Thread: N900 Ovi maps: truly awesome or a fail?
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2010-07-19 , 13:04
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Originally Posted by Arezki View Post
I have a Garmin Nüvi series navigation device (which works perfectly). And now I've bought a N900. Though I have a navigator device, I still have to use my N900 to navigate (especially when walking.) . but I (may be stupid...) havent found voice route advice from Ovi Maps. Is there such an option?
No.

Originally Posted by Arezki View Post
And, Nokia claims that Ovi maps is completely free... Is it a joke?
Not a joke, it is indeed free. But the Maemo version is not nearly so capable as the Symbian version.

Originally Posted by Arezki View Post
O.M. always need an internet connection (at least 256Kb/s, if less it's painful to wait.)
Download your maps beforehand.

You will still need to be online to search (and A-GPS will make your GPS fix faster). But that doesn't involve much data.

Originally Posted by Arezki View Post
So, I prefer nowadays my fully free navigation device. I paid 120€ for it once, but at least I haven't to pay every time I want to get somewhere . So, which is better? To buy a navigation device once for all, or be charged monthly by your operator when using a device like the N900 (A-GPS)?
I use:
  • Sygic Maps when driving (for voice guidance).
  • Ovi Maps when on foot & exploring a city (much prettier maps than Sygic).
  • Maep with OpenCycleMap data for cycling & countryside walking.
All of these can operate offline, and between the three of them I have everything I need. If you prefer your Nüvi, then great! I prefer just carrying one device.