Best GPS software for S60v2 and v3?

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Starknight

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I am about to give up on this POS E62, and go back to the 6682. I just bought a GPS unit and want to run software on the phones with it.

Question, which is the best GPS software for S60 2nd Edition? what about 3rd?

I most likely will use S60v2 since it wont ask for permission to access every time i move when using the GPS.

Thanks.
 
I like Route66. I've used it on the e61 and my current phone the e70. Used over Thanksgiving to go from Boston to Montreal and back. It only made 1 error for the whole trip.
 
The E62 will only request permission for Java apps. if you get a Symbian app (ends in .sis) then you'll be fine.

That being said, I'd suggest Wayfinder, Route66, or TomTom. Out of those, I've only tried Wayfinder, and personally, I love it. Their service is top notch and the software just plain works.

I have the cracked versions of Route66 and TomTom (since neither offers a trial period) but it's just too much work. Also, at least for TomTom, the stupid thing wont' download maps on demand, so you suck up your whole memory card with the 1.2GB US map. At least with Wayfinder it'll download the maps automatically, and I have unlimited data, so it's perfect.

If you've got Cingular and the E62, they recently announced that Telenav is available for the E62 as well, I've heard fantastic things about them, may wanna give it a go.
 
You don't need to have the entire US map loaded. You also have the option of installing maps for only the states that you need. Keep in mind though, you won't be able to do any interstate routing if you don't have the entire US map loaded.

On the bright side, as long as you have a clear view of the sky, you don't need a carrier signal to get any driving directions.
 
I like Wayfinder as well. Works great in and around the Boston area. The only problem I have is that it downloads maps on the fly so if you're driving in an area where you're out of coverage (for me, some areas of Vermont), it won't work. Route66 however can be loaded with separate maps. For instance, I loaded the Eastern Canada map on my 1GB card. It takes up less than 512Mb so there's plenty of room for my music and other programs. The Eastern Canadian map includes a good portion of the East Coast, out through Indiana and all of Eastern Canada. That covers everything that I need. The only problem is that if you travel all over the U.S., you may need to carry extra miniSD cards for those areas. Actually, one other point as to why I love Route66 over Wayfinder, the 3D view while driving. Once you use this you won't want to go back to 2D, IMO.
 
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