I hear you and I'm hopeful too, but in this case it wasn't just the legibility. It was the actual map itself. It was just much dimmer. Mostly due to the color scheme, I think. But like I said, it hadn't bothered me before. Not until I had been using TomTom for a while and then opened up Navigon immediately after. This was also on a fairly sunny day. A/B the two, if you can.
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Is tomtom really that much better than navigon??
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I hear you and I'm hopeful too, but in this case it wasn't just the legibility. It was the actual map itself. It was just much dimmer. Mostly due to the color scheme, I think. But like I said, it hadn't bothered me before. Not until I had been using TomTom for a while and then opened up Navigon immediately after. This was also on a fairly sunny day. A/B the two, if you can.
well done Navigon for a very clear explanation of new functions. I wish tomtom could be bothered to offer something like this on their website. I'm on this forum primarily to find out how tomtom works in practice and 50% of what I read is a Navigon ad. Score one to Navigon
how to get a refund for NAvigon?
Can anyone please tell me how to successfully get a refund for Navigon?
I called Apple but they told me to contact Navigon (developer) first. So I did (sent them email from their web based customer-support form). But I haven't heard back from Navigon since.
Thanks.
Can anyone please tell me how to successfully get a refund for Navigon?
I called Apple but they told me to contact Navigon (developer) first. So I did (sent them email from their web based customer-support form). But I haven't heard back from Navigon since.
Thanks.
I believe someone on here over the weekend was already refused a refund for Navigon. Apps are usually non refundable.
The reason i've chosen TomTom & Navigon only is because:
- TomTom owns TeleAtlas. Google had signed a 5 year deal with Tele Atlas to provide digital maps for various Google applications. Google Earth, and the Google Maps API had previously used Tele Atlas data, so the deal wasnt a big deal by itself. However, I noticed today that at least in the areas of the USA Ive checked, Google is now also using Tele Atlas data for the Google Maps website (maps.google.com) that previously used NAVTEQ data.
- Navigon use NAVTEQ. NAVTEQ is a US based company, while TeleAtlas is based in Europe. So while NAVTEQ is definately the better choice for North America, TeleAtlas is better for Europe. Garmin and Magellan are using NAVTEQ, so clearly Magellan and Garmin have made a decision that the extra money for NAVTEQ is worth it. In my own testing, I found TeleAtlas mapping data was less accurate than NAVTEQ on several occasions.
- TomTom & Navigon make their hardware & software. The rest (Sygic, iGo, G-Map...) only make the software.
- TomTom owns TeleAtlas. Google had signed a 5 year deal with Tele Atlas to provide digital maps for various Google applications. Google Earth, and the Google Maps API had previously used Tele Atlas data, so the deal wasnt a big deal by itself. However, I noticed today that at least in the areas of the USA Ive checked, Google is now also using Tele Atlas data for the Google Maps website (maps.google.com) that previously used NAVTEQ data.
- Navigon use NAVTEQ. NAVTEQ is a US based company, while TeleAtlas is based in Europe. So while NAVTEQ is definately the better choice for North America, TeleAtlas is better for Europe. Garmin and Magellan are using NAVTEQ, so clearly Magellan and Garmin have made a decision that the extra money for NAVTEQ is worth it. In my own testing, I found TeleAtlas mapping data was less accurate than NAVTEQ on several occasions.
- TomTom & Navigon make their hardware & software. The rest (Sygic, iGo, G-Map...) only make the software.
In my tests I have found that the perfomance on Navigon is way much better than on TomTom.
TomTom seems to lag much more. For example if I'm closing a crossroad, and I have to straight, navigon is pretty much spot on, but TomTom...well it lags like a 100meters and it shows that I'm in the middle of the crossroad when I have actually already gone past it. That's not good thing
TomTom seems to lag much more. For example if I'm closing a crossroad, and I have to straight, navigon is pretty much spot on, but TomTom...well it lags like a 100meters and it shows that I'm in the middle of the crossroad when I have actually already gone past it. That's not good thing
In my tests I have found that the perfomance on Navigon is way much better than on TomTom.
TomTom seems to lag much more. For example if I'm closing a crossroad, and I have to straight, navigon is pretty much spot on, but TomTom...well it lags like a 100meters and it shows that I'm in the middle of the crossroad when I have actually already gone past it. That's not good thing
Hiya,
re the lag...
I don't know if this is helpful, but it worked for me. I have just posted something on
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/772135/
(Some Initial comments on TomTom (UK) and a possible cure for bad GPS Reception.. )
My cure might just be a one off... but it worked well for me... no lag now.
Sorry if it doesn 't work for you.
I own an old navigon 5100 and I simply love it. Now I bought both gps for my iphone and I like Navigon more than TT on iphone.
Well, after comparing Google maps (TeleAtlas), with Yahoo and Bing maps (Navteq), side-by-side, I'll be going with TomTom.
Not only did TeleAtlas have A LOT more roads in my state that have been there for 6+ years, that Navteq doesn't, but the roads were a lot more accurate as far as where they are placed. Here's one of many examples
Not only did TeleAtlas have A LOT more roads in my state that have been there for 6+ years, that Navteq doesn't, but the roads were a lot more accurate as far as where they are placed. Here's one of many examples
I love having the GPS capabilities on my iPhone. Turn by turn GPS is one of the reasons I bought an iPhone. Even with the 1gig size, and over 500 songs and many apps....I still have over 50% of my space available.
For the $100 you would pay for a standalone you could have gotten 32gb over 16gb on your phone.
