Electronics Google GPS Navigation...Nice Knowing you Garmin, TomTom, etc.

The Rick · 10-28-2009, 08:52 AM

How cool does this look?

http://www.google.com/mobile/navigat...html#p=default

I really hope this comes to iPhones soon. Otherwise, I may be switching to a Google Android phone like the new Motorola Droid.

irishjayhawk · 10-28-2009, 09:05 AM

Me want.

I hope they port this to iPhone as well, though. While Android is definitely gaining momentum it's not quite iPhone 3.0 software yet. At least, IMO.

That said, Google Voice integration + Navigation = definite competition.

kepp · 10-28-2009, 09:11 AM

I searched for it on my G1 and I'm not seeing it. Maybe it'll be a system upgrade thing.

jidar · 10-28-2009, 09:14 AM

I have an iPhone and a Garmin both and the iPhone GPS antenna in no way compares to a dedicated GPS device. It's not as accurate, is slow to find you, and sometimes the position is off by 50-100 yards or so.

Monty · 10-28-2009, 09:15 AM

I have the Android OS on my G1, so can't wait for this.

My bigger question is: where do I get one of those "I am here" T-shirts that he had on. My inner nerd wants one of those.

**morphius** · 10-28-2009, 09:21 AM

Why even try to port it to the iphone, doesn't it already have this functionality and therefore risk it being blocked by apple?

jidar · 10-28-2009, 09:34 AM

Jesus christ that's awesome, and the Droid comes out this week...
and I just bought an iphone with 2 year contract LAST FRIDAY
fuuuuuuuuuuuuu

irishjayhawk · 10-28-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

I searched for it on my G1 and I'm not seeing it. Maybe it'll be a system upgrade thing.

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Originally Posted by Monty

I have the Android OS on my G1, so can't wait for this.

My bigger question is: where do I get one of those "I am here" T-shirts that he had on. My inner nerd wants one of those.

I don't think G1s will be able to have it. It's an Android 2.0 app. And I thought I read that even 1.6 has issues running on the G1s. It is possible I'm completely wrong.

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Originally Posted by morphius

Why even try to port it to the iphone, doesn't it already have this functionality and therefore risk it being blocked by apple?

It has a rudimentary GPS navigation in Google Maps. No where near this though. Would Apple block it? Probably, being that their asshats on that part of their business. I already hate their stance on the Appstore. Google Voice was a huge issue with me.

irishjayhawk · 10-28-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jidar

Jesus christ that's awesome, and the Droid comes out this week...
and I just bought an iphone with 2 year contract LAST FRIDAY
fuuuuuuuuuuuuu

You can cancel within 30 days, right?

KCWolfman · 10-28-2009, 09:42 AM

No updates like with my Magellan, voice activated (which already works pretty good with my texting while driving). Live traffic updates as well, with real time alternate routes. I see no reason for them not to add street view to this feature as it is already available. AND IT WILL BE FREE!!!!

I am more and more pleased that I chose the G1 last year over the IPhone.

irishjayhawk · 10-28-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

No updates like with my Magellan, voice activated (which already works pretty good with my texting while driving). Live traffic updates as well, with real time alternate routes. I see no reason for them not to add street view to this feature as it is already available. AND IT WILL BE FREE!!!!

I am more and more pleased that I chose the G1 last year over the IPhone.

Again, I'm not sure if it will work on the G1.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/t...es-beyond-1-5/

It does have an update that says T-Mobile says they're working with google to provide updates but it doesn't go into specifics.

Otter · 10-28-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jidar

I have an iPhone and a Garmin both and the iPhone GPS antenna in no way compares to a dedicated GPS device. It's not as accurate, is slow to find you, and sometimes the position is off by 50-100 yards or so.

Yeah, when I'm standing under tree cover on a cloudy day 5 miles away from the truck and sunset is approaching I'm certainly not breaking out Google Android Phone if I have a choice in the matter.

Gotta go with the dedicated, shock resistant and water proof dedicated GPS system with an antenna made for those conditions. Neat toy for the city but not when it's the difference between a night in the woods and making it to a road before sunset.

The Rick · 10-28-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jidar

I have an iPhone and a Garmin both and the iPhone GPS antenna in no way compares to a dedicated GPS device. It's not as accurate, is slow to find you, and sometimes the position is off by 50-100 yards or so.

TomTom is coming out with a windshield mounted cradle with a dedicated GPS chip that negates the phone's built-in GPS chip. I'm sure it's just the first of many we'll be seeing down the road for apps like this one from Google.

irishjayhawk · 10-28-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

TomTom is coming out with a windshield mounted cradle with a dedicated GPS chip that negates the phone's built-in GPS chip. I'm sure it's just the first of many we'll be seeing down the road for apps like this one from Google.

Exactly. If anything, this doesn't spell the end of dedicated GPS it just means the software and hardware are parting ways.

KCWolfman · 10-28-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Again, I'm not sure if it will work on the G1.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/t...es-beyond-1-5/

It does have an update that says T-Mobile says they're working with google to provide updates but it doesn't go into specifics.

I have already received the donut update. So has the other G1 on my plan. Plus I can always update at the sites that develop the programs.

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