India, I had P3300 and did not got it any where.

BTW why do you need it. its only required on thunder cloudy days, or driving on hills where getting signals are difficult. other wise internal antenna is quite ok

HTC: Accessory store: GPS Accessories: HTC P3300 External GPS Antenna GA S100: Description

Yes internal antenna does work well in the car. But it takes some time to lock the signals after a cold start. My assumption was that probably by external Antenna, It will be faster.

Hmm, Price looks to be on a higher side. Its almost the price of the external bluetooth GPS.

[tsk1979]

check your phone manual. If its MMCX(which most phones have) then get one from dealextreme.com. Its 10-11$ there.
I got mine for 16$ from USofA(Glisson make) with windshield mount for the antenna.
Now the worst HDOP I see is 1.1

[lancer_rit]

Guys,
learnt a few days back that Google has now "enabled" Driving directions on Google Maps. For the users of mgmaps, now you can actually do the routing on the phone, and follow the route :-)

At one point, I waited for this feature for long (or pleaded for Yahoo India to be added etc in mgmaps).

The routing in Google maps isn't always that great though. Going from BLR -> Hassan, will take you through
NH4-> Tumkur -> NH206 -> SH back to Hassan,
instead of the more logical
NH4 -> Nelamangala -> NH48 -> Hassan.

And there is no "Via" option in mgmaps to force an alternate route. Maybe google maps thinks, progress on NH4 will be faster ??

Cheers,

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by lancer_rit

Guys,
learnt a few days back that Google has now "enabled" Driving directions on Google Maps. For the users of mgmaps, now you can actually do the routing on the phone, and follow the route :-)

At one point, I waited for this feature for long (or pleaded for Yahoo India to be added etc in mgmaps).

The routing in Google maps isn't always that great though. Going from BLR -> Hassan, will take you through
NH4-> Tumkur -> NH206 -> SH back to Hassan,
instead of the more logical
NH4 -> Nelamangala -> NH48 -> Hassan.

And there is no "Via" option in mgmaps to force an alternate route. Maybe google maps thinks, progress on NH4 will be faster ??

Cheers,

just tried it
Not the best option though, But still a great improvement then what was available earlier.
Also I tried this on the earlier version, without updating the latest version release on 31/3/9 and works fine.

[d3mon]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

check your phone manual. If its MMCX(which most phones have) then get one from dealextreme.com. Its 10-11$ there.
I got mine for 16$ from USofA(Glisson make) with windshield mount for the antenna.
Now the worst HDOP I see is 1.1

What is HDOP ?

I use the GPS in my P320 and the next time i use it, I will share my HDOP as well. I have noticed this being displayed on the screen, but never really paid any attention to it.