N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

From this article:
http://www.fonehome.co.uk/2009/11/to...ontent=Twitter

It claims that:

"Firefox
The Nokia N900 browser is solid enough already, but Firefox Mobile for the Nokia N900 brings some excellent additions, including fully functioning Google Maps with location"


Okay, so does anyone know what they mean by this? Is this any different/better then the awesome Maemaps
( http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 )
with maemo-geolocation browser extension installed?

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

So I just downloaded the new FireFox Mobile for N900. Still not sure how to get Google Maps on it. I went to m.google.com/go and when I click on Maps or Gmail, it still says that my browser isn't supported.

I know everyone is using Maemaps right now but I get the feeling you have to be like an "advanced" user or something to know how to mess with that thing.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

Google Maps works for me in the *default* browser of the N900.
That linked article is just plain wrong.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

I think the "with location" bit is the difference. Firefox is supposed to be location-aware now, right?

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

Depends on what you need.
Simplest use case is looking for a location: open the maeMaps page (bookmark?), then just start typing and hit enter.
Directions? Fill in the second textbox at the right (tap it once, write destination, hit enter).
Of course there is much more, but for basic usage, it's very easy.

What could I improve on it? I'm open for any suggestions.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

I also don't understand it. The basic "location" functionality is available in MicroB too - however, you need the maemo-location plugin to get it really running.
I'd guess Firefox needs a similar add-on to connect the browser's functonality to the device' location API.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

I've tried the firefox mobile and it's slower than a week in the jail. Just doesn't do it for me at all.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

hahaha :P well, I am using as well and its going pretty well..
I even have weave installed (after struggling for quite some time to install it) but so far so good.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

It was slow before i put the weave on, don't get me wrong i'm happy with the full browser but i wanted something faster for when i'm out and about.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

Full browser works great for me as well.
Ill also wait for a fast/more stable release of Fennec.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

Which browser is better for the N900, the Firefox mobile or the factory pre-installed browser on the N900?

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

right now i would say the preinstalled, but fennec is getting better and better. If you mind waiting a little more for a final release.

but why not install it and find out for yourself? it has some nice features to offer with the left and right panes ...

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

I like the pre-installed one wayyy better right now. I felt that fennec was too complicated.

I think Ovi maps is okay but since it's not the final release yet so it's still kind of slow. Anyone know when the final version of Ovi Maps will be out?

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

I think OVI Maps pretty much Blows. There is so little functionality to it and it is far from intuitive.

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

where do you get the 'meamo-geolocation' plugin from?

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

100% with you on that. Coming from a Blackberry with Google Maps to Ovi Maps is really hard

Re: N900 "functional" Google Maps in Firefox?
 

It's in either the extras-testing or the extras-devel software catalogs.