Thread: [Announce] modRana: a flexible GPS navigation system
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skykooler is offline skykooler
2011-02-08 , 16:48
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Originally Posted by woody14619 View Post
See, I would not want this. There are many times I lock the display to save battery. I still want verbal commands when in that mode, which are only possible if the GPS is left on. Same with taking calls. Just because I answer a call with a hands-free set doesn't mean I'm not driving any more. I'd hate to miss an exit because I was taking a call and the GPS was off...
I agree with this view; I often have the N900 with the screen locked, listening to music, but expecting verbal instructions from Modrana. However, I think it would be a fine feature to implement as long as it was a customizable option.

GPS can also take a while to connect (I have had it take over 3 minutes), so maybe if this is implemented there should be a timeout (for example, only turn off after the screen has been locked for 5 minutes or something).
 

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