alternative to IGO 8

wuzerk · 20th June 2017, 20:44

I have the Wince 5.0 DD and have just loaded the latest IGO 8 card. I hate it! I cannot read most of the on screen buttons, there is no 'simple mode' and it is the most non intuitive system I can imagine. I wonder if anybody has tried a different sat nav programme on the Wince 5.0. Coolcat has suggested that I go into 'settings' and then'Skins' where I should be able to select the original programme which might be my only choice as Primo seems to be unpopular.

SCP440 · 21st June 2017, 06:58

I run Google maps on mine sometimes especially if I am expecting traffic problems on the journey. You will need to make your phone a hotspot and use some of your data allowance.

I had to go to Oxford recently on a Friday pm, using this method I was there and back in under an hour, it really does know where the traffic hotspots are and guides you around them. I had to question the route it took me but it worked for me.

Kennyeth · 21st June 2017, 07:02

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Originally Posted by SCP440

I run Google maps on mine sometimes especially if I am expecting traffic problems on the journey. You will need to make your phone a hotspot and use some of your data allowance.

I had to go to Oxford recently on a Friday pm, using this method I was there and back in under an hour, it really does know where the traffic hotspots are and guides you around them. I had to question the route it took me but it worked for me.

Any idea what data an hour of Google maps use?
Ken.

SCP440 · 21st June 2017, 17:14

Sorry no idea but I don't have a big allowance on my tariff and I have never been over. Probably best to check before and after a shortish journey if you are worried. I know as soon as I arrive I switch the hot spot off so it is probably on an hour or two max.

There is also Waze, but this relies on other users being live for its information so probably not as good. I did download it but have never actually tried it.

coolcat · 21st June 2017, 18:00

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Originally Posted by SCP440

I run Google maps on mine sometimes especially if I am expecting traffic problems on the journey. You will need to make your phone a hotspot and use some of your data allowance.

I had to go to Oxford recently on a Friday pm, using this method I was there and back in under an hour, it really does know where the traffic hotspots are and guides you around them. I had to question the route it took me but it worked for me.

Only problem there is that a WinCe unit isn't an Android unit so not really an option as you can't tether the headunit

wuzerk · 21st June 2017, 18:49

I have tried Coolcats suggestion in' settings' and 'skin' without success there is only one alternative to 'default skin' and it will not allow it. I can enter my address details and the map appears but there is no button to say 'start'. I have never used the remote control which came with the DD,should I have done? can anybody sell me an original wince 5.0 IGO 8 SD card which is at least five years old please?

coolcat · 21st June 2017, 19:45

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Originally Posted by wuzerk

I have tried Coolcats suggestion in' settings' and 'skin' without success there is only one alternative to 'default skin' and it will not allow it. I can enter my address details and the map appears but there is no button to say 'start'. I have never used the remote control which came with the DD,should I have done? can anybody sell me an original wince 5.0 IGO 8 SD card which is at least five years old please?

Where did you purchase the copy you have at the moment ?

If it was from Sean (Radioguy) have you contacted him to see if he can send another version instead ?

Radioguy · 21st June 2017, 22:04

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Originally Posted by wuzerk

I have the Wince 5.0 DD and have just loaded the latest IGO 8 card. I hate it! I cannot read most of the on screen buttons, there is no 'simple mode' and it is the most non intuitive system I can imagine. I wonder if anybody has tried a different sat nav programme on the Wince 5.0. Coolcat has suggested that I go into 'settings' and then'Skins' where I should be able to select the original programme which might be my only choice as Primo seems to be unpopular.

Fred you Probably had the olf Tony Fry IGO?

Sean

wuzerk · 22nd June 2017, 19:38

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Where did you purchase the copy you have at the moment ?

If it was from Sean (Radioguy) have you contacted him to see if he can send another version instead ?

JEFF,I bought it through Sean, I will give him the type and date of my original IGO8 card thanks. Thought I might as well buy another DD unit but Navall 1 and Navall 2 seem to have problems too?

suzublu · 22nd June 2017, 19:44

I use Sygic on the phone, don't know if that's any use Fred

Downloadable maps so no data use

20th June 2017, 20:44	#1
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	alternative to IGO 8 I have the Wince 5.0 DD and have just loaded the latest IGO 8 card. I hate it! I cannot read most of the on screen buttons, there is no 'simple mode' and it is the most non intuitive system I can imagine. I wonder if anybody has tried a different sat nav programme on the Wince 5.0. Coolcat has suggested that I go into 'settings' and then'Skins' where I should be able to select the original programme which might be my only choice as Primo seems to be unpopular.

21st June 2017, 18:49	#6
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	final plea I have tried Coolcats suggestion in' settings' and 'skin' without success there is only one alternative to 'default skin' and it will not allow it. I can enter my address details and the map appears but there is no button to say 'start'. I have never used the remote control which came with the DD,should I have done? can anybody sell me an original wince 5.0 IGO 8 SD card which is at least five years old please?

21st June 2017, 06:58	#2
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I run Google maps on mine sometimes especially if I am expecting traffic problems on the journey. You will need to make your phone a hotspot and use some of your data allowance. I had to go to Oxford recently on a Friday pm, using this method I was there and back in under an hour, it really does know where the traffic hotspots are and guides you around them. I had to question the route it took me but it worked for me.

21st June 2017, 17:14	#4
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Sorry no idea but I don't have a big allowance on my tariff and I have never been over. Probably best to check before and after a shortish journey if you are worried. I know as soon as I arrive I switch the hot spot off so it is probably on an hour or two max. There is also Waze, but this relies on other users being live for its information so probably not as good. I did download it but have never actually tried it.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I use Sygic on the phone, don't know if that's any use Fred Downloadable maps so no data use