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Just downloaded it to my N73 as the phone has just received its sixth 
firmware upgrade!
I must admit the idea seems fantastic but at the moment its taking for ever to install.
Anyone tried smart2go on their mobile and able to review yet? If succesful, it will hit the gps market in a large way.
firmware upgrade! I must admit the idea seems fantastic but at the moment its taking for ever to install.
Anyone tried smart2go on their mobile and able to review yet? If succesful, it will hit the gps market in a large way.
Yes, I have Smart2Go on my phone (E70) and it works well. On a phone the display is a little too small but the voice instructions are good and clear and the route planning and re-routing is very quick considering the power of the device. Using it is a little fiddly due to the interface, but I am actually pretty impressed.
One BIG problem though, I have a carkit for my phone and it is integrated into the headunit with an automute system. Unfortunately, when it is on navigate it keeps the mute permanently engaged. Therefore it is currently impossible to listen to music / radio while using it. Shame as it might have been good.
That said, it will be staying on my mobile. For use in emergencies only I suspect, but for day-to-day navigation I think I will stick to my PND. What I may do though is upgrade from my older AA Navigator to something a little newer. But I doubt that I will use my phone for navigation some time soon.
But, its the future that is interesting. Lets see what the next versions bring - tighter integration into the phone and additional features (such as auto-download of POI, speed cameras and maybe uploading of your location). Could be good in the medium / long term. Lets see, but as a first stab at satnav its actually pretty good.
One BIG problem though, I have a carkit for my phone and it is integrated into the headunit with an automute system. Unfortunately, when it is on navigate it keeps the mute permanently engaged. Therefore it is currently impossible to listen to music / radio while using it. Shame as it might have been good.
That said, it will be staying on my mobile. For use in emergencies only I suspect, but for day-to-day navigation I think I will stick to my PND. What I may do though is upgrade from my older AA Navigator to something a little newer. But I doubt that I will use my phone for navigation some time soon.
But, its the future that is interesting. Lets see what the next versions bring - tighter integration into the phone and additional features (such as auto-download of POI, speed cameras and maybe uploading of your location). Could be good in the medium / long term. Lets see, but as a first stab at satnav its actually pretty good.
Oh, and a small review for you:
www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=52585
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