NAVIGON Routing vs. TOMTOM Routing

[dmk1974]

Having said that (curb your enthusiasm? anyone?),

Great finale, though, I thought the one the week before with Larry and the texting was funnier.

Is TomTom worth the $100 since you already paid for Navigon? I don't wanna buy and then regret it. What features are better in TomTom than Navigon, in your opinion?

Well, for me it was, but then again, I am using the app on my own and wife's iPhone 3GS's so I figure with it on both devices, it's not too bad. It does suck though that now in total I spent $190 on two nav apps. But I was planning to sell the TomTom GO 730 that I haven't touched in months anyhow to make up the cost. I had been familiar with the TomTom interface for a couple years and honestly when they added the IQ Routes on those devices, I really did think it then gave a very accurate route and time estimate.

 

[dhy8386]

How highly would you value TT IQRoutes? - That would be the sole reason for buying. I don't hate TT's interface UI, but it seems more "kid like" and not as "sleek" as Navigon's. However a NAVIGATION device should do just that -- navigate well! And with Navigon lacking anything similar to IQRoutes, and their presence in the U.S. only based on software now, I am leaning more toward TT for the future of what will win this battle.

When I go to TomTom's web-based route planner, it calculates the same route I would take myself, making me trust TT much more than Navigon.

My issue is that Navigon will route different ways from the same point A to point B if I cancel the route then click calculate again, and I haven't done anything to route profile. It seems also not very user-friendly in my mind, and with that being that, there is no manual to explain anything - touch and explore is fine, but annoying when you want to know what something is for from a manual definition.

I wish i could give you more definitive answer but all i can tell you is that i have found for the rooutes i travel, TT takes me more the way i would go - and i have noticed a diff in the routes depending on the time of day. The Nav interface is slicker but UI is less functional. But Nav also has worked really well for me, especially in the middle of nowhere upstate PA.

Honestly, see if you know a few peeps who have iphones and would split the TT app with you. You can authorize 5 computers divided into 100 is only 20 bucks.

 

[countrydweller]

I wish i could give you more definitive answer but all i can tell you is that i have found for the rooutes i travel, TT takes me more the way i would go - and i have noticed a diff in the routes depending on the time of day. The Nav interface is slicker but UI is less functional. But Nav also has worked really well for me, especially in the middle of nowhere upstate PA.

Honestly, see if you know a few peeps who have iphones and would split the TT app with you. You can authorize 5 computers divided into 100 is only 20 bucks.

Honestly?

 

[sidewinder]

Honestly, see if you know a few peeps who have iphones and would split the TT app with you. You can authorize 5 computers divided into 100 is only 20 bucks.

That would be "dishonestly".......it's called pirating and is not legal.

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[dhy8386]

That would be "dishonestly".......it's called pirating and is not legal.

S-

Thats a great point.