TomTom Navigator Off-line

[Guest sidebp]

Hi,

Quick question - can anyone tell me if TomTom navigator (Smartphone edition) can be used off-line as a mapping tool when a GPS connection is unavailable?

Thanks,

Paul

[Guest rekall]

It can but without the GPS it becomes a little pointless. The maps are very detailed but nothing compared to a OS map for example.

[Guest mcwarre]

New version (TTM5) can be used when waling but not 'off road' i.e. Hill Walking. OS do a programme for this. I believe it works on PDAs not sure about Smartphones tho'

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

There is Outdoor Navigator which is designed for walking and boating etc but this is only available in the US at the moment.

[Guest sidebp]

Cheers for the replies - I will probably be investing in a GPS reciever at some point so was mainly wondering if it was worth looking at getting and using the TomTom software off-line in the meantime.

I will look into the OS maps too - thanks for the pointer!

One more quick question if i may: how much does tomtom over gps cost to use?

I understand that the phone connects to the GPS reciever via bluetooth which is obv free. Apart from a TomTom subscription how much does the GPS connection cost to use - is it charged in a similar way to GPRS or does it form part of the subscription package?

Sorry I'm a bit clueless when it comes to GPS! In addition, do you recommend a particular GPS reciever (apart from the one shipped with the software)?

Many thanks.

[Guest rekall]

After buying TTM the only cost is if you subscribe to TT Traffic a meager €49 per year. You dont have to sub however, so its free if you dont.

Edited February 16, 2005 by rekall

[Guest richard_hogg]

And the only way to buy TT Mobile is to buy it with the bluetooth GPS unit so you don't need to get a seperate unit.