GPS software for pocket PC

dav1

Anyone know any good GPS software for pocket PC?

I was thinking about using my pocketPC phone as a GPS navigation unit/ cycle computer for my riding. Its GPS enabled and i just found some holders for it on google.

Ideally i want freeware but if i have to fork out a little i may go for it. I want to be able to download route maps to it, see my stats (avg speed, max speed etc) and possibly record a route but thats not essential.

Thanks in advance.

cleric101

Nothing for free worth having. I use Tom Tom on my SPV m3100 (phone/pda) and it hasn't let me down yet. I had to get a bluetooth GPS receiver for mine which you won't need if it's built in. You can get Tom Tom for the phone for about £60-£70 although I'm sure that it is possible to find it cheaper.

dav1

Does tom tom allow you to download off road trail routes onto it such as the ones in the routes section?

cleric101

not too sure. I only use it for road navigation but I'm sure someone will have the answer to that.

dav1

Hope so.

If not I may be able to borrow a standard tom tom and give it a shot.

Red Panda

Doesn't Memory Map interface with pocket PC, PDA, and handheld GPS devices?

alfablue

Dav1 wrote:

Does tom tom allow you to download off road trail routes onto it such as the ones in the routes section?

Tom Tom only works on roads.

Big Red S

Red Panda wrote:

Doesn't Memory Map interface with pocket PC, PDA, and handheld GPS devices?

It certainly used to...

adamskib

Memory map.... fantastic tool!

I have it on my XDA orbit and will not be getting lot again....big woods hold no fear for me anymore... and I can see exactly how slowly and badly I do

dav1

Thanks guys ill try downloading the trial verion tonight. If its good all I need is a mount

x-isle

Yep, memory map!

It's bloody great on a PDA.

I use it to log all my tracks then look back over them on the PC. You get elevation data, speed graphs and the 3d World is great.

I don't mount the PDA (ooeerr!) on the bike, I keep it in my pocket.

Red Panda

Hi x-isle

Isn't Memory Map addictive...I can spend ages just looking at maps anyway, so this app's ace.

Really like the look of your bike matey. Could I ask what gear cables you've got and if you rate them? I've just got the boggo Shimano type and am wondering whether it's worth it to upgrade.

FSR_XC

I'm coming up for a renewal on my mobile contract . . .

So can you load Memory map on to any phone / pda?

I know some would need a gps receiver attached via bluetooth.

What is the best phone to get?