Phone GPS with Traffic ?

Spy · 27-10-2009, 1:10 PM

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

alchemistkevin · 27-10-2009, 1:12 PM

I believe Garmin has a Traffic setting in their phone software.

alchemistkevin · 27-10-2009, 1:14 PM

just confirmed: It does.

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

Review here: Garmin XT review

Spy · 27-10-2009, 1:21 PM

Thanks guys

Waq · 27-10-2009, 7:19 PM

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.

Spy · 27-10-2009, 9:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waq

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