| 17-05-2007 12:01 PM |
| colala |
colala
Nokia has today announced that they will make their mapping and navigation solution (smart2go) available for free download. Initially available for S60 and Windows Mobile 5 it will later become available for other platforms. It is the same solution that is found in the Nokia N95. Mapping and route planning will be available free, but turn by turn voice navigation will be a premium service. The download will be available from this Saturday.
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| 15-05-2007 02:25 PM |
| albert1234 |
This is really a great offer. Thank you very much for your engagement. A question from a beginner. Is it necessary to build folders on the memory card before transferring the files from the computer to the memory card?
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| 15-05-2007 04:24 AM |
| nokiamaps |
Nokia Maps Download
This web page is dedicated to all of you who have experienced problem when using MapLoader.
As some of you have noticed the download time when using MapLoader is really long and it takes hours to get the map on your mobile.
As all Mac owners are aware, it is not possible to use the Nokia Map Loader to download the maps to your phone. Following this method below will allow you to install the maps on your phone. It also applies to all those who have encountered problems with connection speed while using MapLoader on their PCs. This method will definitely speed up the whole process. --- nokiamaps.freehostia.com ---
so visit it an enjoy
page still under construction - but I am trying to do my bes to download all the maps for you so you won't have to wait for hours to get them.
usally the download speed there is 180kb/s
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| 08-05-2007 04:42 PM |
| Unregistered |
*Sigh*
8.8kp/s... i no its free but to download just england am lookin at 3 hours!!
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| 12-03-2007 01:02 PM |
| Unregistered |
Great!!
This is great software, you don't need a GPS device to navigate, if you get lost or if you wan't to find nearest station etc. Just type in your current street address and you get your location :-D
I use this software to plan my routes when i go to see customers.
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| 09-03-2007 11:23 AM |
| Nicke |
Some smart2go (and Navicore) user experiences
Hi, I have been useing the smart2go incl. voice navigation for some time and I have also used Navicore Personal for about 1,5 years. Now they are in the same phone (E70) so it is easy to compare them (useing the same GPS unit). Some comments concerning smart2go:
-loading of maps is really slow
-deleting a certain map from the memory card is not possible. Tried to delete all maps with no success, the Map Loader just stalled and I had to delete some other files on my memory card (1G).
-no speedcam warnings (like in Navicore)
-speed figure (km/h) on the screen is far too small, should be much BIGGER
-voice navigation instruction are often "cut off" and in some cases there are contradictions between the map and the instructions
-the GPS-position at the target differs quite a lot from the real position
as a navigator Navicore is superior to smart2go but there are some nice features so hopefully the updated version is a better one. Waiting for the E90 with integtrated GPS.
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| 09-03-2007 11:16 AM |
| Nicke |
Some smart2go (and Navicore) user experiences
Hi, I have been useing the smart2go incl. voice navigation for some time and I have also used Navicore Personal for about 1,5 years. Now they are in the same phone (E70) so it is easy to compare them (useing the same GPS unit). Some comments concerning smart2go:
-loading of maps is really slow
-deleting a certain map from the memory card is not possible. Tried to delete all maps with no success, the Map Loader just stalled and I had to delete some other files on my memory card (1G).
-no speedcam warnings (like in Navicore)
-speed figure (km/h) on the screen is far too small, should be much BIGGER
-voice navigation instruction are often "cut off" and in some cases there are contradictions between the map and the instructions
-the GPS-position at the target differs quite a lot from the real position
as a navigator Navicore is superior to smart2go but there are some nice features so hopefully the updated version is a better one. Waiting for the E90 with integtrated GPS.
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| 13-02-2007 01:39 PM |
| lovesign |
It's now up on the Nokia site but the download link there for the MapLoader is incorrect and just gets you the .sisx file again !!
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| 13-02-2007 12:19 PM |
| Unregistered |
Available now
It's now up on the site, though only for Windows Mobile and S60 3rd edition devices.
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| 13-02-2007 11:38 AM |
| lovesign |
Well, it is now available direct from Smart2Go but the Nokia site has now changed to "Coming Soon".
Just a shame that the MapLoader software will not not work on XP SP1, as my work PC won't let it run.
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| 12-02-2007 07:55 PM |
| PaulyLaw |
Am I missing something here. We are still talking about the free software, which isnt costing you anything, and up to a few days ago hardly anyone even knew was gonna be available anyway?
Yes I think Nokia scored a bit of an own goal with a relatively small number of Symbian literate users, being late releasing the software after announcing it would be out at the weekend but I cant help but think we should just chill a bit, it'll be out when its out :-)
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| 12-02-2007 07:10 PM |
| Unregistered |
I am very disappointed - This is not good at all - this is a promise from a company like Nokia and there is nothing posted.
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| 12-02-2007 04:00 PM |
| Unregistered |
Nevertheless this is some ridiculous behavior 
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| 12-02-2007 02:20 PM |
| Unregistered |
I think that about 70 % of SW comes late to market (source: some SW process book I read a couple of years a go). So Nokia is just following industry standards... 
But to be honest, I find it a bit weird that they announced the SW on Feb 8, but didn't manage to put it online Feb 10. Or even on Feb 12 (so far). I'd expect that if the announced date is the day after tomorrow, their schedules would be fool-proof.
Probably some nice Symbian signing problem again...
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| 12-02-2007 11:54 AM |
| Unregistered |
yeah ...maybe companies dont value customers and clients anymore. shove anything down their throat and they(customers) will accept
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