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Old 27-10-2009, 1:10 PM   #1
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Phone GPS with Traffic ?

Do any of the mapping software for phones with GPS incorporate real time traffic updates like the TMC system found on dedicated Sat Navs ?
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Re: Phone GPS with Traffic ?

I believe Garmin has a Traffic setting in their phone software.
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Re: Phone GPS with Traffic ?

just confirmed: It does.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11413&ra=true


Review here: Garmin XT review
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Re: Phone GPS with Traffic ?

Thanks guys
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Old 27-10-2009, 7:19 PM   #5
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Re: Phone GPS with Traffic ?

If your on oramge than consider orange maps which is their own network software. Free to download and approx a couple of pounds a month or free on some tariffs.

I was very sceptical about it being any good. I previously used Garmin on my N95 or my other halves portable Tom Tom.

Surprisingly it is very accurate and good to use. It can also give you free traffic updates.

I am a fan and feel it is the best sat nav I have used with very clear images and smooth software. My phone is the Samsung i8910HD which has a big screen which helps.
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Re: Phone GPS with Traffic ?

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If your on oramge than consider orange maps which is their own network software. Free to download and approx a couple of pounds a month or free on some tariffs.

I was very sceptical about it being any good. I previously used Garmin on my N95 or my other halves portable Tom Tom.

Surprisingly it is very accurate and good to use. It can also give you free traffic updates.

I am a fan and feel it is the best sat nav I have used with very clear images and smooth software. My phone is the Samsung i8910HD which has a big screen which helps.
I saw the Orange Maps in teh Orange shop and asked about traffic updates. The sales assistant told me it didn't have traffic updates
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