OOPS.
Wonder how I delete that.

Actually, I've found the Windows Live Search does a lot better at finding what I search for and I like the Live Search display.

I like the faster load time for the Google maps. I'll force myself to use it for a few more days here to see how it works out.

Ok..So what bluetooth GPS receiver will work best with the Google maps and is it worth getting it for it?


Thanks!


Mike

Read post #10 above. Seems that it isn't the best to use with a GPS device, it will work, but it doesn't orient the map to your direction, always shows north.

This would be cool if you had a bluetooth device while on foot, but while driving I would still recommend getting some "real" GPS software, even though it's expensive, it would still be better with directions and navigation.

I would use Google Maps to find stuff without a GPS, and then use it when I wanted to see some traffic info, or sat images of the area I was going.

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I already have a GPS for my car so I would use the i730 with Google maps for when I'm on foot somewhere and need to find my location or a POI. I would also use it for hiking and off-road motorcycling which is where the satellite maps come in handy. Is there a particular bluetooth GPS that would work best?

Mike

I have an i-Blue GPS. It works with Google Maps and Windows Live Local, and has a long battery life. Not saying it is best though. Check out the GPS sticky.

Wayne, Is that a bluetooth GPS? Can you tell us what port it uses? Google maps does not let you select the port so this information may be helpfull.

Thanks,
Xmurray.

You have to set the GPS port with Windows Mobile 5. If you go Start-Settings-System, you'll see an icon for "GPS". That port setting is what Google Maps uses.

Xmurray, yes it is a bluetooth GPS. Set it as smu indicates.
I set mine to hardware port COM2, program port COM0.

I suspect there are other settings, but that worked.

It is somewhat pointless with Google maps and Windows Live Search though. As pointed out by others, it just drops a dot on the screen. Not really good for routing or such like normal GPS software. Interesting to play with, but little real value.

Has anyone found out how to access your saved locations from Google Maps in Google Maps Mobile?

I have tried everything I can think of and can't seem to get at them.

Thanks,

John

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This is the road warriors best friend...really, this is the friend of anyone who travels more than a mile past their home. I saw that some said that it did not work well when driving, but it explicity says not to use while driving...that would be a great fix, but other than that, it has already saved me time on the road ways and is so very easy to use!
Very very please with this, and again free...there is no reason to not have this program!
yawn

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Hey there,

So I'm a complete noob to this stuff. I plan on getting the i730 in April when my contract is up.

I wanted to know if google maps software is right for me. I can't seem to find the right information.

I won't have gps, I don't really need it, but what I really want is to download a software that I can run and type in an address and get directions (similar to mapquest or google directions on pc). I don't want to be connected to edge or wifi for this. Maybe downloadable maps where I can just input my destination and it will give me directions that I can then just leave my i730 on to this screen.

Did I explain that correctly. Any help is appreciated. Sorry for the long post and complete lack of understanding

mb20cute,

Works fine for what you describe. I haven't used the directions feature because the maps are clear enough for me to figure out where I need to go, but I just tried getting directions from somewhere in New Orleans to our apartment in Houston and it gave me the same directions as using google maps from a pc.

If you aren't connected, Google maps and Live Search won't work. You need a data connection for them to work. Without a data connection you need GPS software like Tom Tom, iGuidance or Streets and Trips.