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| Author: | trbenning [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Android GPS App |
I just traded my iphone in for an android, and just assumed that there would be a decent gps app available. Unfortunately I haven't found one yet. On the iPhone, I used MotionX, which I loved because, in addition to downloadable maps, it would display my VMG toward any way points I had setup. Are there any android apps that you guys recommend? |
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| Author: | Karl Brogger [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I use google maps. |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I was told that ..."The iphone and ipad don't have gps. They use cell tower triangulation to derive position. It's a very neat trick. The faux-gps would not work without cell towers nearby. The blackberry DOES have true gps." |
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| Author: | augaug [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I can't help the original post with the android phone, but I just wanted to clarify that the iPhone does use a true GPS. The iPhone 4 combines the GPS with cell tower triangulation depending on the requirements of the app. If the app needs to know your neighbourhood to give you accurate information, (like perhaps a sale in your area) then the app designer will generally program it to use the cell tower triangulation as this uses less battery life. If you were using a GPS function like a map, then it would use the true GPS. I can't remember the details on the iPad, it's possible that it is different, but the iPhone certainly does use true GPS. |
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| Author: | trbenning [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I may have answered my own question in case anyone is interested. I downloaded GPS Essentials last night, and it looks like it is exactly what I'm looking for. Honorable mention goes to an app called BC Racer. |
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| Author: | dropkicksam [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
My Tracks is another option. |
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| Author: | Cengsnow [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
The iPhone does infact have a TRUE GPS. It uses triangulation, gps satellites and wifi when available to hone in on your most precise location. |
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| Author: | reelknotty [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I just switched to the EVO myself. i downloaded EarthNC. I think I paid $12 for it but it is GPS over NOAA charts. I really like it so far. http://earthnc.com/ |
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| Author: | PeteS [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Android GPS App |
I have been using Android Droid with Navionics. http://www.navionics.com/MobileMarineFe ... pe=Android Purchase is region specific. Data is downloaded and kept on microSD card. I have used it 20 miles off shore. |
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