You have to work pretty hard at it to fill a 32gb iPhone 3GS.
People are notoriously cheap. I have friends who have no problem paying a $100 bar tab, but freak out about spending an extra $100 on the cell phone they will carry for 2-3 years.
A friend just recently got an 8GB 3G on new contract because it saved him $100 over the far more capable 16GB 3GS that he could have gotten for $199.
I have no idea how his brain works. He has no problem spending $100 for a keg of beer but freaks out at the thought of spending an extra $100 for a phone that is far more capable.
This is a very interesting read. I went with the Navigon over TomTom as I was tired of waiting and needed a GPS app. Also I didn't want a stand alone device as one of the main benefits of an iPhone is the all-in-one aspect. I travel a lot for work and having one device is perfect for me. Less to lose. I as well am excited about the update Navigon has submitted to iTunes. iPod controls and TTS, just what I need. Now give me traffic updates and the world will be a perfect place.
To date I have had no issue with GPS signal unless I am in downtown Chicago where GPS and cellular service in general is poor. There was no surprise in this for me.
To date I have had no issue with GPS signal unless I am in downtown Chicago where GPS and cellular service in general is poor. There was no surprise in this for me.
Just purchased Navigon after reading many reviews and user experience. I used it for the first time on my drive from work to home and it was seamless. The directions were pinpoint accurate, even after I went a separate route. The map is clearly presented and I prefer it over TomTom (while watching youtube videos of it in action). It is extremely accurate and notifies me within 2 seconds of a turn. It is perfect everytime.
Some gripe I have so far is that there should be an option to choose other voices (something that TomTom has). The POI is also pretty painful to use. But overall, I'm really happy with the purchase and knowing that Navigon is constantly updating the app and has great communication of it is what made me purchase this app over other GPS apps.
Some gripe I have so far is that there should be an option to choose other voices (something that TomTom has). The POI is also pretty painful to use. But overall, I'm really happy with the purchase and knowing that Navigon is constantly updating the app and has great communication of it is what made me purchase this app over other GPS apps.
Yes, the "search all POI in state" function is completely broken. However if you do a search nearby or a search for a particular city's POI it works pretty well.
I just tried out the TomTom this morning. It worked flawlessly. My position was bang on (give or take a couple feet). It recalculated another route within seconds of my mistake. Voice prompts are accurate and pleasant and the POI's are also right on. A true pleasure to work with.
I own a TOMTOM one 3rd edition and the Iphone version is just as accurate but with more bells and whistles. I definately recommend it.
I used a 3GS for this test.
I own a TOMTOM one 3rd edition and the Iphone version is just as accurate but with more bells and whistles. I definately recommend it.
I used a 3GS for this test.
The name of this thread is painful. Why do people think TomTom is a better app simply because of name recognition? It costs more than Navigon, and the cost isn't done yet. Most people will also buy the adapter.
I couldn't be happier with my Navigon purchase, and soon the new update will be out....making it even that much better.
I couldn't be happier with my Navigon purchase, and soon the new update will be out....making it even that much better.
As someone who is still waiting to see how this turns out with these two apps I have to say that Navigon has really got to fix the legibility of street names. I was watching these two videos on YouTube and I couldn't really see the street names even though I was looking at a video with a larger screen than the iPhone would have. The TomTom was perfectly clear. Hopefully this gets fixed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJugRNg4NAo (Navigon)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0nmA1SAK-U (TomTom)
I'm leaning towards the Navigon mostly because they say TTS will be coming and the app overall looks nicer. As a newbie to this whole GPS thing, I still haven't seen a real detailed comparison.
Does anyone know when Navigon 1.2 will be coming out?
EDIT: It seems 1.2 was already submitted to the App Store.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJugRNg4NAo (Navigon)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0nmA1SAK-U (TomTom)
I'm leaning towards the Navigon mostly because they say TTS will be coming and the app overall looks nicer. As a newbie to this whole GPS thing, I still haven't seen a real detailed comparison.
Does anyone know when Navigon 1.2 will be coming out?
EDIT: It seems 1.2 was already submitted to the App Store.
I'm worried that they will eventually roll out live traffic a-la "TomTomLive", but will use the in-app subscription feature to charge for it on a monthly basis. For this reason alone, I'm holding off on jumping onto the iPhone GPS app bandwagon.
From what I heard, 1.2 has already been submitted to the App store for approval. I believe the normal turn-around time is about two weeks. I'm anxiously waiting myself. As for the small letters of street names, I don't normaly read every street name. I'm mostly listening to the voice, with an occasional glance at the iPhone as it's mounted on my car vent.
I actually think that navigation on an iPhone is just a bit over-rated.
It's not that I don't like Navigon, it's just that I don't think Tom Tom can be much better. There are some things that will never work perfectly and I think navigation on the iPhone is one of those things. Well, until the next model comes out which will correct certain problems like: Start-up speed, latency, losing reception, better integration with audio, battery drainage, etc..
It's like when you get the newest version Final Cut Pro and your computer can barely keep up - I have that feeling with Navigation apps for my iPhone.
It's not that I don't like Navigon, it's just that I don't think Tom Tom can be much better. There are some things that will never work perfectly and I think navigation on the iPhone is one of those things. Well, until the next model comes out which will correct certain problems like: Start-up speed, latency, losing reception, better integration with audio, battery drainage, etc..
It's like when you get the newest version Final Cut Pro and your computer can barely keep up - I have that feeling with Navigation apps for my iPhone.