Théière Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Google maps will shortly be available as a downloadable map for navigation so it can be used when not in internet reception areas and avoiding data charges when abroad.https://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/navigate-and-search-real-world-online.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 This has been available on Android devices for some time.Very useful if your tablet has GPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomme Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The difference with the new version of Google Maps is you will be able to download large map areas, e.g. a whole country. However, the downside is the maps are large - I saw mention of 300Mb for Greater London.A possibly better option is the free Nokia Here where you can download maps. The Android app is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'll put up with my nice new TomTom Go 6100 with its lifetime updates for the world maps, live traffic and danger areas (speed cameras). It's hell out there after all init [8-|]Nice big, clear screen too and if I'm walking then my Garmin Etrex30 slots nicely into my pocket init [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 +1 for the Nokia Here maps. Just come back from a glorious week away in the camper, used these all the time. Also have them installed on a 7 inch tablet strapped to the motorbike, good clear view and great on the bluetooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Google maps! HA!!Yesterday we decided to visit Ikea in Rennes.Off we set, Google map on the phone, all working just fine with the English lady directing us until, all of a sudden, an American lady started giving directions. It was like the two of them were having a contest and worst of all, they were giving different directions.Luckily, we found Ikea, but on the way back, the same thing happened causing me to make a couple of U-turns. Totally bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I have to admit that I always have a woman's voice on my TomTom. I find it so very much easier to ignore [kiss] Well, it's what I'm used to doing [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 There we differ, JJ.I have a woman's voice on my satnav, as I'm accustomed to doing what women tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Kell orror!! [:-))] You actually do what they say [8-)]Why [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Because they're women and I'm only a man (as my wife explained to me, a long time ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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