| chameleon |
2010-08-25 08:21 |
Re: Using Ovi Maps Offline?
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Originally Posted by col37400
(Post 797594)
It's vector-based, and on all previous Nokias (Symbian) I've owned it has been possible to do an offline search on Ovi maps. I don't see why it would be possible on a Symbian device but not a Maemo one.
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Yeah dude.
It is the only thing which is not device-specific.
It hasn't to do with hardware (GPS etc).
It is clearly software.
So, take the Symbian C++ code, fix libraries dependancies, and recompile for Maemo.
Quote:
Originally Posted by col37400
(Post 797594)
It's all very well to say that I can use a different application, but one of the reasons I've stuck with Nokia has been the fact that Ovi maps is (a) free and (b) possible to use offline. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the application to have at least the same functionality as it did on a previous device. Especially when one is purchasing a "flagship" model!
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The same. This day, if a mobile model says that it has GPS, it means it has GPS with maps and voice navigation.
Instead N900 works like first GPS mobiles.
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Originally Posted by col37400
(Post 797594)
Also I'm unaware of any other free application that will allow me to easily load the whole of Europe onto my phone.
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Doesn't exist free software. Try proprietary Sygic.
The question is: Is Nokia willing to offer navigation for N900 in the future? If yes (I am not sure for this) when is this future? |
