google maps on n900
 

here is a quick tutorialon how to get a bare bones version of it on the n900

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/01/15...8IntoMobile%29

Re: google maps on n900
 

We covered this in another thread:

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...ht=geolocation

Re: google maps on n900
 

my bad, just got excited when i saw it.

Re: google maps on n900
 

Its great for just finding places/businesses near you, but about useless as point-to-point NAV. Following a blue dot along a blue path is hard as heck to follow when driving.

So far I've only been able to "zoom in" (the map itself, not the browser) by using the cursor...would be cool if someone posted how to "zoom out".

Re: google maps on n900
 

im going to use it for simple directions. very simple way to get simple list of directions.

Re: google maps on n900
 

It'll work fine for that, but having it actually in the car, and not zoomed in, is really hard to follow. Plus it didn't seem like the map was scrolling, but I didn't have time to zoom. Also, not having "3D mode" makes it difficult.

Re: google maps on n900
 

It isn't meant to be a substitute for in car navigation, rather a tool to locate services near you.

The original post that this fellow on "IntoMobile" directly linked to is >> HERE <<

The post I linked to (by a handsome stranger), has credits and links back to talk.maemo.org where this was first discussed with BrentDC and AndiThebest

Re: google maps on n900
 

I would never use a cell phone as a NAV device, I already have this:

http://home.comcast.net/~masterpiu/img053.jpg

...I was just testing it on my way home from the store and giving a heads-up.

Re: google maps on n900
 

i like ovi maps such as it is rigth now. I only miss soemthing similar to google´s street view.